Dr. Carrie was a savior to me, my boyfriend and especially to our baby (13 years but still our baby) Puggle, Gunther. She showed so much compassion, and patience while we sobbed and said our goodbyes. She was very careful in how she handled Gunther at the end. So caring. The little gifts left with us made us feel some solace in our despair. The gentleman who was the driver of Carrie to our home, was also very kind. Thank you so much for taking care of our baby boy. read more

This is a service no pet owner wants to ever need to use but ultimately it is one many of us will need. But if you're lucky and your pet lives well enough and long enough it is what will be called for. Our 14.5 year old husky was diagnosed with lymphoma metasasizing to the lymph nodes almost a year ago. We kept her comfortable but knew our time was limited. Dr. Donahue and her team (Autumn) were most helpful. Easily scheduled. She came last Saturday night (under poor weather conditions) and was exceptionally kind professional, caring and genuinely wonderful with my family. Her affect is perfectly suited for her profession. Our beloved Minnie passed calmly, peacefully and my two boys were at ease. We are exceptionally grateful for Full Circle and while our hearts are broken, we are comforted in how well things went. Thank you so much to the team at Full Circle. read more

Full Circle In Home Pet Euthanasia - Our loved one's final afternoon was well spent filled with love and stress free. - Veterinarians Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This was not a service we wanted or thought we would ever need. Our 10-year-old cat went from being his normal self to no longer eating, having cancer, and internally bleeding all within one day. Cats hide their sickness, so we did not have any warning signs. We did not have a lot of time, but did not want to have him pass scared at the emergency vet. We were lucky enough to be able to bring him home and have Full Circle come over the same day. Carrie has the perfect demeanor and was so kind through the process. She explained what would happen and made sure we were ready to do so when the time came. While I hope to never have to call/use Full Circle again, I am very thankful that we were able to be with Milhouse at home while he passed. He was comfortable and did not need to suffer longer than necessary. read more

I cannot even begin to express our gratitude to Dr Carrie. She has to literally be an angel sent down to help when we have to have to say goodbye to our beloved 4 legged family members. We had to put our dog Theo down at just the age of 5 from CKD and it was really heart wrenching. The experience with Carrie was so amazing and it was truly a beautiful experience. Thank you!! read more

Dr. Carrie Donahue came to our house promptly at the time we had scheduled. She was extremely kind and professional. We really appreciated her gentle and loving approach to caring for our beloved pet in her time of need. Thank you so much for making this painful transition go as smoothly as possible. We highly recommend her to anyone that is in need of her service. read more

My cat approached the lady who came. He wasn't uncomfortable with her at all. She was wonderful with my baby. The experience was the best I could have hoped for in this situation. I am so grateful that my baby's last day didn't have to be stressful by traveling to the vets office. He hated car rides, and the vet, so this was such a wonderful service. I am so grateful for Carrie's compassion and kindness. My heart is very heavy from my loss, and I'm very grateful for this ladt good thing I was able to do for him thanks to full circle. read more

Dr. Carrie went above and beyond in helping us with the process of letting our Rottweiler go. She was knowledgeable and reassuring of our questions, concerns, and the unknown. She was gentle, kind, and compassionate in every encounter with our sweet girl, keeping us informed in what was happening the entire time. For such a difficult time and process to go through as dog parents, she is the reason we felt comfortable and that our baby was in good hands. It really is the little things in life that go a long way. I honestly could not recommend Dr. Carrie enough for anyone going through this. We are so appreciative of her services. read more

Our family dog Precious was 13 years old and suffering from multiple health issues when we contacted Full Circle to assist us in bringing an end to her pain. Dr. Carrie Donahue came into our home and administered over a very peaceful and serene end of life service. Precious was loved deeply and will always be in our hearts and while we are sad for our loss we are happy for her. We are very thankful for Dr. Carrie and would recommend her and Full Circle to anyone faced with handling the difficult end of life process with their pet. Jim & Julie H. read more

