I cannot speak highly enough about the entire Lap of Love team. Dr. Nicole DiPaolo was so caring…read moreand put me and my husband immediately at ease when she came to our home to help put our dog to rest. When we first contacted Lap of Love for information about the process, the team member we spoke to was incredibly compassionate. They are all so gifted at what they do, and they successfully make a difficult time in your life a little bit easier on everyone. It's important to note that their costs are comparable to a vet experience. I did not want to think about that, but financials are something we had to consider. Our pets never live as long as we'd like them to, but Lap of Love makes this stage in their life more manageable. We are so grateful for this company - I felt like we were dealing with angels. Thank you for everything, Lap of Love team!

Dr Mary was the most amazing and gentle hospice vet I have ever dealt with. She made my beautiful…read moreIvys spirit peaceful and loved in a very dignified way. Having her come to my home was the best gift possible. The aura that comes with her exudes peace &love. Thank you Dr Mary O!

Dr. Kari is compassionate and provided comfort to my wife and I that we were making the right…read moredecision with our 14.5yr old Labrador. She clearly cares about animals and provided us with a few moments of private time with our (dog) daughter. I was hesitant to use a non-traditional service like this, but we are so glad that we did. It was peaceful and pain-free.

Thank you Dr. Caroline at Lap of Love for your compassion and professionalism helping our almost 15…read moreyear old Kentucky southern belle dog Rosie cross the Rainbow Bridge on her favorite ottoman while my daughter and I gently stroked her fur, whispered "You are such a good girl" and snuggled our faces and body near her. Rosie was our first female dog and second family dog. Our first dog Napa was put to sleep and crossed the Rainbow Bridge at the Veterinary office on Christmas Eve. He collapsed at home that morning. I brought him to the vet to find he was ridden with cancer. We were told the chances of him surviving the needed blood transfusion were low due to his quality of life including his age and cancer diagnosis. I called my husband who arrived with our three young daughters, all of them crying hysterically as they entered the veterinarian office to say goodbye to the dog that was with them all when they were born and brought them unconditional love, loyalty, laughter and joy for 11 years. On Thanksgiving morning Rosie's distress was evident making it so difficult for us to enjoy the holiday worrying about her. The following morning, she was much worse, so I brought her to the vet. The radiographs showed her lungs were filled with cancer and fluid. Rosie was suffering and it was time to relieve her pain. The vet knew we had little time left with Rosie. We were given the option to bring her home to say our goodbyes or have her put to sleep at the moment. I brought her home to spend the weekend with her (Friday-Sunday) and made an appointment with Lap of Love to come to our house on Sunday. I had several home euthananasia referrals from the veterinarian, yet there was little availability during Thanksgiving weekend. Lap of Love, Merrimack Valley, NH was highly recommended and had available vets and appointments available each day. She was home with us Friday afternoon. I made an appointment for Sunday to enjoy our last weekend spoiling and loving her. Yet, unfortunately, Rosie's respiratory rate was triple and her struggle was unbearable. Desperate, I called back that afternoon (Friday, same day as vet appointment) and asked Lap of Love if they had appointments the following morning. Yes, they had availability in the morning and afternoon. Out of compassion, we chose the morning, unable to watch her suffer any longer. Dr. Caroline, Lap of Love, veterinarian was full of compassion and professionalism with our beloved Rosie and our family. She explained what would happen and referred to the euthanasia medicine as "angel juice" which was compassionate and comforting for our aching hearts. The quality of care began from the moment we called Lap of Love and talked to the phone administrative assistants. I called several times and each person was full of compassion as I struggled to speak, while I was crying. Prior to Dr. Caroline's arrival, moments after making the appointment, Lap of Love emailed us grieving resources including a pet grieving support group, and literature explaining how Rosie and our other dogs will experience her loss. They also told me I could call them if I needed to talk to someone who could help us with the anxiety, sadness, and devastating feelings associated with losing our beautiful Rosie, who was part of our family. Rosie was given a sedating medicine and Dr. Caroline told us to take as much time as we needed before she would receive the "angel juice". When we were ready, she gently gave her the juice, and we comforted Rosie as she quietly crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Dr. Caroline then went to her car to give us time to grieve. When we were ready she told us to let her know. We helped bring in the stretcher, and gently slid Rosie onto it. Dr. Caroline placed a beautiful blanket on Rosie and gently strapped her to the stretcher. We helped put her in Dr.Caroline's car. The stretcher had wheels ensuring it was a gentle and loving experience. I am grateful that we were able to have Rosie cross the Rainbow Bridge in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving human and dog family. She was such a happy, energetic, silly, devoted, loyal and gentle soul who brought so much love and joy to our life. Rosie is now an angel with our dog Napa and all of the beloved pets that we have loved throughout our lives. I thought it would be difficult watching her pass at home, yet the experience of at home euthanasia provided Rosie peace and comfort unlike going to the veterinarian office which is often stressful for dogs. It's only been a few weeks, and I miss her terribly. Yet, it brings me comfort knowing we gave Rosie the best option for a peaceful passing in the comfort of her dog family and humans at home. Lastly, my memory of the experience is peaceful and not traumatic knowing it was compassionate for all of us saying goodbye to our "Queen" in the comfort of home.

