There really are not words to express my appreciation for Justin and Robin! I'm so grateful for their kindness, compassion, tenderness, patience, efficiency, and for helping me to send my 20 year old kitty off to the rainbow bridge! So grateful! I highly recommend their caring and compassionate service!!! read more

I'm so grateful for Robin and Justin and the kindness they showed us during such a difficult time. Saying goodbye to Shadow and helping her cross the Rainbow Bridge was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make, and they made the entire process as peaceful and comforting as possible. They were compassionate, responsive, and truly made us feel cared for. I'll always be grateful for how they treated Shadow and our family during her final moments. read more

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We have never had to make this very difficult decision before and Justin and Robin made the process as comfortable as it possibly could've been made to be. When Justin showed up to help us, he talked us through our dog's condition and was very reassuring about the decision we had made. This was really good in terms of providing closure for us, as our girl had declined really quickly over the course of several weeks, leaving us in a bit of a shock. Most importantly, our Bubbles went incredibly peacefully, in the home she felt most comfortable surrounded by love and kindness. Always with us helped to facilitate the goodbye our beloved Bubbles deserved. read more

We had an amazing experience with Justin and Robin! They were both so compassionate, and made the extremely difficult experience of saying goodbye to our sweet girl Tia a little bit easier. Justin was so understanding and accommodating when I asked to reschedule Tia's appointment (when I was unsure that it was the "right time" to help her transition). He was so sweet with Tia and made her (and us) feel comfortable with the procedure. He was also so patient after she passed and allowed us to take our time saying goodbye. I am so grateful to Justin and Robin and would highly recommend their services. read more

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Compassionate and caring people. Definitely recommend they took great care of my tiny Tina. They were understanding and helpful. read more

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I would give 10 stars to this amazing couple (Dr. Justin Altman and his wife, Robin), who made all the difference during my time of loss. My precious kitty baby, Squeaky, was treated with the greatest gentleness and kindness as we said goodbye at my home. From their first email, these folks showed me real, genuine care you can't fake. They truly answered my prayers during the hardest week of my life. Dr. Altman is amazingly proficient at what he does- better than the people doctors I've worked with! I bless them for this valuable, loving service they give the San Diego community. read more

Always With Us - My precious Squeaky - Pet Cremation Services Near Me

Everyone knows how difficult it is to put your beloved pet down, thank goodness for Robin and Justin. From the first phone call on they've been amazing and helpful. Justin did not rush us when it was time, just let us have our time with our pet. Robin is amazing behind the scenes from booking appt until the end. Cannot recommend "Always with us" more! Thank you both for the love and care of Tank read more

Always With Us - Our 15 year old long haired chihuahua Tank - Pet Cremation Services Near Me

Absolutely the best money I have ever spent. Saying goodbye to Pria was still hard, but having the in-home euthanasia meant we could do it in the place she knew and loved. She didn't have to make one last stressful trip to the vet or wonder why she was there. She was home, surrounded by the people she trusted, on her favorite blanket. That made letting her go a little easier. She is with her old buddy, Guinness now. Justin was great and took his time. We didn't feel rushed at all. I am totally convinced this is the way to do it. A+++ service. read more

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Saying goodbye to our beloved pets is always so difficult, but Dr. Altman and Robin are so incredibly kind and understanding. They allowed our family to make all the decisions of exactly where we wanted to be, who would be there with her, and there was no time pressure at all. Dr. Altman has a heart of gold and when it is time for him to leave with your baby, he treats them exactly the way you would. I've used their service for two of our pets now and highly recommend them for anyone going through this difficult time. read more

Always With Us - Our sweet girl, Nina, just before she crossed the rainbow bridge. - Pet Cremation Services Near Me

Everything went very well. he arrived just as planned, he started out slowly letting us get ready as best as possible. He was sympathetic and went through the process telling us what he was doing and letting us know what is coming up. very comfortable for whole family and our dog never seemed stressed or bothered. i would use again if needed. hopefully wont be needed for a long time read more

