If you're reading this review, it seems reasonable to assume you are faced with an impossible decision you hoped you'd never have to make, shopping for a service you'd hoped you would never need. This is how I felt when I reached out to Peaceful Endings. While the decision itself will not get any easier, Peaceful Endings will make the weight of the decision more manageable. A few weeks ago, one of my cats was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The news came out of nowhere and I was absolutley devastated. While we were able to borrow a little time after the diagnosis with the use of sterroids, the grim reality was that her quality of life could drastically decline at any moment. I knew I couldn't let her suffer like that, but also couldn't bring myself to schedule her departure. I'd called so many home services, but was continually met with the necessitiy to schedule for a few days out. After days of calling, I had just about given up hope, and since it was one of the first beautiful days of the year, she was having a really good day, and I just wanted to enjoy it with her. As I sat watching her sunbathing, I told myself I needed to try at least one more time--if I could let her go on the highnote of the beautiful day, it would be the best chance I had at finding peace with the situation. I pulled up the only service that I had yet to contact, and submitted their online form. It was near the end of their office hours, so I told myself that if they reached out and could make it happen, it was meant to be. A few minutes later, I was answering Megan's call. She was so sweet, listening as I tried to give her the information between sobs, assuring me that it was alright and that she understood how painful this decision was. After the appointment was finalized, she stayed on the phone with me, giving reassurance that I was making the best decision for my sweet girl, even though it felt so horrible. This carried me through the next few hours. The time of the apointment came, and I received the text that I had been dreading: Dr. Emily had arrived. Allowing her into my home was the easiest and most difficult decision I've ever made. I wanted so desperately not to need her services, but I knew it was what needed to happen. Looking back, I'm so grateful I didn't back out, as much as I had wanted to, because I couldn't have asked for anyone better. She had such a calm and kind demeanor, offering reassurance that I was making a compassionate decision. She was so gentle and caring from the moment she arrrived through the time that they left. If you are looking for a sign, let this be it. Reach out to Peaceful Endings, and know that you don't have to carry the weight of this decision alone. Thanks to them, my sweet girl was able to pass peacefully at home, snuggled in my arms, at the end of a beautiful day. I'm eternally grateful for this, and hope they know how much peace it has brought me in the days to follow. read more

The people we talked with on the phone had been very thoughtful and helpful during what was a very difficult and emotional time. Dr. Emily was amazing and super kind. We were never rushed. Everything was on our time and with our feelings in mind. Would easily recommend them to anyone else. read more

This is many years late, but on December 24, 2020 peaceful endings came out to my home and helped us say goodbye to my pretty girl Isabel with my two sons. Isabella was our kitty for 18 years and we loved her very much. I'm not sure what the lady's name that came out but she was very kind understanding, and I was very grateful for her professionalism and caring. read more

Dr. Emily was so kind and compassionate. The process was as streamlined as possible. We highly recommend using Peaceful Endings.

I can't thank Peaceful Endings enough for the service they provide. I spoke with both Roxanne and Megan and they are such gems. So incredibly empathetic to such a terrible situation. Nobody ever wants to need this service, but I'm so incredibly grateful it's available. Dr. Hillary is who came to our home and she was very kind. Our sweet Smokey was able to peacefully pass in his favorite spot and he was able to enjoy a delectable before it happened. That was his favorite treat. She also did such a wonderful job of getting Smokey's paw print. I also loved they offered 2 cremation options. I have never heard of water cremation before, but I will be choosing this option for all my pets moving forward. You get more remains back, and the company they use is incredible. When I went to pick up his remains, the gentleman was so kind. Highly recommend peaceful endings to anyone wanting in home euthanasia for their fur baby. read more

Everyone was so kind and compassionate and knowledgeable. They made the best of a very sad time for me.

