If you're reading this review in anticipation of selecting something for your pet, I want to begin by saying my heart is with you. It's a different type of heartache. I recently had to put down my very best friend Wuwu after 16 and a half full years. While I knew she was changing, had a heart condition, and wasn't going to last forever, I felt her final day was rushed and struggled with making the right choice for her. Our vet Folsom Ranch Veterinary Hospital uses Caring Pet and only them. From beginning to end, Caring Pet answered my multiple calls with duplicate questions, explained the process, and was completely transparent, all while listening to me sob over the phone. I wanted things just right. I knew I wouldn't get my girl home the way I wanted, but having her ashes with me was as close as I could get. I would like to thank Andrea, who was just stellar at answering everything for me and providing insight to the business to give that extra assurance that my Wuwu was handled with dignity. read more

Highly recommend. The staff was so caring and compassionate and took such wonderful care of Zeus. They prepared a beautiful viewing that allowed us time to grieve. They helped with the decisions that needed to be made and was able to select a beautiful urn. The cost was very reasonable and appreciated their wonderful service and experience. read more

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Highly recommend Caring Pet Crematory. We brought our sweet soul puppy in on Wed to be cremated. He was back home with us the very next day. We will definitely use their services again. Very reasonably priced. What was impressive though is like I mentioned our boy was back home with us the very next day. read more

Mike and I had to put down our precious Ralph because we did not want him suffering anymore. Picking up his ashes at Caring Pet Crematory was a great experience even though the circumstances were depressing. The people who worked at Caring Pet Crematory were kind and helpful. They made this difficult process run smoothly. I really appreciated the amazing customer service for people who actually understand what it is like to lose a member of your family. They are professional and treat people with respect. I highly recommend Caring Pet Crematory for anyone who has to go through a service like this with a loving pet. read more

After the sudden the passing of our puppy due to parvo; after a horrible experience at the vet, being sent home and finding our boy deceased just hours later. I was frantic, calling everywhere to find an affordable cremation after a $900 bill. I found them; not knowing my mom has brought our pets in the past. You felt the heartfelt compassion when they opened the door to carry him in. They asked if we would like to spend time with him before paperwork. The room was set up so beautifully. A beautiful flower was placed beside his resting body. It meant so much to know our boy was finally taken care of by someone outside of his family. They filled two keychains for his brother's collars as well. Thank you for caring for all of these babies crossing over the rainbow bridge. God bless your staff. read more

Saying goodbye to my Simba was one of the hardest things I've ever had to face. Caring Pet Crematory in Sacramento turned one of the saddest days of my life into something gentle, dignified, and full of compassion. From the moment I arrived, their kindness and professionalism were unmistakable. They treated my pup - and me - with genuine respect, patience, and empathy. Every step of the process was handled with such care that I never once doubted he was in loving hands. We opted for the witnessed cremation, which was incredibly hard, but knowing I never left Simba's side and took home his ashes, all within 17 hours of his passing brought me a sense of peace. In a moment when I felt completely heartbroken, they were a bright light. I am deeply grateful that a place like this exists, where our beloved fur babies are given the same dignity and thoughtful farewell that humans receive. It brought me comfort I didn't know I could feel on a day like that. I can't thank them enough for helping me honor my boy in the most meaningful way. read more

After the devastating loss of our family dog of nearly 15 years and the horrible veterinary experience we had encountered the days leading up to his passing, it was such a relief to come across such compassionate and empathetic humans. Our dog Maximus passed away at an emergency vet hospital and was initially supposed to have his cremation handled by a business that was partnered with the hospital. However, when expressing that we wanted to give Maximus a proper send-off with a viewing, we were referred to Caring Pet Crematory. Jocelyn assisted us in choosing the service we wanted along with the customizations of Maximus' urn and other add-ons such as a clay paw print. Because we were in a bit of a bind for time, Jocelyn was even able to expedite Maximus' custom urn so that it would arrive on time for his cremation since we wanted to bring home his ashes the same day. From start to finish, they not only treated my family and I with kindness and respect, but Maximus as well. My family and I were under the impression that we would not be able to spend time with Maximus prior to leaving him at the crematory, so when we were told that we could see him and that they would prepare him for us to spend time with, we were taken aback and elated. We were taken to a private room to spend time with him and they even placed a flower between his arms when getting him ready. On the day of the cremation, the wooden box that Maximus was in was kept and clean; he even had a blanket and makeshift pillow under his head along with another flower. We are grateful that Caring Pet Crematory handled this painful and tough moment in our lives with such care and compassion. Thank you Caring Pet Crematory for all of your help. read more