This will be a short review as my eyes are almost swollen shut from crying :( Dr. Carrie was able to fit me in for my Peachy Poo 9/15/2023. My pomapoo that I paid $1000.00 for that came from a puppy mill. We went to save a kitten and I told hubby we have to save this poor little puppy that was in a wire bottom cage. From the time I held her, it was an instant bond she slept on the floor beside my couch then graduated to her chair where she could still see Mama. Peachy-Poo was 19 years and 7 months. As family we decided as long as she was eating drinking and happy she would pass away at home. The hardest thing to do was to make that call and say the words your fur baby has had enough. :( My dog was terrified of the vet so I wanted her to pass away at home in her chair. Dr Carrie told me I made the right decision NOBODY has ever told me that at a vets office... That alone lifted a huge burden off me. Dr Carrie is very kind, compassionate and so very understanding. Peaches liked her and trusted her. When she left, I looked on the chair and thought she left something behind. She left me a little bottle with Peaches hair and a stone with her name on it. I burst into tears again at the kindness. She made everything relaxing for my Peaches. I can't thank her enough. I was also told that Peaches was the oldest dog she'd ever seen which made me feel proud, I studied to be a veterinarian but when it came to certain things I just couldn't do it. I have 5 cats and 2 dogs the house was so quiet last night because Peaches was the center of the attention. read more

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Dr. Carrie cared for our sweet dog through his final years, offering compassionate, responsive and holistic care, including several house calls. She was so skilled and loving as she helped us navigate his final stretch, determining when it was time for his euthanasia. She came to our home and gently guided him and our family through the process. She is a gift to this community and we cannot recommend Full Circle highly enough. read more

Dr. Carrie was very calm and sweet--just what I needed on this stressful day, as I was a complete wreck. My dog liked her and we all enjoyed a few moments in my back yard since it was a gorgeous day outside. My dog was in terrible pain due to bone cancer and could hardly step on his paw anymore. It was time to put an end to his misery and send him over the rainbow bridge into doggie heaven. I wasn't strong enough to do this for my previous dog and he died during the night after what appeared to be a horrible end. I still regret my weakness to this day; I wasn't going to repeat my mistake. Dr. Carrie came to our house on the day we requested. My precious boy went to sleep peacefully, without feeling any pain at all. I can't thank Dr. Carrie enough! Deb B. RIP Zeus--we love you and miss you! read more

I have had my sweet pup since February of 2015 and Dr. Donahue has been an absolute dream veterinarian for our little family. She is compassionate, inquisitive, and has an extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge of both traditional and holistic practices; I could not recommend her more highly. Not only has she guided me in the maintenance of my dog's overall health, but Dr. Donahue has offered so much in the way of sharing her insights regarding quality nutrition (and so many other canine-centered subjects) in our visits. To be sure, her practice makes you a better caretaker for your companions. read more

Per phone log- consult was actually only 16 minutes. After I left the original review Carrie charged me for the "consult" even though she admitted she wasn't going to. She then went on to say she would refund the charge if I would remove the review. Completely unprofessional in my opinion. I am currently disputing the charge with my CC company. read more

My beloved senior dog, Doc, unexpectedly took a bad turn at three in the morning. I was able to make an appointment online that night for the next morning and spent the rest of my time comforting and supporting my best friend. Dr. Carrie and Autumn are amazing. Their calm, kind energy helped make both Doc and my last moments peaceful, fear-free, and filled with love. If you are considering At-Home Hospice and Euthanasia, I highly recommend Full Circle Pet. read more

Very happy to have found Dr. Carrie and her great team! They have the empathy, the knowledge and true concern for your issues and questions. We came here under complicated circumstances and the atmosphere is very calming. Dr. Carrie herself is patient and generous with her time. I like that she is educated and trained in both traditional and non+traditional veterinary medicine. The first visit, we were there a really long time and never felt rushed. Another vet had prescribed steroids for itching and I didn't want to have to go that route. Instead, we found another way to solve the problem. We also discussed vaccines and nutrition. Dr. Carrie makes herself available via email and text if you have questions. They also have convenient online booking. Overall, we trust Full Circle and are happy and excited to have them in our corner! read more

