A review I wish I never had to write. Our fur baby, Panini, was nearing the end of his fight with…read morelymphoma 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.

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

Dr. Sidorsky was absolutely amazing. He was extremely compassionate and genuine. He helped my cat…read morecross the rainbow bridge and it was very peaceful and not at all traumatizing- which was my biggest fear, as I have never had to put an animal to sleep. I have spoke to my family members afterward and it brings me to tears when I explain just how calm and understanding of a human being Dr. Sidorsky is. Previously I had set up an appointment for my younger sisters cat and she also reported an amazing experience. I also referred my aunt after hearing about my sisters experience. She also had a great experience. I will definitely be contacting him again when the time comes for my other kitty and I will definitely continue to refer him to friends and family. I wish more vets were as compassionate. Thank you Dr. Sidorsky.

Dr Sidorsky was a phenomenal vet for my elderly cats. I am most especially grateful to him for the…read moremost peaceful passing a Kitty could have. My beloved fifteen year old cat passed peacefully in my arms. He was the love of my life and I miss him terribly but am so comforted knowing he went at the right time with the kindest care. Tiger, Clyde, and I thank you!

Surell and her team have been caring for my Jack Russels for years! She has improved the lives of…read moreall of my dogs, and I trust her judgment based upon my experiences with her, implicitly! Since we don't ever board our dogs, Surell manages their vaccinations and medications accordingly, and always offers me options regarding their care. Most importantly, however, is that Surell and everyone who works for her are truly compassionate and caring, and it shows every time they come over. We are never rushed, we feel like she and her team are always 110% there, and I'm so grateful that our family found the Hopkinton Home Veterinary Service!

This crew is amazing. We have a very nervous rescue and in-home has been a lifesaver. Dr. Macchi…read moreand Keeghan (sp?) are the best and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Dr. Cushing helped us say goodbye to our 15.5 year old pup. She showed such compassion and empathy…read morethrough the whole process. She made one of the worst days as good as it possibly could be.

There is nothing like losing your best friend, but Dr. Cushing made the experience as good as it…read morecould be. She was so helpful along the way, when it became clear that our beloved girl was slowing down. When the time finally came, Dr. Cushing was readily available to answer all of our questions, talk with us about what we should expect, and was a great communicator during travel times. On the day of the euthenasia, she was kind, patient, and gentle. She was so caring and made sure that our last moments with our soul dog were beautiful. I can't even thank her enough, and I can't encourage you enough to work with Dr. Cushing when it's your pet's time. We have no regrets--it's worth every single cent to help them transition to death in the comfort of their home and your arms.

Christina is the most remarkably kind women. She made this very tough experience as smooth and…read moreseamless as it could be. She was so helpful with sharing her own experiences and she provided the most amazing resources to help us talk with our children about the loss of our dog, Toni. She has followed up several times to make sure we are doing well. She was a godsend! Working with her was one of the best decisions and I really feel that we honored Toni by choosing her. A+++++++

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It took me a while to write this because losing a pet truly feels like losing a family member. We…read morehad the privilege of working with Dr. Mary from Honored Hearts while our beloved cat, Mila, was battling cancer, respiratory distress, and diabetes. Mila was on morphine for pain and steroids to help her breathe, and throughout it all, Dr. Mary was there for us every step of the way. She checked in daily, came by frequently with medications, and always made time to see Mila in person. When it was time to say goodbye, I cannot stress enough how incredible Dr. Mary was -- not only with Mila but with our entire family. Her compassion, kindness, and gentle nature made an unbearable moment just a little more bearable. If you are caring for a sick pet, I cannot recommend Dr. Mary and Honored Hearts enough. She is a truly special person, and we are forever grateful for the care she provided to Mila and to us.

Dr Mary is an Angel. She is kind, compassionate and just gets it. I knew we were in good hands…read morefrom the first communication. She gets what a tough day it can be for people and does everything she can to help make it better. She texts you updates of her eta. She truly cares about you and your pet. So grateful I found her and would highly recommend her. Don't think twice about booking with her, you will thank yourself after for having someone make a tough day a little brighter.

