We recently used Restful Pets for our beloved boy, and I truly can't recommend them enough…read more We called several other places first, and many were far out in places like Fresno or Gilroy. It was really important to us to be able to bring him ourselves and have that sense of control. I had also heard too many stories of larger operations misplacing pets or losing ashes during transport, which felt unimaginable. Some of the places we spoke to also felt very transactional. It didn't feel like they were meeting us in what was a very real, emotional moment. Restful Pets was completely different from the first call. They were genuinely compassionate. Being local made everything easier, and their turnaround was much faster than what we were quoted elsewhere. It's definitely no-frills, with no big packages or upsells, but that ended up being exactly what we needed. What mattered most was knowing he was close and that we were in control of the process, with someone who treated us with care. That made all the difference.

I got my dog "buried" through this service but have been given no indication as to where my dog was…read moreburied, no record of him being buried, nothing to indicate that this actually happened. When talking to the woman at the front desk she said something about the creamatory... so was my dog actually creamated? I am in distress and I truly think there is something sketchy going on at this business. Still waiting for any proof that my dog was buried ???

The day I never wanted to see came for my Mister, my 19 year old handsome tuxedo boy. My good…read morefriend stepped in and made all the arrangements for me with A Gentle Rest, for which I will always be grateful both for her help and for her choosing A Gentle Rest. Dr. Rozycki (Ari) arrived that afternoon. He was kind, gentle, caring throughout the procedure. He made a very difficult time as easy as possible, and I will always grateful to him too. He took his time, I never felt rushed to say goodbye, he explained every step before he took it. I definitely needed his genuine kindness and concern that day. And his respect for my Mister and my grief. Richard L.

It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. But Dr Gina and the team at A Gentle Rest made it easier in so…read moremany ways They handle everything and come to you. Dr Gina gave us the time to say goodbye with no pressure, included our family members graciously, and treated our sweet old girl with the utmost respect and care. Thank you Dr Gina!

I sent Jessie's remains to Happy Tails and I want to share that Mona and staff were sensitive to my…read moresituation and took care of my request in a professional and timely manner. Thank you Mona and staff!

My beloved Bailey passed away at home. I contacted Jessica and was able to drop my dog off…read moreimmediately for cremation. I received wonderful customer service and the urn my Bailey was delivered in is beautiful. I highly recommend this place. 5 stars.

We've had to come here twice now. The first time, in 2023, our tiny kitten was diagnosed with…read morepanleukapenia. They were so kind, as we said goodbye to our tiny boy that we had bottle fed and raised from birth. The in house diagnostics are great. We didn't have to wait long at all for the test results. The 2nd time, we brought in our elderly girl. She was 16. When her vet turned us away when we came to tell them we were coming in (they told us "maybe tomorrow"), we headed here. She'd been sick a while, we knew it was coming. Of course, that didn't make it any easier. The staff here was absolutely wonderful. As soon as we walked in, they took us out of the lobby so we wouldn't have to sit with all the happy/healthy animals. They didn't question us, they saw her and told us we were making the right choice. They brought her a soft cat bed to lay in. They gave us all the time we needed to hold her and love her, until we were ready. No pressure. Then they allowed my 16 year old daughter to hold her beloved girl until she was gone. We were allowed more time with her. Then they gave us each a vile of her beautiful fur. We weren't rushed. We did everything on our terms/time. And our girl left this world surrounded in love. I would 100% recommend PETS Referral Center. I hope we never have to go back. But, we would of we had too.

