Dr. Smith was recommended to us by another vet who does in home services (Dr. Nagel) that had helped us out with a peaceful journey for our dog Minnie last year. Unfortunately, our other dog needed the same journey this morning. Both were over 16 years old. Dr. Smith is absolutely wonderful. Just like Dr. Nagel. Professional, caring, respectful etc... Making the decision to send you pet on their journey is extremely sad and difficult. Once you make that decision, you want someone who not only loves their own pets, but will give your pet the respect and love they deserve to go on their journey. Dr. Smith and her husband are amazing. I highly recommend them to help you in this situation that no one wants to deal with. She was so kind and loving to my dog and tried to even console me (a 57 year old grown man)... which I am sure wasn't easy!! Our pets are a huge part of our lives. They give us so much unconditional love, that even on the darkest days (like today) they teach us about the importance of time and appreciation. Thank you Dr. Smith for taking care of our "Wolfie." ... and my family!!! read more

I have to say was the hardest call I ever had to make, and Thankful for Kirsten and her professionalism and care. She helped transition Sophocles to rainbow bridge. They also do pet cremation, paw prints and beautiful paw print ceramics. - TY read more

Dr. Smith was quick to respond to our urgent need, during what any pet lover knows as the most difficult time. She was prompt, compassionate and competent, and the process for our beloved guy seemed completely painless. The experience was far better than having to haul a sick and stressed animal to a vet's office. read more

If I could give them more stars, I would. It has taken me a long time to write this review. Losing my Moose was one of the hardest moments of my life and Paws and Claws truly made it so much easier on me. Moose was always afraid of the vet and weighing in at 90lbs before he got sick, I was always worried on how his last day would go. He was diagnosed with cancer and given months to live but God had other plans and I woke up one morning having to call a bunch of places for last minute euthanasia. Paws and Claws called me back before their "opening hours" and confirmed they could help me at noon that day. Dr. Smith startled Moose but she was so patient and calm and let him calm down before doing anything. She brought a blanket with her and was so patient with us, we never felt rushed and she handled Moose and the situation with love. Once Moose had taken his last breath, she waited outside to give us alone time with Moose. Together we helped wrap him up and helped Dr. Smith load him onto the stretcher and into her vehicle. Later that day we received an email with next steps and got to pick our urn and any additional gifts we wanted. The experience allowed our other dog to be there and it really felt like a peaceful moment. I have recommended Paws and Claws to neighbors and am so SO grateful for their help. read more

It's such a blessing to have places like Paws and Claws to ease the pain of dealing with the end of a beloved family pet's life. Our cat Sugar, a Flame-point breed, which was as sweet as sugar and the sweetest of our cats, was about 12 years old when cancer of his kidneys progressed quickly necessitating us to have to him euthanized to prevent him from suffering. Sugar was a very shy cat, that really didn't like going to the VET and would usually run and hide under the bed when someone rang our doorbell. Thus, we wanted Sugar to be euthanized at our home, so he would be in a relaxed atmosphere, but were worried he might get anxious upon seeing a stranger (Dr. Smith) in our house, so we ask Dr. Smith to text us when she arrived and not ring the doorbell. When Dr. Smith arrived at our house I met her outside. We went to the room where Sugar was and Dr. Smith slowly approached him, letting him sniff her outreached hand. Sugar was totally at ease with Dr. Smith's manner and I was relieved he was very calm and relaxed. Dr. Smith performed the procedure and it was very peaceful. She was extremely caring and respectful of our feelings and our beloved Sugar. Dr. Smith made the situation as good as you could possibly hope for under the circumstances. We opted to have Sugar cremated and have his ashes returned to us in an urn. The urn was actually a very lovely wooden box with a carved top and a label with Sugar's name on it. We loved it. Dr. Smith also made a clay impression and digital print of Sugar's paw, which we will also treasure. I highly recommend Paws and Claws if you are dealing with the end of your pet's life and are considering euthanasia at home. THANKS Paws and Claws! read more

Dr. Smith was very caring and compassionate. The kindest goodbye I have ever experienced. Thank you Dr Smith!