I can't say enough good things about Peaceful Endings. They were so compassionate and helpful with the whole process of saying goodbye to my little Rambo. I spoke with Roxanne who was just so kind, and was able to have Dr. Kari come out that same day. Even though it's such a sad and painful experience, I'm so glad we had Dr. Kari. She helped to make those last moments so peaceful and I'm very grateful for that. read more

This is an amazing service. The communication and understanding was outstanding. Dr. Emily was so sweet and gentle with both us humans and my pup. Peaceful Endings goes out of their way to make such a heart breaking experience as peaceful and untaxing as possible. We joke now that we hope when our time is up, it is done with as much care as our pup experienced. Thank you to Peaceful Endings and Dr. Emily. read more

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I spoke with Roxanne and Lauren. Handled my ol lady with such care and love. helped with any concern or questions that i may have had. They were very gentle and explained everything so well. Thank you Peaceful endings for helping us with this. Would recommend this service to anyone in need of them. read more

Dr. Hilary was so patient and gentle with our boy. She explained every step to our family and was so compassionate to all of us during such a difficult time. read more

I was in a panic trying to find someone to put my sweet girl down. She had taken such a bad turn for the worse, and I couldn't even imagine taking her into the vet to be put down. She came to my house at like 8:15 in the evening when I had called that morning stressing out , and was so kind and caring to my old lady and to my boyfriend and I. I would highly recommend them as a company and Dr. Jen to anyone. I'm forever grateful for her and peaceful endings. read more

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Dr. Emily & everyone involved with my dog Axel's care was more than kind & so phenomenal. Let me tell you, it was one painful phone call. Our situation was very sudden and I'm not normally the one to make important phone calls. But the call I received back was filled with genuine empathy, the care my dog recived was so gentle, and even though Dr. Emily rushed to his aid- she assured us this was in our control, and we could take as much time to say goodbyes before he crosses the rainbow road. All questions we're answered with understading & patience. They even reached out a week after with a very sweet message. I couldn't of asked for better care for my furbaby. read more

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Dr. Wahlund and her tech, Roxanne are the most empathetic, kind yet professional team I have ever known. We have had several dogs put down at home in the past. They have all been peaceful yet solemn moments. This was the first time I called Peaceful Endings as our vet was preparing to leave town that very day Max became extremely ill. Dr. Wahlund came to our home 2 weeks ago during tornado watches and warnings. There are no words to describe how thankful we are to have had her professional demeanor and sincere heart to help us. We appreciate all she did to help ease our pain and sorrow. Thank you so much Doctor and Roxanne. read more

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When we decided that it was time to end Apollo's pain, we called Peaceful Endings. Dr Emily came and was compassionate and loving. She took great care in making Apollo comfortable and explained every step of the way. My heart still breaks in losing my Love Bug but Dr Emily made his passing less difficult for us. He left this world knowing he was loved and that meant the world to me. Thank you Dr Emily read more

We used their services today to euthanize our elderly cat with multiple chronic health problems. Doctor Emily arrived on a Sunday morning, as arranged, and was gentle and polite. She took the necessary medical history about our Edward and was kind to him. She was gentle and calming, which helped all of us a lot. We found her to be very efficient and explained what she was going to do before she did it. She made sure the clay paw print was how we wanted it to be. The fees are quite reasonable and they allowed me to use my choice of crematorium, which was closer to home, than their default companies. Overall, I would use them again. Euthanasia is a terrible thing to have to choose for a beloved pet, but being able to have a pet pass peacefully at home is definitely better than the added stress of going to the vet's office. I would highly recommend this company. read more

I could not have had a better goodbye for my sweet Theo. Dr. Hilary was so kind, compassionate and patient with the entire process. She knew my kitty was uncomfortable from our conversation and observation and was able to begin with some pain meds to just get him comfortable for a while before the process started. Her energy alone comforted me as well. Lastly, I was so grateful that Roxanne who received my inquiry was able to get my cat's in-home euthanasia scheduled the same day since it was a bit urgent. I cannot recommend Peaceful Endings enough! read more

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When we reached the painful decision to put our 14 year old pug Millie down, we could not have imagined as serene an ending as Dr. Emily was able to provide. On the dog side of things, Millie didn't have to endure an unnerving visit to the vet and sit on a metal table while leaving her corporeal form. On our human side of things, we could grieve our loss comfortably in our own home- sobbing isn't fun anywhere and even less so in a waiting room where a 7 year old has brought their gerbil for vet treatment. The process was as good as could be imagined given the circumstances. We would highly recommend. read more

