A review I wish I never had to write. Our fur baby, Panini, was nearing the end of his fight with lymphoma and we made the decision to say goodbye to him at home, where he could be with us and our other kitty in his familiar surroundings. We reached out to Betsy and planned for her to come the afternoon the next day; immediately, on the phone, I was soothed by her calm, compassionate manner and knew Panini would be in good hands. The night before, the ER vet let us know Panini was declining faster; we went over to BluePearl in Waltham (which I also recommend) and texted Betsy if she could come in at her earliest. She responded promptly and said she could. With sick pets operating on a very fluid schedule, we really appreciated her accommodating us. I thank Betsy for walking us through the procedure and explaining the steps. She had an incredible bedside manner and gave us time to grieve. I'm not sure how she does it but I'm so glad and grateful for how kindly she treated both us and Panini during this time. We had a ton of questions before, during, and after, and she answered them all with patience. If you need someone to give the best for your pet and to treat them as if they were her own, please call Betsy. read more

We could not have asked for a better person to provide euthanasia services for our dogs. She attended 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. read more

I've never written a review like this, but I feel it's necessary. I was absolutely devastated having 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. read more

Betsy was amazing to my beautiful Rottweiler girl Zooker. She had cancer and completely stopped eating. We went to the vet for a steroid shot to incrcease her appetite, but it failed. I reached to Betsy and she came out on a Saturday to put her down in the comfort of our home. Betsy is AMAZING! She was able to make a terrible situation bearable. She is kind, compassionate, and a wonderful vet. I am so thankful we met her and I would highly recommend her services. read more

These is no gentler way to let go of a beloved pet than home euthanasia; for you and for them. It smooths what is very hard. It takes an exceptional vet to choose and offer this service. Dr. Johnson is that. read more

Betsy was very thoughtful., compassionate and caring. It was so helpful to be able to do this for my dog Star. To let her go peacefully in her home where she felt safe. read more

I believe my parents first found Betsy around 30+ years ago. At this point, after decades of knowing Betsy, she's just extended family. In terms of dog care, we share a lot of the same values in raising and living with dogs, including the inevitable end-of-life care. She's certainly shaped a lot of my adult philosophies on dogs. She's seen us at our highs and lows and always been an amazing pillar of support. read more

Dr Betsy was amazing through the process of guiding me with my decision to help our dear dog when it was the right time. She has a very soft and comforting voice. She is also an incredibly gifted doula who was able to help all of us and our dog during the procedure of letting Alice go. read more

My 18-year-old kitty Louis experienced a rapid health decline, and no viable options for diagnosis or treatment were available. It was clear that I had to prioritize his quality of life and make other accommodations when that was no longer good. When it became time to say goodbye to Louis, I contacted Betsy, who responded quickly and compassionately, and worked him into her schedule within a day. Her kind and professional manner was calming to both him and myself, and she helped him pass away gently and with no suffering of any kind. I can't recommend her highly enough, should you be in the sad circumstances of needing her expertise. read more

At a time of great sadness, Betsy was the right person to call. She helped our beloved dog, Izzie, pass with comfort and peace. We highly recommend her. read more

Sadly, we had our dog Maggie euthanized yesterday. Luckily, my son Bryan got referred to Dr Johnson by Maggie's vet. We've had dogs euthanized in the past, but none of those experiences came close to being as compassionate and caring as this time. Past experiences were always in a vets' office or a pet hospital in unfamiliar settings for our dogs. Dr Johnson's caring and soothing demeanor was comforting to Maggie and us, and the time she took ensure Maggie and we were relaxed as she passed was amazing and much appreciated by us. We highly recommend Dr Johnson and would definitely use her in the future. read more

Last month we said goodbye to our sweet 15 year old labradoodle Kaiya. I cannot say how grateful we are to Betsy for her empathy as well as her ability to walk us gently through the process. Choosing to euthanize a pet was one of the hardest decisions we've ever made and Betsy supported us every step of the way. We are indebted to her for making the experience for our girl painless and easy, and for giving us the space to say our goodbyes to her at our home. We were all present and holding Kaiya, including our two kids, when she passed. It was gut wrenching yet beautiful all at the same time. Thank you Betsy for giving us this final gift to our beloved Kaiya. read more

Betsy was so gentle and kind and understanding when we had to arrange for final care for my sweet but spicy 18 year old cat Lucy. I was so grateful to be able to provide peace for my beautiful weirdo in her last sleep at home, and Betsy was so compassionate and kind. It gave me so much peace to know she was in caring hands. read more

Home Euthanasia for Pets - Veterinarians Near Me

I'll start by saying that saying goodbye to a pet is always a horrible experience. The best thing you can have in that situation is a great doctor, and that's what Dr. Betsy Johnson is. Her bedside manner is perfect, for both the pet and the humans. read more