Let me start by saying that I've been going to Pets Referral center for over 20 years now and have…read morespent close to $30,000 in that amount of time at their Emergency center because they are 100% worth it and I have Never had a problem with any of the doctors that we've seen there. My issue is with Dr.Kim Shaffer in Oncology at their specialty building. I was referred by my cat's doctor. As soon as she walked in the room I noticed that her demeanor seemed like she was irritated. Right off the bat She would barely let me get a word in trying to explain my Cat's complex situation before continually cutting me off. She even scolded me saying I needed to stop living in the past while I was trying to explain a timeline of how my cat's health had progressed to where we're at now. When I would ask about things to try and help my cat I was met with such hostility. I asked about cancer medication, she said none of them work. She told me there was nothing that could be done even though we don't have a definitive diagnosis that this is Cancer. I asked about palliative care as my cat's vet suggested she should be on reassuring me that Dr Shaffer would surely do that for us even sending over notes to Dr.Shaffer reiterating that. Well Dr Shaffer said she wasn't going to do any of that but would maybe only give her pain meds for me to take home to give by mouth when I told her it was hard to give by mouth since that's where the tumor is she acted like it wasn't her problem. I asked if she could give her an injection for pain instead which she's had in the past and she said No that wouldn't work, and that I should probably then euthanize my cat. I said she's still running around playing and eating and she snapped at me and said she's not eating! She's lost weight so she's not eating, insinuating that I'm lying to her. Everytime I turned around I was met with resistance in such a disrespectful manner and tone so I finally said to her why are you speaking to me so rudely i'm just just trying to help my cat by asking questions and why do you have such a lack of bedside manner towards me right now? I told her I was shocked by her behavior. what had I done to her to make her have this attitude towards me the minute she walked in the room and she said you just don't want to accept what I have to say which was not the case at all, I know that we're in a dire situation. It was her lack of Empathy and unwillingness to even give an inch to help my pet in any capacity while also being combative towards me, that was the problem. As a last effort I asked if we could at least run some bloodwork while we're there so I could get an idea of what my cats numbers looked like so I could make more informed decisions and she again said No! Bloodwork won't show anything. At that point I was so frustrated and I said this has been a complete waste of time and your refusal to help us with anything is unbelievable to me and then she said we're done here and I said yes we are and I said why would you waste our time if you're not even willing to do the bare minimum to help us navigate this. She then said I'm not going to take this verbal abuse and told me to leave the building! I've never been kicked out of anywhere in my 55 years on this earth. I said I'm just trying to be an advocate for my cat and I'm trying to understand why I'm being met with such hostility every step of the way and she then said I'm not giving your cat any pain medication now you'll have to go find it somewhere else. I mean, that is so INHUMANE to take it out on a helpless animal who's been waiting for this appointment for so long and not to mention UNETHICAL!!!! if you knew you weren't going to help us at all with even palliative care, then why would you even have us come in? She had all of our records weeks ahead of time to call us and let us know that. I had to sedate my cat and withhold food for 10 hours for nothing. I am still in shock over all of this as I'm sitting here watching my cat in pain. I've never had a doctor treat me like this and then act as if I'm the problem. I guess expressing discontent about the way someone is treating you constitutes as verbal abuse to her? So now my cat is still suffering and we have to try and find another Oncologist which is going to take so long. I'm just so disheartened. I've seen another oncologist here two years ago for one of our other cats that was given two months to live, and that Doctor was so helpful at making him as comfortable as possible giving us pain meds, anti-inflammatories, appetite stimulants, steroids, breathing treatments you name it and my cat actually lived another six months! That kind of caring made all the difference in the world. Unfortunately that doctor no longer works here. To treat someone the way this Doctor has treated me and to withhold treatment from my cat when we're at our lowest point right now with trying to navigate this difficult time is incomprehensible and completely Unacceptable.

We foster several cats so we have to try to keep our cost down. We recently lost one of our cats so…read morewe called around and we received a few suggestions to try Allied pet crematory. They were able to cremate her quickly and provide us with a beautiful cedar box. I don't think you can find a better deal and they were fantastic when we were heartbroken. We foster several cats so we have to try to keep our cost down. We recently lost one of our cats so we called around and we received a few suggestions to try Allied pet crematory. They were able to cremate her quickly and provide us with a beautiful cedar box. I don't think you can find a better deal and they were fantastic when we were heartbroken.

Words cannot express how truly grateful I am to Yuto at Allied Pet Crematory for the incredible…read morecompassion and support he showed me when I had to put my Shadow baby to rest. After the unexpected news at the ER I spent the entire night panicking and calling around 20 different in-home services with no sleep, terrified I wouldn't be able to give him the peaceful goodbye he deserved at home. Although Allied was closed for the weekend, Yuto still returned my emergency call a few hours later. He went above and beyond by providing a referral for an in-home vet visit that allowed me to secure an appointment for the exact same day. Allied Pet Crematory was the #1 place I had set my heart on from the very beginning and they truly lived up to that. Yuto made every step of the process seamless, handled everything with the utmost dignity, and even sacrificed his own office space to allow me time with my Son. The turnaround time was remarkably fast, taking only one day before Shadow was safely back home with me. Going through such a tragic loss is so unbearable for me, it's only been 6 days but the wound is still fresh. The extraordinary level of kindness, empathy, and professionalism I received from Yuto gave me a sense of peace when I needed it most. Thank you Yuto for treating Shadow with such love and respect, and for taking care of both of us. There are really no words and I appreciate everything you did for me to make everything perfect.