I couldn't thank this team enough for the amazing care they provided our family in one of the most difficult times. Our dog, Odie, fell suddenly ill and within days was not able to even lift his head anymore. After a very expensive visit to an emergency clinic in Gilroy, and finding out our boy had multiple things going on we discussed with our kids and made the decision that Odie needed to be put to rest. I called Paws and Claws the next morning when we saw Odie started getting worse, and they made arrangements to come see him the same day. Their gentle, genuine and caring nature during the procedure in our home honestly took a lot of stress off of us. Odie grew up with our kids so this was extremely difficult for them. They returned about a week later with Odie's ashes, his paw print in clay and a digital paw print with a poem! I hate that I have to leave this review, but thank you so much to Paws and Claws for providing the absolute best care during this most difficult time. It was very intimately, patiently and carefully done and we appreciate you both SO MUCH! read more

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The husband /wife team helped our 16 year old Husky across the bridge. They were extremely compassionate and understanding through the process. There was no way I was taking our dog to the cold metal table at the vet. P&C came to our home where we had our girl in her favorite place surrounded by love. It was so very hard, but they made it bearable. This is the only way to go when the time comes. read more

I never knew there was in home care for animals until my dog Violet was ending her journey. It made my pets death a calm, private, and personal experience versus prior animals dying being scared or stressed out. I first called them when my dog Violet stopped eating or drinking. They were so informative, patient, and kind. I scheduled the appointment, and at the last minute she started drinking water. They came to the house, observed her, asked questions, and gave me their feedback. I had decided to hold off, but their visit was extremely helpful in my process. They had great recommendations, such as an End of Life assessments I found online. It was a few weeks of up and down for Violet, during which I called them several times. They always made the time to answer my questions. They are the kind of business that makes you feel as though you are the only client. They have a deep love for animals, and compassion for the end of life experience. When the time came, they were able to accommodate us that day. They brought a very grounded energy to a heartbreaking situation, and they were really good with Violet. Being able to lay on her bed with her, sing to her + hold her during the process was such a gift. They did not rush me, and made sure I was ready for each step. They handled her body in a very professional manner, wrapping her up in a fuzzy blanket that she would have loved. They really thought of every detail. The entire experience from first call to the condolences card they sent was beyond my expectations and no comparison to prior experiences. I am eternally grateful for the support, guidance, and compassion they brought to the hardest decision I've ever had to make and I highly recommend them. read more

This was the best thing we could've done for our dog who had to be put down. Dr. Smith was so patient, caring, and professional throughout the whole process and I appreciated the fact that this was done in the comfort and privacy of our own home. Her and her assistant turned this painful experience into something so positive and memorable for our family. We are forever grateful for Paws and Claws! read more

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Compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and kind. EXCEPTIONAL notes taken and given to me.

I was dreading having to deal with putting my aging kitty to rest for some time. In searching for options, it was my good fortune to find Dr. Smith and Eric with Paws and Claws. I never dreamed that they would be so loving and caring with my sweet Anabel. They put her to rest with such care and thoughtfulness that it was a relief to see her fall asleep so peacefully. To me, they were divinely sent as her guardian angels to guide her gently home. I could not have ever imagined anything better in that moment. I highly recommend Dr. Smith and Eric to anyone who wants the love and care and dignity for their pet. read more

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Dr. Kirstin Smith was so patient with our crazy Aussie. The staff was very kind and helpful during our in-house visit. The service was phenomenal and we'll definitely be looking forward to future visits. The prices was reasonable and I enjoy our conversations a lot. It's nice that they come to you so you don't have to worry about going into the clinic. read more