We had to say goodbye to our Sheltie (Ollie) of nearly 13 years a couple of weeks ago. It was important to us that we would help him pass at our home. Not knowing what to expect, we were so impressed with Dr. Schoenberg and her professionalism as well as her compassion, empathy. If you're in need of end of life care for the pet you love, I highly recommend calling Autumn Care & Crossings. It is so hard to say goodbye to our pets. Dr. Schoenberg understands that and was very thoughtful, spiritual and loving to Ollie and to us. read more

Dr. Johnson was absolutely amazing. She made such a difficult process bearable and was so empathetic. She answered an email quickly and a phone call even faster. She was accommodating and was patient getting onto a military installation as well. I am so thankful I found her to make a stressful situation less stressful for my old girl. read more

Researching a veterinarian to euthanize one's beloved pet is never a process anyone expects to have to do, especially very suddenly. However, when the vet tech at the hospital that my family has used for over 45 years told me that she had used Dr. Johnson herself just 2 weeks prior & only glowing reviews, I knew I should call. From her immediate, caring reply to my message, I knew that Dr. Johnson was the only one for us. Due to the severity of my cat's pain, Dr. Johnson came to our home within 2 days. My 8 year old rescue, whom I'd raised since 3 wks of age, while constantly by side, my most affectionate companion, was fearful of anyone else, expressed by this extreme aggression, even under sedation. Yet, Dr. Johnson's loving, patient, calm, & understanding manner was almost spiritual. She performed the euthanasia so respectfully, following his lead. Her every action was deliberately made to calm him & soothe me. She helped all family members begin the mourning process (even our younger kitty.) While the loss of my beloved Pickles is still excruciating now, a month later, it was due to Dr. Johnson's almost angelic & loving approach to a heartwrenching, yet actual gift of relief to my closest pet companion that I am at peace, knowing he left us in the most loving & compassionate of hands. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Johnson for providing Pickles with peace, dignity, love, relieving him of his pain, & the kindness that she provided to our entire family during such a challenging time. While I hope we never will require Dr. Johnson's services again, I couldn't recommend her more highly. She has an innate gift combined with being a consummate professional. read more

We were lucky to have found Dr. Johnson last week when our 13 year old dog, Gracie, took a turn for the worse. Dr. Johnson was kind, empathetic, informative, & compassionate. She took the time to step us through the process to ensure we understood what would happen each step of the way. Today we had to euthanize Gracie & she ensured we did this with dignity and grace. Having this carried out in our own home was incredibly reassuring & comfortable for Gracie. Dr. Johnson was incredibly attentive to how Gracie was responding & helped guide us on how to approach each aspect of the situation. She allowed us to say goodbye to Gracie in a manner that we will never forgot & for Gracie she left us in one of her favorite spots in our home, which made it easier for all of us involved. Dr. Johnson is amazing & I would highly highly recommend her to anyone! We are incredibly grateful to have found her & thank you! read more

We recently had to say goodbye to our beloved Shelly, our 16 1/2 year old cocker spaniel. Knowing this day would eventually come, I had saved a Boston Globe article several years ago that featured Dr. Johnson and the compassionate and humane services she offers. From our first call, Betsy was a kind, supportive voice of reason. She helped us reach the right decision at the right time for Shelly, always offering support, without any pressure. When we finally made the decision, Betsy made herself available on a Sunday and drove a good distance to visit our home. We could not have gotten through this painful experience without Betsy. There is no question she won't answer in a patient, warm and professional manner. I know Betsy has probably heard this many times, but she truly is an angel that gave Shelly a compassionate, and dignified transition to a better place where she is now at peace. From the bottom of our hearts, Betsy, THANK YOU. Chris Bowman David Maglio read more

It was hard for us to know when it was time for our 12ish year old hound/beagle mix Suri to end her pain and discomfort. She still took walks, ate heartily, loved seeing friends, and getting belly rubs. But her illness was gradually taking a toll on her and on us. Betsy was in daily email contact with us during her final week and one day she gently suggested that it was time. Suri had a loving, pain free experience during the procedure. We appreciated Betsy's skill, compassion for us all, and clear experience with this work. We highly recommend her. read more

Home Euthanasia for Pets - Suri - Veterinarians Near Me

While I wish there was no need for Dr. Johnson's services, I am grateful for her compassionate services. It is better for your fur kids to be with you in their familiar surroundings than to be left in an office. When you initially contact her, she will ask questions about the condition of your canine (or feline) companion. Even when she arrived promptly for the appointment, she was willing to return another day if we had doubts. She examined our beloved Randy and confirmed that he was suffering and ready. She talked with me throughout the various injections making the experience a tribute to our wonderful lives together for 12 years. She can make arrangements for cremation or let you take your companion animal to your own vet. Dr. Johnson is to be commended for offering a unique and caring service for pet owners. read more