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I'm not one to leave reviews unless they're a warning but this is the exception. I know how incredibly difficult it is to sift through bad reviews and find people to trust with something as important as this. I hope this is helpful to at least one person that's in this impossible situation. Our senior baby Melon was diagnosed with sinus cancer last June. We did our very best to make the most out of her remaining time. Though, we knew we would eventually have to make the most difficult decision. We made it 9 months until she took a drastic turn. In a span of 24hrs she stopped eating or drinking and became very confused. We were worried we would have to wait a few days to get her the care she needed. We contacted Peaceful Endings and left a message just after 5pm thinking we had missed our chance. They were legitimately closed for 7 minutes and Roxanne returned my call with unwavering empathywalked me through the paperwork process and immediately sent over our request to the Dr then booked our appointment. To say we were relieved is an understatement. Next day comes and Dr. Emily let us know when she was on her way and arrived on time. She fully understood the gravity of the situation and greeted us with somber empathy and compassion. She spoke in soft tones and explained just enough so we knew what was coming. She handled our Melon with the utmost care and respect. The whole experience went smoother than we could have hoped. With the help of Roxanne and Dr. Emily, this unbearable task was made a bit more manageable. We can't thank you enough for your support. read more

I'm very grateful for support that we received in the last moments on my baby boy Nova's life. It was a blessing that our paths crossed with Peaceful Endings and Doctor Kari Trotsky. Dr. Kari treated my Nova with love and dignity and he reciprocated her presence with the immediate acceptance, which gave me some peace in this difficult circumstance. Although, my dear Nova did not want to leave me, he knew that he was in good hands, surrounded by love and comfort. Also, I was very impressed with the scheduling. Roxanne did an amazing job rescheduling the appointment to expedite the process due to Nova's deteriorating condition. Roxanne was very accommodating and worked late at night to ensure that Nova is not suffering anymore and that everything is properly planned for Dr. Kari's next day visit. Thank you, Dr. Kari Trotsky and Roxanne for the outstanding service that you provide. I highly recommend Peaceful Endings and providing our loved pets dignifying and respectful end of their lives at home surrounding. read more

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Our 15 year old Kitty, Missy began experiencing a variety of medical issues this year. Our local vet, who we really like completed a variety of treatments, but Missy continued to struggle. This week, we realized and accepted just how much she was struggling. Her pain was obvious with her cries. We made the always difficult decision it was time to let he cross the rainbow bridge to a better life. Our call to Roxanne was very helpful. She is so friendly and understanding our our feelings. Dr Trotsky came the following day and helped Missy move to to a better life. There was absolutely no rush, and Missy was handled with total dignity. This was such a better experience than going to a vet office. It's well worth the additional expense. Thank you to everyone at peaceful endings for making this painful experience hurt at least a little less. read more

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I live in Streamwood and they claim they don't have any doctors in the area although their website says they charge you a certain amount to go out of the distance. It's not like I'm in Indiana. I don't think they wanted to deal with me and therefore called me back and said they didn't have any doctors in the area. Not very professional! I explain to them my situation and the girl on the phone just thinks my cat is just being lazy. They don't back up with their website says read more

Dr Emily could not have been more gentler & compassionate when it was time to say goodbye to my sweet Angel whose blind. It was comforting to me that as my sweet fur baby transitioned it was with someone who made sure her passage was without anxiety or fear (for us both). I never felt rushed during my last moments with her & knew when my dog went into Dr Emily's lap upon greeting her she not only trusted her but was ready. I'm so thankful that during this difficult time in my life that Dr Emily helped to ensure that the memory I have of Angel going to the Rainbow Bridge was one of peace & serenity. read more

