Dr.Valerie was one of the kindest and most compassionate vets I've ever met. At this very difficult time, when we were making the agonizing but respectful decision to put our beloved pets pain to an end, she couldn't have made the day more special. Paperwork was mostly completed, and the process was organized and streamlined so we could just focus on final goodbyes, pets and cuddles. So many tears, even from the Dr., who had us prepare with final treats and soft blankets. She even had a fresh flower wreath for our last goodbye. Dr. Valerie was able to take a heart wrenching moment, while still sad, into a touching memory. I'm forever grateful for her kindness. read more

Dr Valerie provided such dignified end of life care for Truman. He was surrounded by his family and fur siblings. Our family felt more relief than grief as he had been suffering. Our whole family was able to give Truman the send off he deserved with the care of In Loving Arms. read more

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Reading other reviews all I can say is it is all true-Dr. Tracy was kind and loving--Grace was so relaxed she slept through the entire process. And like others we received a card that really showed how well Dr Tracy listened and heard the ways Grace was an individual with a unique life story. Thankyou for making the end of Grace's life a loving moment. read more

Our boy Primo has slowly declined during my absence (many miles away from home). We've planned for an at home service as it was appropriate in our case. They have gone above and beyond providing advice and was being thoughtful at the same time. Primo did not make his scheduled appointment and they've continued to show compassion. Business is business, but they are built different. Thank you Dr. Valerie on behalf of my family and myself. read more

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Where to start...our family cannot recommend In Loving Arms enough. Dr. Valerie was wonderful...so compassionate and mindful of dear Buster. She did not rush the process, and was transparent about what the process might look like. She referred to our dear Buster as an individual...not a dog, or a family pet...but an individual. She was so kind and gentle, and handled Buster with respect, warmth and love. Thank you so much Dr Valerie for gently easing Buster across the rainbow bridge. Our family is so grateful. read more

I'm so glad she was here and what a wonderful human being she is. She's definitely in the right line of work. What a special lady this vet Dr. Tracy is who works out of Napa, California... "in loving arms". I Just opened the mail and found this condolence card from her... missing my beautiful boy Joe read more

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Dr. Tracy came to our house today to put our beloved little Boston terrier to sleep. Albie was a difficult dog and did not like strangers so we were very worried about how that would all play out. Dr. Tracy handled everything perfectly, and our little guy passed peacefully with no issue. I can't express enough how thankful we are to Dr. Tracy for her compassion, love, and care she showed us. I would give her 1 million stars if I could. read more

Dr. Tracy exceeded any expectations we had. She was so incredibly thoughtful and respectful to our family and our pets. She is kind, compassionate, caring, and made what may be a very uneasy experience a fond memory filled with love. Anyone who is dealing with a pet who is ill or old and considering how to handle transitioning to their next chapter, please call In Loving Arms to make what is normally a painful experience a treasured memory. read more

Dr. Valerie is truly an angel! My husband and I were overcome with grief at the thought of having to say goodbye to our sweet boy Evander, but cancer was taking him quickly and we did not want him to suffer. We were so fortunate to be referred to In Loving Arms. Dr. Valerie's kindness and compassion towards both Evander, and to us was such a gift. Evander had a peaceful and loving send off. We can't thank Dr. Valerie enough for turning our heartache into comfort knowing we did the right thing for our fur babe! read more

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I knew Dr. Tracy was the right person when we spoke on the phone and I want to thank her for making one of the hardest moment/decision of my life, having to say goodbye to my beloved Buddy, putting him out of the pian and suffering he was going through due to issues with his back, legs and other health problems. She is just absolutely wonderful, her energy and compassion made the whole process smooth and gave me so much closure to have done it with her at home rather than a vets office. She explained everything very calmly. There was not a moment of rush, she was well prepared. I just couldn't ask for a better experience. read more

Hello, I must begin with I have never met Dr Valerie, however, I have contacted her twice. We have a 3 year old little guy with aggression issues, Dr. Valerie returned my call the following day and spent time with me on the phone giving me advice on steps that might help our little Miguel. You can feel her compassion over the phone and she helped reinsure us that there is some hope before we make this hard decision. Thank you so much Dr. Valerie for your time and care Jacque read more

