Liz Friedman is the best! We highly recommend her. She has come to our house and taken care of our large Bully Breed dogs. Extremely experienced and compassionate. read more

Dr. Friedman is an amazing human being and Vet. I highly recommend her. She is king, gentle, and knows what she is doing. It is great having her come to your house which makes our fur babies calm and not nervous. She was the one who told me To take Kenji right away to Urgent Care and recommended Dr. Maryam . I am so grateful to her. My dogs love her and she called Me to see What happened to Kenji, sent us a sympathy card, Etc. I love house calls and her Fees are affordable. I highly recommend Dr. Friedman. read more

This is hard to write, but I want to give Liz the credit she deserves. Putting my baby down was the worst day of my life, and she was so kind, gentle, and present. I can't imagine anyone better in that moment. read more

The best. Liz treated my senior tabby Yoda several times at my home and recommended a dietary change that probably extended his life. And when he reached the age of 15 1/2 years with health problems that could not be treated, she eased him out of this life flawlessly. Her prices are certainly reasonable and she has a schedule that will fit yours. Highly recommended. read more

This happened long ago (2010 - 2012 ish) but now I realize I should have done this then. This person arrived at my home and immediately rushed me, claiming, "I have to go soon, I have to put a dog down" - so... NO concern for my kitty which I was desperately trying to save - just wanting to do the bare minimum in order to go kill another animal. To this day, I have a fear of in home pets. I can't count the number of people who have brought this person up when I've had a discussion on this subject with them. It's ASTOUNDING to me that she has so many positive reviews. I hope she will take this one in consideration and be sure to NEVER do such a thing again. No doubt she will say she was never at my house, but I promise, this happened. My current AMAZING vet is also named the same (DR. LIZ) - so I was never able to forget and always have to keep the two separate in my mind. If a vet can't take the proper time with a pet, they should not come. I should NEVER know anything about what a vet is next going to do. Just the mere mention of it, let alone something so upsetting, is highly unprofessional. read more

How do you begin to describe the gratitude and respect you have for someone who helped your cat of 20 years find peace and freedom? Liz was amazing from start to finish in every way. She walked us through what would happen and what might happen with absolute calmness and empathy. She created a really nice space for my cat to find some comfort and then gave us space when she found it. If I were ever to have to do this again, I'd want Liz to do it. Absolutely made the hardest thing a memory I'm grateful to have. Please if you're going to put your sweet animal down, do yourself the favor of having Liz do it. read more

She was very kind with the passing of my two dogs who's time had come. Thank you Liz for making things easier for us during a difficult time. read more

I called Dr. Liz about scheduling in-home euthanasia for my dog, who is in his final days. It was one of the most emotional, vulnerable calls I've ever had to make. Instead of compassion or care, I was met with coldness and detachment. She immediately launched into her UNavailability and mentioned she would be "in the desert this weekend," with no acknowledgment of what I had just said...that my dog is dying. She asked, "How can I help you?" in a way that felt dismissive, as if I hadn't just explained the reason for my call. There was zero empathy, no softness, and not a single expression of understanding or support. I left the call feeling worse than before I dialed. If you're reaching out during one of the hardest moments of your life, hoping for a kind and compassionate presence for your pet's final transition, I would strongly recommend finding someone else! read more

Compassionate attentive kind. Makes the worst most devastating days more bearable. Adore adore Dr Liz.

It has been one week since we said goodbye to our cat, and I have Dr. Friedman to thank for our last moments with him being peaceful and already a cherished memory. She has incredible bedside manner and understands how to support families going through the pain of losing a pet with calm, patience, and compassion. Her fees are also so reasonable compared to some bigger companies, and I would happily hire her again for any future at-home euthanasias we have to do (hopefully not for a long time!) Thank you Dr. Friedman from our family and Albus. read more

