The sad day had finally come when I had to let my dear fur child Waldorf go. After 20 years with…read moreme, he was failing and in pain. I reached out to Final Journey as I wanted to have this at home, where he was comfortable, in my arms. Final Journey at every step of this painful process showed an incredible amount of caring and empathy. They understand how difficult this is and displayed concern, caring and compassion for me, my girlfriend, and my dear cat. Even afterwards, the return of his ashes were handled with the same care and compassion, down to the beautiful hand written note. I cannot recommend this team highly enough. Well worth every single penny I paid.

Final Journey came highly recommended by many in my Facebook community when I was doing what I…read morethought was advance research for my beloved cat, Willow. Unfortunately, I needed their services sooner rather than later, and a compassionate representative scheduled a next day appointment. Kris and Kevin were kind and calming; they explained the process well, let us participate as much or as little as we were comfortable with, in a peaceful and unhurried manner, and were respectful of our grief. Willow was comfortable in their presence immediately, and experienced no stress or pain. Willow was an angel on earth, and deserved the best homecoming we could give her-thank you, Kris and Kevin and God bless what you do!

It's not easy having to put down or say goodbye to your canine bestie…read more I randomly came across PetHaven and decided to trust my gut, although setting it all up via text was a little unconventional and had me a little uneasy at first. But the people there were very knowledgeable. They even went the extra mile to tell me of my options (about euthanizing) to make it as easy and cost-effective as possible. Their communication was great. They were there at the animal hospital soon after it was over. And they were fast on the turn around once everything as said and done. They even returned the ashes in a beautiful box. It's a difficult time, but they make it much easier and with great compassion.

This place is so unprofessional and irresponsible I have yet received my fur baby and it has been…read more2 weeks. No time or date for return neither. They took my baby all the way to PA TO GOD KNOWS WHAT TO TELL ME THEY GOING TO MAIL HER. Not sympathetic at all place is disgusting.

Dr. Shumaker is the best. We needed a mobile vet because our cat would have panic attacks in the…read morecar, and the experience with Dr. Shumaker is outstanding. She makes it easy to book appointments and she's wonderful to deal with in general. Most importantly, she's a great vet. 100000% recommend!

Dr. Alexis Tischler made one of the hardest days of our lives as peaceful as it could possibly be…read more From the first phone call, she was kind, patient, and never made us feel rushed. She explained every step clearly and gently, answered all our questions, and treated us with so much tenderness and respect. Having her come to our home meant we could all be comfortable and surrounded by family at the end. We're so grateful for her compassion and for the care she showed not just our pet, but all of us. I would recommend Dr. Tischler and Comforted Companion to anyone facing this difficult time.

I can't say enough about Alexis who so gracefully single handedly runs comforted companions. I…read morefeel blessed to have had her by my side to help me make what felt like the most heart wrenching impossible decision. You will not find a more kind and compassionate person . Making the decison to say goodby to Origami was one of the most painful and confusing times in my life. Alexis gave me so much of her time and showed so much compassion and kindness at a time when breathing felt hard. If you are struggling to help your pet transition in a pain free way and would like to do it in your home with the most gentle and kind person, please choose Alexis. I will miss my sweet sweet Angel for the rest of my life but I feel grateful knowing she wasnt afraid and felt safe and loved in her last moments. Thank you Alexis

I flagged the other review. It is totally fake Of course I was first to review this. There is no…read morevet any where that I know of as dedicated to animal health as Dr. Wolff and he said he did not become a vet to kill animals. Here is my original review. _______________ Blue Cross animal hospital and specifically DR. Neil Wolff saved my dog's life. We live in NYC and would drive all the way to CT. twice a month for treatments. I had a pure blooded German Shepherd who had degenerative myelopathy. He became paralyzed at age 12. We carried him into the office and he walked out. It was due to electric acupuncture. Since dogs can not be psychosomatic I know it really worked. Dr. Wolff does not believe in putting animals to sleep for the sake of it. He said he did not become a vet to kill animals. He prescribed special vitamins and a special diet for Rocky. Also Rocky liked him. He was the only vet he ever liked and did not try to bite. I had Rocky since he was a year old ( I got him from a guard dog kennel) and we went through quite a few vets because Rocky was a trained attack dog and used to bite all of the vets and it usually took an entire group to muzzle him. He never had to be muzzled with DR. Wolff. He is a real life Dr. Doolittle. Rocky went to him for 4 years until his death at age 16.