Saying goodbye to my 13.5-year-old German Shepherd was one of the most difficult moments of my life. As his health declined rapidly and he lost complete mobility in his back legs, I knew his time was near. I am beyond grateful that Dr. Tracy and the In Loving Arms team were there to walk with me through such an emotional and heartbreaking time. From the very beginning, Dr. Tracy showed an incredible level of compassion, patience, and empathy. She helped guide us through the process with gentleness and understanding. It was deeply important to me that Simba's final moments be free of stress, and thanks to Dr. Tracy, that wish was not only honored, but exceeded in every way. Simba was able to cross the rainbow bridge in the comfort of his home, peacefully resting under his favorite tree. Dr. Tracy's calming presence and quiet strength created an environment filled with love and respect. She treated Simba with the utmost tenderness and dignity, giving us all the time we needed to say goodbye. When the time came, she gently tucked him under soft blankets and even brought a beautiful bouquet to lay with him. A few days later, I received the most heartfelt card in the mail along with Simba's paw prints--a keepsake I will treasure forever. While I miss my boy every single day, I find peace in knowing that his final moments were serene, respectful, and full of love--thanks entirely to Dr. Tracy and the In Loving Arms team. Their compassion made an unbearable moment more bearable, and I will never forget the kindness they showed us. read more

Our 22 year old boy, Julio, was scheduled with a different service for a later date and when he started going downhill quickly we reached out to In Loving Arms in hopes that they could come sooner. Dr. Merrill was able to accommodate us and arrived later that day. Dr. Merrill exuded love, compassion, and patience. She took her time, explained everything in detail, she gave us time, she asked questions about our boy, our other cats (present and passed) and made sure his comfort and our comfort were top of mind every step of the way. We are so grateful to In Loving Arms for providing our boy with relief and going above and beyond every step of the way. read more

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I wish I could give this place 1000 stars! Valerie made this difficult time for me and my family a truly beautiful experience! The loving care she took for not only our pup Shadow, but for my family was simply amazing. Once our Pup had passed it seamlessly turned into a ceremony. It was like we also had a funeral for our loving giant! Continuing to this day and the loving aftercare Valerie has exhibited has been every bit as amazing as she was on that day! I would recommend that if you have to let your fur family go to cross that rainbow bridge, you do it with "In loving Arms" every single time! read more

I couldn't be more appreciative and thankful to have In Loving Arms come to our home and help our fur baby pass peacefully. My urgent call was not planned, however Dr. Valerie came immediately to help. She was so kind and loving and I can't thank her enough for her support during such a difficult time. Every single detail was considered and it made an awful day be so much easier. Thank you again, you are truly an angel! read more

We had to put our "former feral" cat down. It would have traumatized her if we had to take her to a veterinary clinic. Dr. Valerie came to our home to complete the procedure. I can't say enough good things about this service. Dr. Valerie was very compassionate and patient with our cat. I highly recommend this business. read more

Dr. Tracy turned one of our most challenging times into a beautiful experience by helping our beloved cat, Moosh, cross the rainbow bridge. It was a very difficult decision, but when we knew it was time, it was important for us that he was at home, surrounded by his loving family, rather than stressed at a vet office. My youngest son struggled with the situation, but Dr. Tracy's understanding and calming presence really helped us all. It was comforting to know that Moosh's last moments were serene and surrounded by love. I can't recommend In Loving Arms and Dr. Tracy enough. Thank you for everything--truly, beyond grateful. read more

It is never easy to make the difficult decision to assist your fur baby in making an easeful passing with love and familiar smells, but this unselfish service is exactly what Dr. Valerie and the team at In Loving Arms specialize in. Our wonderful dachshund, Tiffany, who was almost 17, was suffering from many medical conditions, and she was letting us know in more ways than one that her poor body was ready.   Dr. Valerie came to our home and made sure that not only were we comfortable during every step of the process, but she answered all of our questions patiently. Tiffany was taken care of with immense dignity and grace.  Our two 8-month-old puppies were able to take part and assess what was going on. Dr. Valerie was so tender and warm to both us and Tiffany during the whole process; it truly was a mercy that we had such an adept guide during Tiffany's last transition. We miss our Tiffany dearly but are so incredibly glad we made the right decision in calling In Loving Arms during our family's needful time.    On top of their wonderful services, Dr. Valerie mailed us the sweetest sympathy card with details about our lives with Tiffany, marking that she listened to us tell our stories and life with Tiffany with such care and attention that it was almost as if she was family.  I cannot stress enough that if or when any one requires these services, call these Angels to assist yours in going on their next journey. read more

The in home euthanasia service for our loving dog Violet when very smoothly where Dr. Tracy made our baby girl very comfortable and relaxed. Our Violet didn't feel any pain and discomfort when Dr. Tracy administered injection to sedate her as our Violet was going to sleep and relaxed and fully sedated then Dr. Tracy asked us if we were ready for the final injection to stop her vitals and heart to send her to the hands of the lord and we said yes and now she is at peace and no more pain. It was a relief for us and grateful for how Dr.Tracy made our baby girl Violet and us feel comfortable and compassionate from the beginning to the end of the process. I will always be thankful for Dr. Tracy and will continue to call her if any of my loving dogs ever need to be put to sleep. Thanks again for your kindness and service read more