In 2007, Otis and Fen came into my life. I was about to get married and I thought a pet would prepare us in some way for raising a child. Things didn't go as planned but it wasn't all bad. I lived in New York, Boston, L.A., Phoenix, and further east of San Francisco (a bucket list city) then I'd like. I'm not really that adventurous but that's where the job took me. Yet what made all this change easier was being us three. For 18 years, Otis was part of our pack. I read 18 years is a gift but my friend's Pomeranian, Frisco (funny enough), lived to 25. Loving their teeth brushed and making it to 25 were my fur kid goals. Then Otis was suddenly dying of kidney failure. There were clues if my old vet looked or if I had known what to look for. But now, we had crossed the Rubicon. Right before he passed, Otis mustered the strength to stand up in his little bed, put his paw on my arm, and rest his head against my chest. It was like he was telling me good-bye and to let him go. After he passed at the new vet's office, I took Otis home. Once I got him home, I felt maybe I wasn't ready to face this. I wasn't used to dealing with death and I wasn't sure how. I recalled a Tennessee Williams play about a woman crazy with grief. I don't remember the details but I think families in the South washed the body when a family member died as part of the grieving process. I placed Otis in the laundry room sink. It was strange at first but there was something profoundly tender about washing his little paws and gently rinsing the water from his head like a baby's baptism. We lose a little dignity in the end so I gave his back. As I blew dry his hair, he became young and beautiful again. It was hard to believe he had been sick as he looked like he was sleeping. I laid him in his bed and told him what a good boy he had been, how much we all loved him, how I felt he was happier on the other side, and to come back to me when I get there. I cut a lock of his hair, tied it with a blue ribbon, made an imprint of his paw from a kit, placed him in a box by the air conditioner, and took him to the crematory in the morning. John was out of town so his sister drove me there. When we arrived, I was impressed that a place that took care of pets was as nice as a place that took care of people. I wasn't expecting that because vet offices offer to handle this so I assumed it's because pet crematories aren't places pet parents want to see. Yet this place was as clean, light and airy as a Protestant church. I believe the lady we worked with was Elizabeth. She was very kind and professional. She helped me with the paperwork and their beautiful urn selection. She also set Otis up in a private room so I could say my last goodbye. Towards the end, I was very tired from my lack of sleep and spent from the emotional intensity. But I also felt relief that I had taken him to a place where I felt his remains would be handled respectfully. A week later, we were called to pick up his ashes. I don't know if I will release his ashes at a later date. But for now, his ashes are with me and Fen like we're still us three. Thank you for all your help. read more

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My husband and I knew that when it was time to say goodbye to our beloved Simba, we knew that we wanted to have him cremated. What was also important for us was having the option to witness the placing and scooping, which many places do not offer. I had called about a week ahead inquiring about their services since we knew Sims didn't have much time left with us. While it has taken me some time to write this review, I just want to give a BIG thank you to the staff. From the moment I called inquiring about your services, you were all so kind and patient in answering all my questions and making us feel at ease with the process. The day of cremation was of course hard. Simba had passed away 6 days before so having to say goodbye again was hard. From the moment we walked in we were warmly greeted. Filled out some paperwork and then escorted to a room where Simba was beautifully placed to say our goodbye. They gave us ample time with him. We brought him one of his toys, his favorite PJs and his blanket to be cremated with him. We then walked him to where they would place him in the chamber as we watched. The process was about 30 mins so they escorted us back to the room. When it was time to scoop his ashes they came and got us. We took Simba home that same day. Again the process was seamless and the staff was just so kind. Thank you for making this process a little easier. read more

