Our dog declined more rapidly than expected and Dr Saiki was so wonderful. On the phone she was poliggt and straightforward with availability, price, options, and covid protocols. When she arrived she was on-time, calm, and explained what was going to happen. She was happy to go slow and make sure our beloved dogs passing was as peaceful and painless as possible. She listened to our stories of our dog and shared stories about her animals too. I would highly recommend for a calm, deeply caring vet at the end of your pets life. read more

Dr. Saiki came to our home on the weekend after Thanksgiving. We were so blessed to have our kids with us! Dr. Saiki was able to accommodate us for such short notice with the passing of our dear loved dog of 16 years. She spent a lot of time with us and allow us each to grieve during the process and say goodbye to our long time beloved family member. I can't emphasize how wonderful it was to have her in our home! It was so special to have our loved pet comfortable with all of us by the fireplace on his favorite blanket. read more

Dr Saiki was able to drive to our home in Santa Cruz mountains to honor our precious cat. We loved that she gave us time to each say goodbye while the process was done outside in the sun surrounded by nature. Most peaceful death. We knew it was time when the cat had stopped eating and was loosing considerable weight. We choose to keep her with us to bury her in the yard. Would choose Loving At Home again. read more

We are so grateful to Dr. Saiki and Loving at Home Pet Euthanasia for helping us say goodbye to our beloved dog, Ivy, with compassion and care. Dr. Saiki was thoughtful, kind, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. She was available when we needed her, communicated clearly and gently before and during her visit, and made sure Ivy was comfortable and surrounded by family in her final moments. It was a peaceful and dignified goodbye, and we truly appreciated Dr. Saiki's presence during such a difficult time. read more

NOT RECOMMENDED. Was not the experience we thought we'd receive and would not recommend. Spoiler alert: she withheld our cat's remains from us for weeks. I did appreciate how Saiki was able to come by on such short notice, our cat Scooby had taken a turn for the worse over the weekend and no one else was available until the next day. That was about it. I did not find Dr. Saiki to have much "bedside manner", in the sense that while Scooby was fading off and we were comforting him in his final moments, she would not stop talking to us about what to do with his body and payment. It was extremely inappropriate and we eventually had to tell her to stop. She seemed to rush through the appointment, which if she didn't have the time do be there then she shouldn't have come. We had told her VERY clearly that we did NOT want Scooby's remains mailed to us, but we would rather pick them up from the crematorium ourselves. It meant a lot to us that he wasn't just mailed like some Amazon package, and we were willing to drive to Sonoma so that wouldn't be the case. She said that was fine and the crematorium would contact us in 2-3 weeks. Well, more than 3 weeks go by and I text Saiki about how the crematorium hasn't contacted us, and she replies "I have Scooby." If I hadn't contacted her, would she have ever said anything? She then proceeds to tell me that if I want him I have to come and get him because it's not her responsibility to get his remains to us, since we chose to have them mailed to her WHICH WE DID NOT. Eventually she brought his remains by, only after going on about it being the crematorium's fault and not hers. The cherry on top was we received what could have been a very nice condolences card from Loving At Home Pet Euthanasia, except inside of it was a request for us to give Saiki a great review on Yelp. She has absolutely no tact. read more

Dr Saiki came to our home and did exactly what I hired her to do. With compassion and grace, she helped our dog cross over. He had lived with dementia for 5 years and was finally ready to go. Over the phone, I told the doctor that I didn't want to hear platitudes or words of comfort. Rather, we spoke of common things and I took comfort in that conversation. I strongly recommend this business. When the time comes, only the best will do. read more

Dr Saiki came to our home on short notice which we appreciated as our Abby had taken a hard turn for the worst. She cut out time the next morning early before her work day and I'm so happy we were able to say good bye in the comfort of our home. Dr Saike explained everything that was going to happen which I appreciated. I liked her bed side manner as she was compassionate but with a clinical edge that let me know she knew what she was doing and our girl was not going to suffer or feel any pain. I liked that she took a paw imprint and some cutting from her fur. I differently recommend Dr. Saike when it comes time to say goodbye to your fur Baby. T read more