LOVE Dr Liz, she is so great and to have her come to the house especially for my baby Sofi. she was so calm not like putting our babies in the crate she can't stand the whole ordeal. my baby has been sick with diarrhea and not herself at all. so now i have to think about my babies quality of life and its so hard but dr liz told me to think about if she continues the way she is i have to out her down because its not fair to sofi to live the way she is. so im giving it another few weeks and see if she improves if not ill take the doctors advice. i totally trust her. dr Liz put my other cat down and other wasn't the happiest time but she made a sad experience into a better one. she is a tell it like it is woman... thank you dr liz for the compassion and care you bring. read more

Dr. Friedman made transition for our old girl as painless as she possibly could. She was patient, kind, warm, and put us and our cat at ease when the time came. She let us say our goodbyes and hold our girl as she left us. read more

A few weeks ago, without many symptoms or warning, we got the heartbreaking news that our beloved, 11-year-old baby kitty, Mayari, had aggressive, inoperable tumors. Over less than 2 weeks, she declined rapidly, and we agreed that if her quality of life seemed like she was suffering more than she was enjoying her cat life and cat pastimes, we would let her go. I'd never done this before and called 3 home euthanasia services with the best reviews. Of the 3 I talked to, we decided to go with Dr. Liz. She returned my call within minutes, answered all of my questions and concerns in great detail, and made me feel like she had all the time in the world to answer any questions I had. She offered for me to text her if I thought of anything later. She was also available the next day, and we didn't want this cat to be in pain for another 24 hours. She was very sympathetic and kind when I broke down over the phone. Dr. Liz arrived the next day and Mayari seemed comfortable with her. She explained her process and all of her medications to us, and brought a puppy pad to place under her, as well as a blanket to take her afterward (it meant a lot to us that it was actually a really nice blanket with colorful paw prints). It was more peaceful than I ever thought possible, with Mayari just appearing to painlessly fall asleep while my fiance and I were losing it. Dr. Liz then gave us a moment alone with her to say goodbye while she went to her car to put her supplies away and get the blanket. She then wrapped Mayari up and took her to Cal Pet Crematory (who have also been lovely to deal with), leaving us instructions for having the ashes delivered later. I was in no condition to function at all, and she was OK with me sending payment later that day. A week later, we received a lovely sympathy card with a heartfelt message that made me emotional. Sending a fur baby over the rainbow bridge was one of the most painful experiences I've ever had, but I'm grateful that we found Dr. Liz to be so compassionate, kind, and respectful in the process of letting her go. I'm so sorry if you are reading this review because you are researching the same thing, but I highly recommend Dr. Liz. read more

Liz Friedman, DVM - Taking our girl home from the veterinary oncologist :( - Veterinarians Near Me

The hardest thing to do, is put down your beloved pet. Dr. Liz Friedman comes to your home, where they are comfortable in their surroundings, familiar smells, and family, both two legged and four, can be there. I have know her for a long time, and have so much respect for her. I read a review that was not favorable. I want to address it. When we are loosing our babies...we are in complete panic mode. I have been there a time too many. I also, have come to understand, that performing euthanasia, takes a very VERY special person. This means, many times to be the one with little emotion, and trying to give answers. Straight to the point, and clear. This can feel like there is little care, but what it really is, is getting the data across, clearly and calmly. For BOTH the client and the Dr. Unlike, humans, animals can be put down. Imagine, when this is your job..24/7. Being emotional instead of strong, would and HAS, caused many vets to quit their practice. If you are in need, and she IS AVAILABLE, it will be the best and kindest end of your pets life. You will never do it any other way again. read more

Dr. Liz has been taking care of my dog and cat for the last few years. She is loving and kind. She is very special.

