I'm incredibly grateful for Hearts and Halos. Dr. Amy and Brad were able to help my wife and I say…read moregoodbye to our beloved dog Chicle in the most peaceful way possible. We'll never forget their kindness and care. I would absolutely recommend this service to others.

Hearts and Halos is a veterinarian company that offers home pet euthanasia services. My husband and…read moreI decided to use them to help us put our beloved little girl, Muffin, down last month. We had the pleasure of Dr. Susan Chao come out to our home on Friday, March 20. We had a 9 am appointment (the first one of the day) and she arrived a little before. She had called me about 15 minutes prior to let me know that she would be arriving within 15 minutes. When she arrived, my husband and I greeted her and had her walk to our backyard, as this was the place I had wanted for our little girl because she loved being in the backyard to sunbathe. Dr. Chao was wonderful at guiding us through the process, explaining every step of the way and allowing us to take our time to say goodbye to Muffin. She also allowed us to give Muffin treats during the process (Muffin's last meal was a chicken nugget from Burger King and pureed chicken that Dr. Chao brought, which Muffin really did enjoy eating). Dr. Chao also did cut a piece of Muffin's fur for us to keep and placed it in a small plastic box, which she put in a small mesh bag and gave it to us as a keepsake. Muffin passed away on March 20, 9:31 am. Dr. Chao gave us some time to spend with Muffin right after and just walked towards the side of the house so that we could have privacy. Afterwards, she placed Muffin in a basket and then we walked with her towards the front of the home so that she could take Muffin with her to eventually be cremated. About two weeks later, I contacted Hearts and Halos to ask if Muffin's ashes were ready for us to pick up (please note that the company can also mail your pet's ashes to you, but we just preferred to pick it up in person). I had a hard time getting ahold of them via telephone, so I emailed the company and was able to arrange for a pickup time. I was told via email that someone was supposed to contact us that day that I had emailed them about Muffin's ashes though... This past Thursday, my husband and I went to Gardena to pick up Muffin's ashes (please note that Hearts and Halos office is now in transition to moving to Hungtinton Beach). When we arrived, an employee came out and gave us a small gift bag, that held her ashes, seeds to plant in her memory and also a small brochure regarding aftercare and additional resources for the grieving process. I do like the box that her ashes came in and also I love the small wooden heart with her name engraved on it and a small halo right above her name. The total cost for these services is $840 (you can pay via check, cash or credit card). You can also have additional items, such as an urn (which cost $60) or your pet's paw print, that will cost extra. If you do not wish to have your pet's ashes back, the cost would go down to $675, in which your pet will be part of a communal process to preserve their ashes and then will be scattered in the company's memory garden. Just as a price comparison, when we had to put down our other 2 dogs at the vet (both of our other dogs were of an emergent case and so we would not have been able to plan for their euthanasian earlier and so we would not have been able to utilize these home euthanasia services even if we had known about them at the time), at minimum, it would have cost $455 if we had made an appointment and had this service done during the day. However, both times we had to rush our dogs to the vet were during after hours and without an appointment, so the cost was around $560, which also did include their ashes. So, these home pet euthanasia services can cost an additional $100- $300 more but we felt it was worth the cost. We did not have to rush and deal with the stress and anxiety of the car ride from our home to the vet and also sit in the waiting room while they prep our dog and then say goodbye to them in the vet's office (where both of our dogs really hated going to the vet). The ability to allow Muffin to be in the comfort of her own home and to have foods that she enjoyed during the process was worth it for us. I highly recommend home pet euthanasia at home if you can afford it. I like to think that this was the much better choice for Muffin and hope that she was happy with her chicken treats right before she left us, keeping her in good spirits than to be stressed and anxious if we had chosen to bring her to the veterinarian instead. Thank you Hearts and Halos for helping us during this process.

The staff is respectful, understanding, and truly treats your pet like family. They handle…read moreeverything with care and keep the process simple and affordable. A trustworthy place to honor your pet.

