On 5/17/26, our family had to make a decision to euthanize our senior dog. Lap of Love was AMAZING…read morefrom the initial phone call to Dr. Michelle coming to our home and providing euthanasia service. This is a gift you can give yourself and your pet in his or her final day(s). I highly recommend Dr. Michelle and the staff at Lap of Love.

My family and I felt it was time for our pup to say goodbye. I submitted an inquiry through their…read morewebsite and received a call from Brittany within about 15 minutes. Brittany was compassionate and a pleasure to deal with. After confirming some information, she set up an appointment for Dr. Michelle to visit our house the following day. Dr. Michelle arrived on time and she was extremely professional, compassionate & caring. We spent some time talking about our pups life with her. She explained the whole process to our family and never made us feel rushed. She did everything on our schedule, which made the process of saying goodbye the best case scenario. Dr. Michelle then transported our pup to a crematory in Sacramento. His ashes were then shipped back to us in a beautiful urn. Although this process is very difficult for any family, Lap of Love made it extremely easy for our family. Any time I spoke with someone on the phone, you could hear and feel the compassion they have. If you find yourself in this situation with your pet, you will not regret choosing Lap of Love.

What an amazingly peaceful experience for such a difficult time. I was gutted to put my beloved…read moresenior dog down, but I could not have asked for a better experience to provide closure. -The visit lasts 30-45 minutes long. -First comes sedation, which we offered while our dog was licking ice cream and he practically fell asleep in the bowl which was so sweet. We hadn't seen him rest that deeply (*snoring) in quite some time - so this was a gift in itself. -Dr Winnick is wonderful about stepping away, offering space to grieve, whatever is needed. We had about 10 mins with him while sedation took effect. -We also received guidance on how to handle our other dog during the course, having her present. - Next up is the IV with euthanasia. Super quick when administered, but my goodness so peaceful. -She took his clay paw prints after he passed. She invited us to talk to her a little about his life. -We received another moment to say another goodbye, then helped him onto a stretcher brought by Dr Winnick. She had his head on a pillow and wrapped him in a rainbow blanket . -Any animal over 35lbs needs assistance with Dr Winnick to bring to the car. My husband and I each carried a side of the stretcher as we wanted to be "pall bearers" of sorts for our 60lb dog. -Dr Winnick drove away with him when we were ready. - She also gave us materials on how to process loss of a pet with other pets and with our children. We even received a coloring book and story for our kids. Truly just - human kindness. We had ocean waves on the TV, a lit candle, crystals surrounding him, and the smell of bacon in the air. I couldn't imagine a better, more peaceful send off for my sweet boy. We opted for private cremation and will receive ashes in the mail in ~2 weeks. Thank you Dr Winnick for your heart, kindness, and compassion. And Amy who helped us with preparing for the visit and scheduling. The whole experience was seamless and beautiful. We're forever grateful.

Saying goodbye to my 16-year-old senior dachshund was one of the hardest and most emotional days of…read moremy life, but Dr. Winnick made a heartbreaking experience incredibly peaceful and comforting. She handled everything with so much grace, putting us completely at ease. I also want to give a special thank you to Amy, who was so kind and patient during the scheduling process, explaining exactly what to expect. I am deeply grateful for their compassionate service and highly recommend them to anyone facing this difficult transition.

Dr. Ma was so kind to both me and my sweet Betty - everything went really well. I highly recommend…read moreher.

After 16 wonderful years, it was time to say goodbye to my beloved dog, Bear…read more When the dreadful day arrived, Bear did not feel any stress. It was just like any other day that he was sleeping in on my bed. Dr. Ma made sure I had time to spend with Bear every step of the process. Bear and I are fortunate and grateful to have found Dr. Ma. Every small gesture revealed how much she truly cares. She is gifted with the grace and compassion to handle such heavy grief. Thank you for offering such an invaluable and heartfelt service.