Betsy Johnson is an angel. We have used her services twice for family cats who required home euthanasia to alleviate their suffering. She was highly recommended by our vet and I can see why. Both times she came within hours of contacting her. She creates a calm space for both the animal and the people who love them. She explains the process well and answers questions. The decision isn't an easy one to make and she fully understands this. If you are debating on potentially using Betsy Johnson for your veterinary needs, please do. Your animal will be in good hands as she helps them make it to the rainbow bridge. read more

Someone just asked me for Betsy's contact information, and I thought back to the tough day Betsy came to our house and helped our beloved pet move on. Betsy is very patient and understanding. We had actually scheduled the appointment a month earlier, but our Patches took a turn for the better - and we were able to get one more precious month. Betsy was very understanding about cancelling last minute. It's such a tough time, you want someone as compassionate as Betsy by your side. And having your loved pet find its peaceful end at home is worth is a priceless service. read more

Betsy was gentle and kind during such a sad and intimate moment in our family's life.

I just want to publicly thank Dr. Johnson for opening my eyes to the possibility that my cat might be suffering from "Pandora syndrome in cats" because it turns out that is exactly what was the problem and once I started researching that I was able to locate a solution that enabled my cat to recover completely. She was so understanding and helpful that went beyond simply a house-call. Thank you so much for the counseling. I didn't want to have to euthanize my very unhappy, medically challenged and confused furchild, but I thought it was the only way since he had actually bitten me deep enough for my own emergency room visit. Now that I know the cause of his mental illness, it's like he's a different animal. So she not only helps your loved ones pass on, but suggests alternatives that might keep them alive just a little longer. God bless you Betsy Johnson! read more

I had to put down my cockatoo and I called betsy johnson. It was the second time I had used her You will not find a kinder, more gentle or reverential person to put your pet down. She connects with your dog, and talks with you as long as you wish. She will take all the time you need to talk and say goodbye to your pet. She also takes the time required to help your pet have an easeful and painless passage. Such a thing is never easy. I don't recall ever feeling so overwhelmed with grief as I did losing Nico. Having said that Betsy made the passage as easy as anyone could which is saying a great deal. one thing I thoroughly appreciated was the deep compassion with which she does this. I was deeply reassured that she knew first hand the depth of grief possible from losing a beloved pet and she knew it from her own personal experience. I can not recommend her highly enough She is an angel of mercy who carries an extraordinary gift to do this difficult work read more

Wow, what a difference Dr. Betsy is from our experience with decades of hospital vets. Dr. Betsy first came to see Edie, our 15 year old pug, when Edie was having a wide range of problems and we were fed up with our previous vet. She spent almost an hour with Edie in our home, no vet-visit insanity. She did a fantastic job, spot-on diagnosis, and prescribed to make Edie more comfortable. Edie did well for a whole year, with Dr. Betsy coming back to check up on her in the middle, adjusting meds dosage and making sure Edie wasn't in pain. Christmas Eve and Christmas day, Edie appeared to have 2 cardiac events and put us in a panic. The day after Christmas Dr. Betsy came and determined Edie's heart was failing and we decided it was time. Dr. Betsy was so gentle and supportive, of both Edie and us, and we can't thank her enough. Edie went quietly in my wife's arms. We are heartbroken, but the experience was incomparably more humane and respectful than our experiences in Brookline, Angell, or Mass. Animal hospitals over the last 25 years. Dr. Betsy, thank you again for getting us through this!! Andrew and Irene read more

Euthanasia and Mobile Veterinary Services. I used Betsy after a sad, sad referral from NEVOG (oncologists for animals). We needed to put my beloved dog to sleep, and wanted to do so from our home. What are you supposed to do when it's that time??? Betsy was gentle, compassionate, kind, soft and loving to my family and especially to our dog. There is no bettter way that I could have wished for to say goodbye to a long time family friend. I recommend her with love and gratitude from the deepest part of my heart. She takes care of all the unthinkable details...body removal and transport, etc. I have no idea what I would have done w/o her. PS: SHe was so reasonable $$ wise. I would have paid her a million dollars. read more

I had to put my 17 year old cat down this morning and was so happy that with Dr. Johnson's help I could do this at home holding him close in my arms. Dr. Johnson was so caring and loving with my boy. Such a wonderful service. read more

Dr. Betsy Johnson was wonderful and accommodating. Our kitten was diagnosed with FIP and she had a rapid decline that we were not prepared for. Unfortunately we realized on a holiday weekend that it was her time. Betsy emailed with us despite the holiday and she was always timely in her responses. Our kitten Margot was able to go peacefully in her sunny spot on the couch. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Betsy Johnson for anyone looking for an in-home veterinary option. read more