Showed a picture of my cats ruptured anal gland and they confirmed that is what it was they were…read morevery prompt in reviewing and responding to my concerns

It was time for my 15.5 year old dog's annual vet appointment and I really didn't want her to have…read moreto endure the stress of going to the vet's office so I decided to give Vet At Your Door a try. They came as scheduled and saw my old girl in our driveway. Dr. Anderson and the vet tech weighed her, examined her, and drew blood with so much kindness and patience, I'm not convinced she knew it was a vet appointment. They followed up on the bloodwork promptly with realistic recommendations, considering her age and situation. I will be using them for my younger dog who currently has two prescriptions in order to endure a vet appointment. It is a bit more expensive as you pay for the house call and it does take a while to get an appointment--I believe they scheduled this annual visit out about a month from when I made it, however it is totally worth the extra money and the wait.

We could not have asked for a better person to provide euthanasia services for our dogs. She…read moreattended to our 14 and 13 year old ridgebacks some years apart, one just a few days ago. Betsy is technically skillful but also extraordinarily compassionate, understanding, soft spoken and gentle toward both our beloved dogs and the family members present for our dogs' final moments, one on a familiar couch and one on the grass in the yard he so enjoyed. She clearly understands and feels the trauma we were feeling and made our pet' s passing as easy as possible. She assisted at every step, and stayed to help until all was done. We are very grateful to her for making these difficult steps less painful. We were so very lucky to find her. She is the best.

I've never written a review like this, but I feel it's necessary. I was absolutely devastated…read morehaving to say goodbye to my beloved pet, and instead of compassion, I was met with coldness and dismissal. My dog was 15 miles away and when I asked if there was any way she could help us say goodbye, the vet snapped and said, "That's way out of my way." No empathy. No care. Just a complete lack of humanity in one of the most painful moments of my life. I wasn't asking for a favor--I was trying to give my pet of many years a peaceful, loving goodbye. The response I got made an already heartbreaking situation even worse. She was recommended by a local vet too!!! Horrible.

Christina is the most remarkably kind women. She made this very tough experience as smooth and…read moreseamless as it could be. She was so helpful with sharing her own experiences and she provided the most amazing resources to help us talk with our children about the loss of our dog, Toni. She has followed up several times to make sure we are doing well. She was a godsend! Working with her was one of the best decisions and I really feel that we honored Toni by choosing her. A+++++++

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Dr. Cushing helped us say goodbye to our 15.5 year old pup. She showed such compassion and empathy…read morethrough the whole process. She made one of the worst days as good as it possibly could be.

There is nothing like losing your best friend, but Dr. Cushing made the experience as good as it…read morecould be. She was so helpful along the way, when it became clear that our beloved girl was slowing down. When the time finally came, Dr. Cushing was readily available to answer all of our questions, talk with us about what we should expect, and was a great communicator during travel times. On the day of the euthenasia, she was kind, patient, and gentle. She was so caring and made sure that our last moments with our soul dog were beautiful. I can't even thank her enough, and I can't encourage you enough to work with Dr. Cushing when it's your pet's time. We have no regrets--it's worth every single cent to help them transition to death in the comfort of their home and your arms.

Losing a pet is never an easy thing but HOW you say goodbye MATTERS. We contacted Dr. Susan Holt…read moreat Say Goodbye at Home when we knew our precious little golden, Sailor, was failing. Dr. Holt was absolutely AMAZING. Her love and care for animals and her undertaking of her business says it all. It can't be easy for Dr. Holt to travel to pet owners homes and face tears and anguish every day, but that's exactly why she does what she does. So pet owners can peacefully say goodbye to their pets in the comfort of their own homes. Despite our sorrow, we felt so good about how our little warrior just drifted off in one of her favorite spots in the house. Dr. Holt was extremely caring and gave us time with her..comforting us and assuring us of our decision. If the time ever comes when you have to face this painful decision, I highly recommend Dr. Holt for a caring and beautiful sendoff. Thank you Dr. Holt for your strength and love. We miss our Sailor every day, but you have made us smile as she was so peaceful and ready for her journey to once again be united with her brother Sam over the rainbow bridge.

I messaged Dr Holt on a weekend night and she got right back to me. She came and picked up my baby…read moreParker. Dr Holt is so compassionate and you can see how much she cares and feels your pain. Thank you Dr Holt for taking good care of my baby Parker.