I can't say enough great things about Dr Carrie and her staff at Full Circle Vet. My 9 year old Pug's Mast Cell Tumor Cancer returned with a vengeance a little over a year after a mass was removed with 'good margins'. The surgery was done by my previous traditional vet in Chicago. I wish I would have known then what I know now about dogs and cancer. I would have taken my Pug to see Dr Carrie right after surgery. Dr Carrie treats the body as a whole by offering nutritional recommendations, Chinese medicines, herbs, acupuncture, essential oils, etc....Healing and strengthening the immune system, blood flow, inflammation, pain relief, etc.... My dog had other health problems that were exacerbated by the cancer. In the end, we talked about her quality of life. She transitioned this world in a most peaceful and dignified way. The room was filled with so much love. I'm very grateful for Dr Carrie and a very special person who was also in the room with us. I believe in using both holistic and traditional vet care. If you're on the fence about holistic vet care, stop by Dr Carrie's office. I highly recommend. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Carrie and her empathy towards our family and the difficult decision we faced. It is never easy when it is time to say goodbye to a trusted loving family member. Dr. Carrie did not make it easy; however, she made it easier. There was a sense of peace surrounding Duke's final moments. A sense of peace we would not have had in a sterile vet's office. read more

For me, this whole thing was more about the lack of communication regarding your policy about nutritional supplements being non-returnable, than it was about the money. And the fact that you seemed completely unconcerned about my experience until I wrote this review. I believe it would be wholly appropriate to have a sign in the waiting room stating for your customers your office's policy that unopened supplements will not be refunded. I looked around carefully when I was there on July 31 to see if this had changed, but still did not see one. At the end of July you emailed me and invited me to bring in my UNOPENED nutritional supplements to receive a refund, which I did, and these purchases were credited back to my credit card. Thank you. read more

Dr. Carrie's end-of-life pet care/ in-home euthanasia is an unparalleled service that we in the Madison area are so lucky to have. She is the best. We could not have asked for better care for our dog. read more

Very disappointed... at first Dr. Carrie did a consultation and agreed to schedule in home quickly. Bought one of their products it took two and a half weeks, we expressed our displeasure. Once we discussed our displeasure with their lack of communication all of a sudden they were booked out and not available. read more

In August we realized that my cat was in pain and it was time. It was the most gut wrenching and devastating moment of my life, but it was made easier by Dr. Carrie's services. We were able to cancel my regular vet appointment and save Naj the stress of a trip in the car, and her willingness to come out on a Sunday morning meant we got to spend our weekend getting quality time in with Naj before the procedure had to be carried out. I will never be able to thank Dr. Carrie enough for making it possible to have my last memories of Naj be of us cuddling on the porch, wrapped in a blanket, instead of in a sterile office trying to keep her from panicking. The whole procedure was handled with dignity, and Dr. Carrie left us with literature touching on topics of grief and guilt, which we very much needed in that moment. We had asked to upgrade to a nicer urn with our package and Dr. Carrie was able to deliver. Nobody ever wants to be in a position to put a pet down. There is nothing that can prepare you for having to go through with letting your best friend go. What can help, however, is knowing that your pet will have the dignity of passing at home, in your arms, in a stress-free environment where they are surrounded by love. No fear, no stress, just sleep. I cannot recommend Dr. Carrie's services enough. Thank you, Dr. Carrie, for giving Naj the dignity and respect she deserved and for giving us the peace of mind we needed to do the right thing. read more

After months of trying different pills to control his pain, we made the difficult choice to put our wonderful senior dog Stanley to sleep. We decided it might be more stressful to bring him into our regular vet, so we searched online and found Dr. Carrie and Full Circle. She would come to our home and help Stanley pass on. I was able to communicate with Dr. Carrie via email and she was informative and kind. She said we could cancel at the last minute if we needed to...everything was on our terms. When the day came, Dr. Carrie and her assistant came to our home and were compassionate and patient. They got to know Stanley and got right on the floor to give him a pet when they walked in the door. When we were ready, they gave us all the explanations and time that we needed with each step. Stanley had a truly peaceful death in the bed he laid in with us each night, in the arms of my husband and I. Our other pets were able to see what was going on, so hopefully that has made things less stressful for them. After Dr. Carrie and her assistant left, we found they had left information on grieving your pet and a trinket that we have kept nearby ever since. A few days later, she checked in to see how we were doing and then delivered a paw print from Stanley in clay that we'll keep forever. I just can't say enough about Dr. Carrie and Full Circle. We found her services to be very affordable, but after going through this (and having not-so-great experiences in the past when our beloved pets were euthanized), we would have paid anything to have the peace of mind and compassion we were given. read more

The anti-itching regime prescribed by Doctor Carrie worked like a dream! 110% satisfied!