Our Scottish Terrier, Angus passed away today. He was 14 and had mouth cancer in addition to several other serious health issues. Jennifer Wahlund provided euthanasia services. We want to sincerely thank her again for her sensitivity and respect, both to Angus and to our family. She explained in advance what she would do and gave us confidence that Angus would not suffer and that his needs of his last moments would be met. We had a potentially difficult moment in which she had to pivot when there were no viable veins due to his health problems and she instead had to administer the final dose into his stomach. She handled this moment this with calm and grace and kept our family just as calm and focused on honoring Angus. It must be very challenging to put down family pets and be exposed to so many raw emotions, but she did a fantastic job in helping Angus leave with dignity, which we will sincerely appreciate. Thank you for being there for us. read more

We had to make the terrible decision to euthanize our sweet cat, Stasiu, because he was declining so fast. We knew we wanted to have someone come to our home because he was so scared going to the vet's office and we wanted his last moments to be peaceful at home. We felt lucky to have found Peaceful Endings for Pets. Dr. Jen was so kind and compassionate during the whole process, helping explain everything since it was our first time going through this. She was so gentle and loving with our sweet boy, and gave us as much time as we needed to say goodbye. This was incredibly hard to go throughout but Peaceful Endings brought us much comfort. I've already referred them to a friend and would use their service again in the future. Thank you to Dr. Jen and Peaceful Endings for everything you do to make something so sad and terrible a little easier. read more

I'm so grateful for Peaceful Endings and for Dr. Hilary. I had to put my best friend Max to sleep in February after his CKD progressed suddenly and had to make the call very quickly (and a bit frantically) to keep him from suffering. Megan was so generous helping to arrange a next day appointment and was so kind. Dr. Hilary arrived on time and was so incredibly compassionate and comforting during the whole process, and didn't rush me through it at all. I got to say goodbye to my friend at home under sunshine where he was happiest, and Dr. Hilary performed everything so smoothly that I got to have those last moments with him be totally peaceful. As painful as grief is, I've taken so much comfort that my guy got 22 really happy years, and he got to have a happy and peaceful ending thanks to this place. I'm truly grateful. read more

Putting down a beloved pet is beyond one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. And now during COVID, I was told by the animal hospital that my children could not be there when putting our dog down. I wanted my children (who were in school that day) to be able to be there. The animal hospital recommended Peaceful Endings and Mallory answered when I called. She was a shining light in all this sadness and confusion, thinking I have a couple of hours to decide to put my dog down who was in extreme pain and slowly dying. The ER Vet kept her on pain meds until I came to pick her up and bring her home. I was able to arrange with Peaceful Endings to have a vet (Dr Jen) come out that very evening - in just a few hours - to help our beloved dog cross over the rainbow bridge. And thankfully, my kids were able to be there in the comfort of our home. We had time to say our goodbyes. It was the best way I can imagine to be there for your fur babies and have the time to say goodbye. Dr Jen also made a clay pawprint with our dog's name imprinted. They also arrange to have your pet cremated (or buried) in a local pet cemetery. This is the way I will do it from now on if we have the time to make the choice! Never again will I say my goodbyes to my fur babies in a vet's office! read more

This is always the hardest part of losing a pet. We lost our sweet Madison yesterday. This was the second time we have used them. Our pups were much more comfortable at their own house. They take care of everything. My heart hurts and I miss my dog so much but if you have to let them go this is the most peaceful way. read more

As difficult as this is to write, we need to thank Megan and Dr. Jen for everything. After 15 happy, full years, we had to say goodbye to our Bear. Bear slowed down so quickly on a Friday and Saturday, and by Saturday night we knew we had to say goodbye. Thank you to Megan for responding so quickly early on a Sunday morning and for being available throughout the day for all of our questions. Her kindness was so appreciated on such a difficult day. When Dr. Jen arrived that afternoon, she was gentle, professional, and kind. She made Bear feel so safe and comfortable, and allowed us all of the time we needed. It was like having another friend or family member there with us. Because of Megan and Dr. Jen, Bear's last day was spent surrounded by love, and relaxed in her favorite spot under the kitchen table. We could not be more grateful to Dr. Jen and Megan for making such a difficult day as peaceful and gentle as Bear deserved. Thank you. read more

