Peaceful Waters Aquamation has been taking care of my furbabies cremation services for the past 3…read moreyears. They are available 24/7 and very reasonable with pricing. What makes them stand out the most is their level of professionalism, compassion, respect, and kindness. Thank you for taking care of our furbabies & helping us through the years.

Losing my cat was one of the hardest things I had to go through and I'm incredibly grateful I found…read morePeaceful Waters Aquamation during such a difficult time. My cat Chelsea passed away at home, peacefully. She was 16 years young. Since all of that happened without realizing it and after hours, I panicked a bit regarding what to do and how quickly to do it. From the moment I reached out to Peaceful Waters Aquamation, they treated me with so much kindness, patience, and understanding. Jennifer, who welcomed us, knew how much Chelsea meant to me and handled everything with genuine compassion and respect. What really meant the most was how gentle and thoughtful they were throughout the entire process. They didn't treat this like just another service, they truly honored my cat's life. That level of care made a heartbreaking situation just a little bit easier to bear. I selected to have Chelsea's ashes to be delivered in person. Kristine who delivered my cat's remains, handled everything beautifully and with such attention, it gave me a sense of peace knowing my pet was cared for so respectfully. Lastly, I can't say enough of how beautiful the paw prints were as well as the ashes in her little blue bag. I decided to purchase an urn somewhere else, but the way everything was presented to me upon reception made it feel like my cat was back home and it felt very comforting. I can't thank Peaceful Waters Aquamation enough for their compassion and support. If you're going through the loss of a beloved pet, I highly recommend them, they truly make a difference when you need it most.

Saying goodbye to our beloved pets is always so difficult, but Dr. Altman and Robin are so…read moreincredibly kind and understanding. They allowed our family to make all the decisions of exactly where we wanted to be, who would be there with her, and there was no time pressure at all. Dr. Altman has a heart of gold and when it is time for him to leave with your baby, he treats them exactly the way you would. I've used their service for two of our pets now and highly recommend them for anyone going through this difficult time.

There really are not words to express my appreciation for Justin and Robin! I'm so grateful for…read moretheir kindness, compassion, tenderness, patience, efficiency, and for helping me to send my 20 year old kitty off to the rainbow bridge! So grateful! I highly recommend their caring and compassionate service!!!

My soul dog, Atlas, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancerous tumor of his upper jaw and sinuses…read morein December of 2025. Atlas was 13yo, and I made the difficult decision to decline the invasive treatment options available. Instead, I vowed that Atlas would live out the rest of his days with peace and joy, never stepping foot in a vet clinic again. Peaceful Veterinary Care allowed me to keep that vow to Atlas by giving him a calm and dignified passing at home surrounded by his favorite people. From the kind and empathetic staff answering my questions over the phone to Dr. Rose's professional and compassionate bedside manner with Atlas and me alike, everyone at Peaceful Veterinary Care is truly in service of the families they care for. The day of Atlas' passing was beautiful and bright, so we all went out to my backyard where Atlas could feel most comfortable. We were not rushed in our goodbyes or grief, and the entire process was quiet and calm... I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to plan those arrangements for my dearest boy. He deserved nothing less. I will add that I initially chose Peaceful Veterinary Care because I was especially interested in their aquamation services. I knew that I wanted Atlas' ashes, but I also wanted a more environmentally responsible option than traditional cremation. Atlas' remains were ready in one short week, and they even included a beautiful clay paw print and a small collection of fur. The loss of a beloved family pet is profound and devastating. The services offered by Peaceful Veterinary Care honor the sanctity of those deep bonds, allowing space to truly celebrate the life and love shared.

I just picked up the ashes of my Service Dog and soulmate, Blueghost, a Blue Healer. I am a 100%…read moredisabled Viet Nam Combat Helicopter Pilot. I'm a tough old guy but this was a hard thing to do. You gave us the best possible way to say good bye, here at home. I wish all loved pets get a Peaceful Vet Care send off. Thank all of you so much, Blueghost 12.

