Our wonderful grey striped tabby , Jasmine, was diagnosed with kidney disease 3 yrs ago and we were told it would shorten her life span. But we never thought we had less than 3 yrs left with her. We noticed a definite decline in her health around Christmas and by New years eve, she was very ill. Our vet told us she had less than to 4 weeks to live. I asked him about at home euthanasia and he recommended Dr. Laura Kee. I called and she spoke at length about how the process works and I told her all about Jasmine. Jasmine was so endearing with her routines of how she showed us her love. She spent almost everyday on my husband's lap sleeping as he worked from home on the computer. It was not even 4 weeks when Jasmine's health took a very sharp turn for the worse. It broke our hearts to know the end was here and we had to make the decision to help our best friend leave this world and not be in pain. I called Dr. Laura again and explained the development and she arranged to be at our house that afternoon. Dr. Laura and her assistant arrived with everything they would need. They were calm and respectful in explaining how the process took place. They gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye. Dr Laura made Jasmine comfortable with an injection. We said good bye again and Jasmine left the world. Dr Laura and her assistant were very comforting to us, they wrapped Jasmine's body in a towel with dignity, and took her out of our home to be cremated. Dr. Laura checked on us later and sent information on grieving over loss of pets. We also received ink paw prints of Jasmine to keep with us. Dr. Laura brought back Jasmine's ashes to us a short time later. We want to thank Dr. Laura Kee and her assistant for their compassionate service to help our beloved pet leave the world in the most thoughtful and humane way possible. read more

Dr. Lee and her team were incredible during a difficult time for our family. Rascal, our golden retriever, was diagnosed with cancer. He ate sparingly and our vet advised us against surgery. Dr. Lee walked us through the options and next steps. Our goals were to minimize Rascal's pain and to maximize his quality of life while we had him, which was about two weeks. It gave our family the opportunity to come to town and spend time with him, go on daily walks to visit with his friends, and be aware of how much we love him. I kept in touch with Dr. Lee and she provided the counseling we needed to make an informed decision. On the day of the scheduled procedure, I took Rascal on his final walk where he said goodbye to his closest friends and even went to the local elementary school where he was welcomed by neighborhood children (my favorite part). I saw no need to get home early, so we just kept walking with Rascal leading the way until it was time. Dr. Lee and her assistant Ashley were, as their business name implies, extremely compassionate and professional. I so appreciate the time they took with Rascal and us as they went through each step. Once the process was done, they gave us time to grieve. They then returned and transported Rascal on a stretcher. About 10 days later, Ashley returned with Rascal's ashes. I sincerely appreciate how caring she was. We plan to bury the ashes in our garden by the tree our friends gave us to remember Rascal. So yes, I unequivocally recommend Dr. Lee. When it's time to make this difficult decision, contact her so that she can help guide you as she did with us. I am confident that we gave Rascal the farewell that he deserved. Thank you Dr. Lee and Ashley. I am forever grateful. read more

Their name says it all: Dr. Kee and her assistant provide compassionate in-home euthanasia. My dog was sixteen years old, and having a horrible trouble in her daily life--standing, walking, sitting, laying...it didn't matter. She could no longer find a comfortable position. I never wanted to be the one to make the decision, but could no longer ignore the fact that it "was time." Since our girl had such mobility issues (and a major aversion to the vet's office), I knew that I wanted to say our goodbyes at home. There are a few vets that provide this service in the area, and after researching them all, I reached out to Dr. Kee. I made the right call. From our first contact, Dr. Kee was compassionate and understanding. She patiently listened to me talk about our girl's history, and shared some stories of her own. She gently explained the process and answered questions I had, and set the appointment for the next day. When Dr. Kee and her assistant arrived, they took their time in explaining the form and the procedure, and gracefully gave us time with each step of the way. They were extremely comforting, both to me and my husband, and our dog--softly stroking her fur and telling her how beautiful she was. I was tremendously impressed with how gently they treated her throughout the whole process--they were incredibly respectful. Our dog was such a treasured member of our family, and while it's an awful decision to have to make, this was truly the most dignified ending we could have hoped for. I would highly recommend Dr. Kee for anyone facing this decision. read more