If I could give Small Paws Cremations 10 stars, I would…read more Today I had to say goodbye to my boy, my cat Ñoño, after 17 years, and Romo treated both me and my pet with genuine kindness, patience, care, and respect from beginning to end. On one of the hardest days of my life, he helped make a heartbreaking situation feel a little more manageable. He explained everything clearly, treated Ñoño with dignity, followed up professionally, and most importantly, showed real compassion. He also worked with me on the price when I was in a very difficult spot, and that generosity meant more than I can put into words. What stood out to me most was that he did not make me feel rushed or like just another transaction. He understood that this was family, not "just a pet," and he treated the moment with the seriousness and care it deserved. Losing a pet is brutal, and when you are trusting someone with someone you love, kindness matters. In my experience, Romo gave exactly that. I'm deeply grateful to him and to Small Paws Cremations for helping me through one of the hardest days I've had in a long time. I highly recommend them.

I've used royal pet for my first dog about a decade ago. Royal pet had picked him up from the vet's…read moreoffice and they delivered his ashes to us 2-3 weeks later. The ashes came in a beautiful box wrapped in cloth and came with a paw print and dedication. Today, Brian picked up our other dog from our house, and he was so professional and sweet. He hugged my husband after he placed Richie in the container he had brought for transport. We look forward to receiving his ashes back in a few weeks with a paw print and dedication as well. Jenny was great on the phone as well, super sweet during the intake. $295 cost for cremation and pick up from our place. With a dedication and paw print, and special box. He is a small dog 9lbs. I will use them for any future pet.

This is in response to the owner Jenny in regards to my original review and for the public so that…read morethey can be more informed: Jenny basically runs a 3rd party delivery service for pet haven. Even the name "royal pet mortuary" is deceptive because it is not a mortuary. All she does is take your phone calls and then arranges delivery to a crematorium for her extra fee. The real crematorium had their own delivery drivers typically for free. What Jenny does is add her fee and tell you that "she will take care of everything" in reality it is because of these 3rd party drivers that sometimes mistakes are made and the wrong pet ashes are returned among many other errors ( see pet haven reviews) You will be much better off contacting a real crematorium directly and making arrangements with them. Unfortunately there are many services like Jenny's that pretend to be "compassionate cremation services" and are simply delivery drivers and they charge a huge fee that isn't necessary on top of trying to sell you other keepsakes that the real crematoriums offer for much less. Also, there is no shortage of real crematoriums around Los Angeles and other areas. I am writing all this because I love my animal and hate the idea that there are people who take advantage of grieving pet parents. Her listed address is not a real location and there is zero regulation in this industry so if she made a mistake with your pet there would be almost no recourse. Especially is you don't even know where she is. Please be careful and do your research. There are many other predatory "services" like hers who will fake sympathy on the phone with you so that they can take your money. I highly recommend you call a real crematorium and ask for what is called a "witness cremation" to ensure that you get your own pets ashes back. They cost a bit more but well worth the peace of mind and you will be saving money by not having someone else drive the pet there and deliver ashes back to you which can take weeks or months instead of one day. I understand there may be people who don't want to deal with any arrangements for your deceased pet because of the inconvenience but your pet deserves better. I also recommend you read the reviews because sone of these places lack the ethics and have no compassion because they are huge corporations driven by profits only. It took me a whole week to learn this information and so now I'm sharing it here. Sending love and prayers to anyone who lost their beloved pet!

Loving Pets was amazing and kind and compassionate with us during this time. From the initial phone…read morecall through the entire process my pet and I were well cared for. It felt like I was doing them a favor by allowing them to handle this for me. Marvin handled the details for me and the man, Ruben, who escorted my boy to his cremation was so kind. I trusted my boy would be treated gently through the entire process with them. Ruben came yesterday and left with my boy around 6:30pm. Marvin placed him back in my arms in a lovely velvet bag today around 1:00pm. It's nothing short of a miracle to have him back with me for Christmas. Thank you for everything.

Our dog was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, so we decided to do the surgery to drain the fluid…read morearound his heart. We were told he would have about a week or two to live, so we made the best of our time with Raja. We brought him water wherever he lay down and gave him all his favorite foods until he refused to eat. Today, I received the call I had been trying to avoid for the past few days. My wife called to tell me that Raja threw up blood and wasn't doing too well. She asked me how close I was to being home, and right when she asked, I heard my oldest son scream for her to go to him because something was wrong with Raja. She hung up the phone and then called me back about 3 mins later to let me know that he was holding him, and he wasn't going to make it. Once I got home, I looked in the living room, and my boy was laying there with his tongue out. I looked on Yelp to find someone who could take the body away, and I came across Loving Pets. They were fantastic and showed empathy every step of the way. They were comforting, gentle, and extremely friendly. The whole process was quick, smooth, and clean. They offered urns for the ashes and paw prints, which seemed cool, but I wasn't in the mood. If you ever lose one of your little fury friends I highly suggest calling Loving Pets to take care of the remains.