After 10 years of a customer with Dr. de Chicio, I went to the vet that owns the practice which I…read moreusually didn't go to. I went in for a rabies shot and came out with a $300 bill in addition to a $50 charge because I missed an appointment a month ago. I was in a car accident and called them, but they said I never called the practice is out for your money and that is it.

Dr. Melman is wonderful with our cats. We have four so its so much easier to have her come to the…read morehouse. Even after giving the cats their shots, they still love her. Dr. Melman has always promptly answered questions and stayed on top of our cats' health issues. And when we had to put a cat to sleep - she was so kind and gentle. We recommend her to all our friends.

Dr. Jess and her staff do a fantastic job taking care of our Great Pyrenees. Highly recommended.read more

I really can't say enough good things about Cornell Veterinary Specialists. They cared for one of…read moreour dogs at the end of her life, and the compassion and kindness they showed both her and our family meant so much to us. We've been back several times since, including when our new puppy decided to eat a piece of glass and every experience has been wonderful. What I appreciate most is that I've never once felt like they're just trying to make money. Their pricing has always been incredibly reasonable, especially for a specialty and emergency hospital compared to other facilities in the area. The staff is genuinely caring, knowledgeable, and extremely competent. I work with animals myself, so I'm pretty particular about who I trust with my own pets. Cornell is where I choose to bring them in an emergency and I think that says a lot. I'm really grateful to have them nearby.

Warning, long post…read more Do not take your pet here unless you want them to die. My poor sweet cat, Artemis, died in agony less than 24 hours after a procedure at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists. She was hospitalized multiple times for evaluation of weight loss and GI disease. On June 16, she underwent endoscopy with biopsies and a liver FNA with Dr. Forman. I was told the procedure was uncomplicated and that she was stable and good to go home. This was strike 1, they discharged her too soon. After discharge, she was clearly not okay. On the drive home, I noticed intermittent wheezing. Once home, she became progressively lethargic, hid from us, vomited, had worsening abdominal distension, and appeared to be struggling to breathe. I called the hospital because I was concerned about her respiratory status. I was told these signs could be related to anesthesia and her anti-nausea meds wearing off and that I should monitor her. As a physician, I knew better. I ignored that advice and brought her back to the ER, which I ultimately regret. In the ER, I met Dr. Zenobya Clarke, who was taking "care" of Artemis. She confirmed that she was in respiratory distress and gave her butorphanol (FYI, pet owners cannot observe the treatments, pets are taken to a back room while we are made to wait in a separate room for updates). She disclosed that she accidentally gave "double" the dose, and when I asked her for the exact amount, she said she gave 1 mg/kg of body weight, when the typical dose is 0.2 mg/kg. So she overdosed her by 5 times, not double like she said. When I mentioned that, she acted flippantly like it was no big deal. Strike 2. When I received her medical records after her death, turns out she had actually given 2 mg/kg, so she gave 10 times the amount in an already sick cat. A medication error of that magnitude should never happen. She told me Artemis would be admitted to the ICU and said she looked stable so I could go home. I asked to visit her before I left and noticed that she was open-mouthed breathing and in terrible condition. She was bradycardic and hypotensive on the monitor, none of which was mentioned to me. Strike 3. The vet swore she looked ok just before, which I find hard to believe. I had to point out how unstable she looked. Throughout the visit, Dr. Clarke was callous, brushed off her errors, and seemed like she did not know what she was doing. I found out after the fact that she was a resident with seemingly no oversight. Despite treatment, Artemis' condition rapidly deteriorated. She developed severe respiratory distress, began vomiting blood, and we made the heartbreaking decision to euthanize her to end her suffering. She was the sweetest, gentlest, most affectionate cat, and to see her die in such a horrific way was devastating. I understand that not every patient can be saved. What I cannot understand is how a patient who was reportedly stable enough for discharge could deteriorate so dramatically within hours, why my concerns about her breathing after discharge were dismissed initially, and how a 10-fold medication overdose occurred during her care. Instead of celebrating my upcoming wedding in a few days, I was forced to say goodbye to the sweetest cat I have ever known. I am left with profound grief, unanswered questions, and a complete loss of trust in a hospital I believed would provide the highest level of care. On top of that, I spent almost $15K at Cornell only for them to ultimately cause her death at their neglect. Artemis trusted me and willingly went into her carrier. I had to return home with an empty carrier and a broken heart.

