Last year (2024), we found out that my Bailey (age 10) basically had a tumor in her heart which caused fluid to fill her chest cavity. We drained it at the emergency vet. It then filled again and the vet drained it again. At the time, we were in the dark on how fast it could fill up again. It filled again and faster than we had expected. We had to make a tough decision and Dr Grote was there for us. Unfortunately, 2 months later Bailey's sister Oreo (age 10) became very ill. Her health just went down hill. Call it heartbreak syndrome, but she ended up having tumors from her spleen, liver etc. 1 day it took a turn for the worst and she had a long day of seizures. She is epileptic but hadn't had seizures in quite some time before this day. She didn't eat, drink, etc. her cheeks started to cave and you could see her cheek bones. She was ready to see Bailey again. Dr. Grote was there for us during this hard time as well. Dr. Grote is very compassionate in what he does and very caring. Even though he's no longer doing at home euthanasia, I highly recommend him. He's very knowledgeable and made recommendations on what we could do to help our girls. Thank you Dr. Grote. read more

We were so lucky that they were able to help us when our poor pup took a turn for the worse. Luckily they had a last-minute cancelation and were able to help us right away. I couldn't have asked for a better way to say goodbye to our little guy. I feel for anyone who has to make this decision but this company is a great option. Also more affordable than our vet and could help us sooner. read more

A month ago today, Dr. Grote helped me put my worried mind to ease. An in home euthanasia appointment on what would be day 4 of not eating. His compassionate brave way of challenging whilst reeducating me the day prior to our appointment has my Harley still with me today...! Harley going on 16 had suddenly refused to eat anything. She was already a skinny bony lady and I didn't want to prolong her life in protection of my grief. I've worked in the Veterinary field, I thought I was well aware when the Angel of Death is near and didn't want to witness her body suddenly shutting down overnight like my other 2 cats (one with cancer, other respiratory collapse). Certainly there was fear to wait too long and I accepted to release Harley with a death with dignity. After all, she had a stroke and multiple seizures during these past 6 months with days of no appetite. Aside from that her personality and body capabilities was relatively consistent. This time however she'd gulp and turn away with repulsion anytime food came near her. I felt it was her time.. Dr. Grote understood where I was coming from but dared to redirect my grief with a peaceful palliative death if Harley so choses .. This took me off guard as its difficult enough to make an end of life decision. To be replied with reassurance for availability yet to question if it's truly her time was unusual. Clearly he isn't doing this for the money but why bother investing time in a cause that he couldn't completely understand without his own thorough testing and exam? Initially overwhelmed with the inability to process a glimpse of hope I took a bath to set my body to ease. Pets feel our energy so to tend to my own body would only bring forth relaxation for us both. Nonetheless that night I took a deep breath and paced myself upon his insightful written articles off his website. To start, that pets can sometimes fast up to a week to restart their immune system. To trust that Harley knows her body and since she wasn't showing symptoms of suffering (aside from greasy anorexia) to go to a local shop to get VetCBD & Pepcid to aid her well being and comfort from nausea. We had 1.5 days time before her appointment. He provided other Veterinarians for potentially sooner care. On a Saturday afternoon I had reached out to half a dozen in home services. Initially Dr. Grote was the first to respond with a courtesy check in as he was to be providing another pet with a peaceful ending. He was the only one to respond that day, until one other did that night. He had the soonest availability and in comparison had more of a genuine text communication style. The other was short to the point but lacked the compassionate effort of details such as my pets name in reply. I decided to cherish my time with Harley and to not contact any other Veterinarians. Dr.Grote kept my time slot for us but that morning I decided to post pone. He gave me kind words and open communication over those next couple of days. Apparently Harley is a Catholic Kitty because once her 7 day lent fasting was over.. The morning of day 8 she was chowing down food. I assumed wet food was best, soft good smells but no she wanted my other kitties dry kibble left overs. I went and got a different diet for Harley to try as my other cat Luna had bad IBS and is on a soy protein prescription diet. I wanted Harley to have meat as she wasn't particularly indulging in their shared food. She has been a demanding little chucker ever since. Her slender cheekbones have been replace with a rounded face. Her coat is shiny and she has filled out her old skinny body better then I could have ever imagined. Whether it was the fasting in combination with the CBD I kept dosing her daily and letting her live her life however she wanted. Dr. Grote wouldn't accept tips of gratitude or a donation to her charitable choosing. The gift of life extended through alternative reeducation was enough for this gentleman. His words below left me speechless until this review today. "Ahh... Melissa, you just paid me with your text. Much better than money. Life is precious and every moment is a gift and a miracle. You are allowing that miracle to happen and that is a wonderful thing" Every day is a gift. I never thought Harley would still be here. Or to have the confidence to believe that she may very well make it to her sweet 16th birthday on May 27th. I also didn't expect my other kitty Luna's IBS to be grateful improved with the VetCBD along with her marking. She has only peed on pee pads 3 times this past month when I used to have to change them daily along with poop more firm then the prescription diet alone. Both of my senior girls and visibly healthier then they've been all year. Talk about a huge unexpected blessing bonus to have been assisted by Dr. Grote! read more