It's been only 5 days since I had to say goodbye to my best friend of 12 years, my soulmate animal, and I wanted to write this review while the pain was still fresh. I called Peaceful Endings for Pets after a different company had let me down by not informing me they no longer had a dr. in my area. I was completely frantic because I thought I had everything ready to go when the time came, and this left me scrambling to find someone I could trust. My poor baby had cancer and the tumor had started to audibly obstruct breathing so I knew I had to act quickly. My fiance found Peaceful Endings for Pets and I called them right away to see if they could make it out to me (Des Plaines). Megan was the person who called me back immediately after hearing breathing issues (on Christmas Eve nonetheless), and we discussed whether it was time and available appointments. Megan was such a kind hearted and genuine person, I felt an immediate connection with her and she even talked me down because I was incredibly anxious about everything. We agreed that I would call in the morning to let her know if the medicine he was prescribed would clear up the breathing by morning. The next morning I called back because I had a scare during the night with his breathing and him going limp in my arms and I knew he wouldn't make it through another night. Again, Megan called me back, on her DAY OFF on CHRISTMAS DAY. She explained the procedure and gave me advice on things to do to bring me comfort while I waited and after. She said many kind things to assure me I was doing the right thing for him and put my heart at ease. We made the appointment for later that night. Dr. Jen agreed to come out on CHRISTMAS NIGHT at 11pm because I wanted to spend Christmas day with my baby. When she arrived, her presence was very calming and I could tell she truly cared about each and every animal she came to send off. My kitty wasn't even afraid of her, it was almost as if he knew why she was there, and he was tired and ready. She told me stories of her beloved pet and allowed us to tell ours. She gave us space when we needed it, but was close by to help. She was able to read the situation perfectly and give him and us what we needed to make it through the most heart wrenching experience of my life. My Barry was seemingly okay throughout the day, but began to let go the second she got there, and I don't believe this to be a coincidence. After the sedative, he started to leave on his own, and Dr. Jen acted immediately to make sure he didn't suffer. She was kind and compassionate about our loss and let us walk out with her to say goodbye one last time. Sorry for such a long review, but this whole experience meant the world to me and I have tears streaming down my face as I remember the kindness that Megan and Dr. Jen showed me. They both went above and beyond on a day that no one else would have helped me, and I will never forget them for making sure my baby and best friend didn't suffer and was able to drift off peacefully in his bed by the window. Thank you so much for being such caring and compassionate people, I will never be able to thank you enough. read more

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I want to say though I did not have a positive experience Dr. Kari Trotsky. She came to my house and never presented me with her ID or even a badge. Which I know is my fault, but I had other things on my mind, due to having to put my beloved dog down. The physician came in and explained the procedure. She went to inject my dog with first injection in the scruff of his neck, not once but twice, and Charlie proceeding to nip me, due to fact it hurt, I was in horror!! What the hell just happened? I was in shock; the peaceful ending I had hoped Charlie would experience had instead turned hideously painful and traumatic. Then the physician stated the second injection had to be injected his hind leg, which was fine, but the physician couldn't find a vein and attempted four times total, very upsetting and then the fifth attempt she made the final injection right into his liver/abdomen. Again, I was outraged and sickened. 7 needle sticks and the last one right into his stomach was uncalled for an very painful for me to watch. I didn't know what to say to the physician, as I sat on the floor crying and comforting my beloved dying dog. Last night, I couldn't sleep, thinking how I betrayed my beloved Charlie by holding him while someone hurt and terrified him. I couldn't shake the vision of Charlie's last few minutes, being stuck over and over again. I have witnessed 5 other dogs of mine being euthanasia in the last 30 years and never have I witnessed such a travesty, and hope I never do again!! I'm sorry Charlie read more

Dr. Emily Weathered was very sincere, kind, gentle, & a loving person. I thank her very much in helping put Pauly to rest. God bless you Dr. Emily! read more

From beginning to the end, the kind and compassionate people at Peaceful Endings made this horrible time bearable. From promptly returning my call, to Megan suggesting that we give our Stella a frozen treat to lick while she went to sleep. It was comforting to all. Dr. Wayland listened to our concerns, and took all the time we needed. I'm so glad we chose Peaceful Endings for our girl's crossing. read more