I really could not be more pleased by Dr. Friedman's caring approach to the home euthanasia of my dog today. She shared observations about the dog's condition that helped a household member who was in denial accept that we were doing the right thing. She explained everything she was doing and took care to ensure that everyone in the home, including the other dogs, had the time they needed to say goodbye. She also came out right away, even though it was a holiday and after her regular house call hours. read more

I have no idea how best to thank Dr. Friedman after the many years of working with her but anyone that is lucky enough to have her looking over their fur babies can understand how special she is. She has held my hand through death and grieving some of the hardest moments of my life, given me so much amazing advice and guidance, and has provided those who mean the most to me with the highest level of care and concern. She's an animal-whisperer and even my grumpiest senior dog likes her more than me. She's great at connecting the dots for mystery cases and also handling the most simple issues with her amazing bedside manner for even the trickiest of pets. Her knowledge and kindness are profound and cannot recommend her enough! read more

Liz is a gem. She is insightful in her approach, and helped us understand way more than we were asking about. She was prompt, responsive, and - above all - very helpful in addressing the issue with our cat. Highly recommended for anyone who needs a mobile vet. read more

Liz Friedman is an amazing person and vet. I had to put my cat to sleep and she was empathetic and understanding, and gave me some time alone with the cat to process. She works with a small business crematory, who was also very respectful and loving when they delivered the ashes to me. I then received a very pleasant surprise in the mail, which was a card from Liz that included heart shaped paper/seeds that can be planted. This is a beautiful memory for me to cherish in order to continue to have my pet live on. read more

Liz Friedman, DVM - This was my Cat, Kanye. He wasn't looking good in his final days. Liz helped him cross the rainbow bridge. - Veterinarians Near Me

Dr. Friedman was so supportive and understanding when we put our old lady down. They offered a 15-turn-25-minute quality of life call and told us that we could schedule a visit and they had no cancellation fee if we changed our mind. Dr. Friedman informed us that we'd likely have to book a couple of days in advance. They do not offer urgent after hours visits, nor weekends. We had a scare, and they responded the next morning saying that they had availability that afternoon. They were so good about giving us time and being efficient, it was really a commendable trait! They were willing to lift her 60 pound body on their own, but I was able to help. It was my partner's first experience with euthanasia, and they explained the process. They give a sedative before they give the lethal drug. I think it took my partner by surprise at how fast it was. Our dog was terrified of the vet, so we couldn't let that be her last experience on earth, in a sterile office. We are so happy with how everything played out. It's really important when you have to say goodbye to your soul dog. read more

I won't go into the specifics of what led us to finally make the decision to ease our cat's suffering, but one thing we were definitely not going to do was take our Zoey back to the vet's to put her to sleep. After all that she was going through, adding further trauma to the process was simply not an option. With a little bit of research, we found Dr. Friedman, who immediately called us back to make a house call that afternoon. Right from the start, I felt like she understood what we were going through, and that I wasn't being judged in the least for this decision. When she arrived, she was even more considerate and comforting, explaining how the process would work and offering us choices as to how we'd prefer the treatment to be administered. When it was all over, my wife and I were absolutely heartbroken, but we've said it then and continue to tell people that this was the absolute best way we could imagined handling our beloved cat's passing. It still pains us just about every night, especially when coming home to an empty house, but Dr. Friedman eased our conscience over a decision that could have very easily been a subject of regret and even more suffering. read more

See all

Dr. Friedman helped us say goodbye to our 17yo shih tzu, Milkshake, after his CCD got really bad. She was kind, professional, and patient with us, explaining the process and giving us as much time as we needed. Our little buddy passed in our arms, stress-free and surrounded by love. I would give her 6 stars if I could. Thank you, Dr. Friedman. read more

It's hard to "review" empathy, especially on as an emotional day as today for our family. But Dr Friedman gave our 15 year old baby Charlie the most peaceful and loving send off today, across the rainbow bridge, and that's news worth spreading. If you're asking yourself, "can I do this?", "should I make this phone call?", "will this vet understand what I'm going through?" - the answer is yes. Yes and yes. The worst part is making the decision to make an appointment. The second worst is waiting for it. Then once it's all happening, the sadness mingles with peace, knowing your loved one felt no pain. And that's the best part. It's the greatest gift you can give. And Dr Friedman can deliver. My heart goes out to everyone reading this. read more