A Peaceful Ending - Harley day 4 of not eating. Morning of scheduled euthanasia. Dr. Grote gave alternative care education. To trust Harleys timing. - Veterinarians Near Me

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Putting our cat to sleep was one of the most difficult moments in our lives. When we found out our sweet baby wasn't going to make it we found John through yelp. His response time was really fast. He was very kind, patient and understanding. He asked all the right questions and explained the process to us once he arrived. It was so sad but also a huge relief to not have to further stress out our sweet baby and get to say goodbye to him in a peaceful and familiar place. I'll never forget John's kindness during the most devastating time in our life. We picked up our cat's ashes today. The urn and clay paw print are heartbreakingly beautiful. We'll be forever grateful for the work John does. read more

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We recently had to put our fur baby to sleep due to a short battle with lymphoma and we are so grateful to have found Dr. Grote. At the initial contact, we weren't ready yet, and just wanted some info. Dr. Grote was compassionate, responsive, and very helpful in answering all questions. He didn't even seem like he cared about making money on the actual service, he truly just cared about our fur baby's condition and how we felt mentally and emotionally. Fast forward a few weeks when the actual time came, he was able to schedule us in the next day. He checked in the morning of, and upon arrival, walked us through the entire process prior to proceeding. He truly cared about Kuma and our wellbeing, giving us space and time to grieve through the entire process, addressed any questions, and didn't rush us at all. Although never an easy thing to do, if you ever find yourself in a position of having to let go of a fur baby, I highly highly recommend reaching out to Dr. Grote and checking out his site which has a lot of useful information. read more

I have used Dr. Grote once a few years ago to put my mom's dog down. It was double as sad because my mom passed a couple of years before him so I felt like I was losing what was left of her. This doctor was so professional, responded in a timely manner and I just can't say enough good things. I truly feel that the euthanasia was as peaceful as it could have been and it was in the comfort of our own home. If you have to say goodbye to any of your fur babies look no further because this is the best option out there. read more

Dr Grote is super responsive, kind, patient and compassionate to us people as well as our fur baby. He sat with us and talked us through the process upon arrival for a good 30~ minutes. It truly helped with the process that was coming after the talk. He let us hold our cat in our arms as he passed, was so kind and loving. I'm so glad we were able to give our cat a journey to the next step in comfort of our home, in his favorite corner couch in our arms. Cancer is truly awful thing, and grateful for the years we got with our cat. Thank you Dr Grote for your communication and support during this incredibly hard time. Not only did he help with sending off our baby, he also acted pretty much our grief counselor. We are forever grateful. read more

We actually didn't hire Dr. Grote for any of this euthanasia or care services, but I wanted to share my experience talking with him and publicly share my thanks. We reached out to Dr. Grote a few months ago to help our elderly cat Tinkerbell pass after she stopped eating/moving on her own. Dr. Grote truly cared about helping us provide as peaceful a transition/end for our elderly cat as we possibly could (while making sure that we as her carers knew what to expect). Of all the possible places that we called and checked, he was the only one who went out of his way to suggest possible alternatives (his recommendation got us another 2-3 weeks of time with our cat, who was able to move around and be more active with us), ask for details from vets, and provide us lots of resources about the entire process, rather than just agreeing and asking for the best time to schedule. If Dr. Grote ever reads this, I wanted to say thank you and we appreciate you. read more

Dr. Grote is truly an angel on earth. I reached out to him when my 16-year-old Shih Tzu fell ill--she stopped eating, drinking water, and moving. Dr. Grote responded immediately to my message and even called me to check in. He offered excellent advice and predicted that my dog might be dealing with pancreatitis before the vet clinic could confirm it. Dr. Grote's genuine care for animals is evident. He even followed up the next morning to see how my dog was doing. At no point did I feel he was focused on payment. The information and guidance he provided were invaluable. Thanks to Dr. Grote, my dog is starting to feel a little better, and I truly credit him for that. read more

