Having Dr. Kelly come into our home was the single greatest gift of assisting our Stilly to his next adventure. I hope and pray that for the rest of my life, I never have to choose any other way for my animals. There were no slippery metal exam tables, no motion-sick car rides filled with trembling terror, no buzz of harsh fluorescent lights, and no chaotic waiting rooms thick with antiseptic and distress. Just a few years before, we'd had a traumatic experience which left a lot of regret and lingering ache when we lost our Golden Retriever, Dennis (da-best dog), a few years ago. With Stilly, everything was peaceful and beautiful. He remained in his kingdom. He rested on his beloved floor pouf--the throne he stubbornly claimed over every plush bed we ever bought him--bathed in familiar scents and a square of afternoon sun requested just for him. There was only reverence, quiet air, and the hands of the people who adored him. He drifted away knowing absolute safety, deep warmth, and devotion. Walking a soul to the veil in the very sanctuary he filled with love for fifteen years is a profound privilege, but it was Dr. Kelly's gentle presence that carried us across that threshold. Before anything began, she asked the question that cut straight through the guilt and doubt: If there were a magic pill that could make him better, would you give it to him? The instant answer was yes. And when the follow-up came--and would it make him truly well again?--the truth anchored us. In that single, compassionate moment, she lifted the burden of the decision from our shoulders and framed it as what it truly was: a final act of mercy. Every detail that followed was grounded in extraordinary tenderness--the quiet reverence with which she pressed his paw print into soft white clay, the gift of a gentle Mr. Rogers book on grief left for our hearts, and above all, her boundless, unhurried patience while we poured our final whispered goodbyes into his fur. She didn't simply provide veterinary care; she held the space so steady that grief had room to breathe. I don't know how Dr. Kelly carries the weight of what she does, but she gave our boy the most peaceful exit imaginable, and for that, our family will be endlessly grateful. read more

Love Always Veterinary Care - Pet Hospice Near Me

Dr. Chandler and Jennifer are two of the most compassionate people that I've come across in the veterinary field. True angels on Earth. I scheduled a hospice consult for my sweet 13 year old lab and received a quick response with a call from Jennifer. Even though I never met Jennifer, I felt like she was holding my hand during the whole process. When it was time for our hospice consult, Dr. Chandler came to our house and assessed our boy along with going over quality of life. She even gave him a treatment before she left to see if it would help his mobility. After the consult, I received a very thorough email from Dr. Chandler giving me a breakdown of my dog's prognosis along with some treatment options. She reached out to other mobile vets on my behalf and provided helpful links for every option of care that she gave me. Jennifer also followed up to check on Oakley to see how he was doing. When it was time to make the decision for me to let him go, I texted Dr. Chandler (after hours on her day off). She still responded. She came out a couple days later to our home and we were able to give him a peaceful goodbye on our lawn, which was his favorite place. Dr. Chandler treated Oakley with such care and dignity from start to finish. Jennifer also called me again to check on my wellbeing a week after we said goodbye. Dr. Chandler reached out to me on a Saturday to let me know she had Oakley. He was ready to return home. She worked with us on getting him back and even went as far as matching the tissue paper to the color of his fur for the packaging. She also included a beautiful dog card along with his name which was handwritten. It lays against the paw print and clipping of his hair she gave us. I hope I provided enough details as to why Love Always is not only the best, but the only option I would ever use when having someone take care of my beloved companions. read more

Omg. We never we realized we could havr someone come to the house and our kitty never wouldn't gone to the vet. So after some research and heavy sad discussions, we found Kelly and Love Always. You're a mess because you are dealing with the worst thing you absolutely don't want to do....but? She made it so amazing. We wouldn't have changed a thing. Kelly was actually available to come earlier than expected ( as we unfortunately needed her to ). She was calm, sweet, patient and soothing. She was so loving with our helping our 19 year old kitty Jet go to her final sleeping place. Every question answered, everything already thought of. She gave us the option to leave her with us, take her/cremate and return, or cremate and have her hang with other amazing pets. We received follow up texts and emails and then finally got this card where the majority of my tears finally came. Luckily I had posted our initial experience, a pal saw and was able to help another pal, Puck, help take his final nap Thank you SO Kelly and Love Always. Highly recommend. And finally able to post with way less tears....barely read more