Losing a pet is never an easy thing but HOW you say goodbye MATTERS. We contacted Dr. Susan Holt…read moreat Say Goodbye at Home when we knew our precious little golden, Sailor, was failing. Dr. Holt was absolutely AMAZING. Her love and care for animals and her undertaking of her business says it all. It can't be easy for Dr. Holt to travel to pet owners homes and face tears and anguish every day, but that's exactly why she does what she does. So pet owners can peacefully say goodbye to their pets in the comfort of their own homes. Despite our sorrow, we felt so good about how our little warrior just drifted off in one of her favorite spots in the house. Dr. Holt was extremely caring and gave us time with her..comforting us and assuring us of our decision. If the time ever comes when you have to face this painful decision, I highly recommend Dr. Holt for a caring and beautiful sendoff. Thank you Dr. Holt for your strength and love. We miss our Sailor every day, but you have made us smile as she was so peaceful and ready for her journey to once again be united with her brother Sam over the rainbow bridge.

I messaged Dr Holt on a weekend night and she got right back to me. She came and picked up my baby…read moreParker. Dr Holt is so compassionate and you can see how much she cares and feels your pain. Thank you Dr Holt for taking good care of my baby Parker.

If I could give her 5,000,000 stars, I would. My pets are my children and they mean the absolute…read moreworld to me. She has helped two of them cross over the rainbow bridge, and knowing that their last moments were full of peace and calm in the comfort of their own home means so much and has really helped with my grieving.

Dr Dale Krier was extremely accommodating, compassionate and respectful during this stressful time…read more She gave my 15.5 year old best friend the dignity that she deserved on her final day. Her wisdom and forethought went above and beyond my expectations, and believe me, I had rehearsed this terrible day many times in my head. My call was promptly returned, a convenient time scheduled, and the process discussed. During this time of social distancing, some special accommodations needed to be made, but they in no way interfered with the love my dog received that day. Dr Dale played music made for dogs ears only and was extremely comforting to me as well. She made a clay print of my dogs paw, which I will cherish forever. The support Dr Dale gave that day extends far beyond as she checked in on me and provided access to support groups. When I picked up my dogs remains, they where surrounded by meditation gardens and considering the circumstances (pandemic restrictions) I couldn't have asked for anything more comforting and reassuring that my dog was truly loved and that I had made the right decision. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kathy Bremer at XTerra Dalmatians

Absolutely the BEST sitter I've ever come across; live in with family instead of locked in a kennel…read morealone; pick up and drop off is very flexible with the proper notifications. Both my girls LOVE Candace and always get mopey when we get home because they love their time with her. All dogs are introduced to another to ensure compatibility with the others which makes for an incredible experience for my two clowns. Cost is on point with kennels BUT you get so much more; would you prefer to go away knowing your dogs are alone at night on a concrete floor or wrestling for position on a couch in front of the fire place? Stop looking around, you've already found the best solution for your pets while you're away. Thank you Candace for all you've done; we'll be seeing you shortly!!

Last summer I didn't know what I was going to do when, two weeks before my family was supposed to…read moreleave for our annual trip to South Carolina, our pet-sitting arrangements fell through. I was sooo lucky to have found Candace. She literally opens her home to the dogs in her care. Dogs spend their time at her lovely house and are allowed to come in and out throughout the day. There were a few other dogs staying with Candace at the same time as my dog, and these guys were so sweet and playful. (Candace does a wonderful job screening her clients to make sure everyone is safe, happy, and comfortable.) Leaving your dogs in her care is like leaving your dogs with a family member. My dogs instantly trusted her, and so did I. I was able to enjoy my vacation without worrying about my pets. She even sent me photos to help put my mind at ease. Candace is the BEST, and I highly recommend her to all dog owners who do not want to board their loved ones in kennels.

Dr Calwell and her staff are Amazing!!! Compassionate, kind, caring , knowledgeable, patient and…read moreunderstanding.

Dr Cadwell treated my potcake Karma for liver toxcicity due to a medication from a previous…read morevetranarian. Within 5 weeks karma's liver values returned to normal under Dr Cadwell's care and she has started to gain her weight back I would highly recommend Dr Cadwell to anyone. Her care her knowledge, the time she takes with each animal and their humans ,there are not enough words to describe how incredible this vetranarian and her office is. They are an exemplary example of what a great vetranarian is. I will never bring my fur baby to anyone else Jackie Mike and Karma potcake