We had our first dog for many many wonderful years, and when he became ill, we had trouble finding a family-owned vet in the area. Many clinics had us run numerous tests but couldn't give us clear answers even with results or how to proceed. Then we found Dr. Grote earlier this year, and we are forever grateful for his care. Dr. Grote is by far the most knowledgeable vet we've ever met. He was incredibly patient, listening to all of our questions--no matter how small or silly they might have seemed--and always responded quickly, much faster than any other vet we've worked with. You can tell that he truly cares about the well-being of the pets he helps and actually did not charge us a dime for his advice or his time. Thanks to his guidance, our dog was able to choose the right time to go without suffering. We were given the gift of four additional months together, which is a long time in dog years. During those months, our dog set his own pace, and we made more memories together, enjoying every moment. Dr. Grote's compassion, wisdom, and genuine care were invaluable during such a challenging time. If you're looking for a vet who is patient, deeply knowledgeable, and truly invested in the health and happiness of your pet, I can't recommend Dr. Grote highly enough. If you find yourself in a position where you need reliable advice, definitely reach out to Dr. Grote and also check out the in-depth resources on his website. Our family will always be thankful for the extra time and love we got to share with our dog because of his guidance. read more

Dr. Grote helped us and our cat, Cece, through the last week of her life. Cece had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and we could see how much discomfort she was in. Dr. Grote took the time to look through her medical records and was able to recommend medication for palliative care, which resulted in a few more days of real quality time with her. When we finally made the hard decision to let her go, he helped Cece peacefully transition at home, surrounded by love. We found Dr. Grote on yelp, and when we went to his website we discovered an incredible resource for what our cat might have been going through. His articles on the end of a pet's life gave us much needed information as well as emotional support. When we finally reached out to him, the same compassion and caring we found in his articles was expressed in his gentle and empathetic demeanor. Dr. Grote has a big heart, and genuinely cared about our Cece as much as we did. Thank you for everything you did Dr. Grote--we're so lucky to have found you. read more

While Dr. Grote didn't physically help my little girl, Tink, transition into her next form of existence. He coached me through the entire process of her passing at home. His reassurance, education, and support allowed us to be able to facilitate a loving environment for our little girl to pass in her home, where she felt safe and when it was her time. Not ours. I have never met a veterinarian more knowledgeable and genuinely compassionate than Dr. Grote. . Thank you so much again for all of your help and kindness. read more

A Peaceful Ending - Tink, doing what she loved most. Riding in her carseat, going shopping! - Veterinarians Near Me

Three weeks ago, I had to make a decision to let go of my beloved cat, Treble. He had PKD and the disease progressed fast. I wasn't prepared to have to make the decision as fast as I had to, but I am thankful to Dr. Grote for his help and guidance. I made an appointment for him to come to my home on a Friday. Treble had an emergency early Thursday morning and I had to make a decision to move the appointment up a day early. Dr. Grote was wonderfully empathetic and was able to come out in the afternoon, allowing me ample time to say my goodbye. When he arrived, he texted me to tell me he was early and could wait if I needed some more time. I did need a few more minutes with my beautiful boy. Once he came into my home, he explained the whole process to me and what to expect during each step and was so wonderfully kind and patient with me. He was gentle and respectful of Treble every step of the way, which meant the world to me. Treble was and will always be such a sweet, gentle spirit and as awful as it was to have to let him go, I am so thankful that he was able to pass in my arms, in the most loving way possible, and I had Dr. Grote by my side to help guide Treble out in a peaceful manner. I can't imagine how hard it is to continually be witness to people's pain in the midst of loss. I can't say enough how thankful I am for Dr. Grote's quiet but supportive presence during one of the most painful moments in my life. read more

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I never actually had the opportunity to use Dr. John's services, but hear me out -- he is the mobile vet to go to if you want a vet that truly cares about you and your pet. It's been an extremely long week of vet visits, sleepless nights, and sadness in my family as my dog Winter's condition went from optimistic to hopeless. We had been prepping for our lively and animated dog's life-changing surgery scheduled for Wednesday on Sunday, but by Monday we were scrambling to find a mobile vet to help him transition. I found Dr. John on Yelp and he immediately replied. I had contacted other mobile vets (automatically by Yelp, by accident) and they quoted me a few hundred more than Dr. John. Winter stayed at ACCESS for two nights and I updated Dr. John about his condition as new information arrived. He sent me articles he had written detailing pet death which really helped me get through the week. After analyzing his condition, Dr. John actually suggested I wait for Winter to pass naturally, which was ultimately what I wanted for him. On the day I had originally wanted to schedule the appointment, Winter and my family toured his favorite places and bought food he liked to smell. Had I not contacted Dr. John, I just know I would have been plagued with guilt for not putting Winter out of his pain earlier, but I wasn't. That night, Winter settled down next to each family member for a few hours, dragging himself with tenacity (and help, as he could barely stand) to each new location. As we headed off to bed, Winter settled down as well and passed away. The most important thing that Dr. John gave me was patience. From initial contact, other vets seemed focused on trying to fit me into their schedule while Dr. John took things slow and helped me along the way. I wasn't forced to choose a deadline for Winter's life and because of that we were able to experience one final beautiful night with our lovely 14 y/o puppy before he chose to leave himself. We certainly would have put him down if his condition had worsened even more, but I'm grateful that we were able to play it by ear. We asked him if we could cremate Winter at his office just so we could support his business in some way, but he doesn't do cremations alone and recommended a mortician as amazing as himself. read more