Peaceful Endings was an enormous help to us when we had to say goodbye to our sweet 16-year-old kitty, Frenchie. Every step of the way, we were treated with kindness and respect, and Roxanne was wonderful in helping us make the arrangements. Dr. Emily was just amazing. She was as gentle as she could be with our little girl. She was also so compassionate with my husband and me. And, we even received a very kind follow-up text from Roxanne. There's no way anyone can take this kind of heartache away, but if you ever need this type of service for your beloved fur baby, you could not do better than Peaceful Endings. We are so very grateful to them. read more

Dr. Trotsky was wonderful. She showed such compassion. This was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made because Princess Lily was still jumping into the bed and scratching the jute rug and purring and cuddling, but she also had a very aggressive cancer in her mouth that was causing distress. I was so torn because when she wasn't in distress she acted fine, but I also knew in my heart it was the right thing to do. Dr. Trotsky was so supportive and helped me to stay strong in my decision. It was a very peaceful ending for my baby girl... read more

Just had a very difficult experience with putting my dog to sleep. The vet was insensitive trying to give me medical options and advice which was not helpful. Only after she witnessed a seizure did she see my point of view. It then took 3 sedation shots and 2 euthanasia shots to finish the job. Awful. An hour total of my pet struggling to live. Never again. They need to be up front that they DO NOT use an IV to administer either drug which makes the process slower. Please seek out a more efficient and caring provider. read more

We had heard about Peaceful Endings from a friend and when we knew it was time, we called. Peaceful Endings was able to accommodate our requested timing and the person we talked to on the phone was very compassionate and let us know what to expect. When Dr. Jen arrived at our house, our dog Lucky, immediately felt comfortable with her and so did we. Dr. Jen was amazing. She was so extremely kind, warm and empathetic - to Lucky and to us. She let us take our time saying our good-byes and made us feel comfortable showing our emotions. While we were overcome with sadness, it meant so much to us that Lucky was able to pass peacefully in his home on his bed. Words cannot convey the feelings we had and how grateful we are for Dr. Jen and Peaceful Endings. We highly recommend Peaceful Endings to anyone who finds themselves in this situation. read more

Thank you Dr. Trotsky for your immediate response to my calls, being sensitive to my concerns, and the freedom to make all decisions at my own pace. I could not have asked for better at such a painful and vulnerable time. Scout was a prize- and my heart will forever be grateful to her for all that she was to our family. She will always be missed. I am at peace knowing she was in good hands and having her in our home to comfort her when saying goodbye was invaluable. I am so thankful to you for quickly responding to our needs. Once again, thank you for all that you provided during one of the saddest days to date for me. read more

I'm writing this just 24 hours after having my dog of 13 years put down. I will never use anyone but peaceful endings when the time comes for any of my other 3 dogs. From the first phone call and speaking to Mallory, to Dr. Jen coming to the house for the euthanasia, everyone was so compassionate. Like an human i was having second thoughts thinking my yorkie had more time and was okay. Dr. Jen reassured me it was time and showed me things i had not noticed about how Rocco was feeling. She was knowledgeable, compassionate and did not rush anything. She explained every step and let my family and i take as much time as we needed to say goodbye. I can't thank you guys enough for making a hard day just a little bit more peaceful. I'm forever grateful! read more

Dr. Jen came today to assist us in providing a loving and dignified path to the rainbow bridge for our ten year old Golden Retriever Lily who was suffering from diabetes and Cushing related health issues. From our call to this business in the morning to ask for a visit today where Meghan was patient and professional, explaining the process and listening to our questions, to Dr. Jen's approach where she provided articulate explanations and gentle motions, helped make this sad time a bit more bearable, in the comfort of Lily's home. Thank you. Tracey and Jeff Kosmeder read more

Thank You, Dr. Jennifer Wahlund for being so compassionate and loving during the passing of our beautiful Sunny. My husband and I were so impressed with Dr. Jennifer. She was truly a blessing during a time of heartache. We are forever grateful!!! Scott & Lisa K. read more