Best and most friendly staff ever! I felt at home the minute I walked in with my puppy. The nurse…read moreat the desk was a wealth of information and took the time to help me make sure I had everything I needed.

BEST VET IN WORLD! I have been going to village vet ever…read moresince I moved to York Maine back in 2014. I own a German Shepherd and is a very hyper active anxious dog. As we all know going to the vet is very stressful for animals however York Village vet is the best place to go. Place makes it easy on the animals and easy on you. I technically live in Boston now and travel an hour and a half just to come to this place. I have never experienced a problem and they always give me the best treatment for my dog, also at a very very reasonable price. I've never experienced an overcharged and I've never experience a bad situation. I will always be loyal to this vet because of their passion, care, and going beyond the average to take care of my pup. Special thank you to Dr. Matthews, and Dr. Josh. Amazing doctors, always leading with a happy healthy dog at the end of the day. Thank you so much for all your work.

It took me a while to write this because losing a pet truly feels like losing a family member. We…read morehad the privilege of working with Dr. Mary from Honored Hearts while our beloved cat, Mila, was battling cancer, respiratory distress, and diabetes. Mila was on morphine for pain and steroids to help her breathe, and throughout it all, Dr. Mary was there for us every step of the way. She checked in daily, came by frequently with medications, and always made time to see Mila in person. When it was time to say goodbye, I cannot stress enough how incredible Dr. Mary was -- not only with Mila but with our entire family. Her compassion, kindness, and gentle nature made an unbearable moment just a little more bearable. If you are caring for a sick pet, I cannot recommend Dr. Mary and Honored Hearts enough. She is a truly special person, and we are forever grateful for the care she provided to Mila and to us.

Dr Mary is an Angel. She is kind, compassionate and just gets it. I knew we were in good hands…read morefrom the first communication. She gets what a tough day it can be for people and does everything she can to help make it better. She texts you updates of her eta. She truly cares about you and your pet. So grateful I found her and would highly recommend her. Don't think twice about booking with her, you will thank yourself after for having someone make a tough day a little brighter.

As both Mao's adopter and a registered nurse, I was extremely disappointed by the lack of medical…read moretransparency during his adoption. Before adopting Mao, I specifically requested his surgical records but was told his urinary issues had been resolved with surgery and was not allowed to review the paperwork. I never spoke with a veterinarian or medical staff, despite later discovering in his records that a veterinary consultation with prospective adopters was recommended. It was only six days after adoption, on the day we rushed him to the vet for another urinary blockage, that I finally received his complete medical records. Those records revealed that Mao had experienced two urinary blockages while in the organization's care, had only been off medication for one day before being medically cleared for adoption, and was recommended for a foster observation period before permanent placement to monitor for recurrent urinary issues. None of these recommendations were followed, and none of this information was disclosed to us before adoption. From the day we brought Mao home, he showed concerning urinary symptoms, including frequent urination. We carefully followed all instructions, fed his prescribed urinary diet, and monitored him closely. Despite this, he suffered a third blockage just six days after adoption and required emergency treatment. The outcome was devastating. After veterinary evaluation, we were advised that due to the severity of his urinary disease, possible kidney damage, and a potential diabetes diagnosis, he remained at high risk for future blockages even after additional treatment. He required another unblocking surgery and is now being evaluated for Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) surgery. Faced with the likelihood of ongoing complex medical care beyond our ability to provide, we made the heartbreaking decision to medically surrender him so he could receive the treatment he needed. My concern is not that Mao had medical issues. Animals with special needs deserve loving homes. My concern is that critical medical history, documented recommendations, and the seriousness of his condition were not fully disclosed before adoption. Full transparency allows adopters to make informed decisions and helps ensure animals are placed in situations where their medical needs can be properly anticipated and managed. Despite everything that happened, we loved Mao deeply during the short time we had him. In just six days, he became part of our family, which made the decision to surrender him even more painful. We wanted nothing more than to give him a safe, stable, and loving home, and we were fully committed to following his medical care plan. What makes this experience so difficult is the feeling that Mao was not set up for success before adoption. Given the severity of his medical history, the lack of disclosure, and the absence of the recommended observation and veterinary consultation, it seems he was placed for adoption without the safeguards necessary to ensure he was truly stable. Looking back, it is hard not to feel that Mao was denied the best possible chance at a healthy and happy transition into a permanent home. He deserved better, and I hope lessons are learned from his case so that future adopters and animals do not experience the same heartbreak. Do better.

Been waiting 2 weeks to see and hopefully fully adopt Toast . Just want to say the humane society…read moresays it's easy to transition a indoor/outdoor cat to the preferred status of a solely indoor cat. Reference online article. Disappointed to say the least. I've missed out on the opportunity to be her Kitty mom.