Dr. Grote is simply the best: courteous, professional, respectful. When it was time for our beloved dog to go, we reached out to the good doctor and he was there to walk us through everything. Should the need arise again, I would not hesitate to call Dr. Grote again. read more

Thank you Dr. Grote!! He was able to come on short notice and help our baby cross the rainbow bridge. He was very understanding especially during this very sad, scary and stressful time for my husband and I. God bless him he's truly an angel. He brought our precious Chauncey back to us one week later. read more

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This review is long overdue. Buddy passed away last July in the comfort of our home and Dr. Grote was the vet to help him cross over that rainbow bridge. I couldn't write this sooner because I was too broken up over the passing of beloved boy. I called up many vets, searching for the right one but none seemed right. All of them pushed me to put him down immediately. And they all seemed to just want to make a booking and get paid. In comes Dr Grody, who is pro life. We spoke at length. He texted back immediately in between clients, gave me advice and helped me with difficult prescriptions and communicated with me during his off hours. He is full of information and seemed to know and understand exactly all of Buddy's symptoms. I read all of his articles which were very helpful. He persuaded me that Buddy still had time left (when all other vets told me to put him down). Bud's health (blonde Labrador) abruptly declined. One day he was fine the next he was incapacitated and bleeding from within. He would have moments of lucidity and wake up to eat and momentarily recover which made me feel torn. It was an emotional roller coaster and I was agonizing with the decision to let him go. Dr Grody patiently and kindly supported me through all of it. He could sense I wasn't resolute in my decision so we postponed the appointment for 3 weeks. . And even though my boy was in a poor state we were able to spend 3 more weeks together. Since this descended upon us so abruptly i just knew he wasn't ready to leave me yet and vice versa. We were both hanging on to every moment we could steal. Dr Grody in so many words is an earth angel, if ever there was one. His presence and assistance during that important time means so much more than I can express. I am grateful beyond words. Thank you is not enough. I'm so happy you were there when we needed you. You were the perfect person to help guide us through. Thank you for who you are and for what you do. You are a rare kind indeed and I am eternally grateful to have crossed paths. Update: I just want to add that Dr Grody's approach and beliefs are to a unique beat, and he may seem different...because he is ... different from all the other vets I've ever met, and being a pet owner all my life I've met a few. He'll ask more questions than others because he wants to thoroughly understand. And he may have opinions that stray from the mass. But he is a rare and special gem....one who truly truly cares. You'll feel this when you talk to him. You'll know you're talking to a remarkable human being with respect for life. This comes through in his words and bleeds through in his work. I hope this man stays around forever. Doing God's work to help pet parents. Should you need his assistance, don't hesitate. You're in loving hands. read more

I am forever grateful to Dr Grote's most extensive compassion, kindness, and knowledge of comfort care when I consulted him for my 16 -1/2 yo sweet heart lab mix. As a Co -Founder of a an established Rescue , I thought I had a good knowledge base of senior dogs with chronic and/or terminal illness. He taught me so much more during our initial consultation which gave my girl six more weeks of quality and comfortable life. When it was time for Pria's transition, he was so incredibly sensitive, caring, and kind. With his guidance, Pria remained comfortable until she crossed her rainbow bridge. Thank you Dr Grote read more

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Our senior cat Bigby was in fast-declining health (advanced stages of kidney failure), and Dr. Grote was responsive -- texted me within minutes of my voicemail being left -- and made himself available for multiple calls as we assessed what Bigby's options were. Dr. Grote was also empathetic and sensitive to our situation and provided a kind ear as we said goodbye to Bigby for the last time. Highly recommended. read more