We just had to let our Tootsie of 17 years go over that rainbow bridge. Probably one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. My husband Chase is in the same line of work(ish) and recommended we go with them. I am so glad I did. From the minute we walked in to the minute we left and then came back to get her ashes we were treated with respect and understand and most of compassion. Being in this line of work would have to "toughen" one up but not them, the understanding we got and really heart felt sympathy. I highly recommend this business for your pups needs when it comes that hard time. We did have Dr. Sarah come to our house to help us help Toots cross over. That is a decision I will never regret. Caring Pet Crematory recommended her from their page. Thank you Everyone for Everything! read more

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It's so hard to say goodbye to your furry baby. I always dreaded the day, I would have to say goodbye and never wanted that day to come. Timmy was part of my life for 17 wonderful years and I would change that for the world. So it was comforting to find a crematory for him without having to go through the vet. I contacted Caring Pet to make an appointment to bring Timmy in. I didn't need an urn as I was ordering my own. I arrive and I just sat in the car crying holding Timmy as this was one of the hardest things I had to do in my life. I wasn't ready to let him go. Once I pull myself together. One of the staff opened to the door to greet me before I got to the door. The staff is very comforting and wasn't pushy at all. I was asked it I wanted to have more time with Timmy, but I declined as it was so hard. They explained my options of individual cremation if want his remains back or communal cremation with is the cheaper route and you will not receive the remains back. I went with the individual and they charged based on the weight of your furbaby. The inside almost looks like a funeral home but without the creepy vibes. They do sell urns and necklaces. They can cut your pets fur and nails for you if you as a keep sake as well as take you their paw print. The service is pretty quick and they do offer same day cremations for a small additional fee. Overall I highly recommend Caring Pet Cremation for your fur babies final arrangements. read more

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When my mom's beloved chocolate lab Coco passed suddenly, we were all devastated and out of sorts. I handled getting her cremation done because my mom was so heartbroken. I was given a list of crematory services from UC Davis and after researching price and location from my mom's house, I chose Caring Pet. They were so nice and accommodating. I chose a beautiful box for her ashes, a paw print and a sweet little bottle with her hair clippings. We set up her little altar with her paw print, box and hair clippings and favorite pictures, favorite toys and her favorite bone. The box and paw print are so beautiful, they did such a great job with everything from customer service to quality products. They even texted me to check in and ask how we were doing and tell us they were thinking of us. I really appreciate everything, she was so special and beautiful and they were so nice, we felt so good they picked her up for us and gave us something we won't forget, kindness. Thank you for making this sad, devastating process easy, and thanks for understanding how our pets are just as important in end of life as people. I highly recommend Caring Pet Crematory. read more

I can not say enough good things about the service I received at the Caring Pet Crematory. My little old lady chose to transition on her own volition in the middle of the night. I carefully wrapped her in one of her favorite blankets, and in the morning went to the task of trying to figure out what to do. Craig (the owner) met me on a Sunday, and patiently helped me with all the choices of how to keep her remains. He arranged Remedy in a private viewing room and allowed me and my other dog all the time I needed to say goodbye. I am beyond grateful for all the love and care that myself and my little dog received and I hope more pet guardians have the option to have their beloved fur family members memorialized so beautifully. read more

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I really appreciated the folks at Caring Pet Crematory. I asked for an appointment at 9 am when they open because of a previously scheduled doctor appointment. While they don't typically do intakes that early, they arranged it for me. They had lots of options for memorial items but zero hard sell. 100% recommended. read more

Caring and compassionate throughout the entire service. Blanca was very kind and attentive and our paw print keepsakes came out beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