There are no words that would fully communicate how grateful I am for Always With Us. The seamlessness from Transitions Vet to Always With Us was exactly what I needed at a time of such distress. I needed it to be easy and effortless as I grieved. That is exactly what it was. Every interaction I had with them was so kind and gentle. I really appreciated the information they left with us (photo included). We got a paw print, an urn with his ashes and a ring with his paw print on them. All of them turned out perfect. It all took about 6 weeks, which was 100% worth it. I wear the ring with another I got on Etsy and it's perfect. Thank you so much for being so comforting and assisting my beloved Stanley transition from this life to the next. I can't express how wonderful you all are. read more

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I wish I could give more than 5 stars as my experience with Always With Us was beyond exceptional. From my first of a few phone calls to Robin, who kindly answered all my questions in a way that made me feel very comfortable, I knew I was with the right people. Robin was understanding, helpful and sympathetic. She helped me choose a time and when that time came Dr. Altman showed up. I do not have the words to give justice to what a good man he is. I felt a bond instantly with him and watched as he made my dog ready for her journey. I cannot imagine a better way than my experience with Dr. Altman and Robin. Both of them know the way and I am so happy to have their help. People who know me are used to hearing me say, Be A Giver, Not A Taker. Dr. Altman and Robin are givers and I am lucky I found them. read more

Kind, sympathetic, professional, personable, courteous, prompt. Robin and Dustin were all of these things and more.

I was able to get them to come out to help my Kikie dog pass as she was in distress. They were going to help her pass over and take her for cremation. She passed with us laying together and then called to say I just needed the pick up. Not a problem. Got my girls ashes back in a beautiful box. They were very caring and helpful. read more

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I can't express enough how much comfort Dr. Altman and Robin Altman provided me during the most difficult times. I had three fur babies who were my whole life. Three years ago, when I had to say goodbye to my first baby, I entrusted Dr. Altman and Always with Us (Robin) for aftercare, and I was not disappointed. Dr. Altman was incredibly compassionate, providing me with the explanations and time I needed. Robin's work was amazing and meticulous, and her demeanor is so gentle; you can tell she truly cares. Three years later, I lost my other two babies, a month apart, and I was completely distraught. Once again, Dr. Altman was amazing, especially with my third baby. She had blankets and toys ready as I laid her in the car. Thanks to Robin, who once more provided me with excellent service and created beads for me, I can now have them constantly with me around my neck. read more

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I was undecided if my 16 yr old cat needed to be euthanized. My cat hated going to a vet or just in a car. I decided to call Always With Us. They are a husband and wife team. Both are so empathetic, and said just the right things to help me make my decision. I thought their pricing was reasonable, and they were able to come the same day. read more

This business is top notch and the service they provide is such a needed one . The owners Justin and Robyn Altman are amazing and their passion for helping pets transition from life to death is so caring and compassionate . I cannot say enough about how Justin made a difficult situation. So calm and peaceful. We had to put our dog down and I was struggling to decide if it was the right time . Mr. Charlie was 15 years old and had cognitive dysfunction or dementia as we call it . I called and Robyn set an appointment for the following day to which I cancelled because we were not ready. She was so understanding and it was not a problem . After about a month and a bit more time with Charlie I decided it was time. So I called her back and she set the appointment right away, I had to wait a few days to schedule due to my schedule being booked so I had time to wait before the day came. I was going back and forth with decision . Then I read twist the website says and it provided me the clarity and I was sure I had made the right choice . The day came and Justin came out to our house we went in our courtyard and Justin was just amazing and made the process quick and say but helped us understand exactly what would take place. Mr. Charlie went to heaven Dr Justin is so great and he is very passionate and knowledgeable about pets and there last days. It was sad but I really feel like Justin is so good at what he does he really made it comfortable and we are at peace . It was so good not having to take him to a vet and he was home where he was not scared and he was familiar with his surroundings. .We had been to several vets offices trying to put him down and the office staff were so dude and not caring. They just wanted money and a lot of it to put our guy to sleep . This is not the case with Justin and Robyn. . I They ask a reasonable fee for this service and I feel like it was so worth it to have such a wonderful experience. Charlie is a member of our family and making sure he transitioned on is important for us. We live Justin and Robyn thank you so much for. read more