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Our beloved GSD was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma (tumor on the spleen) on December 8th with a poor prognosis since is was advanced. She had had a complete "physical" in on Valentine's day that same year that included a full blood panel and full body x-rays. To say that her diagnosis was a shock is an understatement. I was (and still am) devastated. I had hoped to have (at least) another 2 years with her. The vet said she wasn't at the point that euthanasia should be considered because she was still active, eating and doing normal activities. I read about her condition and realized that there may come a time that she may have an episode and that she may need care during non-business hours. I called the emergency vet nearby and was told I could drop her off in the parking lot and return for her ashes, but I would not be able to be with her - needless to say, that was unacceptable. I called the 24 hour vet in South Pasadena and was told one person could be with her when she was euthanized - we live in difficult times, this was a reasonable limitation. I had a stand-by in case something happened at 3 in the morning. Dr. Grote had helped us transition one of our dogs a little over 3 years ago. He had bone cancer in his leg, and was in considerable pain - Dr. Grote was everything we needed then - he was compassionate and kind. The night came when my girl had a particularly bad night - I didn't know if she would make it through the night. I was a mess. I called Dr. Grote the following morning and he called me immediately. We discussed my girl's diagnosis and her prognosis - he told me that it was possible she would recover and that she wasn't in pain - in the traditional sense. She was uncomfortable, but not in acute pain. Dr. Grote gave me tips on how to make the coming days more comfortable and tips on what to give her to try to make her more comfortable (we went out and bought 14 yoga mats to help her walk on our hardwood floors easier - it really made a difference). This was the week after Christmas. Dr. Grote helped me to squeeze out every single second I could have with her. I had hoped that she would die in our home naturally - her condition was one that this would be a possibility, unlike our other dog who was acutely suffering. Sadly, this would not be the case, she had a seizure or a stroke and was not able to move (prior she could get up and with help go outside and sit in the sun, go to the bathroom, etc.) I called Gr. Grote and with no notice was able to squeeze us in between his appointments. We moved her to the front porch and sat with her for the time we had left under a blue sky and loved on her. When Dr. Grote came, he walked us through the entire process and was so kind and compassionate. It is a terrible situation, losing someone you love so dearly. If she wasn't so wonderful, it wouldn't hurt so bad - I would do it a million times over, because the years we had with her are so precious to me. Dr. Grote made it easier. Thank you, Dr. Grote so much. read more

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I wish that the fleas of a thousand camels find their way to this man's crotch. I cannot say enough bad things about how terribly arrogant and condescending he is. My ancient cat, who was 17 and who'd been living with cancer and IBD for three years, was about ready to go. He'd developed a breathing problem and a wet eye, and there was nothing our highly specialized expert internal medicine/oncologist vet could do for him. It was time. He'd gone from 22 pounds (he was fixed after he became a tom, so he was a BIG framed kitty) to about 12, and he was unstable on his feet, lethargic, and could not breathe. In fact, we slept in the living room during his last three days in case he had breathing trouble. We asked our cousin who they used for at-home euthanasia, and they recommend John Grote. This man should have his DVM revoked. He started off the phone call by saying that he feels it's best to let pets die naturally. You know: suffering, slow, in pain. That was the first red flag. He then asks what's wrong with the cat, and I detailed the litany of issues that our boy had. It was a long list. He'd thrived for years, and his time was up. I mean, we're his pet parents. We spent $3-4K a year on this cat at least. He was getting the BEST possible vet care, dental care, food, litter, medication, and attention he could. We KNEW it was his time to go. If he could speak, he would have told us so. But, nooooo... "Doctor" Grote explained that since he was 12 pounds, he must not be that sick. Never mind that he couldn't breathe and stumbled constantly. No, 12 pounds was the reason that this man, having NEVER examined or even seen my sick cat, declared that he wouldn't euthanize him. 12 pounds. F. this "doctor." I hope this man's socks ALWAYS slip down inside his shoes. I pray that he always has an itch he can't scratch. And I hope that the licensing board listens to my complaint when I file it. DO NOT USE! Use Laps of Love instead! read more

Dr John deserves nothing less than 10 stars as he is the kindest, most empathetic vet I've ever met. There's a reason why he has 5 star reviews...as he earns every bit of it. I will admit that I haven't had a chance to meet Dr John in person but I will not hesitate to use his services or recommend him to anyone. For a week I was left to care for an incontinent, paralyzed 90lb dog that wasn't mine as her owner asked me to watch her at the last minute. During the week, her owner was unreachable n I was a mess and in tears, stressed, not eating or sleeping as I was afraid that it was very much possible this dog could pass away in my care. Dr John answered my call within minutes n though he had an appointment he told me to go and text him information. Throughout the day I gave him information and the moment he was free he talked to me honestly with the utmost positive and reassuring bedside manner. In addition to this, what really impressed me was how he recalled the information I messaged to him earlier in the day. Trust me, you are not treated like a drive thru as it takes effort to remember all of those facts! Throughout our conversation Dr John referred otc medications, sent me articles, and provided me with references. Everything was helpful which shows how experienced and knowledgeable he is. He was so thorough and patient which makes me feel so grateful for human beings like him. This proves that there are people out there in the world whom are compassionate and kind. Everyone knows that waiting for help is the worse when you are anxious and stressed. Let me tell you how relieved I was due to his professionalism and promptness as he's super easy to get a hold of n will return your call. Do yourself a favor n do not hesitate to use his services as not only care for animals but he cares about their owners. Thank you so much Dr John! read more