My wife and my dog recently died due a battle with cancer. We were referred to Golden State Pet…read moreCrematorium which is in Livermore, we live in Oakland. I wanted to shoutout the staffer who helped us, Kass, who was very friendly, responsive and respectful and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. There are some options when a pet passes. We scheduled our vet to help us with in-home euthanasia, and we made plans to bring our dog to Golden State. They had a room available to us to say goodbye, we even brought our other dog with us to say goodbye. The have a variety of package options (custom urns, etc.), we had our own plans in mind but Kass was not too pushy in trying to upsell options. When you dropoff a pet for cremation, they say they will turn that around in 7-10 business days, I think they did it in 6. It feels a little weird to review a pet crematorium, but we have another dog at the moment, and we'd consider using Golden State again.

Meant to post this review earlier, but was caught up processing my grief from losing my fur best…read morefriend. That said, I just wanted to say thank you to Shane again for his true patience, professionalism, kindness and understanding throughout the whole process. A friend recommended me to Shane and Golden State Pet Crematorium after she lost her fur baby. When the time came after Indy; my dog, passed away, I contacted them the next day. They said that we could come in asap and that there was no wait period, which I appreciated. On top of that, he empathized and was patient with me when I sobbed on the phone because it happened so soon. Which I truly appreciated since it proved to me that Shane is a real one. To wrap up, their prices are extremely fair, the options are gorgeous as seen in the pics I included, and the turn around time to complete the cremation was finished in a week. I would highly recommend Shane to anyone who is looking for a crematorium for their recently deceased fur baby. 10/10 easy for this spot.

No immediate appointments available when I called last week…read more. I've seen a different doctor each time I've come !! Clean & modern facilities, friendly front desk, they try to accomodate your appointments w/option of "sister" Pinole pet location. Very conveniently located w/lots of parking & I can usually pick up meds there !! This recent visit I saw Dr Morris, only there on certain days & rotates w/Sun Valley? Warning : they have a strict 10 minute late policy !!

The people here are very nice, and the staff is great and very knowledgeable about all kinds of pet…read morecare. My biggest concern, however, is the pricing. Their prices are extremely high, to the point where I'm not sure I would return unless it was an emergency. I recently brought my pet in, and while their recommendations seemed reasonable, the cost was extremely expensive. Because of that, I decided to get a second opinion. The second clinic had a very different approach and offered several other treatment options that were much more reasonable. When I explained what the first clinic had recommended, I was told that unfortunately, some clinics can become more focused on how much revenue is being brought into the business rather than exploring all of the available options for the pet. I really liked the staff here and appreciated how friendly and knowledgeable they were. I just wish the pricing and treatment recommendations felt more focused on providing pet owners with different options instead of immediately going toward the most expensive approach.

Laying my beloved Darla to rest was one of the most painful moments of my life, yet Pets Rest…read moreCemetery provided a level of care, respect, and spiritual comfort that brought peace to my heart. Their grounds are serene and beautifully maintained, offering a sacred space where our companions can rest with dignity. I want to express my deepest gratitude to Teresa and Julio, whose compassion and professionalism were truly a blessing. Teresa guided me with patience, gentleness, and understanding, making every step feel supported. Julio handled Darla's arrangements with profound respect, treating her as a cherished soul rather than just a pet. Their kindness reflected true humanity and grace. In a moment of grief, they offered not only service but comfort rooted in compassion, reminding me that God watches over all His creatures. I felt that Darla was honored, cared for, and entrusted to a place where love continues beyond this life. Pets Rest Cemetery is more than a resting place -- it is a sanctuary. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a peaceful, respectful, and spiritually comforting place to honor their beloved companion. I'd like to thank everyone at Pets rest cemetery for your patience and support! From, The Amaya Family!