I cannot say enough about Peaceful Paws and the care they provided during one of the hardest…read moremoments of my life. Dr. Chan was incredibly patient, gentle, and compassionate, treating my dog with such dignity and love. What truly set them apart was the entire team...every phone call and text I sent was met with kindness, calm, and genuine care. They made me feel supported and held through an experience that felt unbearable. I had reached out to several places, and I am beyond grateful that I chose Peaceful Paws. I don't typically write reviews, but their level of compassion and going above and beyond during this time meant so much to me. I will never forget it.

Our family dog Brandi was getting progressively sicker due to old age, and we decided that it was…read morefinally time to send her to heaven a couple weeks ago after she had a particularly rough night. We were fortunately able to schedule a same day in-home euthanasia appointment on a Saturday, and Dr. Chan came by within a few hours. Dr. Chan explained the whole process thoroughly before she started and answered any questions we had. It was super sad that we had to say goodbye to Brandi, but I'm glad that services like this exist so that you can send your pet to heaven at home in a comfortable and familiar setting. Dr. Chan was super professional and respectful from start to finish.

Dr. Kevin was prompt and I was able to get same day afternoon appointment after calling 2 other…read moreclinics on a Saturday morning. He communicated well and was very compassionate and gave us space in every possible way. I am still thinking about putting my 20-year-old cat to sleep but it has been getting better talking to ChatGPT

It has been a year since my beloved cat. my baby boy, Leon, passed away. It was my first time…read morelosing a cat, and everything happened so fast that I barely had time to process what I was thinking or doing for him. With Dr. Kevin's guidance, everything went smoothly, and he truly helped me feel that I made the right choice for Leon, without any guilt. I still remember how empathetic and compassionate he was, and how much that support helped me get through such a painful time. Thank you, Dr. Kevin, for everything you did It has stayed with me, even a year later. 진심으로 감사합니다. 존경을담아. Warmly, Eliya

I wish Furrever Friends existed when my other dogs passed…read more Our dog, Franklin, died on Sunday. For over 11 years, he was a very important part of my family and friends. We are devastated. Not many crematoriums are open on Sundays. I called a number in Van Nuys that I found on Yelp, but the man referred me to Furrever Friends. I'm so glad he did. Heather at Furrever Friends was so kind on the phone and in person. She made the entire process very smooth and easy. She discussed everything with me - their strict cremation process, what to expect with the final package, etc. Honestly, I didn't ask; she just told me. I wasn't functioning very well that day. I picked up Franklin today after only a 4-day wait. At the shop, Heather surprised me with Frank's paw and nose prints on wood and paper! What a thoughtful idea! (I'm sure she told me about it on Sunday, but I really wasn't present.) I almost broke down in front of her when I saw his nose. We used to "boop" that thing! Frank himself is resting in a beautiful wooden box. He's coming home now. Heather, thank you so much for the amazing love and care you showed us! I won't forget you.

Back in April, my bsf lost her dog and used Furrever Friends to help her with her services. She put…read moreher dog down at a vet's clinic and FF offered a service to come pick up her dog directly from the clinic and handled everything that she wanted/needed perfectly. Last week on the 23rd right before christmas, my dog of 14 years passed away at home. I remembered my bsf used FF and I reached out to get their info. I contacted them immediately and was assisted by Heather. She was very kind and helpful over the phone, gave me all the info about the various packages they offer. They offer 3 different cremations packages (private, witness, and communal). I chose to go with private bc witness was more than double the price of private. However, don't be nervous about going with private bc they have numerous ways to ensure that you will be obtaining your pet's remains back even if you aren't able to witness the full process. The private package included a simple urn (a box), paw/nose impression, and fur clipping. In their viewing room, they have numerous urns to choose from and upgrade from the package. Although it was so close to the holidays, I was able to pick up my baby girl the day after christmas. They were kind enough to gift us with a bamboo impression of her nose and paw as an ornament as well. The whole service and communication was truly great. I had no doubt in trusting Heather and her family with taking care of my pet. You can feel how much they care about animals and their passion in helping families get closure and having a beautiful send off for their pets. I will definitely recommend Furrever Friends to all pet owners when it's time to say goodbyes to our fur babies.