My 14-year old Maine Coon cat, Harry, had suddenly been diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in June 2017. We treated his cancer with chemo and radiation, but the cancer was too aggressive and grew quickly. Harry was on tube feedings for 7 weeks during the treatments to give him nutrition and keep his weight up as he was no longer able to eat on his own. Unfortunately, we had to make the decision to stop the pain and let him go. The option of going through in-home euthanasia was an excellent choice. Harry loved to be outside with me, walking in the woods or taking a ride in our little fishing boat. I couldn't think of any better way, than to spend our last moments together outside, on our property. When I called Dr. Kee to discuss the process, she was very kind and took time to talk about Harry and understand what he had been going through. She was very compassionate and easy to talk with. When she and her assistant came to our house, they were very professional and kind, and took time to explain the process again to my husband. We did not feel rushed. We walked to the dock where our little fishing boat was that Harry and I loved to sit in together. I chose to sit in the boat with Harry on my lap. Dr. Kee and her assistant were more than willing to accommodate our wishes to spend his last moments with me on our boat. Saying goodbye to my beloved, best feline friend, Harry in our own backyard, meant everything to me. I miss him so much. Thank you Dr. Kee for helping Harry move on, and making our goodbye's so calming and sweet. read more

In January we had to put our beloved dog to sleep. It was such a difficult decision only made easier by the fact that we truly believed that our dear friend was suffering and it was time to go. The day we were going to take him to the vet my daughter found Laura's website and we decided to go with this option. Laura came to our house within the hour. We already had our dog outside because it was an unusually warm day and we were petting him in the sunshine in his favorite grassy spot in the yard until he fell asleep. Laura came out as he napped and administered the drug and he basically transitioned from a nap in the warm sunshine, to forever sleep. It could not have gone better. He never felt any discomfort or pain. He just passed away so peacefully. As difficult as the experience was Laura was the best; sincerely compassionate and comforting. She took her time with us and let us take the time we needed as well. No rush, no worry. She took care of all the details and we all felt so relieved that our pet was no longer suffering and that he died at home. A few weeks later she brought his ashes to our home and not only dropped them off, but took the time to talk to me about how I was doing. I showed her some pictures of my dog as a younger, energetic, vibrant pet, and she continued to be compassionate and kind, offering her thoughts which made me feel so much better and helped bring further closure to our loss. If ever we need to do this again for another pet, I will not hesitate to call Laura. read more

Hands down....Best service ever! It sucks to know you are going to loose your best friend, love of your life, ride or die though the ups and downs of life... favorite pet! Be it dog, cat,rabbit etc..no one can tell you how to say goodbye either. But unfortunately sometimes we have to! You know it is time and that animal is going through pain just for you! If you are finding yourself in one of the hardest times time of your life, you don't want to to take them out of their forever home! To take them to a vet whom you've seen a handful of times... not to say they are not awesome people & very sympathetic! I personally could not lift my 120 lbs dog Bear Paul McDaniel into the car by myself when I was devastated to find him hurting and unable to walk. I was in a panic trying to get someone from church, a neighbor someone to help me ! What I can tell you is I found Dr Laura Kee of compassionate In-home Euthanasia. If I could yell from the roof top I would recommend this service. I was a little panicked cause I didn't want Bear to hurt... I called text and emailed Dr. Kee and she responded to all three! She was able to fit us in that day! And it was one of the nicest most beautiful service I have ever seen! They took the time to hear my stories, to let me love him, and send him with dignity and grace to be my light and love forever! Thank you for your true compassion and grace Dr. Laura Kee you are truly and angel! May you continue to have success! Thank you! read more