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Dr. Kelly Chandler is the perfect person for something like this. Our fur baby Bentley lost both bag legs 3 days after Christmas and couldn't walk. The Saturday the morning of December 28th we called Dr. Kelly and she made time to come to our home and help us in saying goodbye to our boy. I haven't been able to write about it without drowning my keyboard in tears until now......... Bentley knew! He lost his bag legs and couldn't walk yet met Dr. Chandler at the door then walked in with her and laid on the carpet. He knew why she was there and he was ready. This is 3 days after Christmas mind you and she made time for us. We were so appreciative of her and her services. She made one of the hardest things you go through in your life so much easier. She didn't rush at all, she let us love on him and say goodbye. We recommend this Doctor 100% if you are ever in need of this kind of service, look no further.... read more

I had spoken with our primary vet, and she recommended Dr. Kelly Chandler as an option to allow our boy Gambit to pass peacefully at home since it was clear we were just delaying the inevitable and our poor boy was beginning to struggle. The day I made the call to Dr. Chandler, I wasn't ready to make that call, but it was clear that if I didn't our beautiful boy likely wouldn't survive the night and likely would've passed painfully due to the severe and rapid buildup of fluid around his heart and lungs. Dr. Chandler came that same evening, and was very compassionate and great to our boy, despite the fact we were a mess. Our boy was at home, where he was happy and content. He didn't need to fear the drive to the vet, and was comfortable to the best of his ability and was surrounded by the people he loved. Dr. Chandler handled him with care and love, and I couldn't be more grateful to her for this. She made a print of his paw on the spot, and gave us a clipping of his fur as well. 12 days later, Dr. Chandler hand delivered his ashes in a beautifully crafted cedar urn engraved with his name, and a slot for his picture from Koefran. We miss him SO much. To Dr. Kelly Chandler - Thank you so much taking time out of your day on short notice to allow our boy to move forward without the struggle. I appreciate you. read more

Love Always Veterinary Care - My beautiful boy - Pet Hospice Near Me

I am recommending Dr. Kelly Chandler for her competent, professional and compassionate care for our Golden Retriever. We discussed surgery for our aging dog extensively on more than one occasion. Every time Dr. Chandler addressed our concerns with patience and empathy. We took a lot of her time and never felt rushed. She ultimately came to our home and helped our companion pass. We are grateful for Dr. Chandlers knowledgeable, kind and gentle assistance. Thank you. read more

Love Always Veterinary Care - RIP Chip - Pet Hospice Near Me

We chose Dr. Kelly Chandler as our "hospice vet" when our beloved chocolate lab Abby was nearing the end of her life. She and her nurse, Jennifer, replied quickly and sympathetically to our need for someone to help us through the very difficult decision of when to euthanize our beloved pet. Dr. Chandler soon made a home visit and assessed Abby as near the end of her life. She made astute observations and discussed our family members' "Quality of Life" Assessments to help determine each person's viewpoints and readiness to proceed to euthanasia. She delicately responded to each of us. She offered various treatments to support Abby. We received a three-page, typewritten summary of her visit and recommendations the very next day. She kept in touch via telephone throughout our period of indecision. Thankfully, when the time arrived, Dr. Chandler was able to rearrange her schedule to come back and provide a peaceful passing for our girl. We are so grateful for her competency, communicativeness, empathy, and overall ability to provide the services we needed. We cannot recommend her highly enough. She and Jennifer were our family's angels. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Kelly Chandler. Our beloved French Bulldog rapidly declined in a matter of hours, and Dr. Chandler fit us in the same day. I had never done at home euthanasia for my other animals prior to this experience, so I was unsure what to expect. She far exceeded our expectations in that she gave us the space needed to grieve, and even suggested she wait outside for periods of time as our dog is sensitive to strangers. She helped guide us on ways to make our dog most comfortable until our frenchie's last breaths. I also appreciate the after care touches, of a custom paw print and fur clipping with no extra fees attached. Dr. Chandler genuinely seems to care about both fur baby and humans. She is the right person to have nearby on the one of the hardest days of your life. read more