Nobody wants to ever be in this position but here I am. After unexpectedly losing my beloved cat of 13 years Bug, I had to look up cremation services.... Enter Caring Pet. **deep sigh** The whole process was so sad, but the team here did a phenomenal job walking me through it. From start to finish Olivia was the primary person I interacted with, and she was not only helpful but pleasant and a calming presence during a very difficult time. For the initial call Olivia was sure to inform me how to bring my precious pet in, she informed me to put him in a box or bag and scheduled an appointment for the following day. Once I arrived, I entered the building not knowing exactly where to bring him in so they informed me to bring the box in. *** CUE TEARS**** The owner must have seen me in shambles as he followed me out and generously offered to carry the box inside of the establishment. Whew I definitely thought all the tears had flowed but walking into the building made things so much more real, Olvia walked me through the paperwork, signed everything and I was offered the opportunity to sit with my poor Bug for a bit before leaving him. A few days later I returned to pick up the remains and they were given to me in a sealed urn with my information written, in a bag, with a signed bereavement card from the entire staff which honestly was so beyond thoughtful. One thing I will say is I appreciate the fact this place did not try and upsell me on the many offerings they had. So many beautiful urns, different ways have paw prints and hair clippings saved, etc. That was one thing I told myself before I arrived was don't allow my grief to allow me to spend outrageously and I can always get additional things like a different urn, etc at a later date. I did get the paw ink print and it was worth every dollar. If you do find yourself in need of these type of services (First, sorry for the loss of your beloved companion) but this place will definitely take care of you and your pet with dignity at an affordable price. read more

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these are one of the nicest and most understanding people I have ever met. My dog, Tyson, passed away earlier this week and my coworker told me to go and check this place out. Inside was super clean and so nice to look around. Craig and his wife Andrea are super understanding and helpful when it came to ANY questions, no matter how small, regarding our dog. They understood completely that it was a hard time for my mother and helped her through it, giving her all the time she needs. I love how transparent they were about every little detail and even shared personal stories about their dogs as well. The day of the cremation, Andrea gave us more than enough time to say goodbye to our loving dog, and was by our side explaining the process on how everything is done. Thank you guys so much for your help on everything. read more

Andrea and Craig made this process so seamless, full of love, caring and compassion. The rosewood box I brought my Gussy home in is beautiful. They truly care and understand your loss and make it that much less painful. Thank you read more

Isabel was so patient with my questions and very nice throughout the process of helping us guide our little Kevin cat to his final resting place. Great communication and explanation of their process. There is a website with lots of info. Reasonable prices and an extensive catalog of urns and memorial items. For a fee they retrieved our cat's body from the UC Davis Vet Hospital, but there is a self handling option too. Office is located in an industrial business area with well marked signage and good of parking. Making decisions like this during a time of grief is difficult, so I appreciate dealing with an easy and compassionate business like Caring Pet Crematory. read more

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They listed some vets on their website, for the emotional occasion of needing to be compassionate for your beloved pet. We suddenly were in that circumstance. My heart was breaking. I chose Dr. Caroline Kiert. Dr. Kiert is so nice and so professional, I have difficulty finding words to express how great she is. She is a gift. Top medical professional in the unpleasant task. She is a compassionate and wise person. ..... The sudden health-turn of our cat was a heart-breaking development. The experience with Dr. Caroline, followed by Caring Pet Crematory helped to soothe the wound. Caring Pet Crematory also has a very high level of professionalism and compassion. I have no suggestions for improvement, both are so good. When this kind of thing happens to you, from what I experienced, these are the professionals you want helping you. read more

They handled our sweet dog well. We made an appointment to pick up his ashes. Staff were very nice and handled everything with care and respect. read more

They truly are caring! They made the process easy, while being very sensitive to my grieving.

I would seriously recommend this place for everyone. They are so caring & they checked in on us after everything was finished. I can't say enough good things about them but we really felt like our pet Suki was being taken care of in their hands & will forever be thankful to this team! read more

Searching for a cremation service wasn't something I had planned for. After doing some research, I chose this location because of its positive reviews, and now I see why. The staff were incredibly supportive during our phone conversations about the process. They were able to fill me in the day of. I was grateful to have some special moments with my pet. I also appreciated their follow-up weeks after my pet's cremation; it truly reflects their compassion and care. read more

Never a good feeling having to say goodbye to your fur baby... but the kindness and transparency from this establishment was truly appreciated. The workers were all very sympathetic and supportive through the entire process. The pricing is also very manageable which is appreciated. Thank you treating me so kindly and handling my Nala with the most respect. read more

