My husband & I knew we were coming to the end of our time with our beloved cat, Tocho. And we knew…read moreit was going to be difficult because we were so attached. Somehow I stumbled upon Cara's services and from there, she walked by our side until the end--and beyond. Cara is warm, knowledgeable, intuitive and caring... Everything we needed to shepherd us through our loss. I highly (highly) recommend her services. And I won't go through another loss without her.

I cannot fully express how much Cara has done for me and my lil Capone. I was referred to her…read morethrough a mutual friend when I found out my little guy was diagnosed with a terminal disease. I couldn't have asked for better therapist and person to bring into my life during the most difficult of times. From our very first session, it's like it was meant to be. She was so incredibly understanding and compassionate. She basically held my hand through all the steps I had to go through, that Capone and I had to go through together. She stood by our side for a year. She guided me, emotionally and spiritually. She taught me how to think rationally when making tough decisions, she celebrated our small wins, she talked to me through the darkest of times, all the vet visit, radiation treatments, times filled with tears and guilt. She honored the bond Capone and I have. She helped me stay strong. she taught me to write down what I was feeling, she showed me techniques to get through moments when I would be alone. she constantly checked in and made sure I kept in touch. She held space and even cried with me. And after everything was all said and done, she was still right there, spiritually and emotionally by Capone and my side. She has so much experience with animals both in the veterinary field and as a fur mama herself. I could not have asked for anyone better to be by my side, to share Capone and my journey with. I am forever grateful, and truly honored to have met her. She has a very special gift and an even more beautiful heart. I couldn't recommend her enough. This is exactly what she was born to do. To Cara, Today, 4.16.24, marks the one year anniversary since Capone transitioned. I just wanted to reach out and tell you I am forever grateful for all of your love and support through that really hard time. Thank you for showing up for Capone and I, thank you for selflessness, thank you for your patience, thank you for your understanding. Thank you for your beautiful heart and thank you for being the incredible friend you are! Couldn't have done it without you! Sending all the love and hugs your way! LOVE YOU

Vet was multi-tasking while talking to me. Asked me to lead discussion while she was typing on her…read morekeyboard. Total disrespect for 290 consulting fee

Can't recommend her highly enough. She helped our dog stay alive and have a great last few years.read more

I have a problem with having my grumpy old basset 's nails trimmed. She's 17 & cantankerous. Lol…read moreTexted Megumie and she was the dog whisperer. Emma was very calm & I was very happy to have found her. If you need help with your senior pet , you will be very pleased

10 stars! Dealing…read morewith an elder dog can be overwhelming. Megumi is an extremely professional, compassionate caregiver. We could not have asked for a better person to take care of our beloved 11 year-old 'pup' when he was diagosed with degenerative disc problems. - Dog boarding in a safe, relaxing, nurturing environment - not a kennel - Uses natural, holistic and organic food & supplements - Educates owners on the best care for our beloved dogs - Provides emotional support to anxious/unfamiliar owners - Professional & COMPASSIONATE They boarded our dog when he was sick and also took care of him when his illness was too much for 2 working owners to manage on their own. Our dog is now happy and on his way to a full recovery - without the use of unnecessary drugs and surgery. We owe it to Megumi and are forever grateful for all her help and support. I cannot recommend them enough - if you are dealing with an elder dog, contact Team4k9 Holistic Pet Care. Your dog will thank you!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Alternatives for Animals and Dr. Rettig. If you're…read morelooking for compassionate, thoughtful, and effective care for your animals, I wholeheartedly recommend them. When my older dog started struggling with arthritic joints, we decided to try acupuncture, and it truly turned things around. Before long, he was back to hopping onto his favorite spots -- the couch and the bed -- without any trouble. Seeing that kind of improvement meant everything to me. One thing I appreciate most is that I never once felt upsold. Dr. Rettig only recommended therapies she genuinely believed he needed, and that honesty and integrity are so refreshing. You can tell she truly cares about her patients and their quality of life. The entire staff has always been professional and kind, and everyone there is wonderful with humans too -- which matters so much. When my dog was diagnosed with untreatable cancer, Dr. Rettig helped give him the best months he possibly could have had. That gift of time, comfort, and dignity is something I'll always be grateful for. I also love that they carry really high-quality foods, treats and other products, which makes it easy to support your pet's health in every way.

I need more stars to give. Dr. Rettig is essential to our family, and I have told her that if she…read moreever moves away, she should just plan that we are coming along with her. From our very first visit, she completely understood and intuited the needs of our sweet dog Jojo, and has kept her healthy and vibrant well into her "senior years" (I use quotation marks because Jojo is about 13 years old but is frequently mistaken for a puppy, given how youthful and energetic she is). I can't even begin to express what a tremendous gift it has been to feel secure that we can handle any health issues that come up for Jojo, with the support of Dr. Rettig and her team. We animal guardians love our little ones so much, and there's nothing worse than watching them suffer and not knowing how to help. Whenever I can surrender enough to completely hand over the assessment and decision making to Dr. Rettig, we always get a good outcome. On more than one occasion, we have seen resolution of an acute issue within 24 hours of our treatment session. It's been truly remarkable. Dr. Rettig is an expert in holistic animal care, but on the few occasions that Jojo has needed specialty help from a traditional vet, Dr. Rettig communicated that to us immediately and supplied us with wonderful referrals. We trust her recommendations completely. Jojo loves Dr. Rettig, too! She is often eager and excited when we arrive at the clinic, which is not the case with ANY other vet we have taken her to see. We all know how lucky we are to have access to such a unique healing practice!