I was lost where to begin when my dog passed away after 13 years. Pet haven made everything as…read moresmooth as possible for me. They handled the cremation at a very reasonable price. And had a great assortment of urns. Definitely recommend their services.

I've brought 3 of my furbabies here and the 4th just 2 weeks ago. I don't have any complaints but…read moremore curiosity, like why is there an extra fee to witness your pet go into the furnace and how come it takes 2 weeks for the ashes to be ready? Just general questions that I think most loving pet owners would want to know. I trust this company that they are humane and actual placing your dog's ashes in the box and no other animals. Price is affordable.

I have no words to express my gratitude. From the moment I made that difficult call and spoke with…read moresweet Sherry (sp?) who was so very helpful, then my comforting talk with Dr. Shea, who was so wonderful and understanding, and above all completely honest with my Stella's overall condition, I couldn't have made this choice without her, I was completely lost and inconsolable. Dr. Shea was my guide in my time of need. When the final day came, Dr. Erica came to our home. She is this beautiful angel, with the most kind and gentle voice. She helped us walk our precious Stella over the Rainbow bridge in the beauty of silence, reverence, and peace, it was so beautiful. Dr. Erica sent us the most amazing sympathy card a few days later that touched my heart deeply. Honor Pet has not only been there throughout this difficult journey, but their kindness, compassion, professionalism and guidance have meant more to me and my family than they can ever know. Today, Stella is back home at her final resting place, where she belongs...they sent her home to us in this incredible Honor box which carried her remains, a mini glass bottle of her fur, a candle to burn if/when I need to feel her presence, a digital print of her beautiful little "chocolate chip nose" we all loved and adored, a package of Forget-Me-Not seeds to plant in her honor, and a letter conveying their deepest sympathy for our great loss. It was all so overwhelming and thoughtful. If anyone is faced with such a difficult decision as this, and you are like me, confused and doubting whether you're making the right end-of-life choice, I cannot recommend Honor Pet enough. I promise, you will be blessed and given the truth and confidence as to when that right time comes. Stella never suffered, because Dr. Shea went over her symptoms/behavior, but when she started showing signs that she was ready, I recognized them and knew. My Stella no longer is suffering... The devastation over losing a beloved pet cannot be fully described in words, other than this: "Grief is the Price we Pay to Love." I love you my sweet girl, wait for me.

Thank you for the special love a treatment for my sweet Lulu…read more I highly recommend. The presentation was incredibly thoughtful and

My little sassy girl Cutie passed away recently and I think of her often. Cutie taught me a lot! I…read morewanted to give her a proper send off to heaven and I wanted my Cutie to know she will always be remembered and thought of not just by her mommy but to the world as a precious little soul that inhabited this earth. Ariel was God sent to me. The way Ariel memorialized my little sassy girl Cutie was more than I could ever imagined! Ariel engraved all four of her paw prints in a heart shaped terracotta stone along with her tail which gave it that extra special unique touch. The ability to feel her feet and hands by tracing my fingers along each anatomical groove brings a smile to my face. Cutie would often times take her front paw and wrap it around my finger and now I can replicate that feeling over and over thanks to you Ariel. Ariel inked my Cutie's paws, nose and whiskers too! When I saw the prints it brought me back to when I use to touch her nose and she would look at me and I could just feel her smiling at me with her eyes. Ariel made me a special ink design with Cutie's tail curved forming a half heart with her back paw in the middle. I don't have tattoos but if I were to ever get one this would be perfect! Ariel created so many personal touches for Cutie's send off to heaven that she had me crying tears of joy. I'm confident in saying my little sassy girl Cutie knew she was so loved not only here on earth but in heaven. Cutie is looking down from heaven and is saying thank you Mommy for being there for me-I love you! and I love you too!! Thank you Ariel for your artistic abilities and most importantly for the compassion you have for animals. I'm so grateful for what you've done and I value you! -Marisol V.

We had to bring our dog in today after he passed, and it was a very difficult time for us. Ariel…read morehelped us and was incredibly kind. Truly an amazing and nice person. They were there for us when many places were closed on Sunday or charging high prices. We couldn't have asked for a better experience given the circumstances. They definitely deserve 5 stars. Absolutely recommend their services.