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Paws and claws has been life changing for us. Before finding them we dreaded the drive to vet (San Jose) then the stress of keeping him away from other dogs. He is dog aggressive and we always had to call ahead to have them open a back door. With paws and claws mobile vet I brought him out to my driveway and had a thorough exam done. Including skin test, blood work and ear wash (had an ear infection) Dr. Smith gave me those results and treatment options all within the hour. She also followed up numerous times to ensure my fur baby was doing better. I highly recommend Paws and Claws mobile vet to anyone who loves their furry companion. Thank you paws and claws! read more

I don't know where to begin, since Eric and Dr. Smith are such kind and wonderful humans and workers. They go above and beyond, while showing love and empathy to your fur child and us as pet parents. I found Paws and Claws through VetLocator. My beautiful pup was suffering from a failing liver and suspected liver cancer, it progressed so fast and I couldn't imagine dragging my pup to the vet to be put down in an unfamiliar vet clinic, with so many stressors around. We were new to the area and I had a good feeling reading through reviews and their website. I wish I would have known about them before, since they are extremely professional and kind. I wish I could find a way to show them more appreciation for how lovely they were in a horrible circumstance. Thank you forever, Dr. Smith and Eric. read more

Dr. Smith and Eric were so patient and kind during a really difficult time. From the quick response to my phone call and to showing up same day. I am blown away by the amount of care, professionalism and kindness they showed our sweet dog. I cannot thank them enough read more

Eric is a nice guy, he was super kind. The lady Kristen on the other had was very rude, i don't know if she had a bad day or what man. Prices were very expensive too, i thought there portably van would be easier and faster. Next time ill go to a vet who treats costumers with respect and knows what there doing. Sincerely, Henry R. read more

Paws and Claws was extremely professional in their process of euthanasia. From scheduling to the actual process, everything was managed very respectfully. We got a detailed description of how the procedure would occur and how things would move after the matter. Dr. Smith and Eric came into the household, greeted the dog and allowed him to get comfortable and aquatinted to them. Explained to me and my family how things would happen so that we all understood. She stood by to ensure that our dog Bandit was comfortable before the final procedure was implemented. The gave us ample time to grieve in privacy until we were ready to finally release Bandit to their custody. I am grateful for this opportunity of an in-house call. Thank you Paws and Claws for your patience and respect with not only our family but our precious pet. read more

I have no words for how amazing these people are. My cat was ready to cross the rainbow bridge, and they made her a priority. They were able to see her before she was suffering or in terrible pain, and I am forever grateful for them. Paws and Claws didn't know my cat, but they had so much compassion for her. They made her passing truly a beautiful experience. I am so thankful that the last memories I have of her are as wonderful as they could have been. These are Good People, and they care about animals with all their heart. Thank you for making her passing something I will remember forever in a positive way. read more

My kitties and I are a huge fan of Dr Michelle! She is based out of hollister so she can't make it to a Morgan Hill without adequate scheduling but I haven't had any issues for regular checkups. Having a mobile vet is a bit more expensive ($100) but I have 4 cats that HATE car trips so I think it's worth every cent. You could tell she had cats of her own and took her time with each of mine to understand their issues and make recommendations in addition to giving them their vaccines. Overall experience was very good and pricing was very competitive even with the mobile charge. read more

They had a big attitude, not gonna lie i think there a little prejudice. There mobile van looks very dirty and smelt very bad. I would not bring your animals to get your shots. read more

We recently used Dr. Smith when it was time to put one of our cats down who had cancer. They came to our home and walked us through the process. Dr. Smith and Eric did an amazing job and were so compassionate during the whole process. The respect showed to our cat after it was over was truly special. They treated our cat like it was their own. Four days later, we received a hand written sympathy card in the mail from Dr. Smith and Eric. Thank you both for making such a difficult situation just a bit easier. read more

if i could give them a 0 , i would most definitely. First of all there service was sub par, but my big problem is that there portalable van was DISCUTING. Also the lady was very very disrespectful, i except to be treated with respect and kindness, complete opposite. Never giving them business again . read more