Making the decision to euthanize a beloved companion is one of the most agonizing things ever. I do animal rescue and have lost 3 dogs and 13 cats as an adult, and several as a child. In the last 18 months I had lost 5 cats, including 4 children of a family I had rescued 20 years ago. The mother cat Pearl was between 22-23 when she started to slide downhill fast so I called my usual service but they were booked up for days. I panicked because I've taken cats to the vet for euthanasia and I've let them go at home and helping them go at home is a million times better. It's significantly less stressful at an already very painful time. I wanted to give my Pearlie a more peaceful end of life so my vet's office suggested Dr. Kee. I'm relieved they did. Dr. Kee accommodated us during an already busy time and spent time really listening on the first phone call. When she and her assistant came, they were a compassionate and comforting presence. I had been present for so many euthanasias over the years and especially raw from losing 5 recently so I just couldn't watch. I said my good-byes and my husband stayed. My husband has a medical background and he was good with how well Pearl was handled. And they let me know when they were done so I could say good-bye one last time. Dr. Kee dropped off Pearl's ashes herself and was again a very comforting presence. The card and paw prints were so sweet. We're going to frame them. I highly recommend Dr. Kee's services. read more

I knew that I wanted in-home euthanasia for our beloved dachshund, Dapples, as at 18.5 years, she no longer liked being away from her home. Also, I had heard that it was better if you have other dogs, to let them have a final good-bye. I did some online research, and was very impressed with the reviews given to Dr. Kee and Compassionate In-Home Euthanasia. I contacted Dr. Kee online with questions about pricing and times she was available. Dr. Kee answered all of my questions very promptly and also helped me to feel better about making this most difficult decision. When Dr. Kee and her assistant arrived at my house, they were very kind and explained how everything would work. (I found it very interesting that even though our other two dachshunds began barking at their arrival, Dapples did not join in the barking as she usually would.) When Dr. Kee administered the sedative as Dapples lay on my lap, Dapples body became very relaxed and she began snoring. That's when I realized how long it had been since I had heard her little snores, and realized how long it had been since she had been able to be totally relaxed. I will always miss her, but, I am happy she did not have to wake in pain again. Thank you, Dr. Kee, and thank you for personally bringing her cremains home to us. read more

For the last four months Dr. Kee has been walking hand and hand, supporting us and advising us as we watched our sweet Crinna's health continue to decline. You see, this summer Crinna's tiny heart was forever broken when her best friend, Missy, cross over the rainbow bridge. After Crinna spent four days in the ICU one of our first calls was to Dr. Kee. But much to everyone's surprise Crinna made it through that first night and the next night after that and even several months after that. But finally her heart finally just grew too big for her tiny little 4 lb. body and we knew that "it was time". Just like Missy before her, we knew we wanted Crinna's final memories to be at home gently falling asleep in my arms. Dr. Kee and her assistant were incredibly kind and compassionate during the entire process. They allowed me to spend as much time as I needed to say my last goodbye to our sweet girl. After Crinna peacefully passed away, Dr. Kee very gently wrapped her up in a blanket and lovingly carried her away. We received our sweet girls paw prints a few days later along with a very heartfelt card from Dr. Kee. She even personally delivered Crinna's ashes to us a few weeks later. I highly recommend Dr. Kee to anyone struggling with this difficult decision. read more

I just can't say enough good for Laura Kee, DVM and her assistant. I had to make the dreaded decision back on 4/26/17 to put my 14+ year Labradoodle to sleep and ease her suffering. My vet recommend Laura for me as my Holly was 100# & too big & weak to get into my car for the office visit. Laura came out the day I called her & immediately made Holly feel at ease with her loving nature and soft talking and petting my baby. Every step taken was done with extreme care & love which I needed to see. My Holly was then carefully wrapped in a beautiful blanket & put on a stretcher and taken to Laura's vehicle. Laura was so sensitive to my needs & comforted me in my grief with such kindness. I chose to cremate my baby & Laura herself, came back to my home with Holly's ashes which were beautifully wrapped, along with a condolence card with Holly's paw print and a poem & sympathy words. If I have to go through this very emotional experience again, I will be sure to call Dr. Kee and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to let their pet pass in their own home. It was so stress-free for my baby girl and I thank you Dr. Kee. I'm still grieving hard for Holly which is why it has taken me so long to write this. read more