When you are going through the process of having to say goodbye to a loved one, you hope you make the right choice when it comes to what that entails. I can't say enough good things about how thoughtful and compassionate Dr. Tracy Rohrer was. Thanks for helping my family through it all. read more

Dr Tracy made the impossible a little bit easier when she came to our house to help us say goodbye to our old dog. This was the second time I've had to hire a service for the brutal decision to euthanize an old dog at their time. I don't want to take anything away from the first service I had used at the previous time, which was in another area. These people are living angels on Earth. Saints. With Tracy's services I noticed small details that really mattered - like a small bouquet of flowers she placed on our dog when she passed, and the cozy blanket she was wrapped in. It felt like our dog had passed into a long sleep. Booking was easy, payment was easy, everything was out of the way for the appt, Tracy made sure we understood the process, made sure it all went well. She knew when to give us space, and time. We couldn't have asked for better in one of the hardest moments in any of our lives with our dogs. I wish you strength to know when it's your animal's time. When you do, if you read this, don't worry about researching further. As a professional dog care provider who's worked with over 1,000 dogs and their families, I give In Loving Arms my highest recommendation. read more

We couldn't have asked for anyone better to help our family during this process. Dr. Tracy contacted me right after I called and helped me figure out what to do. We had to make a decision on shorter notice then we wanted to due to declining health and thankfully in loving arms was there. Doctor Tracy set everything up and we had the kindest soul ever come help us, Dr.Valerie. She was so sweet and kind and explain everything with so much love. She was gentle with our baby boy and helped him cross peacefully. We are forever thankful to them. I highly recommend them to everyone I know as every animal should be able to pass in the comfort of their own home! This process went as good as it could have gone. Thank you in loving arms. read more

I can't thank Dr. Rohrer enough for her kindness and empathy when it was time to let my 11yr old dog, Cosmo go. I knew he was in pain and I was so grateful that she was able to come the same day I called. She explained everything that would happen, brought treats to make the process a little easier and treated my little one with great care. My previous experiences have always been at a vet's office. Being able to do this at home was much more peaceful. Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is hard but my experience with In Loving Arms made it so much easier. read more

It's so hard to say good bye. Our Charles was 20yrs old and came to us as a month old kitten before we even had children. The memories were there...but his body was finally giving out on him and it wasn't right to hold on any longer. It's such a hard decision but Dr. Tracy was so tender in her communications and willingness to help us finally say good bye. Her professionalism and care was beyond what we expected and her presence and tone and ability in those final moments was what we needed. Thank you Dr. Tracy.... read more

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Dr Tracy was all the things needed during such a time. This is not easy. So hard deciding to ease the suffering of a precious family member. My family and I, appreciate the thoughtful details she provided. read more

We decided to put down our 15 year old babygirl Buchie on 10/15/24. Dr. Tracy was very responsive and quick to call me back when I scheduled the at-home euthanasia appointment. She was very kind and helpful. They had lots of open availability as well. Dr. Valerie was so kind and professional when she came to our home. She was so compassionate and thoughtful during the appointment. She explained the whole process thoroughly and made sure everyone in the room was on the same page. We were all so heartbroken to let go of Buchie but we knew it was her time and Dr. Valerie reassured us that Buchie was not suffering anymore. Buchie was quite feisty/protective but Dr. Valerie handled her so well. We will never forget the kindness In Loving Arms showed us. The price was also very reasonable for everything including aftercare. They took great care of our baby who is now at peace. The days right after were so hard but I know Buchie's taken care of. We still miss her everyday. But she's in a better place without any pain or discomfort. read more

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I highly recommend "In Loving Arms" when the unfortunate time comes to say goodbye to your loving pet. The service is highly caring and handles the situation so well. And being able to be in the comfort of your own home makes the process much better. read more

Dr Tracy made the passing of my beloved little black cat and my companion for 19 years a gentle, loving, caring, and peaceful experience. I cannot imagine a better experience in my time of deep sorrow. Dr. Tracy placed a floral bouquet on my baby's body and took an impression of her paw that I will cherish forever. I cannot thank her enough. Thank you. read more

We received the most caring and sincere care for the passing of our dog from In Loving Arms. The amount of effort put in to show our dog love and respect was unmatched. Thank you so much Valene for what you do; you chose the right career and Meeka was lucky to have met you. read more

These two doctors, Tracy & Valerie, are angels sent to help our precious fur babies across the Rainbow Bridge. Though saying goodbye to our beloved Kevin this morning was gut wrenching, Dr. Valerie brought us peace, confirming where he was at medically, and that we were making the loving decision. She was gentle, loving and empathetic to our situation, and especially Kevin's. Saying goodbye in the comfort of our home was definitely the right decision for Kevin, we are eternally grateful for your ministry. With heartfelt admiration and appreciation for you both, the Shindle Family. read more

We are so appreciative of Dr. Rohrer and the education, care, and support she provided us when we needed In Loving Arms' services.