Liz Friedman, DVM - Veterinarians Near Me

Thank you for providing this service. It's been almost a year that I had to say goodbye to my sweet pup clover, Dr. Friedman was very kind and handled this difficult decision with compassion. I would recommend her service to anyone who is able to give this kindness at home surrounded by comfort and loved ones. read more

Liz is the best! It's so nice to have a direct relationship with your vet and not have to go through a staff of people to ask one questions. She cares a lot I wish I could give her ten stars. read more

I would definitely recommend Dr. Friedman. It was with great sadness that I had to search around for an at home euthanasia solution for our cat, but I am very glad to have found and chosen Dr. Friedman to assist us in this difficult time. She was very kind and compassionate, and also very professional and straightforward. Thank you again, Dr. Friedman. read more

Dr. Friedman came to my home for an at home euthanasia appointment. She was so lovely and kind. It made a very tough decision not hurt so much. Very professional and handled my cat Harlow Mae with dignity and compassion. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you Dr. Friedman. read more

She is a very kind person and love dogs. All my grooming customers that use her service are all happy

I was so lucky to find Dr. Friedman to help me say goodbye to my senior girl Zoey, who had been struggling with chronic kidney disease for the past 2 and a half years. My vet clinic that had been following her for 8 years closed it's doors and I was stuck trying to figure out where to take her when she started rapidly declining. Dr. Friedman was kind, compassionate and talked me through all the steps beforehand so I'd know what to expect as this was the first time I'd had to euthanize a pet. She was available the same week I called her and she was so gentle with my girl when she took her away. It gave me so much comfort to be able to do it at home where Zoey wasn't anxious and she was comfortable. Thank you Dr Friedman. read more

Liz Friedman, DVM - Veterinarians Near Me

Unfortunately, Dr Friedman is not accepting any new patients. She did, however, take the time to call me back and to give me some recommendations for a vet in my area. That is a good person. read more

Dr. Friedman is still not taking new patients, sadly. Would love to bring my pup under her care--even though she has no capacity, she took the time to provide a referral for another vet she trusts and gave some detailed suggestions for what could be going on with my pup and what she might consider testing for. I wish all vets had Dr. Friedman's level of authentic care and kindness for our fur babies! Will be keenly watching and waiting for her to hopefully have more capacity in the future! read more

Dr. Liz Friedman came highly recommended by a good friend when the time came for my beloved dog to pass. My baby was twenty years old, a rescue, and we were inseparable. Despite the difficult circumstance, I could not have asked for a kinder, more compassionate and professional vet. Dr. Friedman made the house call in September of 2020 - during the pandemic. She maintained Covid health protocols and at the same time gave me the opportunity to properly say goodbye to my dog. This took place at home on the deck, a place my dog loved. At that time, I did not think my heart would ever allow for another dog. However, in October, 2021, I adopted another rescue. My newest rescue is extremely timid and fearful of people so I asked Dr. Liz to make a house call and perform a general exam. My dog immediately took to Dr. Friedman and received a good bill of health. Six months later, my new rescue is growing in confidence and loves her new life. I am so grateful to Dr. Friedman. There are some people in this world who radiate love and positivity. We (my dog and I) are extremely happy to have her in our lives. read more

Liz Friedman, DVM - Veterinarians Near Me

Liz is a wonderful human which Is what's necessary in tough Situations like helping your animals Make their transition. She feels like a friend and Is prompt, knowledgeable and animal lover too Giving peace in time of sadness Xo read more