My dog was a warrior battling lymphoma for 372 days. The support staff that walked me thru the…read moreprocess was patient and compassionate. I had scheduled an appointment for the end of the week, but was checking to see availability almost daily. The team never made me feel like it was an imposition and their policy of cancelling 4 hours ahead was reassuring. But as I saw my dog decline day by day, and the morning off he didn't want to eat - I decided to called early morning hours to see if there was availability that day. Dr. Karen Vine was patient, compassionate and empathetic, walking me thru step by step the process. And her examination of my dog made it more reassuring I was making the right choice at the right time.

My family and I had to make the hardest decision as a pet owner and put our long lived Christy…read moredown. From calling to make an appointment, receiving reminder emails, and day of texts from our vet, each step was handled with so much compassion. We were able to find a weekend availability which was best scenario so everyone could attend. Dr. Vine was very punctual the day of and gave us a thorough breakdown of what to expect (pain reliever, anesthesia, and euthanasia). We didn't feel rushed at any point, and we were given ample time before proceeding to each stage. She was very respectful and the process was smooth. After the euthanasia, we were able to choose where we wanted the fur clippings. The paw print was perfectly imprinted with Christy's name, which added such a sweet personal touch. We chose to pickup Christy's ashes at Sage, and it was quick. The only thing is it felt very jarring going to an animal hospital filled with so many people and dogs. Considering this was only 2 weeks after the euthanasia, I was still grieving and it was difficult being in that environment so soon. The only feedback I'd give is it'd be more mindful if there was a separate pickup location away from everyone else for more privacy. Dr. Vine sent a sympathy card as well and it was very sweet. Thank you so much for giving Christy such a respectful experience and having her pass comfortably and peacefully. I will definitely recommend this organization to loved ones! Thank you Dr. Vine for such a smooth experience. You made this process much easier and we were able to focus on grieving afterwards. Rest in peace, sweet Christy!

Dr. Lennon was exceptional in her care of my dog and very kind and understanding of my grief during…read moresuch a heartbreaking experience. My elder dog was suffering from a number of health issues and he started having seizures so I knew it was time to make an appointment. She was able to come a lot earlier than expected and I was grateful for that because my dog could cross over in peace rather than in pain. I have unfortunately had to put my other elder pets down before at the vet and I prefer the experience of in-home euthanasia. Thank you again. ‍

We had to make the decision to send our 13 year old pitty boxer over the rainbow bridge. After…read morecalling various mobile vets for hours, unable to get someone same day, we finally were put in touch with Dr. Laura Summers who graciously accomodated us in a time of need. Dr. Summers was patient, kind and knoweldgeable. She made a very diffcult moment less difficult sent our good boy over the rainbow bridge from the comfort of his bed at home. We cannot thank Sacramento Valley Veterinary Services and Dr. Laura Summers enough for accomadating our family in a somewhat urgent timeframe.

My sweet 15 year old yorkie was having a really hard time - I called on Monday and made a…read morereservation for Wednesday - I was a bit worried my little girl may not make it until Wednesday and they actually referred me to some additional partner options but the times didn't work so we stuck with the Wednesday appointment- they were so kind on the initial call... when Dr Evelyn shows up at our house she was so sweet and explained everything- I of course was a bit frazzled and couldn't even remember her name but she was so kind throughout the entire process - my sweet baby daisy mae crossed over the rainbow bridge with no pain and peaceful which is all I could ask for - I highly recommend this organization to anyone who unfortunately needs this service ... only Sharing photos when she felt good

I don't usually leave reviews but I was very impressed and pleased with the care my dog, Bow, and I…read morereceived from Lap of Love. Bow, my 14 1/2 y/o cattle dog was starting to go down hill pretty quick w/ presumed cancer. the morning of her vet appt she had difficulty walking and I knew I had to put her down THAT DAY. I called several places but no one had any same day availability except Lap of Love. I had gotten names of other businesses but just googled and found Lap of Love when I was desperate for a same day appt. Dr Sam Counts came out in a few hours later and was professional, empathetic and so kind. The whole process with Lap of Love was seamless and smooth and frankly quite beautiful.. Thank you, Lap of Love for the excellent care. Highly recommend.