Dr. chandler is an amazing person and vet. We made the decision to let our lovely dog onyx go after being diagnosed with liver cancer. Dr. chandler can to our house and was so professional caring and understanding. She made my entire family and Onyx feel loved honored and at peace. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a peaceful passing for their pet. read more

Love Always Veterinary Care - Onyx - Pet Hospice Near Me

After 16 years and 10 months we finally had to make the decision to say goodbye to our sweet boy Oliver. It was the hardest decision but we knew it was time. When I read about in-home euthanasia I was referred to Dr. Kelly Chandler. She responded almost immediately to my message called me back and arrived the next day to our home. Her tenderness and compassion are unmatched and she immediately agreed it was time to say goodbye to Oliver. It was a beautiful sunny day we were in our yard birds chirping, sun shining. All the while Dr. Chandler told us to take our time and to let her know when we were ready to say goodbye. As sad as this event is for all of us it was so peaceful and loving it helped to get through it. I would recommend "in-home euthanasia" for any pet that needs to rest, and I cannot recommend anyone higher than Dr. "Kelly" Chandler. Thank you so much#LOVEALWAYSVET Sincerely Michelle & Scott Rutherford read more

Love Always Veterinary Care - "OLIVER Pappas-Rutherford..." The one and only!" You will be with us always!!! - Pet Hospice Near Me

Ending my sweet girls life was such a painful decision to make. Dr Chandler was so patient and kind to us. We are so grateful we got to say goodbye at home. Plus, she didn't have to endure the anxiety of going to the vet. She got to peacefully go to sleep on her bed. This was hands down the best option for such a bad situation. read more

Very lovely staff and doctor. Helped my girl a lot and was understanding of cost limitations. read more

Dr. Chandler is a one of a kind! Walter, my wife and I first dog was diagnosed with cancer. We were lucky enough to have him a around for longer then expected but ultimately the time came. Love Always was recommended to us by a family member and from the moment we made contact with them they were great. Dr. Chandler is a truly compassionate person who makes a sad and uncertain time as comfortable as possible. From the information on her website about what to do in the hours before, to the paw imprint and heart shape hair display she provided we could have not asked for more. She was very informative and let us know exactly what she was doing and what the next step was. Thank you too Dr. Chandler, she is a truly special person. read more

I would not have made it through a truly difficult time without Kelly's compassion, advice, support and kindness. Although she was unable to help our boy across the rainbow bridge due to a prior commitment she referred us to a colleague who was equally compassionate, kind and understanding. Would give 10 stars if I could. read more

I recently had to make the very tough decision to put my furry baby down, it was short notice and luckily Dr. Chandler was able to come out to our house and perform an at-home euthanasia. Dr. Chandler was so kind and gentle, the whole process went so smoothly and my little one went very peacefully. Dr. Chandler also offered a variety of different keepsakes from a clay paw print to a small box for her fur. I really appreciated how thoughtful she was and how she made the entire experience, even under the circumstances, a positive one. Don't hesitate to use this company, you won't regret it. read more

