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    A Gentle Rest

    5.0 (274 reviews)
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    Laurae P.

    I am grateful for A Gentle Rest and Dr. Robert Sahaghian. Our need for this service was unplanned, and A Gentle Rest made it easy for us - money was not their primary objective. Our first point of contact was Lori. She was kind and prepared. I told her that I might not be able to pay the invoice or respond to her emails until later in the day, and she provided a warm assurance that it was fine. The focus was on the moment, not the administrative tasks. Dr. Sahaghian arrived within a couple of hours of our initial contact. He was intelligent, thoughtful, gentle, and caring. He explored with me whether the timing was right, and when we were in alignment, he explained in detail every step that needed to be taken and what we could expect. He took everything at our pace and asked permission before each step was taken. He shared compassion and love with Delilah and played a crucial role in helping to create a peaceful environment. We are blessed to have had 19 years with our sweet Delilah. We are heartbroken, and she will be missed. Thank you to A Gentle Rest for making a heartbreaking moment into a moment of remembrance.

    The devastating experience of having to part with your most cherished companion in the most emotional circumstance is truly gut wrenching. But to have Dr Ken by your side is the only way to feel some sort of peace + connection. He is truly an angel on earth sent to guide our babies over the rainbow bridge to a place where there is no more pain + suffering. He's warm + compassionate soothing any concerns. Building an immediate bond to help transition + then creating a poignantly beautiful ceremony complete with bells. He creates a personalized portrait in words of your sweet fur baby recounting their amazing life by your side. Then by the time you get home wracked by grief a poem + song awaits you memorializing this incredible being that just shared their journey with you. It is beyond description the amount of love + care that he puts into this incredibly difficult moment. And way beyond the call of duty. He is just extraordinary - sent to personally escort us through this devastating time - but this is his gift what he was meant to do here. Thank you Dr Ken from the bottom of our aching hearts for all your TLC - we're furever grateful... To view full ceremony @brixtonatlarge https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGqU4kjxdR/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

    Chris D.

    When the time came for our pup of 15 years to cross over the rainbow bridge, we decided that an at home euthanasia was the way to go. We reached out to A Gentle Rest whom were very compassionate and understanding. They helped us schedule the appointment and told us what to expect. We were able to take care of all the paperwork and payment beforehand so we could just focus on loving our pup on his last day. After a day of visiting his favorite places, having filet mignon, and short naps in the sun, it was his time. Our vet was Dr. Gina. She was wonderful. Plus our pup liked her the moment she walked in the door. She explained everything that was going to happen and what to expect. Step by step she led us through the process until he passed peacefully. He was loved and cared for up until his last breath. As hard as this was, Dr. Gina and A Gentle Rest cared for our pup as if it were their own. This made it just a little easier knowing he was surrounded by love all around. Lastly, Dr. Gina wrote us a heartfelt note a few days after he passed which was lovely. Thank you Dr. Gina and A Gentle Rest for helping us through this difficult time.

    Abby

    It took me some time to write this because my dog Abby passed away in August and I wasn't emotionally ready until now. I had a very disappointing experience with A Gentle Rest. When I first called to ask questions about their euthanasia services, the person on the phone was rude and impatient and told me to just book online instead of answering my questions. I felt dismissed but proceeded due to their strong reviews and the circumstances. I scheduled euthanasia for my dog, who was suffering from kidney failure, and requested Dr. Ken based on prior reviews. Sadly, Abby passed naturally earlier on the day of the appointment. I notified the company, and they moved the appointment earlier, which I appreciated. When Dr. Ken arrived, the experience felt rushed and impersonal. He entered my home with his shoes on and placed them on my couch and pillows, then immediately pulled out a binder and began asking questions for a poem. I was visibly grieving and hoped to ask medical questions about my dog's passing, but I wasn't given space to speak. He then performed a bell and sage ceremony without explaining what each thing was for so I just had to sit there confused. It made me uncomfortable rather than comforted. At the end, my dog's body was literally plopped into a basket, and his binder was set on top of her, which I found deeply upsetting. While the euthanasia fee ($800) was refunded, I still paid $300 for body transport and $300 for cremation. In hindsight, I would have preferred to transport her myself, but I didn't know that was an option. This was one of the most vulnerable moments of my life, and I felt rushed, unheard, and uncomfortable. I'm sharing this so others can make a fully informed decision and ask clear questions ahead of time.

    Saying goodbye to our dog Colby was the most devastating day of our lives, but Dr. Sahaghian made it peaceful and full of love. From the moment he arrived, he created a calm, comforting atmosphere and treated our old grumpy boy with so much tenderness and respect. He explained everything gently, gave us plenty of time to say our goodbyes, and handled every detail with grace. It meant so much to us that our dog could be at home, in his own bed, feeling safe and loved to the very end. We'll always be grateful for the compassion, professionalism, and the dignity Dr. Sahaghian brought to this moment. Thank you for helping us give our dog the goodbye he deserved.

    Dennis C.

    I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for the exceptionally caring and compassionate experience we received from Dr. Ken Gorczyca regarding our farewell to our much beloved cat Stubby. We have been through this sad event before as lifelong pet owners and we were dreading it. However, Dr. Gorczyca handled it perfectly from the moment he arrived at our house. He asked questions about Stubby's life in such a gentle way to put us at ease. He explained the process and took time with him to soothe him and also unburden us from our sorrow. Dr. Ken also helped us with the inevitable guilt that arises when you decide it's time to say goodbye to a pet you have loved for so long. He assured us that we were showing our sick kitty the love he deserved. The end of Stubby's life came peacefully. Dr. Ken also had little extra touches of treatment that you don't often see in a farewell to a beloved pet - the small things that let you know that your friend deserved a loving and respectful farewell. Several hours later we received a beautiful poem he had written about Stubby's life. It was not a generic statement of condolences but a poetic and incredibly touching tribute that lovingly encapsulated the uniqueness of his life. Pet owners never look forward to the end of their companion's life. But when a veterinarian puts so much time and care into the farewell process it eases the pain and grief just enough to make it all somewhat bearable. Thank you Dr. Ken and A Gentle Rest. You got us through this heartbreaking day with such sincere kindness and compassion. I would recommend you to anyone who needs help dealing with such a painful situation.

    We cannot say enough wonderful things about this service and especially about Dr. Ari. We lost our sweet cat Fred last week after rescuing him 10 years ago. He was found at the Extended Stay Hotel in San Rafael and was missing most of his teeth and only had half of a tail. He added so much joy to our lives and even helped to save a family member's life through unconditional love. Dr. Ari took the time to explain everything to us and make sure we understood and were comfortable with the process. He had us share our stories about sweet Freddy and connected with us in a way that made us not think of him as a stranger but a compassionate friend. We could not have asked for a more beautiful service. I cannot recommend A Gentle Rest enough. Thank you, Dr. Ari! The DeCook family

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    Can this service be done at your facility?

    Hello. My heart goes out to you at this sad and difficult time. We are a euthanasia house call service only, we do not have an office. For more information you can visit our website, www.agentlerest.com, email us at agentlerest@gmail.com or call us… Read more

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