My beloved German Shepard, Kobe passed away at home on Friday night. Although we knew his health was slowly declining and didn't want to eat the last two days. Nothing can prepare you the loss of a family pet that has been with us for 11+ years. I was a mess calling various pet cremation services and cemetery on Saturday morning. Not many were opened on Saturday or answering the phone if they were, except for Caring Pet Cematory. I spoke with Anastasia. She was professional, caring and patiencely explained to me my options. She was able to arrange for someone to pick Kobe up within a couple of hours. She communicated with me every step of the way. Thank you Caring Pet Cematory for taking care of my Kobe. I'm so grateful for your services and Anastasia for returning my call so quickly that sad Saturday morning. read more

Caring Pet Crematory - Kobe 4/10/2021 to 10/29/2022 - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sacramento, California

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They are very professional and caring. They treated me with the upmost respect for our little dog Cookie after she passed. And they also followed with me to make sure I'm doing okay with my loss. I highly recommend them. If you loose your pet don't take them to the vet to be cremated, take them to Caring Pet Crematory. read more

Compassionate services, beautiful presentation box. About a 2 week turnaround time, that I would have liked to be a bit quicker.

This was my first time ever having to coordinate end of life services for one of my fur babies. Flash was my childhood pet, the runt of her litter. I was gifted her as a birthday present in first grade. How ironic is it that as a child she was purchased for me, and as an adult I paid for her final goodbye? I was so lucky to have had 16 years with her but that meant it was the hardest goodbye I've ever had to give. I don't remember much the morning I dropped my girl off, but I do know that Olivia was very caring and understood how to handle grieving pet parents well. I didn't feel pressured to purchase any extra add-ons. I wish I had, but I was just in too much shock. There's so much anxiety when it comes to cremating a pet that I had no idea about. Did I make the right choice? Will they treat her with as much love as I did? At Caring Pet Crematory, I really felt they did. Thank you, and a special thanks to Olivia. read more

Caring Pet Crematory - My little old lady Flash - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My husband and I had our world turned upside down when our beloved dog Cammy passed away. There were so many options to honor her remains and we are glad we went with Caring Pet Crematory. They were kind, respectful, understanding, and informative in helping us in the grieving process and help us decide on the best option to honor her memory. They offer many products along with honoring her remains that didn't feel like a cash grab opportunistic moment. They are also the only company we know in Sacramento area that allow viewing of the crematory process to ensure that our pet is resting properly. They were delicate in how they positioned and arranged her in a way that during the viewing our sweet Cammy appears like she was sleeping peacefully. Rest in peace sweet Cammy and thank you Caring Pet and your staff for being there for us during this difficult time. read more

Caring Pet Crematory - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sacramento, California

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A good safe spot for when you are grieving and need to communal cremation services. Came in 10 before closing, in a panic, and unable to word what had happened to my poor dog. They were respectful and understanding of our financial situation. They did not judge and made us feel calm. We cremated our dog for $185 since she was 55lb. I am grateful for how affordable and supportive they were :) read more

My Wife and I had our whole world turned upside down when out beloved dog Cammy passed away. We were given so many options to honor her remains and were so glad we went with Caring Pet Crematory. They were kind, respectful, understanding and informative in helping us in the grieving process and helped us decide on the best option for her memory. They offered many products along with honoring her remains that didn't feel like a cash grab opportunistic moment like some services may present themselves. They are also the only company we know in the Sacramento area that allows a viewing of the crematory process to ensure that it is your pet by witnessing them go. They were delicate in how they positioned and arranged her in a way that during the viewing looked like our beloved dog was sleeping peacefully. Rest in peace sweet Cammy and thank you Caring Pet for your kind staff during this very difficult time. read more

We got the ashes back for our two beloved pets. The service was perfect from start to finish, prompt, and beautiful. They even put a sweet note on the bottom of the box.. read more

Unfortunately my pet passed on a Saturday afternoon and after calling countless vets and various places that would be able to cremate him I was in a panic since many were closed Sunday . By chance my fiancée found caring pet crematory online and the woman working I believe Jocelyn was her name, was able to accommodate us. It felt as though you were in a funeral home for people rather than pets due to the quiet and clean environment. Overall this was a great experience in the toughest of times but I know he was treated with great care and kindness. read more