This review is so hard to write that I've started and stopped and I can't get it the way I want it to be; it just seems jumbled and like I'm babbling. But understand that I am still in a great deal of pain from the loss of my best friend. And I want you to know what an incredible job this vet did to make a painful experience as good as it could be. So please excuse my jumping around and maybe even including information you don't need. I just want you to know how perfect she was, and it's hard for me to get my thoughts together. If you need to help your pet pass from this life and go on to their next adventure, I can't recommend Dr. Friedman highly enough. My dog wasn't just any dog: he was my 12 year companion dog, the love of my life, my ride or die, my rock, my life. I watched both of my parents die of cancer, my best friend die, numerous other friends and family and NOTHING is more painful to me than this loss, losing THIS best friend. I don't know why, it just is. So I searched and searched for the right vet to come to my house and let him pass in peace, on his bed, with me holding him. My brother and his wife were there, watching, crying quietly. They said it was the most beautiful thing (and the saddest) they'd ever witnessed in their life. I lay on the floor and cradled my 95 pound dog, telling him how much I loved him (after he ate an ENTIRE bowl of vanilla ice cream). Dr. Friedman has the perfect presence. She speaks only when necessary, and in calm soothing tones. But she is strong and smart. Realize that she isn't just there to be sweet, although she is genuinely kind, she is giving the strongest medicine there is, and you want her to be confident and to know what she is doing. And she does. There can be some uncomfortable moments with these drugs (I'd researched so I knew) and she explained exactly what was going to happen (nothing terrible, you can read up on how euthanasia is done and you'll understand, she does it the same way every other vet does). For example, he might look back and forth with the first drug given; once I knew that, it wasn't upsetting. But he quickly fell into a deep sleep and started snoring, the most comforting sound EVER. I've always loved to hear him snore. That part was really a gift. He was so relaxed he snored; not every dog does that, but I was so happy mine did. She confidently yet gently explains everything that is going to happen so you aren't worried. Let her guide you. You can trust her. Because of my attachment to my dog, if she had done ANYTHING wrong, even the SLIGHTEST thing, it would've had an out-of-proportion effect on me and you would've heard about it. I'm telling you, it was PERFECT. She checked to see if his heart had stopped, which I appreciated. I mean, you want to really KNOW, right? And his heart kept going even after it should've stopped. I knew he was worried about me so he wasn't leaving, because I had started to cry (I was holding it together pretty good before then), and I felt like my crying was making him stay (his job was to take care of me, how could he leave if I was crying, right?). So I told him he could go. I said I would be okay, I promise, you can leave. And I FELT him leave his body; she checked, and his heart had stopped. She told me he was gone. And then she didn't flinch as I started to wail in grief. And I mean WAIL. She gave me time with him, as much as I wanted, and then she and my brother took him down the stairs and out to her car. At my request, she had previously made all the arrangements to have his body cremated, so there was nothing left for me to do but mourn. I'm giving you this much detail because you should know what happens so you are prepared. I've heard from friends and the procedure she used is exactly the same as the other vets; it's just the way she did it that was so perfect. My puppy dog got to leave this world with the love of HIS life (me) cradling him in my arms, in HIS bed, in HIS home, with his family surrounding him, and the nice, smart lady giving him the exact correct amount of medication so that he was withOUT pain, withOUT fear, withOUT distress of any kind (and he HATED going to the vet). He went to sleep with his love holding him, and then he gently left his body. We should all be so lucky. I am SO GLAD yelp took me to Dr. Friedman. I'm so sorry for those of you reading this, because I know that means you're facing losing the love of your life. You can trust her. She is strong, kind, knowledgeable, and will give you the most beautiful last moments with your baby that you could ever ask for. Learning to live without him....I'm still working on that. read more

Dr Friedman made my last moments with Ginger so peaceful. She was 17-1/2 years old and we were together almost all that time. Ginger was a very lively pup but in the end she was having trouble standing and we both knew it was time. Putting your dog to sleep is painful but I will never extend my animal's pain to postpone mine. Great job, Dr. Liz. read more

Liz Friedman, DVM - Ginger was a strong, brave girl! - Veterinarians Near Me

I called Dr. Friedman to see if she might be able to help me out as we were facing an outbreak of fleas mid-pandemic. I had just moved (and much further away from our old vet), my cat's flea med prescription had expired, vet visits have always been stressful for my cat, and the over-the-counter flea meds we had tried before hadn't worked very well. Dr. Friedman returned my call right away, and she was just so kind and warm-hearted. She talked through different options and ultimately suggested we try out a new over-the-counter med that had been getting good reviews and offered to see us if the issues persisted. Thankfully the flea issue was completely resolved with the meds she suggested, but the empathy and humanity that Dr. Friedman showed is forever imprinted. Very grateful there are people like her in this community. read more