This man is an angel. Our cat daughter, Sami, is coming on 18 years. She has developed tumors, and has had struggles eating. We decided that we would rather see her go in dignity than wait another month for her to starve to death. Every day has been a crying fest for the last month-and-a-half. On our last visit, two weeks ago, our vet told us we are on 'borrowed time'. Dr. Grote came to our house. In our conversation with him, we were informed, very clearly, as to where Sami was at, mentally, physically, emotionally. He explained to us the differences between our human definition of pain and suffering and how it works in the animal kingdom. In a nutshell, he gave us peace of mind in the most horrible moment of our lives. My wife and I came to the conclusion that now is not the time to transition Sami. We are so overjoyed that our vet-recommended service had no availability this week. We have a new recommended regimen for dealing with Sami's issues, as well. Sami is eating, now. Dr. Grote recommended Beech Nut baby food. Sami is eating it. Just awesome. _____________________________________________________________ My wife left another review tonight regarding Sami. We had Dr. Grote come back to perform Sami's euthanization. After what we went through, we want everyone to know that you are all doing the same thing we've done for the past months - namely, scouring any review for some guidance in regard to your baby's send-off. We dealt with so many vets over the years. We paid whatever it took. And we never, EVER! got any solid recommendations to aid our daughter. This man not only came out to our house, but he surrendered any money he could have made by just injecting Sami and calling it a day. I will always trust this man, because I will have other babies. This man is HONEST. I took the time to write this review because I believe it will save lives. read more

This is the second time Dr. Grote came to our home and put our little angel to rest. He came back in 2019 for our terrier and this past Wednesday I called him on a short notice in the AM and made time in his schedule to be here at 130PM. One thing about this gentleman is that he radiates this peaceful energy as soon as he enters your home. He is very wise with a alot of patience and will give you the time you need. He will explain the process and what he teaches us and shows us that this process is completely painless. Our babies go away in peace fully relaxed. No pain just blissful sleep. I saw it in my baby. It was a moment of relaxation and release for both us. Now I highly suggest doing in home euthanasia which is the proper way to let our babies depart in the comfort of their own home. Dr. Grote is an open book and will gladly answer questions. His website is full of written information as well. These services are known for being pricey. I had another lady from Tustin wanting to charge like $700 for this service. Dr grote charges way below this which is even comparable to the price of euthanizing at a vets office. I even tried to offer more to him and he kindly refused. I hope this review helps and plZ consider in home euthanasia. read more

Our beloved 18-year-old boy took a turn for the worse on a Friday evening. We e-mailed a different service on Friday night. Called them Saturday morning, but they were booked and couldn't see us until Monday. Dr. Grote's hours were listed as 7:30am. We called at 7:31 and promptly had an appointment at 10:30am. Dr. Grote arrived a few minutes early clad in mask and protective gear, in accordance with COVID-19 protocols. He attended to us and our cat with patience, calm, kindness, and genuine care. We could not have been more grateful for the ease he brought to us and to our boy in such a difficult moment. At the end, by our request, he took our boy away discreetly to attend to his arrangements. As a side note, though it was farthest from our mind today, costs were noticeably below the other services we'd looked up. My heart goes out to anyone who is looking up these services, but I unreservedly recommend that you call Dr. Grote. I am so glad we did. read more

Dr. Grote was wonderful and compassionate when it came time for us to say goodbye to our beloved old English. Bulldog, Oliver. He took the time to explain the process to our family and then gave us some alone time with Ollie when we needed it. He even hand delivered Oliver's ashes back to us in a beautiful wood box. It never ceases to amaze me how such a difficult moment can also be so beautiful and peaceful. While I hope we dont have to use Dr. Grote's services for a very long time, I would call him again without hesitating if needed. Thank you Dr. Grote for your compassion and service. read more

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Dr Grote was quick to respond to me, in what was a difficult call to make. My 13.5 year old black lab was telling us his body was tired , and I wanted to make his transition at home peacefully. We scheduled an appt for the next morning, Dr Grote assured me that I can cancel at anytime if I felt things took a turn for the better. Dr Grote arrived a few minutes early, following all Covid protocols for PPE. He took the time to explain the process and let us make the call when he could begin. Rocky was ready, and it was honestly the most peaceful experience I could imagine. Thank you Dr Grote for making this unnatural experience a positive one. read more

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Dr. Grote helped our beloved cat Rainbow pass peacefully in our home this week. Rainbow had an advanced intra nasal tumor, and her quality of life plummeted very quickly recently. It was heartbreaking to see her that way. We didn't want Rainbow passing at a cold vet office. We contacted Dr. Grote, explained Rainbow's situation, and we made the appointment. Dr. Grote is completely calm, soothing, gentle and professional, and he explains every step of the process. He offers you and your pet all the time you need to say goodbye. We are beyond grateful that he made it possible for our Rainbow to pass gently in her own home. We loved her so much, we always will. read more