Thank you Dr. Chandler and Jennifer for helping us through this difficult and heartbreaking time. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our big boy Henry. It's heartbreaking to say the least. He hated going to the Vet. Our good friend Angie, who works at our veterinary's office, told us about Dr. Kelly Chandler. So we made arrangements with Dr. Chandler and Jennifer to come to our house to let him have his last sleep in peace and in the comfort of his own home. Henry would have turned 18 years old February 4th. Sadly, his age quickly caught up with him, and he let us know it was time to say goodbye and let him go. Henry was a big beautiful 21 pound Ragdoll with a unique personality. He was a social butterfly and loved lots of attention and belly rubs. We loved him so much and he is surely going to missed. Dr. Chandler and her assistant Jennifer were both absolutely amazing showing the utmost care and compassion for our big boy Henry all the way to the end. My husband described them like two angels helping Henry through his final journey. Again, thank you Dr. Chandler and Jennifer. We will forever be grateful to both of you for helping us through our difficult time. read more

Dr. Chandler was wonderful! Bright, understanding and gentle. She handled everything nicely and smoothly. I am so grateful. Bailey was completely relaxed and trusted her. Thank you Dr. Chandler for such a great service. Such sad circumstances..... read more

Dr Kelly Chandler is one of the kindest, most compassionate and genuine people I have ever met. She treated my fur baby with the utmost respect and care. She allowed me time to say goodbye and did not rush the process! I would 100% recommend her for in home euthanasia. The services she offers go above and beyond what I could have ever dreamed of when it comes to the passing of a beloved pet. read more

I can't say enough positive words about Dr. Chandler. When I unexpectedly had to make that dreaded decision of "is now the time" to put my beloved dog Cosmo down, I frantically started making calls. After leaving unreplied messages with many veterinarians that provide in-home pet euthasia, finding that some were out of town, others had no appointments for at least a week, I got a call back from Dr. Kelly Chandler, less than an hour after leaving her a message. She was empathetic on the phone and said she could come the very next afternoon as she had an appointment in my area. Dr. Chandler's communication about her ETA, and her willingness to stall her arrival a bit to give me a little more time with my boy showed so much respect and understanding. Upon arrival, she greeted me and Cosmo, giving him a few treats to win him over. She explained everything that she was going to do and what to expect. After sedating him to make him comfortable and sleepy, she made sure he wouldn't feel anything when the final injection was administered. She gently let me know when he had moved on and offered me and my family to spend some more time saying our goodbyes. She even did a perfect paw imprint. It was so peaceful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience . I am so grateful to her for allowing me to send my boy off as I wanted to and as he deserved. Just about the time when I had lost hope and thought I would have to take him into the veterinarian's office that he hated so much, she answered my prayers. I knew I was in good hands when another vet returned one of my messages and told me that despite the fact she was unavailable, she was at peace knowing I was in good hands with Dr. Chandler. Dr. Kelly Chandler is truly a blessing and I will forever be grateful to her. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is having to make that dreaded decision of "is now the time?" read more

Love Always Veterinary Care - Perfect paw print -- she even paid particular attention to get his dewclaw. - Pet Hospice Near Me

Dr. Chandler was wonderful throughout the whole process of palliative care and then euthanasia for our dog. She spent a lot of time answering all our questions, and we never felt rushed. She demonstrated incredible kindness and was a wealth of knowledge. Our dog had cancer and was in pain, and Dr. Chandler helped us to control her pain, and was right there for us when the time came to say goodbye. We were especially concerned that our dog would be afraid of a stranger being close to her, but Dr. Chandler's kind, calm energy made her feel at ease and comfortable. In terms of the actual euthanasia, Dr. Chandler's technique is superb and the entire process was peaceful and painless. I highly recommend Dr. Chandler and would use her again. read more

Dr Kelly Chandler and her staff are warm-hearted, caring people. Their love and compassion for your pets (and their owners) is such a comfort. We recently had to let our elderly dog cross the rainbow bridge. Dr. Chandler's mobile vet service was a blessing for our old gal, and us. Duchess's passing was handled peacefully with abundant tenderness. We can't thank her and her staff enough for their kindness. read more