Dr. Justin helped us lay out boy Jack to rest in 2023 and his sister Olive a few weeks ago--it would be difficult to trust anyone else with the worst moments of our life at this point. thank you Dr. Justin and Robin. read more

Pets are like family members and losing one is never easy. They deserve the best of care which is why we opted for in home euthanasia and aquamation with Transitions Veterinary Services and Always With Us. Hershey was surrounded by loved ones and passed away peacefully in our arms at home on Dec. 3, 2023. This morning we received Hershey's ashes. Thank you Justin and Robin at Transitions Veterinary Services and Always With Us for taking care of our beloved Hershey and being so compassionate during a difficult time. read more

Always With Us - Hershey Aug 2013 - Dec 2023 - Pet Cremation Services Near Me

Justin is incredible. For such a painful process it was handled beautifully and kind. 10/10 you can cry in front of this guy easy. His presence stays peaceful and safe throughout it all. You can trust Always with Us with your fur babies and your experience ( as difficult as it is ) read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Altman and this service. I had to say goodbye to my best boy, Jack, on 4/5/2025. Dr. Altman was so compassionate and kind on the worst day of our lives and we will never forget it. I received my pups ashes today along with his fur and a paw print. They did a beautiful job and I will recommend them to anyone else who has to go through this. Thank you Dr. Altman and Always With Us! We are so grateful to you for taking care of our boy. read more

Always With Us - Urn box and paw print (colored photo is from a local San Diego artist) - Pet Cremation Services Near Me

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I just picked up my Auggie Doggie. Having to say good bye to a loved pet, part of the family, is more than simply difficult. It's heart-wrenching. The loving professionals of Always With Us were more than understanding. They were kind and loving. I highly recommend them when the sad times comes to say goodbye. If you're reading this, and you are losing your beloved pet, I'm so sorry for that situation. read more

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It was Easter Day and our precious 13 yr old pitbull wasn't doing too well. She clearly was very sick and in pain that day. We made the decision to make that phone call. We called a couple of places. They were either closed for the holiday or we would have to wait 2 more days. We couldn't wait that long or she would suffer. We called Always With Us and was able to schedule us the day of. Dr. Justin Altman was amazing with Gemma and us. He was very comforting during this difficult time. He told us to take all the time we needed to say goodbye to our precious girl. Thank you so much Dr Justin Altman! read more

Our beloved fur baby passed away around 2:15pm on a Sunday. My husband was searching for afterlife services and came across Always With Us on Yelp. We made the call around 3pm and by 4pm our fur baby was picked up. The prompt service & empathy was something we truly appreciated. We opted for single pet cremation so that we can keep his ashes. We received an email about 2-3wks after that he was ready to be picked up. We made the appointment for pick up. They provide a lock of his fur, his paw print, and his wooden urn. It was a sad moment for our family during pick up but we were happy he was now back with us. read more

Our beloved dog Lucy passed away before the holidays. She died in my arms at home. This was my first time dealing with a death of a pet and I didn't know what to do with her body. The next day we found Always with us on yelp. They did a great job with picking up Lucy and being compassionate and caring. We just picked up her ashes and it came in a beautiful box with her name, a piece of her hair and paw prints were always given to us. Thank you for loving our animals in death read more

I couldn't have been more pleased with the service Robyn provided in my time of grief. She responded personally to my emails and I could tell she truly cares. She read our letters to my sweet boy Cubbie, telling him how much we loved and miss him, and placed the letters with him for his journey across the v Rainbow Bridge. In my time of despair and heartbreak it was comforting knowing that he was in good hands. read more

Always With Us - My boy Cubbie - Pet Cremation Services Near Me

So helpful.... professional and compassionate. Their rates are affordable too! We'd recommend them for pet owners during this sensitive time of saying goodbye to our beloved pets. read more