My dog passed on a Saturday morning, called and had an appointment within 3 hours. Got a call from Craig to come in earlier since there was a no show. From start to finish he was amazing, caring and treated my pet with dignity. I definitely recommend this business. Even set up my beautiful bull dog in the viewing room, he looked so peaceful and at rest. I paid for a bigger urn since my boy was pretty big but asked if he fit into the size down that would be even better. They automatically credited me back the difference since he did. Thank you so much for making this process, bearable. read more

I'm the type of person who likes to be in the know and involved with every step of the process. They were very helpful. The passing of a pet is one of the most important times in one's life, and Andrea, Olivia, and Jose made it an easier process than one could imagine for such a time. Andrea was very patient with me and took the time to answer all my questions when I personally dropped off my furbaby. I told her I wanted to be hands-on with the process, so she told me I could also sweep the ashes into the bag. I really appreciated the fact that she didn't try to upsell me on anything. Every service they offer is put out for display, but she didn't bring anything up until I asked about the item myself. I ended up purchasing a clay print, which came out great. We were even running a little late to the appointment due to traffic, yet she still said it was okay to come, and she even stayed after closing and allowed me to spend time saying goodbye to him, which made me feel comfortable leaving him overnight. I never felt rushed once. She was very kind and friendly the entire time. I knew my baby was in good hands. I had already paid extra for the witness of cremation and same-day return of ashes, so I was coming back the next morning. My mother wasn't supposed to come with my dad and I but she changed her mind last minute which made us late for our cremation appointment. While we were on the way, I called to let them know, and they said they would adjust the schedule to make it work. When I got there, Olivia was very warm and welcoming. She walked us through the process. Jose, the crematory operator, was very kind, and once he realized how hands-on I wanted to be, as I asked if I could place my furbaby's box casket onto the conveyor belt, he asked me if I would like to push the button to start the cremation. They even offered for me to come back before the grinding and preparation of the ashes; they noted everything, so it went smoothly, and no part was done without me. I was allowed to video everything, and the steps were explained as we went along; all questions were answered as my dad and I were curious about the process. I had called multiple crematoriums in the area before choosing. I went with Caring Pet Crematory because they were the only ones that offered a private witnessing of the cremation. I am happy that I chose them. Also, I believe it was my medical background that made me want to be a part of everything; in some way, it brought closure to me, knowing that I helped usher my baby to the other side and I was able to be involved all the way until the end as I was very much hands-on with his medical care throughout his 14 years. They even put some ash on the side so I can put it into jewelry. And they said if there was any ash remaining, I could return for them to add it with the rest of the ashes. Thanks so much for taking care of my baby boy. read more

This was our second time that we needed the services of one of our beloved feline companions. Caring Pets is thoughtfully designed for the best experience for a stressful event. The staff is outstanding---very kind, discreet & considerate. The decor is soothing and immaculate. We recommend this place for a final good-bye, if ever needed. read more

The people at Caring Pet were professional and very empathetic to our tragic situation. This made the process as smooth and painless as possible. The paw print plaque is beautiful and the urn he came home in is simple and perfect, I was surprised by how reasonable the pricing was, too. I'll definitely recommend to family and friends. RIP Zeus,Grandma loves you read more

Caring Pet Crematory - RIP Zeus - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sacramento, California

When my 17-year-old cat passed away suddenly, this was the perfect company to handle the cremation. The points of contact have all been very caring and understanding at each stage of the process. They handled the pickup from UCDavis VMTH and the basic package included a simple white plastic container for the ashes and pawprint impression for a very reasonable price. No attempt to upsell was made. read more

A wonderful facility. The staff are warm, empathetic and professional. They helped ease my broken heart and were a bright spot in a miserable time. Endlessly grateful. As to the details, the private cremation was reasonable, the facility clean and calm. They worked with me to split my dogs ashes between the urn I already had and a temporary urn so I could make a later decision on what to do with rest of her cremains as a remembrance. I will bring my future pets here when that sad time comes. read more