In reflection, the exceptional care of Dr. Tracy Rohrer was really the only true choice for us when it was time to say good-bye to our dog. And though we miss our smiling Velma Jean, our family is grateful that we chose in-home euthanasia by In Loving Arms. It was our way to honor our dog Velma Jean--a close member of the family. This specialized care is well worth the extra cost. Our dog was able to die without stress, in the comfort of her home, and surrounded by love. She was smiling while chewing on a steak and in the arms of her best friend. The thoughtful manner and loving details that Dr. Tracy weaves into her service felt like a friend came into our home, giving us comfort, gentle guidance, and sweet surprises. Dr. Tracy was helpful and gave support through the worst part of loving a pet (the saying good-bye). We are forever thankful. read more

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My husband and i call Dr Valerie Merrill as our 21year old boy way declining fast she was so kind and made our experience a beautiful one we could not thank you enough your an amazing person read more

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Words can't express my gratitude for In loving arms. Dr. Tracy emailed me back as soon as possible and let me know that Dr. Valerie would be able to help me and my little boy Kobe. Dr. Valerie made my experience so loving and so peaceful. I know Kobe is in a better place and not in pain anymore. I was with him when he took his last breath and that is something I will always treasure. He looked so peaceful and was not worried at all. Thank you both for making this experience a loving one. read more

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I can't emphasize enough my love and appreciation for Dr. Tracy throughout this whole process -- not only did she squeeze me in last-minute, but she was so caring, thoughtful, and communicative every step of the way. She made this incredibly difficult and heartbreaking process feel more safe and peaceful. Your baby will be in good hands with her. read more

Dr. Tracy Rohrer DVM is one of the most compassionate ladies we have met. In One of our most difficult times she was so understanding in the fact that we wanted to be sure it was the right time of letting our 15 1/2 year old Norwegian Elkhound go. We had made an appointment twice before and canceled and she never got cross with us. She came to our home allowed us time with her and even brought some special treats for her saying that the first shot would probably sting a little and that would keep her mind off of it. It was definitely time and we were so very blessed in the Peaceful way she transitioned. Then she sent us a very nice sympathy card in her own writing with a little heart that has wildflower seeds we will plant in Cheyennes honor. We have lost fur babies in the past and this was definitely the most loving way to help our Cheyenne crossover. Thank You For reassuring us that we were doing the right thing, we will always be grateful in the way she passed peacefully in "OUR" loving arms. Russ & Cheryl read more

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Words can't express how thankful our family is for In Loving Arms and Dr. Valerie. A little over two weeks ago we noticed our Bella Boo was not acting herself and seemed to be on the decline. We fought for our girl and it was found that she had late stage bladder cancer amongst other secondary issues. Our family was devastated because our girl was only 8 and we weren't ready to let go. We spend every last second we could with her and decided it was time. In Love Arms was extremely compassionate and understanding. Dr. Tracy called us back immediately and so kindly asked all the questions she needed while we tried to hold our tears back. Dr. Valerie was amazing and made such a difficult time so peaceful. She talked us through what she was doing all while speaking beautiful and caring words to our Bella. We can't thank you enough for all that you did. read more

I just want to say that our experience was very heartbreaking but Dr. Tracy made it amazingly easier she was so empathetic kind compassionate and patient with us I can't say enough good things about her !!! I would not hesitate to use her again refer her to any of our friends or loved ones if the need should arise Thank you so much Dr Tracy your kindness really helped us all get through this rough patch Bubbie will be missed forever but he is no long suffering read more

I can't say enough about the amazing care and compassion Dr. Tracy had for my Dads ailing elderly dog, Ginger. She came to my fathers home and after an exam she recommended several different Rx to improve Gingers pain and quality of life. It was such an unexpected blessing because two previous vets had not made those recommendations. She even called in the Rx to Chewy. In just a week of the medications Ginger has improved slightly and we are grateful for whatever extra time that gives us with her. read more

There are no words for the service that was provided for our sweet 17 year old Yorky yesterday. It could not have been more beautiful. From the moment that she arrived, Dr. Valerie was everything that we needed and more. I cannot say enough about the experience that we had with her. She was kind, gentle, attentive to details, supportive, there's not enough words to describe our experience. read more