So, I have hesitated to write this review for awhile. If it wasn't for Dr. Saiki's shameless strip of paper inside her illegible "sympathy card", asking for a review on Yelp and Google, I never would be writing this review and instead would have emailed her directly. Take this review as you wish. I did contact Restful Paws to inform them of my feelings about their recommendation of Dr. Saiki. I can't blame them at all but I asked them to never recommend her to anyone. We used their service for our other dog and it was the BEST service. I'll admit, this day was an emergency and Restful Paws were not able to come to our home. Our little Frenchie was suffering from cancer and started having repeated seizures over a 12 hour period. It was very difficult for him and us to watch him suffer, so we knew it was time to make the hard decision. Dr Saiki was the only vet available. She arrived on time as expected, but from the phone call to when she arrived the entire event was very unpleasant. I've read the 5 star reviews and wished we'd had those same experiences. Unfortunately we did not and the day still bothers me. It was the end May. Restful Paws was everything those 5 start reviews spoke about and we expected this day to be similar. When Dr. Saiki arrived, I found her abrasive, loud and very nonchalant with this truly traumatizing day. 12 hours of watching a dog suffer and then to have this be the final day was a tough pill to swallow. She showed such little compassion toward her job, that even surprised the **** out of me. Trust me, It takes a lot to make me feel that way. Dr. Saiki swiftly injected the valium type medication while our dog was still standing and walked away to our kitchen. I then asked if I should lay him down but she appeared preoccupied with reading something. Our dog then suffered an additional seizure and he stopped breathing on his own. She then quickly came back into the room and fumbled with a final euthanizing medication, which in itself gave an unusually aggressive response. I immediately thought the second medication wasn't necessary as our dog had stopped breathing already. From there, it was all business. (Venmo me so I can leave.) It even seemed inconvenient to ask her for time to allow my 11 year old daughter to say her goodbyes. Anyway, I'm giving a Yelp review just like she asked for in her sympathy card. If you catch Dr. Saiki on one of the 5 star days then you are probably ok. But I just hope she works hard to improve on days like ours. To Dr. Saiki: these transactions may be routine business to you, but not to a pet owner. Please try to improve and avoid being like this to anymore customers. And I'd recommend avoiding the little strip of paper inside the sympathy cards, its extremely poor taste. If someone wants to give you review, it will happen. Furthermore, for your future customers please try to remember to report the death of a pet to the respective Vet Office or don't bother asking who we use. Don't worry, we called our Vet, who took care of our 2 dogs for over 12 years about a month later. They were as surprised as us that you hadn't called. They sent us flowers with an honest, heartfelt, legible card (without any strings attached.) If you read this far, use Restful Paws if at all possible for in home euthanasia. It's a tough thing to do so you'll need to guarantee a thoughtful Vet arrives and provides good service no matter what. read more

There is no better way to say goodbye. Dr. Saiki creates a peaceful transition. I have loved my animal companions greatly and always dread that day. I will always choose to give them this wonderful gift when their times come. Both Samson and Daphne would agree that Dr. Saiki makes crossing the rainbow bridge effortless. read more

Terrible experience. I'm not sure how she was able to delete my previous review which explained in detail how our experience was with Dr. Saiki. Do yourself a favor and use Restful Paws for this service. read more

If and when the situation arises and you need to say goodbye to your fur baby please don't do it at a veterinarian office. I have had 3 dogs that have passed over the years and 2 at the clinic. Our 6 yr old Shepherd got ill very quickly and Dr Saiki came to our home. She was very supportive, professional and has a very big heart. Explained everything and was very patient with us. I would not change my option to have our Chance pass in his bed at home with all of us with him. Sad time but easier at home. Thanks Dr Saiki read more

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It took me a while to bring myself to write this review because my dog's passing was so fresh. My friend had suggested at home euthanasia as a better choice than the vet service so I decided that's what we would do. Dr Saiki was very professional and thorough in her explanation as to what to expect. I liked her paw print service that she included and she was able to make me feel at ease at an extremely difficult time. I would highly reccomend her service to anyone looking for a more personal route. read more

Dr. Saiki was compassionate and responsive to our dire need to allow our beloved Madeline to end her suffering. When I called Dr. Saiki and explained our situation, she immediately shared her availability to meet our needs. When she called to confirm the appointment, she asked if there was any way we could wait 60 min while attending to a non emergent situation, I explained to her that I thought Maddie's condition had worsened, she quickly prioritized her schedule and arrived within 20 min. She treated Maddie with the utmost care and helped her cross over comfortably and pain free. She was patient with us and allowed us to say our goodbyes to our beloved family member. She was clear with instructions on what to expect and gave us several choices for her cremation. I will be sure to call Dr. Saiki again for our future needs and highly recommend her services! The clay paw print and her sweet card helped mend our broken hearts. THANK YOU Dr. Saiki! read more