Dr. Kee with Compassionate In-Home Euthanasia was wonderful! We struggled for a long time with the decision to put our elderly dog to sleep, and Dr. Kee was always available to talk, and give us advice, when we needed it. She patiently listened every time we spoke on the phone, even after we scheduled and canceled the euthanasia twice. Compassionate is how I would describe her. You can tell that she really cares. The day of the actual euthanasia she and her assistant were very loving towards our dog, and gentle and kind with us, while we were saying our goodbyes. My husband was particularly touched by the soft blanket they brought to wrap our dog's body in to carry her out. It was a nice touch. A couple weeks later, Dr. Kee personally delivered our dog's ashes, and again was sweet and thoughtful, asking how we were, and giving me a hug. Even though it was a very difficult day, we are so glad that we were able to give our dog the most peaceful end that we could, and so thankful to Dr. Kee for providing this service. I highly recommend her, and have already recommended her to all my friends with pets as well. read more

I did not even know a service like this was available up until I googled it a couple of weeks ago. My elderly cat had a stroke and had gone blind and was not doing well at all. She was not friendly and had very high blood pressure. I wanted to spare her a last very stressful trip to the vet. Dr. Kee and her business came very highly rated, and I sent her an email explaining my situation. She answered within an hour and told me how sorry she was about my kitty, and to let her know when I was ready. Fast forward a couple of weeks, and I contacted her again. She was able to come out the next morning. The whole situation was very sad, but Dr. Kee and her assistant were so compassionate and explained everything that was going on. My kitty got to pass peacefully at home under the Christmas tree surrounded by the things that she loves. And really, the cost was not much more than a stressful visit to the vet. I hope I don't need to use this service again for a very long time, but I'm very thankful to know that it's there and will encourage anyone in this situation to call Dr. Kee when the time comes. read more

When I had the most devastating news, that my 7 year old Boxer mix, Tigger, was slowly and painfully living his last days, I knew I wanted it to be the most painless and comfortable process for him. I immediately called Dr. Kee and she took the time to learn about my life with my sweet baby Tigger and also all about him. When she arrived to our house with her assistant, Tigger's tail wagged and he immediately was calmed by her and her assistant's presence. She was very nurturing to him as well as my family. She did not rush us one time during the process and let us take our time during our final moments with him. Tigger went to sleep as peacefully as I prayed he would. Dr. Kee reassured us we had made the right decision and was so compassionate and truly cared about us, as well as him. Tigger was able to be laid to rest, on his favorite blanket, in my arms, laying in his favorite spot in our house. I truly am so blessed for Dr. Kee and would highly recommend her to anyone going through this painful process. Such a horrible experience went very smooth and I forever thank Dr. Kee for that. read more

Dr. Kee and her assistant were wonderful. I had heard of in-home euthanasia several years back and honestly didn't think it was something we would ever use even when the time came to say good-bye to our dog. But our sweet Kelsie declined quickly, and after having spent over an hour at our primary vet running tests and doing an x-ray a couple days prior to us saying good-bye, we didn't want to put her through the stress and anxiety of returning to the vet. Dr. Kee took the time to pet Kelsie and talk with us about her prior to beginning the procedure. She even had us smiling about some good memories as we shared stories about some trouble she got into as a puppy. The whole experience is heartwrenching, but Dr. Kee and her assistant made it bearable and you could feel their genuine compassion and care for our sweet girl, even after she was gone. We also greatly appreciated the kind card she sent along with Kelsie's pawprint and her hand-delivering Kelsie's ashes to us. We highly recommend Dr. Kee to help you when the time comes to let your beloved pet head to the Rainbow Bridge. read more