Justin and Robin gave us and our sweet Annie in this most difficult time compassion and love to help us thru this. We will always miss our sweet Annie but we know she will always be with us. read more

Always With Us - Our sweet Annie - Pet Cremation Services Near Me

There have been so many precious moments with my beloved Xuxa (Chew Cha) cat that I never want to forget. After 17 years, the time came to bid her farewell. I was at a loss for what to do, but Robyn remained calm and let me cry on the phone as I struggled to express my thoughts. Weeks later, I completed the online form and brought Xuxa in after she had been put to rest. It brought me peace to leave Xuxa in Robyn's care, as she tenderly carried her away as if she were still alive. I also ordered a paw print and a few other mementos. It warms my heart to know that she is in good hands. Meow forever! read more

I would 100% recommend Always With Us. Kind, compassionate during difficult times. So happy I found them. read more

From the first time I spoke to Robin, I knew I was in good hands. She was very kind and compassionate and took the time to explain the different options listed on her website. She guided me to select the type of urn and other items that would be perfect for my family. When we received our precious pup back it was even better than we were expecting. We love the paw print and the beautiful urn. Thank you Robin for all that you do. I can only imagine you have such a difficult job, but we are so grateful to have found you. If you're reading this, I know what you are going through; you have come to a good company who cares so much and will treat you with patience and kindness. She made a difficult time so much better. Dr. Altman was extremely kind and caring and gave us all the time we needed. He is very compassionate and told us what to expect and we never felt rushed. A very special thank you for making a difficult day a little better. read more

I can't say enough great things about my experience with Justin , and afterwards with Robyn with the cremation. He was able to come the very day I contacted them as Meko took a turn for the worse rather quickly. Everything was so perfect, thoughtful, considerate and full of heart. I couldn't have asked for a better send off for my little one. I HIGHLY recommend them for a beautiful experience that you and your best friend will have. Thank you so much !! read more

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Wonderful service that helped me through an impossibly difficult time. Everyone I spoke to had fantastic communication and I was treated with empathy, kindness and love every step of the way. I was even told that they spoke to my girl throughout the aquamation process which, while devastating, was just one of the reasons that made this process easier ( I know, I was bawling when I heard that). Their attention to detail was excellent, for example: my dog, Dublin's, favorite toy (a christmas pickle) was kept with her until the very end and was even returned to me afterward (since it could not be aquamated). I have recommended this service to family, close friends and anyone I know who has pets in San Diego. You will cry, but you will rest easy knowing you are in good hands. read more

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It took me months to come to terms with allowing Roxy to transition. At 15 I hoped everyday that she would continue enjoying life. In the end a friend highly recommended Always with Us. "Just call them and speak to them". I phoned Robin and was met with a compassionate and knowledgeable voice assuring me that Roxy would be comfortable and unafraid through the process. Justin a veteran veterinarian specializing in sympathetic euthanasia, arrived after Roxy finished a special meal and collapsed on her favorite cozy bed in front of a warm fire. Our entire family including her fur-sisters were there as Justin kindly explained the process in a soothing voice. He answered all our questions calmly and although the experience was filled with tears having Justin there certainly helped us through an extremely difficult experience. He allowed us each to take our time with Roxy and say our goodbyes. As I type this I'm crying. Thank you Justin for your patience with us. You were absolutely lovely. read more

My wife is the dog lover in the family, but over the years I have become a dog lover too. We had Gracie for 13 of her 15 years. She was a little athlete - some kind of Border Terrier mix perhaps. She weighed 14 pounds and was just the most ferocious little talker. Anyway, the day that we had been dreading for months - actually years - came. Her health had declined such that we decided euthanasia was preferrable to a life that just wasn't going to any fun anymore. I am very grateful that we had such a special person in Justin Altman to help us send her into eternity. read more

Caring and professional. Could not have asked for better communication, service or understanding in a very difficult time. It was good to feel our treasured pet was handled with respect and tenderness. Thank you. read more