Our amazing little Allie died about 3 weeks ago after being with our family for 14 of her 15 years…read moreof life. She was the only pet my girls ever had and also the only pet my wife ever had, so she was extremely special to all of us. We asked her vet what we should do after she passed at home and they said that they could help us take care of the cremation, if that's what we wanted to do. They asked a few questions in terms of private cremation versus communal and we chose the private. We took Allie over to the vet office and handed her over without really knowing what to expect. A couple of weeks later we received a call that her remains were back and that we could pick them up. I was just so pleasantly surprised and how much care was taken and simply the packaging and presentation to us as a surviving family. The beautiful little cedar box with its little gold lock was perfect. The card to our family and Tlthe cremation certificate gave us peace of mind that Allie was treated with care and respect. I went online to see if I could find out more about Oak Hills Memorial Pet Cremation and was so pleased to see the reviews from others who had had similarly positive experiences. If you find yourself in the same situation my family did 3 weeks ago, be sure to ask your vet about cremation options and put Oak Hills at the top of that list of service providers. You'll be glad you did.

They've serviced all my pets the last 25 years, totally impressed, I'm happy they are here, I felt…read morecomfortable that my pet DeeBo would be in good hands.

Definitely a sad day when you have to fathom putting your family pet down. If you have a family pet…read morelike we did, this is the most calming and peaceful way to put your family pet down. I would say it takes roughly half an hour, talking over your family pet, as they calmly give your family pet a three step process. Dr Martin was very gentle with our family dog Miles and as we spent our last moments with him, she peacefully sedated him, as well as talked us through their process. Instead of putting your dog and your family through the stresses of a veterinary office definitely give A Peaceful Process a call. You can schedule your appointment online and the will work with your schedule. This isn't the easiest review to make but when it comes to your family pets calm and restful passing, as well as your mindset going through losing wha most would say is a member of your family, this is the way to go about that.

Our situation wasn't unique, but certainly unique to us. Our dog was 14 and rapidly declining with…read moreCushing's. My husband, on his own decline with Alzheimer's, couldn't see and accept that it was time to let our boy go. Dr. Martin, patiently and compassionately, went above and beyond to make both my husband and our sweet Daniel as comfortable as possible with what was about to happen. We were able to give Daniel lots of belly rubs and treats as he peacefully let go in our own home. He was well loved, lived a great life and thanks to Dr. Martin he had a very loving goodbye. From the moment Dr. Martin walked into our lives until that last goodbye as she drove our Daniel away, I knew we were in caring and capable hands. Best decision ever.

I wish i could give Loving Pets a higher rating than a 5 star on Yelp because I would give them a…read more10 star rating. Marvin was very understanding the lost of my dog Bella. The people that came and picked her up were very respectful of not all of her needs but of my needs as well for Bella was part of my family. They were extremely fast from the time I connected Loving Pets this morning (10/19/24) to the picking up of Bella's remains. I also have a 13 year old terrier when he passes away I'm planning on using Loving pets serves again for him as well. It was with Marvin and his people help that I was able to find some closer for I know that she's really at peace now. Thank You Loving Pets

From the owner: We are thrilled to introduce Loving Pets, a premier private pet transport service for cremation…read moreserving all Southern California. Established with a commitment to compassionate care, we help pet owners during the profoundly difficult moments of losing a pet. At Loving Pets, we understand the significant joy, comfort, and unconditional love that pets bring to our lives. Our experienced team is here to support your loss. Our services are designed to ensure your pet is treated with the utmost care and respect. From pet cremation pick-up and transportation to supporting you through the cremation process, we are here every step of the way. If you need someone to talk to or require assistance at any stage, our dedicated team is available 24/7. Loving Pets is more than just a service; we are a source of support and understanding in your time of need. Trust us to be there for you and your beloved pet, at all hours, every day of the week.

We take our French Bulldog here. He gets his checkups and…read morealways loves visiting here. Recently he had to get surgery for a small oral tumor, he was in and out in a few hours and back home playing and smiling later that day. The doctor did a great job and we always feel our dog is well taken care of here. They are good about keeping us reminded about upcoming vaccines and check-ups. Our dog is SO excited to come and visit. And a dog that likes coming to the vet makes this vet a good one!

Awesome personell, great doctors. Always helping in any way they can. Never wait for…read moreappointments. Dogs like going to them. Glad they are our vets! Dr. Barretta saved our dogs life by 3 or more years as we thought at one time it was time to put our boy dog down. She said even tho he had a certain issue, she said hes still good and took care of his issue with us and hes still with us today...She did give us the decision if we wanted to go thru with it or wait and see how this goes and she gave us the confidence and its been awesome. Still have our boy with us and hes doing good!