The grief of losing our dog Simon began a long time before making the decision to call and make arrangements for his final day. What we can tell you is the amount of comfort which came from Dr. Laura Kee and tech Jamie extended far beyond our expectations. We knew our final days were approaching and making the connection between our vet and Dr. Kee was made easy and highly recommended. Everyone was right. Not only was Simon ready for his next adventure after this life, Compassionate In-Home Euthanasia made everything comfortable and humane. Dr. Laura walked us through how everything was going to go step-by-step. We said goodbye with ease and as he gently left us, I knew he would be in good care after. He was hand delivered back to us after cremation. The thought, care, and true compassion Dr. Laura Kee and tech Jamie went far beyond our expectations. Our hearts miss Simon so much but we are so relieved to have had the beautiful experience we did with Compassionate In-Home Euthanasia. Highly beyond highly recommend when the time comes to say goodbye. Thank you! read more

Dr. Kee gave us and and our pet the most compassionate care imaginable. Her professional demeanor was outstanding. Her concern for everyone's comfort was apparent from the moment she arrived. Separating from a pet you have rescued, cared for, nursed and loved for many years is emotionally devastating. Losing a companion animal to sickness is a heart crushing experiencing. Dr. Kee was able to make an immediate connection with us and reassured us that our decision was appropriate and being made in our pets best interest. Our much beloved pet was able to pass peacefully without experiencing any further physical distress. Dr. Kee was aware of our other pets connection to their companion and helped them understand the loss also. On a very difficult day Dr. Kee was the right provider. We feel very lucky to have found her and she was able to address our pets need in a timely professional manner. We are forever grateful to have met her and will always remember her great compassion and professionalism. Kevin & Barb read more

Laura was completely amazing. We knew our sweet boy was getting older, but didn't expect the sudden onset of what seemed like a stroke late one Sunday afternoon. I'd recently become aware of this option from a colleague at work. After spending a scary night snuggled with him on the floor because he wouldn't move, I called. She'd had a cancellation and was available that very day. She and her associate came to the house, examined our precious boy and determined what had happened and that he would not recover. We made the difficult decision. Because of Laura's wonderful services we were able to hold him to the end. We didn't have to try and get his 95 pounds out of the house to go to a vet. We were in our home, snuggled and letting him know how much we loved him. Laura was loving and patient and explained everything to us. I only hope by the time it's my turn I could choose this. Compassionate In-Home Euthanasia is exactly that. If you are facing this issue I recommend Laura as highly as possible. read more

Dr. Laura and her technician helped us say goodbye to our beloved friend, Wynne. They gave us all such a gift in those final heartbreaking moments. We were prepared for other options as backups, but were so blessed to have our final moments be so peaceful at home. Amid gut wrenching sobs and whispers and kisses of love to Wynne, one of the hardest decisions I've ever made was eased by the proffessionalism and compassion of this duo. I started communicating with Dr. Kee about 2 weeks prior to start the relationship and let her know this may be coming soon. Dr. Laura communicated via text with me prior, my preference, and was able to accomodate us same day as I wasn't able to make the decision with a lot of notice. They provided comfort, understanding, and most importantly peace for my best friend. I will never stop missing Wynne. Compassionate In-Home Euthanasia was able to give us all this final gift, and for that I will forever be indebted to them read more

What a wonderful experience! Making the decision to end the suffering of a beloved family member is not easy, but Dr. Kee did everything possible to make it as peaceful and low stress for our Belle. As our dog's condition deteriorated rapidly, Dr. Kee found a way to work us into her schedule, but once she arrived, we never felt rushed. When it was over, she gracefully gave us some time alone before taking her away for cremation. A week later, Dr. Kee personally brought the ashes to our house, and again took as much time as needed. It was particularly nice to not have to walk out of the vet's office through a waiting room full of patients with tears rolling down your cheeks. And, isn't that what we all wish for, to go quietly at home? Never again will we load a pet into the car for "one final ride." At home is the only way to go. It may cost a bit more, but the service and privacy is worth every penny. read more