Betsy was simply amazing. So calm and caring during such a hard time. She was so loving to my dog and to me. She made an awful process peaceful. I would highly recommend Betsy if you are ever in need of this type of service. read more

There is no better way to do this. When my cats kidneys failed I couldn't bear the thought of cramming him into his carrier. Which he hates. No cat enjoys that combined with the drive. He was so sick. Betsy came out on a Sunday. My cat passed in his own bed where he spent most days in the sun by the window. I will never do this any other way. Betsy was amazing. We talked about dogs, cats and death. She's an angel. read more

Dr. Johnson was absolutely incredible in helping my fiancé and I with our dog Charlie. She came right into our room and he was able to pass peacefully in bed with us. She made us feel so much better about one of the worst days of our life. read more

As many other reviews note, Betsy is sensitive, careful, responsive, compassionate, deeply kind with both pet and pet parents at an achingly painful time. What I was particularly grateful for was her repeated willingness *not* to euthanize my 17 year old cat, Pili, until it was time - which in our case took several months. She was understanding with Pili's (and my) repeated fight for his life with love, and when he finally collapsed she came as quickly as she could, tried to palliate his condition one last time at my request, and when that didn't work, helped us let him go. The pain and grief from a beloved pet's death can be shockingly sharp and deep. Betsy's gentleness, attentiveness, and tenderness with pet and parent both were a blessing. read more

Losing our beloved cat was one of the hardest experiences of recent times, especially during this already emotional time of coronavirus. Betsy is incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional. She was also very flexible around our schedule changes, balancing our need to spend as much time with our cat as possible with the urgency of needing to let him go. She treats the process with the tenderness and kindness it requires. There was no better way to go through this painful experience, and we are thankful to have found Betsy to help us through it. read more

Unbelievable! At such a hard time I feel calmed. Dr. Betsy Johnson helped our sweet cat Moosya to finally rest, and made that end so pleasant, that both me and my husband thought in unison "when my time comes, can I have such a nice experience? Get some weed, get some high, and vanish away without noticing..." Our cat was scared and didn't trust strangers. But Betsy has such an angelic approach to any creature, that all of us - the cat, our son that came to say good by, my husband and myself felt comfortable around her from the first second. Thank you, Betsy! read more

Dr. Betsy Johnson merits a field of stars. She surrounded our beloved dog and us with calm and warmth during Max's final days and into the end of his life. Betsy came to our house soon after we called to tell her Max had had a precipitous decline. A sign of her close connection with animals is that Max, who could barely stand, struggled to his feet when he knew she was on our porch and met her at the door with his favorite toy in his mouth. That was his last act. Betsy's ministrations were zen like and very comforting to us all. His death was a good death, peaceful and gentle. If you have a pet nearing the end of life, we suggest you contact Betsy so that you and your pet can benefit from the excellent hospice care she will give all of you. read more

Betsy is fantastic and truly has a special gift to assist grieving pet owners. She made an impossible decision as comforting as possible for our family. In addition to providing a peaceful sendoff for our sweet 15 year old "oldest child," she was comfortable to be around and flexible to make the decision ours. She came to our apartment on a Sunday afternoon after just contacting her that morning. Many others we contacted couldn't come for days, and there's nothing worse than trying to grapple with such an awful decision, then waiting days. She told us she would be happy to just visit our dog, but would leave the final decision to us. Betsy was gentle, respectful and helped ease all of our pain (my husband, myself and our dog) as much as possible. read more

Last month our 15 year old dog suddenly stopped eating and became very lethargic. After trying to coax her with chicken and rice, which had helped in the past when she seemed to have an upset stomach, we set up an appointment with her vet. Testing revealed a cancerous tumor and we made the heart-wrenching decision to say goodbye. I had heard there were vets who did in-home euthanasia and asked our vet if she knew of any who were kind. She gave me a list of a few, one of whom was Dr. Betsy Johnson. Dr. Johnson came out to our home the next day when we were all able to be there and let us take our time saying good bye to our beloved dog. She was compassionate and patient with our family and explained each step of the medical process in advance, allowing us to ask questions. Most of all, our beloved dog was not stressed out during her last moments, having to go to the vet. She fell asleep on the couch in our front room, surrounded by the love of her family. We couldn't ask for more. Thank you Dr. Johnson. read more

Betsy is amazing. I will always be grateful for her kind, caring and thoughtful support throughout my dog's life. She was my home vet throughout my Chewy's life and was there to gently take him to a peaceful, loving end. She is a blessing at a most difficult and wrenching time. I am forever grateful for her. read more