After 17 years together, my lab mix Max had reached the point where his pain and exhaustion…read moreoutweighed his quality of life. I called Transitions, and they were kind enough to come to our home -- which made an incredibly difficult moment feel far more peaceful and personal. The veterinarian who came was exceptional. She walked me through every step of the process, kept me engaged and talking, and somehow managed to steady me through something I wasn't sure I could hold together for. Her composure and compassion made all the difference. When it was over, she gave me quiet time alone with Max -- no rushing, no awkwardness. Just space to say goodbye. Transitions handled one of the hardest moments of my life with remarkable care and sensitivity. I can't recommend them enough.

This was our first time using an in-home euthanasia service. It was a tough decision and my husband…read moreand I debated if it was the right thing to do. When we called, I believe, Kim, answered the phone with so much sweetness and kindness. She was patient and answered all of my questions and concerns, all through my tears and sniffles. I called on a Friday afternoon and booked our appointment for Sunday afternoon. She sent clear email instructions and told us to call for anything. Dr. Justin Altman showed up at 2:30pm on the dot. He came in with a comforting confidence. He sat with us and let our Big Black Bear, Rossi, the sweetest 14 year old Black Lab, warm up to him. It didn't take long, as Rossi loved everyone. He was a gentle giant. Justin saw the large mass on his front left leg and immediately said bone cancer as well as explained the quick decline he must have had. He asked us questions about Rossi's health and behavior and reassured us it was the right decision, we NEEDED to hear this from a professional, as the cancer had most likely spread elsewhere in his body and the mass would not go away. Once he explained all of this, we were ready to proceed. My husband and Justin easily moved Rossi onto his bed. Justin explained the process, and allowed us all the time we needed. The sedative that would kick in and relax him and take away his pain, and then the euthanasia injection. He gave us privacy to say our final goodbye after he had checked that his heart had stopped beating. He returned with a small stretcher to carry out Rossi's body to his car. His wife Robin would receive Rossi's body for aquamation. A three week process. We had filled out the form prior to the euthanasia so Rossi could start right away. We picked him up in Lakeside and was given a paw print and a beautiful brown box with his remains. Kim, Justin, and Robin were extremely professional and sympathetic. I highly recommend their services and will be referring them in the future to all my fur Mamas and Papas.

How and when can I begin to tell you that you do not need to look anywhere else in this otherwise…read moreawful journey when it's time for your baby................This woman is THE WOMAN!!!! Before, and none of us, certainly not me had done the research until the last minute...........I scrambled and bounced and the only sound landing I found was Elizabeth with Caretakers, and how could you not? She is an angel sent via air waves or? Or? I cannot explain how beautiful it is to speak to her or how calming she is, but it is the real deal and I assure you, this is the guidance that guides you through the entire experience. I have dealt with multiple other services throughout my life with other pets and nothing has compared to this service, this without parallel. And then, the service is set up, Justin, our guy who is THE man to guide our baby over the bridge.......and what a sensitive and beautiful guy to do the job.......and when all is said and done, we go to pick up our baby, beautifully packed up, with even more fur enclosed then promised, from a solemn and lovely setting..............wow............from beginning to end, Elizabeth delivered an experience that far exceeded what we expected! We cannot recommend this service enough!!!! Five stars all the way!!!!!

I am so grateful to have found The Caretakers Animal Care during one of the hardest moments of my…read morelife. I unexpectedly lost my beloved Siamese cat, JoJo, and was in complete shock when I reached out. They responded immediately and handled everything with such compassion, sensitivity, and patience as I tried to process my loss. They were flexible with scheduling, and Brynn arrived exactly on time. Her calm and kind presence brought me so much comfort, and she offered genuine emotional support when I needed it most. I am forever grateful to Brynn and Elizabeth for the care they showed me and my sweet JoJo. Thank you for the compassionate service you provide to our community. It truly makes a difference.

Family owned local business. The staff was kind, knowledgeable and easy to work with on a very sad…read moreday for my family. Their location has easy parking and they walk you through their services with care. We were able to go in on a Saturday to drop off our beloved pet. We were the only people there. The staff member was wonderful. He took time to sit with us to explain everything and allowed us to take all the time we needed. He was gentle and careful with our little Buddy. There was no upselling and we really appreciated that. When we picked up our pet they gave us a beautiful bag with butterflies and his box was sealed with a little paw print and had beautiful dog themed tissue paper. They even gave us a sympathy card from their staff. Cremation was very affordable and we were well taken care of. We highly recommend this family owned business in Rolando, near La Mesa and SDSU.