Thoroughly Impressive. This was my first visit to Animal Hospital and the staff managed my 13 year…read moreold shiba inu with competent expertise. Based on knowing the breed's challenging traits, the vet used effective techniques to handle my shiba and successfully completed the task at hand. The vet spent quite a bit of time in the examination room getting to know my dog, to get my dog acclimated and to stay calm. Great and thorough communication with the staff all around, from the front desk to the intake and examination. Literally, a weight has been lifted off my shoulders regarding a veterinary clinic that knows how to handle a shiba inu and that my dog's needs are met. Thank you so very much Animal Hospital

I am writing to express how deeply impressed I am with the care my dog and I received today. I…read morerecently moved over from another veterinary clinic in Sebastopol following a couple of very unpleasant experiences, and the service at your hospital was a breath of fresh air. From the moment I arrived, the front staff was incredibly helpful and professional. The fact that they took such a liking to my 8.5-year-old Chihuahua mix made me even happier. Once we were in the exam room, the vet tech was thorough and kind, and the veterinarian was absolutely wonderful, caring, and professional. I was especially touched by the way you handled the concern regarding my dog's recently developed heart murmur. The vet brought her to be checked by three other veterinarians on the team to get their input. I truly value that you didn't jump to conclusions and instead consulted with colleagues you trust to find the best answers. I only wish I had brought my pup to the Animal Hospital of Sebastopol much sooner. You have a great team that clearly cares about their patients.

Kimberly was my sick cat's vet when she worked with Silverado vet…read more Very compassionate, honest and knowledgeable

So helpful and caring about my puppy. Wish I could see them for everything . Kim asked a lot of…read morequestions and gave us a great plan.

I think my puppy must have fallen in love with Dr. Bane immediately, because by the time the two of…read morethem came out to the sidewalk (Covid precaution) to continue our quite extensive initial appointment, she had his absolutely devoted attention, cooperation, & trust. Dr. Bane's exam (March 2021) was comprehensive and well-beyond helpful. She noted that he had an undescended testicle (totally missed by the staff at a local corporately owned vet hospital, and by me), and spent lots of time offering much needed guidance about his diet -- including offering me a basic recipe that greatly improved upon his home-cooked meals and analyzing what vitamins and minerals should be added to make them optimal. Since I also feed him Carna4 kibble, she went over those ingredients thoroughly as well. As is common with doodles, my pup has a somewhat sensitive gut and itchy skin. When Animal Biome sent a detailed report on his microbiome, Dr. Bane spent half an hour of her own time (no charge to me) consulting with their microbiologist, and then spent lots of time (at a very reasonable cost) going over their report with me and making recommendations. She's been wonderfully accessible and thoughtful whenever I've needed guidance -- most recently about a minimally invasive approach to his cryptorchid neutering and gastropexy, and in a short time I've come to trust her completely. I'm very thankful we found our way to All Paws and especially to Dr. Bane!

Update: My girl has moved on to a better home but I wanted to once again thank AP for their help…read more Dr. Reed is marvelous. Dr. Bane helped greatly by discussing, and literally writing down a change in diet that helped my girl tremendously with her quality of life. Bellah would literally fall asleep while Amy worked on her. Margaret Holiday gave Bellah the gift of mobile ease and was incredibly helpful in so many ways. I cannot write sufficient praise for these women who help animals, and the dog I loved. Thank you.

I have seen so many vets in an attempt to figure out my dog's gut. I've been told I'm overreacting…read moreand that his various gut issues and skin issues (all related, I bet) could just be managed. I've also been referred for way more expensive procedures that I didn't think were necessary. Finally, we were referred to Dr. Richter. He listened to my dog's history, understood my thinking, told me it made sense, and told me he understood the pathway I wanted to take. For once, I wasn't automatically crazy or a "helicopter" pup parent. He really gets it. Dr. Richter had a very reasonable grasp on my dog's history and the reasons for his issues. I am so looking forward to continuing treatment with him in the coming months, focusing on the gut and on my dog's past mold exposure. I can't say enough about what it means to be truly heard and understood by a vet, and have them speak to you on a well-informed level. Dr. Richter is not only brilliant, he also has excellent people skills. Most vets try to talk down to me or put me in my place when I come with as much info as I do, and that gets me nowhere, just burning my bank account and morale. Thank you so much, Dr. Richter + clinic staff. You all make a huge difference in our lives and we could not be more grateful.

This place is so so wonderful. Compassionate, personal, professional. They coordinate a lot over…read moretext, which I love, and respond quickly. They've been really flexible, and I really like the doctors I've had through them! Can't recommend enough.