Working with Dr Jasmine Trinidad was great. We suddenly had to put our young cat down recently as…read moreshe had progressed in her stage 4 CKD diagnosis. Jasmine came to our home with such a calm demeanor, patience and compassion. She guided us through each step to make sure we were comfortable and had enough space to process our grief and emotions with our sweet girl, Miso. Thank you Dr Jasmine Trinidad for making this difficult decision feel less daunting.

Dr. Jasmine was so kind and compassionate in our final moments with our elderly cat…read more We were so thankful she came out the same day as being contacted, as we knew our pet was starting to struggle mightily & was ready to go. Was so peaceful to let our pet pass in backyard sun instead of within the cold & sterile veterinary office that she dreaded so much. Highly recommend Dr. Jasmine for other pet owners needing this in-home care.

I could not have asked for kinder, more wonderful people to help me through one of the most…read moredifficult experiences of my life. Dr. Dominique was loving, so skilled and so present. I will forever remain grateful for Lap of Love giving my beloved Nico a peaceful and dignified end.

I recently had to say goodbye to my cat, Muffin, and I am so, so grateful to Lap of Love for their…read moreexistence and in particular to Dr. Ruthie Parsley, for making one of the worst days of my life more manageable. I filled out the form on Friday night and booked an appointment for Sunday evening. They sent a follow-up email stating that they would call to confirm the appointment, and that if they weren't able to reach me to confirm details, they would need to cancel/reschedule the appointment. I replied back that I had to work on Saturday morning, and if it'd be possible to call not during those hours (so I could try to remain a non-functional mess at work), I'd really appreciate it. They actually called me that same night at 11pm and were so patient with me through my mess of tears. On the day of, Dr. Parsley called about an hour prior to give me an ETA and appeared right on time. She offered comfort, explained the process on what to expect, allowed time for questions, and gave us the time we needed to say goodbye. She took a clay impression of Muffin's mixed toebeans + a clipping of her fluffs for me to keep, and also gave us some more time while she went out to get Muffin's basket ready + I was able to carry her to her car to "see her off." It was the most peaceful transition I could have asked for, and I was able to hold Muffin in my arms throughout the process. The email she sent me the day afterward offered support + also showed she really listened/cared, and I received a card in the mail from her as well. I'd chosen to have Muffin cremated so per my request, Lap of Love sent her back to my vet so I could pick her up from there. My world is feeling a lot emptier, but this is the best I could've hoped for given the circumstances. Thank you for being there and for everything you do.

At an incredibly painful time, Dr. Katrina Flinn came to my home and put my precious little Stella…read moreto sleep. She was kind, compassionate and cared for me, my other little dog who what present throughout and of course my dearest fifteen year old Maltipoo, Stella. I highly recommend her should you find yourself having to make one of the hardest decisions ever to help your beloved pet move on to the next phase of their journey. She was truly a blessing.

Very professional. Very caring and empathetic. They made a difficult process a little bit easier…read more Would highly recommend to others.

Thank you American Pet Clinic, and Doctor Carlos, for all your help…read more Once again you have went above and beyond for little Max. You gave him his flea medication and kept a watchful eye over him to make sure he did not have any allergic reactions, also gave him a warm bath to soothe him of any skin irritations he may have from the shampoo I used or from the flea meds. You created a plan to get a handle on his allergies, whether it may be fleas, food, or chemicals such as shampoo, laundry soap, perfume, carpet cleaner ect. He wears a lot of clothes so no clothes for a while. I so appreciate all of you at American Pet Clinic, especially Dr Carlos Alex Ramirez I have never had such wonderful care, compassion, attention to detail and professionalism from any Veterinarian before, and because of this you are my go to Veterinarian even thou you are an hour a way I will always come here. Thank you Dr Carlos and Staff. Thank You! Sherry & Mr Max

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