Preffered Pets have been a great source of support during this difficult time of loss. She (my cat…read moreBugsy) passed suddenly and Pam in La Mesa was so sensitive and caring during my grief that I couldn't imagine going anywhere else for my cats in the future. Very reasonable price for the cremation and the entire staff were very kind and caring. Five stars. The best in the business!‍

I recently lost my baby girl Coco-Bear in Jan 2025. It was devastating to me and my family. I…read morewanted to give Coco the best cremation ceremony I could afford. The staff were sweet, patient and kind. She helped guide me through my selection and the pricing. When everything was said and done it came to about $382. They allowed me time to say my goodbye in a private room. Allowed me to take pictures. Allowed me time to process my loss. I honestly felt Coco was handled with the best care. I could have gone with other less expensive options, but with this place I knew they treat animals like they treat humans.

They are very caring and understanding. Presented an awesome…read morepackage, with my Bryson in mind. Thank you so much. Terri

My experience with Pet cremation services of the desert was good considering I just lost my…read moreprecious Bella the night before. I called many places before calling here. Many places were closed, or very expensive, it was a Sunday. So those I did reach were not in my area. When I called this place I was crying. I am not sure Johnathon was even able to understand me. He was so kind, gave me time to collect myself and explain what was going on. Again it was a Sunday, later in the day and he was going to be going home soon. I live about 45 min. from his ofc. He gave me choices on what I could do if I couldn't get her to him that night. My husband and I decided we wanted to get Bella there asap and my husband didn't want me driving because I was so upset. One of the options he gave me was I could bring her to him at that time and he would wait for us to arrive. Again this was on a Sunday, around 4pm and we live about 45 minutes away. I am so grateful for how kind, caring and understanding the owner was with me that day. He waited, and about 45 minutes later we arrived. I filled out some paperwork, picked my sweet girl Bella's Urn. From the moment i arrived there he took care of my sweet girl. Again i was in tears, the owner listened to me as i cried telling him how hard it was to say good bye to her. He listened to me as i told the story of how my mom picked her out for me almost 17yrs ago. He listened to me as i explained how almost 2 yrs i lost my mom and saying goodbye to my sweet girl was hard especially since my mom picked Bella out from the litter. Never once did he make me feel rushed. He just listened with a kind caring heart. I am truly grateful for his kind heart that day. Thank you to the owner for everything. Most people are probably wondering the cost. All i can say is the price here was much less than any of the other places i called that day that actually answered there phone. When i say much less, i mean much less. He explained it could take up to 3 weeks i believe is what he said It took less than 2 wks to get a call letting me know I could pick up Bella ashes. They called me to let me know i could come down and pick her up but we were out of state. I wasn't expecting too get a call till after we returned. That call came halfway threw our trip. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. I will be referring friends and family. Today i called to see when i could come by to pick up my sweet Bella. I spoke with Shannon. She was also very kind. She listened to me as talked about my precious Bella. What an amazing, kind, caring, compassionate grp of people in this ofc. I am so grateful for all the kindness they have showed me since that day i brought my precious girl to them. ​ Thank you all for the kindness you showed me when I was so upset. Thank you for the kind words, you will never know how much it meant to me that day. Thank you all for taking care of my sweet Bella and letting me know her ashes are ready for pickup, but also being so understanding about me not making it to pick her up right away due to being out of state, and needing a​ ride to come get her. Thank you, Kerry

My wife and I have used Pet Cremation Services of the Desert four times now. The most recent time…read more(July 2026) was for our girl Dakota and it was our first time since the business changed ownership. Jonathan and Shannon were both wonderful and Dakota is now home again in her beautiful carved wooden box with her paw print sitting next to it. When you lose a furry member of the family I wholeheartedly recommend them. They will treat you and your loved one with dignity and respect.