This is a fantastic service. Thank you so much to Dr. Grote for helping us with getting our beloved Beaker over the Rainbow Bridge. He was our cherished fur baby and letting him go was one of the hardest things we have ever done. Dr. Grote was sensitive and comforting to us and Beaker. Beaker went quietly and comfortably in our home, on his favorite monkey bed with people who loved him all around. Thank you again Dr. Grote. We will always appreciate what you did for us. read more

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I was trying to decide if it was time to move forward with putting my angel down. I called Dr. Grote and told him my situation and he gave me very helpful advice. He even called me the next day to ask how my dog was doing and I told him I was going to see what else I could do to not have to let her go. I ended up having to do so and did not get to actually use Dr. Grote's services but he was so kind and told me he could answer any questions I had and if I needed anything, to give him a ring. I never felt pressured, he seemed to genuinely care for the well-being of my baby. His kindness touched me, especially at such a difficult time. Because of his advice, I was able to spend a couple more days with her and that means the world. It's so important to have people that care about your animals just as much as you do. Thank you, Dr. Grote x read more

Today was an extremely sad and traumatic day for my family.... we had to make the decision to do the humane and heartbreaking decision for a part of our family, BeBe (the most amazing, loving, beautiful, smart, one of a kind Cat) We were lucky to have my sister find Dr. John Grote to come to our home and help our baby to Rest. Dr. Grote gave us the time that we needed to be with BeBe before he started his gentle and caring procedure. He really put our hearts and minds at ease He is the kind of man that anyone would welcome into their homes due to his kind, loving and gentle ways. We would recommend his services to anyone that has to deal with an unbearable and painfully heartbreaking situation like this! John made our hearts feel like they were being held by a special Angel Thank You Very Much John BeBe's Family read more

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I recently lost my best friend, my mom. Her kitty cat, Sheeba really took a turn when mom died. After two months, her Diabetes got the best of her and I researched Drs would make home visits in order to send her to rainbow bridge. I called A Peaceful Ending and left a message. Fr. Grote called me right back, and quickly agreed to come to Pasadena to help me. He got here quickly, had to suit up in a hazmat suit, gently explained everything to me and then waited for me to be ready. It was quick and painless, Sheeba was ready. Dr. Grote was kind, compassionate and patient. Thank you Dr. You made a a very emotional experience much gentler. I highly recommend. Affectionately, Lisa Phillips read more

Dr. Grote was so empathetic and so kind. My story is a little different as we actually never used his services as it was too late for my sweet kitty Whiskey. We had found out Whiskey had cancer 2 weeks before he passed. We thought we had more time with him but his health very quickly declined and in his last week I started to look up at home euthanasia as I wanted him to be comfortable at home. Little did I know he was on his way out that very night and I frantically called Dr. Grote. Dr. Grote got all my emotional voice/text messages in the morning and called me back right away. He talked me through the death process that cats go through when they're about to pass. I sent him a video of Whiskey and he let me know that it was his time and that he's most likely be gone in 1-2 hours. He encouraged me to let him go naturally as cats often do in the wild and that Whiskey knew what was happening and that he was at peace with leaving...his body was already heading into a comatose state and he let me know that that was completely normal and he wasn't feeling any pain. I laid next to Whiskey for the next 2 hours and watched every single step that Dr. Grote mentioned would happen- I felt SO prepared and comforted from our talk on the phone and it ended up being one of the most beautiful (and sad, of course) experiences I've ever been through. He told me it was harder on me than it was on Whiskey...that humans are very emotional beings and animals are instinctual and this was just the next step for Whiskey. All these things I knew, but it was Dr. Grote's calming and patient voice that put me at ease and made me feel prepared to sit next to Whiskey and let him pass naturally. Dr. Grote could have chose to make money putting Whiskey to sleep himself or encouraged me to take him into a vet but he didn't- he was completely empathetic to the situation and calming when I needed it most. I'm SO SO grateful I got him on the phone that morning and had that chat. He made Whiskey's passing a beautiful one for me without even being there. I'll always keeps his words in mind when my other pet's pass. I highly recommend contacting him if you're in a similar situation or need his services. It took me 2 months to write this because it's been so hard to relive that morning and grief is just so hard...he definitely made it easier though. read more

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Dr. Grote made a tragic moment more understandable. He took the time to have an extensive phone conversation with me to walk us through the process and what to expect. Ultimately with his kind of guidance we decided the best approach was to let our poor little kitty pass naturally. He supplemented his words with articles that further put my mind at ease. He did not charge us for his time. He made it clear that he's not in this business to make money. He's here to help people better understand their pets and the dying process. I did end up getting some pain relievers for my cat. They were more to ease my worries that she was suffering than for my kitty who was not longer conscious. read more