I made a appointment with Full Circle for A Holistic Consultation for my dog Ladybird. I also requested a urine screening as I thought she may have a infection of some sort. As I entered the exam room, I left to use the bathroom for about 5 mins, returned and then patiently waited about 15-20 mins which made my appointment go over 20 mins, huge inconvenience for my schedule but whatever. Then the Doc greeted me and was super soft spoken and nice. I previously called the vet earlier in the day, and asked about the HC Appt I made-- in regards to a exam for LB. Just to be sure I wasn't paying $80 for some advice, rather I'd like for her to be looked at as well. So the vet tech on the phone mentioned, the HC was included for a exam and then I was later charge $130 for a HC & Exam. I was PISSED. I asked the tech about this and she stated I got a discount because usually it's a different price on It's own and then I payed the bill like an idiot. I was undeniably angry about this and should have demanded to speak with the Doc, SAD TO SAY but I WILL NEVER return again. I feel like I was absolutely ripped off and lied too. I hope the entire staff reads this, because I can't believe I was lied too and then demanded to pay a $130 bill for 1 HOUR of her time. Complete BS. If you go to this Vet, they will rip you off and lie to you on the phone. Beaware. read more

We love Full Circle! We have an elderly spaniel mix with a host of chronic issues, and Dr. Carrie has been wonderful in helping to ensure that he is as happy and healthy as possible. The support staff is cheerful and knowledgeable, and the space itself is relaxing -- with dog toys in the waiting room to entertain the pooches while you wait for your appointment! They call the day after appointments to make sure everything is going well, and our appointments have always been on time. Full Circle is a wonderful addition to Madison's near-east side. read more

Surely no one ever wants to have to put their pet down, but when that inevitable time comes, it's supremely comforting to know that there are veterinarians like Dr. Carrie who provide compassionate and thorough care. My cat has been on a slow decline for about a year now. I always felt I'd know when he would be ready to pass on, but it didn't make the decision easy by any means. From the moment we walked through the door, Dr. Carrie and her assistant made me feel calm and helped assuage the guilt associated with putting down your beloved pet. Her calm, pleasant and extremely caring nature helped make the whole process much easier to deal with. It's clear that she cares as much about the human clients as she does the animals. I hope it's a long time before we meet again, but in the meantime I hope this review helps others to find a peaceful and caring way to end their pet's suffering. Thank you so much. read more

Just yesterday we had to let our 23 year old kitty, Humberto, go. He'd lived a long long life, and we love him deeply. But he became ill very unexpectedly and within a day we had to say goodbye. We really didn't know what to do because we didn't want him to suffer one more second but we didn't want to put him through the stress of load in a carrier, drive to the vet, and have his final moments be panic and confusion I looked up a few in home euthanizing services and we really liked what she had to say and why she does what she does. When she got to our home she put us a lot more at ease, explained it all fully, gave us all the time we needed. She was so natural and caring about the procedure that we barely noticed her doing it or that she was even in the room while we held him. What she does is such an amazing good thing, and I am so glad we called her. It made a heartbreaking situation a lot easier to deal with. We all got to be at home together and he was comfortable thanks to her service. read more

So, bottom line is that Dr. Carrie is awesome. Most vets over-prescribe all sorts of medicine - monthly flea/tick, monthly heartworm, etc etc. As a result, I have learned to go to "holistic" vets, but let's face it, some if them are a little TOO holistic for my tastes (I don't think essential oils will cure cancer, for example). Dr. Carrie is the perfect blend - she knows her stuff and recommends the necessary vaccines/medicines without over-prescribing. She is a wealth of information and is friendly and warm. She is the best! read more

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE HERE! Dr. Carrie Donahue did a great job with our pup! After getting terrible treatment at Spring Harbor Animal Hospital, we took him to Full Circle and they fixed our pup right up! She immediately identified the problem - a foreign body in his paw - and removed it. She gave us some stuff to treat it, and 2 days later is looks immensely better. He'll be 100% in 1-2 days. What a relief! We've found our new vet! read more

The in home end-of-life care provided by Dr. Carrie Donahue and her assistant, Pat, of the Full Circle Holistic Veterinary Care clinic, located on Monroe St in Madison is invaluable at the most difficult time of parting with your pet. They provided the most ultimate compassion for our English bulldog, Birdie, and for us at this difficult time. read more