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Thank you Dr. Saiki. In August, our 18 year old cat, Carl, was in kidney failure & we were torn about when to let him go. When he rapidly declined, of course it was a Saturday, our vet was closed & the emergency vet had a 3 hour wait. We left a message with Dr. Saiki, she called us back & came over Sunday morning. She was wonderful, caring & took good care of Carl in his/our home. No scary last car ride. Peaceful & less stress on us. Never thought about at home euthanasia before, but we were in a sad spot. Highly recommend. Thanks again. read more

After the heartbreaking recognition that her time had come, we wanted our 19 year old cat to pass peacefully at home, so we called Dr. Saiki who arrived within 30 minutes. Dr. Saiki was compassionate and understanding, and explained the procedure and what we would see and what to expect. I highly recommend Dr. Saiki to help you and your beloved fur-baby at such a difficult and heartbreaking time. read more

Thank you Dr Saiki for coming to my home and making a very difficult time easier by walking us through the process of in home euthanasia. The courtesy and respect you showed us and our pet was appreciated and comforting. read more

I was not sure if it's time to let my Bobby go. Dr. Saiki patiently listened to my concerns and provided me with her professional opinion. During the process, Dr. Saiki explained every step clearly and made the situation as well as it can be. I highly recommend Dr. Saiki. read more

Dr. Saiki was very compassionate from the start.. having to make that phone call to put my baby down... not an easy decision but my baby's needs were most important. I left a message and Dr. Saiki called me back few minutes later. She shared with me her availability. She shared with me on the process of the appt. l told her that l had to put my other dog 3 months ago. Her method was different. Then she advised me on how to make my baby, Autumn be more comfortable. Dr. Saiki arrived on time, she asked whether l needed more time. She proceeded as she shared. My baby never felt any pain with the process. Autumn fell asleep in my arms, that was her last moments. I am glad for Dr. Saiki's method. The process was calm, peaceful and full of compassion. Thank you for everything, Dr. Saiki! read more

Dr. Saiki is incredibly responsive and was able to come to my house and beautifully assist with my terminally sick cat. While it is always a difficult decision and difficult time, she was able to provide a calm, professional, competent presence. I was able to have quality time with Leo and be with him as died so peacefully. If you think its time, that means it probably is so give Dr. Saiki a call. Afterwards, I was sad but also felt such relief that my anxiety about my cat had lifted. read more

We greatly loved our cat, Chloe, for a rich 18+ years. It became apparent the time had come. Rather than subject her to a trip to the vet, we called the mobile vet, Dr. Saiki. She arrived promptly, was kind, professional and didn't rush the procedure. We can't imagine a more loving and humane end. Afterward, we were sure we had done the right thing We strongly recommend this service - Dr. Saiki is great! read more

Not recommended. Doctor Saiki was pretty cold during the visit and did not listen to the wishes we had with our pet's remains.

Dr. Saiki's handling of the euthanasia process was perfection. Our beloved 15 year old Boston Terrier was declining rapidly after having been treated for a brain tumor. Our original intent was to take her to a vet's office to have the procedure done, but she always hated going there, so we decided last minute that we wanted her final moments to be in the place she felt loved the most -- our home. Dr. Saiki contacted us shortly after my phone call and was able to do it on short notice. She explained the process thoroughly as she performed it. We were able to nuzzle our girl on her favorite bed in the warmth and serenity of her own home while she received the injections. The first one or two shots completely relaxed her and it was the first time in weeks we had seen her so at peace (other than sleeping). As she was drifting off, I looked into that sweet face one last time and I truly felt as though she was trying to say she was ready to go. The final injection gently sent her over the Bridge and into her eternal slumber. There was no fear and no struggle on the part of our girl. It was exactly how I hoped she would go. If you are in the unenviable position to require euthanasia for your beloved pet, I can think of no better way than having Dr. Saiki handle the process. I highly recommend her services. read more

Dr. Saiki took very good care of us as we said goodbye to our furry family member, and she made our dog's transition painless, comfortable, and loving. That makes the pain of our loss a little more bearable. We appreciate her and all she did for us. read more

I'm writing this review sometime after my dear Zen's euthanasia, because it just made me so sad. I could not have asked for a better vet to come and euthanize Zen. I knew my 18-year old cat was failing, but I just couldn't let her go. Finally, on a Friday when I just happened to be home from work, an additional wound opened on her shoulder (she had shoulder cancer). I called Dr. Saiki and explained the urgency. I couldn't bear Zen have another day of discomfort. Although she still wanted pets, treats, and to go outside, it was her time. Dr. Saiki came out within half an hour. She was professional. We needed that or my husband and I would have lost it. She explained the process very clearly. While she was filling out the required paperwork, she asked us about Zen and our lives together. We got to tell stories about her that brought back so many memories. Zen's passing was quiet, while she lay in my arms. I was able to close her eyes, and hug her a while longer, even though she was gone. I would highly recommend Dr. Saiki for in-home euthanasia. read more