My poor Linkin got knocked down with double ear infections w blood and puss coming from one ear…read more Linkin had been itching since the start of the warm weather. The three most common culprits are fleas, food or environmental allergies. I had knocked out the food and flea as reasons for his unhappiness by ensuring he's on a limited diet and giving him a flea product. He'd been sneezing w red watery eyes so seasonal allergies made most sense. Went to my regular vet on Thursday to get some relief and I'll just say that I was told something that I'd never heard of before and left it at that. Friday night, 11pm, like clockwork My guy is crying with his head cocked and his normally rigid ears floppy w blood and puss. We made our way to Central Coast Pet Hospital and Emergency. Thankfully there were no hurting animals this night as Linkin was given a room almost immediately. The nurse was only able to examine Linkin from a distance as he at all times will make sure there is a buffer of protection around Me and the world at all times. The nurse gave an estimate for care before the vet started. We muzzle and tranquilize to start the exam. Now this is what I loved about this experience. The vet talked to me w an easy tone, like we were two friends talking about our dogs. I shared my concerns and she validated what I was observing and complimented my care of Linkin. She treated the infection, skin irritation and his liquid filled ears in quick order. The nurse with bill in hand walked in with a detailed explanation along with amazing after care instructions. I was ok with the cost because it came in a little less than the estimation and quite honestly other than the emergency charge, my vet would have charged the same. I'm looking into pet insurance this week! All in all-we came home better than how we left but more importantly we were treated w kindness and understanding which is much appreciated. Overall Grade: A+

I visited Central Coast Pet Hospital and Emergency on June 29, 2025, due to concerns about possible…read moreurinary retention in my cat. A very brief ultrasound was performed, which the staff said might show stones in the kidneys, but no further diagnostics were conducted to confirm an actual blockage. Despite the lack of a thorough evaluation, they immediately proposed a single, costly course of action--catheterization and hospitalization--quoted between $3,000 and $5,800. No less invasive options were discussed, and I was quickly handed financing brochures. The recommendation felt more like a guess than a medically grounded plan, and the overall approach came across as transactional rather than genuinely concerned with my pet's wellbeing. When I hesitated to consent, I was told, "If your cat doesn't have this procedure done, he will die," in a tone that felt more pressuring than informative. The entire interaction felt off--rushed, transactional, and lacking in genuine concern. I ultimately chose to leave and seek another opinion. After declining treatment, I was not allowed to see my cat until I paid my balance--only then was he returned to me. I sought a second opinion from another veterinarian within the next two hours. That vet conducted a thorough exam, confirmed there were no signs of blockage, and advised giving it more time. My cat was playful, eating normally, and showed no signs of distress--completely inconsistent with the diagnosis made by Lizzie Adam, the "veterinarian" at Central Coast Pet Hospital and Emergency. He urinated at home the following day without issue, confirming that the invasive ($3,000-$5,800) intervention was unnecessary. Worse, the medical summary from Central Coast included a claim that I declined treatments (pain meds and bladder expression) that were never offered to me. This kind of inaccurate documentation raises serious ethical concerns. I would not recommend Central Coast Pet Hospital and Emergency. In my experience, their priority did not seem to be the wellbeing of the animal, but rather the financial upsell. I encourage others to read the other negative reviews--many of which echo similar concerns. Veterinary care should be collaborative, honest, and compassionate. Sadly, that was not what I encountered here. Thank you for telling me my cat was "going to die!" He's alive and well--no thanks to your group.

Last week we had to say goodby to our 16 year old girl. The ladies were so kind and compassionate…read more They helped us in the whole sad process and spent a lot of time explaining everything and giving us a private time to say goodbye to our precious girl. I can't say enough good things about them. It was nice to be able to have her at home and not at the vets for her last day. I highly recommend them to anyone who is in the same situation. It was very peaceful for our girl. They made sure she didn't suffer. Thanks again for your help. Sincerely, Cindy Cullen

The ladies of Compassionate Hands are amazing. This is the second time I've used them and once…read moreagain, they make a very painful decision as calm and peaceful as possible. I was able to spend some quiet time with my 16yr Aussie before everyone arrived. I told him how much I loved him and it's so hard to say goodbye. I kissed him on the head one last time. It was a beautiful, private moment. I miss Bennie so much it hurts. But, I told him I would never let suffer with canine dementia...and I kept my promise. Bennie was my "heart" dog.

Considering losing a pet is never a pleasant experience, we are grateful to William and his staff…read morefor helping us through this terrible time. We unexpectedly lost a dear pet in the family and William was available at a moment's notice to answer questions. He was open with communication and let us know updates on the process every step of the way. Our dear Joey is back home where she belongs! Thank you to The Tipton family and staff!

From the owner: We are a full service pet funeral home. Offering full service burial packages, home burial…read morearrangements, water cremation services, memorial services, pre arrangements. We do what a regular funeral home does but for pets. Since 1990 we have been here day and night to walk you through the loss of your beloved pet. Family owned and operated we care about everyone pet as a member of our family. We have straight forward pricing for cremations and burial packages to meet all budgets. We also service pre arrangements for pets

Very nice and good staff they were right exactly right about what was wrong with my dogread more

They're so helpful and it's easy to bathe and clean your dog extremely inexpensive. The only thing…read moreI don't like is there's a lot of dog hair around which they could just take one of the dryers and and blow all the hair to one area and sweep it up..