They came to my place on a day they are closed "who does that" my older cat turned for the worse and after they heard my voice message there was no way they were going to let my little best friend suffer or have to put him in carrier which could have been worse for him,so at night on a Sunday they answered my prayer, truly Angel's of god,very caring,understandinding and reassuring.If you ever face an emergency with your little friend you should call them,I'm truly thankfull for there help read more

Exceptional Service. Very flexible and willing to work with our schedule. Arrived on time, I feel badly because I didn't have a flat place for them to park the Vet Hospital. But they were very nice and accommodating. They did their check up. Very friendly. Price is very affordable . read more

Excellent! I had a great experience with this mobile vet experience. The veterinarian took her time, was thorough with my different concerns. She asked many questions about my dogs healthy history. Prices are fair and love that they come to my house. read more

Dr. Smith and her assistant, Eric, were an incredible support during such a difficult time for our family. They responded to our call promptly and were able to come out within a few hours. Dr. Smith was so kind and attentive to our poor dog. She made her comfortable and allowed our family the involvement and time we needed to say our goodbyes. I highly recommend Dr. Smith for any veterinary needs. We will be forever grateful. read more

De. Kirsten Smith is beyond AWESOME! She is very thorough and really knows her stuff. The fact that her clinic is mobile also helps a lot with my cats who don't car ride without getting sick. Her husband, Eric, is extremely helpful and very fast in responding. Everyone is very compassionate and knows their stuff. Their prices are also very good. I HIGHLY recommend them!! read more

Dr. Smith and Eric were very responsive to my email regarding end of life issues with my lab. They called on Sunday to schedule with us for Monday. Eric was very accommodating and did his best to put my mind at ease. When they arrived, they were incredibly supportive and made sure we knew what each step was and that we were prepared. Euthanizing a member of your family is hard enough, but Dr. Smith and Eric were very compassionate with every step. I can not say enough good things about them. Highly recommend read more

We are at a loss for words to express the gratitude we have for Dr. Kirsten Smith & Eric. The compassion, care & gentleness they showed Buddy and ourselves, during this heartbreaking time leaves us speechless. We'll never be able to thank you both enough. Thank you read more

Dr Smith & her office assistant were so professional, kind, and patient with me as she put my Wallie to rest. Because of the pandemic, most vet clinics I contacted have policies against having owners being with their beloved pets, including during euthanasia (even our vet, who we've been going to for nearly 20 years). I couldn't bear the thought of stressing my ailing Wallie by caging her & giving her to a near-stranger for her final moments. Dr Smith made the home euthanasia go so smoothly. She explained everything thoroughly, took her time & guaged her next actions on my readiness. She wore proper infection control PPE & was very respectful throughout this terrible time. Please consider a home euthanasia with Paws & Claws Mobile Vet Clinic if you have the desire to be with your beloved companion while they are put to rest. read more

We had to put our kitty down. The vet was kind enough to come to Aromas that evening. She was patient and empathetic, explained the procedure and answered all our questions. She was so sweet to our kitty and did not act as though she was performing a routine procedure. We are so grateful and will use Paws and Claws as our regular vet when we are ready to open our hearts to another furry friend. read more

Paws and Claws came to my house and they were wonderful to me and my beautiful dog Thor. Dr. Kirstin Smith was so kind and gentle, he passed away so peacefully. Erick returned my early morning call immediately, so I didn't have to stress about finding someone to euthanize my Thor. I am very grateful for finding such compassionate professionals. read more

Our family would like to thank the staff at Paws and Claws for their kindness, gentleness, and professionalism. Hands down we couldn't have asked for better service. Our 8-year old beloved black lab, Buddy, was ill for an extended time and took a turn for the worse rather quickly. The decision to put him down was excruciating for our family. Thank you Dr. Kristen Smith for your kind words, patience, and hugs on that rather difficult day. My entire family thanks you for being with us. God bless you and the work that you do. read more