This service was by far impeccable! Dr. Ray came calm and…read morecollected with sincere respect and compassion. The putting down of our dog was heart wrenching but overall it was a beautiful and positive experience. Highly recommend Zen Dog Veterinary Care! Jennifer (Gizmo's mom of 13 loyal years)

Dr. Ray's help and support as we said goodbye to our wonderful cat was exactly what we were hoping…read morefor. He was able to accommodate a same-day request as Maggie May's health went downhill a little quicker than we had expected, and was very clear as he walked us through the steps and what to expect. Most importantly, Maggie May had a relaxed and peaceful end of life in her own home with the people who loved her.

Worldcare Pet moved our dog to Dubai, and we had a wonderful experience. Our dog arrived safe and…read moresound...even happy. His tail was wagging, he was clean, and he hugged the attendant who dropped him off. Below's a snapshot of how it went, and you can read more on my Blog at http://inspiredstrategy.blogspot.com/2014/09/moving-pet-to-dubai.html We worked with our Pet Relocation Counselor Ashley for a couple months before the move. She was great. She walked us through the experience step by step, returned emails and phone calls promptly, and made sure we had everything we needed for the move. On the big day, Argus took a "ground leg" from Cincinnati to Chicago. There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to Dubai, and Worldcare Pet likes to minimize time in the air. He then flew KLM, which Worldcare Pet says is the best. The pets fly underneath the pilots in a temperature-controlled area. The best part was we got updates from Ashley all along the way. When Argus arrived in Chicago, when he got clearance to fly, when he made it to his layover in Amsterdam and when he was about to go through customs in Dubai. She even sent pictures, which put our minds at ease.

I would not use WorldCare Pet Transport again…read more My employer paid approximately $9,000 to transport my three Maine Coon cats across the country. I expected professional animal handling, adherence to clear care instructions, monitoring, and communication. That is not what I received. Before the trip, the transporter told me he had never seen a Maine Coon before. Because of that, I provided detailed, straightforward instructions for their care. I sent 30 cans of wet food, a large container of dry food, ample treats, raised wide food and water bowls appropriate for Maine Coons, and a water fountain for the hotels. My instructions were simple: feed wet food morning and evening while at the hotel, provide continuous access to dry food and water both at the hotel and while traveling, and give me regular updates. Those instructions were not followed. When my cats arrived, only nine of the 30 cans were gone. Seven of those nine can be accounted for in photographs I received during the trip, showing opened cans placed directly inside the transport crates. I cannot understand how a professional animal handler could possibly think that putting an opened can of wet food inside a crate during road transport constitutes appropriate feeding, particularly when raised wide bowls appropriate for Maine Coons were provided, and there were explicit instructions about when and how to feed them. There was nothing extraordinary about the instructions provided. My cats also vomited during the trip. I was never told. I discovered it myself when I unpacked dirty linens that had been stuffed into a bag. All three arrived stressed and had lost weight. Then, as the transporter was leaving, he told me something I had not been told before the trip: he had never transported cats before. He added that he would "miss these guys." Had I known that the person responsible for transporting my three cats across the country for four days had never transported cats before, I would have canceled the trip. WorldCare's response afterward was equally troubling. When my concerns reached the CEO, he called me--not to apologize or tell me the company would investigate, but to tell me I must have misunderstood the transporter because, according to him, the transporter had transported cats before. I did not misunderstand. He insisted that my cats had been fed despite the amount of food returned and the photographs showing how that food was being provided. Then, when I questioned how little they appeared to have eaten, he told me that cats often do not eat during travel because they essentially "hibernate." Cats do not hibernate. Cats may eat less under stress. That makes careful monitoring of food intake more important during a four-day transport, not less. If three cats are eating poorly, vomiting, or losing weight, I expect a professional pet-transport company to notice, document it, notify the owner, and respond appropriately. Communication throughout the trip was also inadequate. I repeatedly sought updates and assistance from my WorldCare coordinator and did not receive the level of responsiveness I expected. This was not a case of demanding extraordinary care. I provided the food, bowls, equipment, and clear instructions. My employer paid for professional pet transport. Instead, instructions were disregarded, significant information about the transporter's experience was not disclosed to me beforehand, vomiting was not reported, and my concerns afterward were met with contradiction and excuses rather than accountability. For approximately $9,000 to transport three cats, I expected far better care, judgment, transparency, and professionalism. I do not recommend WorldCare Pet Transport.