Loving At Home Pet Euthanasia - Zennie - an 18-year old loyal (and sometimes crazy) companion - Pet Hospice Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Dr Saiki made herself available within 30 minutes of our call. She was compassionate and gentle with our very ill 17 year old cattle dog. She allowed me to hold her while she administered the medications and my girl passed as peacefully as one could hope for. She was respectful of my girl's body and arranged for a private cremation. Dr. Saiki made a difficult and upsetting decision as calm as possible. read more

It was time to say goodbye to our beloved Bradley, nicknamed BrattyCat, BraddyCat, FattyCat as he was at one time a big cat at 18 lbs, though not fat. We made the decision to take care of him at home because he didn't have a routine Vet that we liked and we would rather not freak him out by putting him in a carrier and the car to go to a vet's office at the end of his life. I am so thankful that I found Dr. Saiki. She came to the house, sat and talked with me, and during the whole process she made sure Bradley was comfortable, as well as made ME feel comfortable. She is friendly, warm and caring. I felt that it was exactly how things were meant to be. This was the best way to go for us, for Bradley, and if at any time in our future we have to make this decision again, we will call Dr. Saiki. Thank you, Dr. Saiki. Thank you for your caring ways. Hugs to you. ~Mary read more

After having two earlier pets euthanized at a clinic, I wanted my dear friend of 18 years to have it better. Having Dr. Saiki come to my home and gently putting her to rest was the best. I got to hold Patches in my lap during the whole procedure and pet her constantly. I highly recommend at home euthanasia as it was so much less stressful for both me and Patches. Dr. Saiki was very kind and understanding. read more

I can't thank Dr. Saiki enough for her loving, calm and supportive manner at a very hard time for us. We learned our beloved 12 year old dog was sick and the illness progressed very quickly. I learned of her practice from two neighbors that had used her services and recommended her to help us. I had called and spoke to her in advance of needing the service. She was very kind and answered all my questions. When we knew the moment had come for our "best friend" to suffer no more, she was able to come to our home within a couple hours. Being at home for the procedure took away anxiety from our pet and us that we may have otherwise experienced. read more

Dr. Saiki was wonderful. I had to put my cat down due to a tumor under her tongue and decided to do it on a Sunday. I contacted numerous other home-euthanasia services but either didn't get a prompt response, or they weren't available on Sundays. I left a message for Dr. Saiki, got a call back within 15 minutes, and she was at our house 45 minutes later. Her prices were also 200 less than the other service that would have been available later that day. She was kind and caring and made the whole process more bearable. read more

Dr. Saiki was very responsive to our initial inquiry. She made time in her schedule to come out to our home and help with our beloved kitty Sadie. Sadie had become very sick in a short span of time and she was in pain, and ready to go. Dr. Saiki was warm, compassionate, respectful, and explained everything that she would do. It was so hard to say goodbye to Sadie girl. Dr. Saiki made it possible to do that in the comfort of our home, and I know Sadie was better off for that. Thank you. read more

Dr. Saiki helped us give a loving and peaceful farewell to our cat, Dusty. Dr. Saiki made a very distressing episode easier for us and offered comfort in everything she did. Our conversation was relaxed. The process was explained to us as it proceeded. I'm sure that Dusty felt our love and concern for him for as long as he could feel at all. The last few days of his life were hard for Dusty and for us. Dr. Saiki gave us all the understanding and empathy that we needed at a very difficult time. read more

This is the second time I have used Dr. Sakai to help one of my beloved pets to cross over to the Rainbow Bridge. My Daisy was 13 years plus. She had been having difficulty walking for some time and I had taken her to my vet a few times and was told that she was old and had arthritis. I knew that it was more than arthritis. The Tuesday before I called Dr. Sakai, Daisy was coming into the house from the garage and her back legs collapsed. After getting her into the house and realizing that her legs were not going to work again, I kept her close to me all night, hoping that maybe there was swelling pressing on her spine and with some rest, she would be better in the morning, She was not. Was going to take her to Sage to have her checked out. While waiting for my daughter to come from SF, Daisy started whimpering and panting. When my daughter got here, she confirmed that it was time and I called Dr. Sakai. She came within half an hour. What with all the Covid stuff going on, I was not able to stay close to Daisy, bu Dr. Sakai gave her a sedative first, then stepped away and was able to sit and talk with Daisy while she became sedated. Dr. Sakai let us know when she was fully sedated. We had to step 6 feet away and let Dr. Sakai give her the final injection. We helped Dr. Sakai take Daisy to her car. Received Daisy's ashes back in about 2 weeks. I have not been able to bring myself to bury her in the yard with my other pets that are scattered throughout the yard, but will doing so soon. Thank you Dr. Sakai, again. read more