Life feels unbearable losing my little girl who was by my side 24/7 during both of our health…read morebattles we've fought together, since the day we found each other. As we both began to decline from terminal illness and disabilities, where mine progressing caused my attention to split- This caused further issues for her wellbeing and safety. A traumatic accident resulted, and where I also couldn't rush to her to stop it in time. She survived the tragic fall, and yet her injuries were far too much to add. I had to choose to set her free. Part ways with my other half, and lay my baby to rest. To have an angel of a mobile vet come to us, so Lucy would not need to be in pain and anxiety in a car to a clinic, then scared in a clinic as her final moment, was a huge gift. Then what saved me from full blown drowning after, is finding Pets Rest. Where I could stay with Lucy's remains, and all the way through. This option to witness was a must for me. To never take my eye off of her ever again, even after her passing. This was not something I even knew I could do, until looking into Pets Rest. The got us in very quickly, in just 2 days. The chapel, the grounds, the employees-everyone and everything about this business is absolutely beautiful. Perhaps an example of something I've heard of called "sacred commerce". They're not trying to get rich here. In fact I wonder how they afford to be so fair and generous. Taking no shortcuts, but going the extra miles to create and maintain such a gorgeous heartwarming setting. Giving us plenty of time to grieve and say goodbye, in their Saint Charles Chapel. What I got out of this experience, I'm sure would cost a fortune anywhere in the country. And here this is San Francisco... The operator was so kind, patient, compassionate and very informative. I learned so much from him. He was the best part of my experience with Pets Rest. I always want to drive by when i can, even though I didn't buy a burial plot, I'll always see Pets Rest as where to go to honor Lucy's life. Very blessed for this family business. Thank you,

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Brandwajn DVM, and the entire exceptional staff -…read moreKatie & Davy @ All4Paws Veterinary Hospital for their outstanding care of Apollo - my Lab/GSD mix breed dog. When I called they were super busy but managed to see Apollo. He either got stung or was bit by a bug. Apollo had an anaphylactic reaction that caused rapid swelling. They had to place an IV catheter on his leg and administered fluids and medication. Apollo is familiar with All4Paws Clinic - as this was the second time they saved Apollo. Thank you kindly for saving our Big Boy Apollo you guys are all earth angels.

I've been a customer with this vet office since 2022 when I moved to Suisun and started taking my…read morechihuahua Benito here. At first I had no complaints. They even had one of the doctors fix his teeth. They took really good care of him during that procedure. About 2 years ago the team started becoming real sticklers about the heart worm medication I gave him every month. It was a nuisance but I figured it was a safety precaution as they explained to me. Then when my fiancé moved in with his 2 pit mixes it became pretty ridiculous. This vet office had policies that are incredibly strict around prescribing heart worm medication. And with 2 medium sized dogs and a little, the price of these meds is WILD. I know this inflexibility around policy is not typical since I've asked folks about their vet experiences and found that some vets will have you sign paperwork that says you understand the risk of not getting them tested every year in order to ensure the dog can stay on the flea tick heart worm meds. This strictness was also very different than my experience at Redwood Vet Hospital in Vallejo. I give my dogs their heart worm medicine every single month without exception. I never miss a dose. This vet office isn't really willing to work with dog owners and seems more loyal to their policies & money than trying to mitigate health risks & disease in dogs. They don't believe their customers who tell them that we don't miss a dose. They don't care if you understand the risks they're describing for a possible missed dose. They will proceed to talk to you like your dumb. I've experienced both Dr. Kafka & Dr. Brandwajn talking down to either me or my partner (over the phone) about how we care for our dogs. I used to work at a dog daycare and I understand that many, many owners don't really know how to properly care for their dogs. I feel for vets and what they have to see and deal with. But the way business is conducted in this office is not the way to make it better. I haven't seen Heather in the office for a while, I'm not sure if she still works there but she was one of the office staff who didn't treat me like I didn't know what I was doing and even leveled with me and said that if money was an issue I can get my 3 dogs vaccinated at the monthly SPCA clinic. She seemed to understand that the safety of the dog should be the priority, but when we took our dogs back for their next checkup at A4P after taking them to the vaccine clinic we were treated as if we were lying about them having been vaccinated. The amount of hoops we have to jump through just to get our dogs access to flea tick & heart worm meds feels like a scam. We've brought our dogs in just for a simple heart worm test or cytopoint shot and been quoted $1000+ for a wild amount of additional tests they wanted to tack on. I do not feel like this vet is trustworthy or has my dogs best interests in mind. Our experience at the last two visits has finally convinced us to change vets. Which is sad because I really wanted to support this local business that isn't owned by private equity. Please enjoy pics of the goodest dogs in the world

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.