Dr. Friedman is a rare find in LA. She's compassionate and knowledgeable and convenient and an excellent communicator. She was my late Mangos primary vet in his last years and she crossed him over in my loving arms at the end of his journey with such love and compassion. I can't recommend her enough! read more

Liz Friedman, DVM - Veterinarians Near Me

I cannot recommend Dr. Liz Friedman enough. My 7 & 1/2 year old pittie was suddenly & rapidly declining from cancer- an absolutely crushing piece of news. My husband & I would have preferred to let our boy go at the animal hospital we frequented by the hand of the vet he knew & trusted for years, BUT participating in the experience is not an option during a pandemic. As much as I did not want to experience his death in my home, I could not bear the thought of dropping him off & waiting for a phone call. "Shopping" for last minute in-home euthanasia while my beloved dog lay suffering beside me was one of the most emotionally distressing experiences I have ever had. Everyone was booked or we were out of their service area. One person tried to sell us on "keeping him alive" for several months. And then we found Dr. Friedman. Though she was clearly in demand, Dr. Friedman made time to text & talk on the phone within a couple hours of contacting her. She understood our urgency to end our boy's agony as soon as possible & fit us into her busy schedule. As for our conversation about the event itself, she was empathetic & thorough in her explanation of what to expect. By the way, if you are considering this option during COVID, be prepared to choose an outdoor setting. I think that is more than fair. When the time came, Dr. Friedman greeted our boy warmly & let him sniff her equipment before getting started. Her bedside manner was delicate, cordial & professional. I felt completely comfortable crying in front of her, which was unexpected & much appreciated. The most dreaded moment imaginable was easy & peaceful for all involved- precisely what we wanted. She took care of all the "after" business (which I believe is optional). We even received a card from her a few days later. I spent less than 15 minutes with Dr. Friedman in person, but I can tell you this: her capacity to care for you & your pet is forthcoming & genuine. Though we may never meet again, my husband & I are so profoundly grateful for her & the excellent service she provided. read more

Dr. Friedman, I hope that this message makes it to you directly. The service that you provided for me, my wife, and most especially my dog was done with nothing but love and care. You made something that should have been incredibly hard very peaceful and meaningful. For prospective customers, On Monday my wife and I were shocked with some sudden and very bad news about our dog. He had to be euthanized. We thought we would wait until friday. Yesterday we woke up and conditions had worsened so much that we knew we couldn't wait any longer. Let me tell you all about the horrors of phone shopping for in-home euthanasia. A lot of folks were too busy. And that makes sense. But it was incredibly painful to have to call so many people and explain what's wrong again and again. But we really thought it would be important to have this done at our home. Both so he's comfortable and so that we can also be there with him. I had one doctor on the phone say he could prolong his life by four months. We said "But our vet said that the real danger is if his mass ruptures." He said "oh yeah he's going to die but you gotta treat it like an egg that can break." Sounds like a pretty bleak life his was advertising for my boy. No thanks. Dr. Friedman displayed care and empathy from the first moment of contact. And she's the type of vet that I like. The only kind that there should be, to be honest. The kind that puts the pet's needs before the owner's. She's caring, but also principled. Well, about 20 minutes ago she drove away from out house with my boy. We were able to do it in his favorite spot in our yard. It was peaceful. It was meaningful. She made it so much easier for us than it should have been. read more

When the time came to let Lulu go I was so relieved to find Liz. She was genuinely caring and compassionate. We sat with Lulu outside as Liz told us exactly what to expect. There was no rush. Everything she told us helped me feel better about the decision. This felt like the right way to do it. I don't know how I would have managed otherwise. read more

See all