Dr. Saiki was wonderful to work with. On a Monday morning, we contacted her before 9am, and she was able and willing to come in that same morning. Two hours after calling her, she came into our office and consoled our staff as she administered the euthanasia. Our office cat Bernie was so loved and it was such a hard time for us to see Bernie go. His 16 years of life was special to our JATC staff and students; he was truly a part of the family, and he will be so so missed. Dr. Saiki was loving and caring and provided our staff a calming and professional service. After our tears were wiped away there was a sense of peace with our reality of Bernie's passing. Dr. Saiki sent our office condolences in a card one week later, and that gesture was very touching and appreciated. Within two weeks we received Bernie's ashes. Cannot thank Dr. Saiki enough! He was able to return back home with us and now still shines his light on our office and school everyday! read more

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Dr. Saiki was wonderful in the way she handled putting our 13.5 year Australian Shepherd to sleep. She was great in explaining the steps and helping ease the sadness of the family losing our 4 legged member. She was very patient all around. Dr. Saiki was also recommended by our normal vet when we needed someone who would come to our house. read more

Dr. Saiki's compassion and responsiveness made a difficult decision much easier to bear. She was able to come to our home within a few hours of our initial call, on a Saturday, and called several times throughout the morning to update us on her expected arrival time. Upon arriving, she carefully explained the process and made sure we were comfortable. Most importantly, we never felt rushed. She allowed us as much time as we needed throughout the process, and our sweet dog never felt stressed or agitated. Thank you, Dr. Saiki. read more

On New Year's Day Dr. Saiki came to our home to help our sweet 16 year old pup, Chico, pass over. We so much appreciated her willingness to come out on a holiday and with such short notice. She was compassionate, efficient, and professional. Her calm warmth, patience, and understanding made this extremely emotional process more bearable. Letting Chico pass at home made such a difference for him and for us. Losing a pet is never something we want to think about but we would highly recommend Dr. Saiki to anyone that is going through this. read more

In such difficult times, there is nothing more comforting than a person that understands and respects the deep feelings of having to put down your favorite pet. A member of the family. Dr. Saiki was very kind and professional during the entire process letting us know what to expect while we were watching our beloved cat rest in peace. I highly recommend her services and integrity. Everything up until the delivery of our cat's ashes went without a glitch. Thank you very much!. read more

Thank you Dr.Saiki for helping us say goodbye to our beloved dog Spades. Spades took a turn for the worse 2 days ago and he was having difficulty breathing today. Our regular vet was not available and Dr. Saiki was able to come to our house within 1 hour on a Sunday! We truly appreciate her flexibility! She helped ease our dogs discomfort and helped him go peacefully in his favorite place in our bedroom. We all know dogs have short lives and their death is a part of life. We did not want to see our dog suffer one more day. Dr.Saiki was very helpful in not letting my husband have to go through it alone since I was a mess and could not watch his final breath. She was helpful in making things comfortable and talking to my husband as a distraction. I appreciate it! read more

I called Dr. Saiki after finding out my regular vet was not in for the holiday (12/23/17) and seeing the reviews for her here on Yelp. She gently explained the process over the phone and was here at the appointed hour. She told me what she was doing the whole time, what to expect, and gave me time alone to say goodbye to Riley. He was able to leave this world in the comfort of his own home, in his favorite spot, and with his brother by his side as well. No last trip to the vet's office which would have been very upsetting for us anyway. She allowed Riley dignity in his final moments and treated him very reverently afterward as well. She, and her service, were of great comfort at a time of extreme sorrow. read more

This review is a bit late but I wanted to say thanks to Dr. Sakai for her willingness to help my little dog cross over the rainbow bridge. She was very senior with heart disease and her kidneys started failing too. She had not been able to eat much and had lost a lot of weight, and at the pet emergency room, they told me there was nothing more they could do. I really did not want to say goodbye to my dog in an emergency room so I took her home to find a vet to come to my home. It was the week between Christmas and New Year plus COVID restrictions and I live in the mountains. I could not find any vets willing to come to the house to help my dog...but then I found Dr. Sakai who said she would come. I am so thankful and grateful to her for her willingness to help us out in this very difficult time. I was able say goodbye to our little girl in at home which meant so much to me and I'm sure it was so much better for my dog too. Thank you for you compassion and help! read more