I took our 8 year old boxer Caspian to our vet today as he was very lethargic, not eating, and his lower front gum was extremely swollen. Our vet was extremely concerned & worried and referred us to a pet hospital ASAP. I took Caspian to Access Pet Hospital in Pasadena and the doctor there found a mass in his stomach which she suspected was a hemangiosarcoma as a possible cause with hemiabdomen possibly bleeding from the spleen. She recommended immediate surgery but told me that she was worried that as he is older for a boxer that he might not make it though the surgery and to also consider putting him down to minimize his suffering. I found APeacefulEndingAtHome.com/Dr. John Grote on Yelp and contacted him. It's a Saturday and certainly didn't expect a call back today but he replied immediately and allowed me to converse with him via text. He's made some great recommendations to help calm us given the severity of the situation and even recommended a Chinese herb which has been proven to stop bleeding. He suggest that we observe Caspian for at least 24-72 hrs to see how he does instead of just rushing into an end of life euthanasia immediately. I had really just hoped to find a doctor that was available last minute on a weekend and did not expect so much help from such a caring, wonderful doctor in Dr. John. He literally just spent 20 minutes with us on the phone discussing our options. I offered to Zelle or Venmo him some money as a small token of our gratitude for his time, especially on a weekend evening but he wouldn't accept it. We can't more highly recommend such an amazing & caring doctor. My family and I are truly grateful for you Doc John! Hoping to save our Caspian. DocMikeChiro read more

When we reached out to Dr. Grote, he asked about our dearest's symptoms. He recommended additional references to help us reach an informed decision. When we made the difficult decision, Dr. Grote was non-judgmental and compassionate. Dr. Grote came to our home fully masked. He practiced social distancing. He gave us cues on what to do to keep our dearest comfortable. He explained to us what the steps were, and how they would affect our dearest. He did not rush the process and allowed us to say goodbye at our own pace. If you must make the difficult decision, there is no better person to go through this process than Dr. Grote. read more

It's hard to put into words the gratitude we feel toward Dr. John Grote. He came to our home to help our precious kitty pass over the rainbow bridge in comfort and dignity. He has a lovely, calm demeanor that put us at ease and helped us cope with this process. And we appreciated Dr. Grote's expertise in a gentle, painless procedure for our kitty, as well as his knowledgeable explanation of why she was ready to pass on and how that would happen. Thank you, Dr. Grote, for helping us through this difficult time. read more

Our Kaia has transitioned onto her next journey and we will forever have a hole in our hearts, but will forever remember her unconditional love. We hurt so much today, but we will continue to heal ever so slowly. I want to acknowledge Dr. John Grote for making our loss a peaceful and loving one. He came to our home, covered head to toe in proper PPE during our covid era, but was still as gentle and kind as you'd ever expect. He talked with us, asked about Kaia and her life. He really wanted to know her and help us all through this in our own time and our own way. She left us here at home, in her favorite spot on the couch where she was most at peace. We held her through the entire procedure allowing us to be one with her in our final moments together. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you again Dr. Grote for your gentle touch at such a difficult time. read more

This man is an absolute angel. He came to us last minute (2 years ago) and helped our beloved Dino cross the rainbow bridge in our backyard. He was kind and patient. I could not have bare taking my severely sick dog to the vet and have his final moments in a cold veterinary office...This man made the experience of letting our boy go, a little less painful. read more

So many horrible and on going tragedies this year - 2016 is the suck. My worst was caring for my senior fur kid. He was suffering from degenerative myelopathy similar to ALS (#icebucket). I phone consulted with Dr. Grote twice in order to prepare and arrange his visit. There was no way I wanted my little guy to spend his last moments in a strange vet environment and freaked out. Dr. Grote does communicate via text message promptly. He asked a lot of questions in my case. Most animals are in a near terminal state. DM is a slow deterioration affliction; likely he wanted to verify and ensure the quality of life situation justified euthanasia. I appreciated that; there are indeed many wackos out there who could try to pull a fast one to be rid of an animal. During his house call, he wanted to confirm my commitment. There are no do-overs and one really has to be ready for the incredible grief to follow. He then described the procedure (heavy anesthesia first, then a second and final injection) Dr. Grote respectfully transports the body to the aftercare. He wrapped him in a blanket and placed him in a bed inside his van. A very nice touch. The price included with cremation is $450; cremation took up about ~$180. Probably a delivery fee was part of the charge as well. Dr. Grote's skill, demeanor, and compassion was worth it. I could not imagine another veterinarian to shepherd my fur kid to the rainbow bridge. (He uses Guardian Animal Aftercare for cremation - make sure you have any special requests mentioned before hand) read more

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