She'll be in our hearts forever, as will you, our favorite vet. I'm so thankful you helped guide Jassy to kitty heaven, painlessly and surrounded by love and comfort of our own home. 20 years were not enough time with her but they were the best ever. Thank you for your compassion towards my best friend. read more

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When I called Dr Grote, my sweet lab had been on pain meds for about 4 years. She was seen regularly by our vet who adjusted meds as needed. She had also experienced 2 strokes and had a lopsided face, issues with stairs and trouble blinking. We did physical therapy and she was able to use stairs again, and while she still had some stroke issues she always so happy to be alive - so I thought I would know when she was ready. One evening, she started throwing up, and spent the night outside - which she had never done, hiding under a bush in a hole. No more wagging, no more joy. I knew she was ready. She was the most joyful loving dog and I wanted her to pass calmly with her pack in our yard. I called him and gave him her history and once I mentioned she had taken tramadol, he said just take her off tramadol and she'll be fine - then started ranting about tramadol. I was thinking he didn't hear the whole history and tried to repeat it but that one word seemed to be some sort of trigger. I told him she hadn't taken that in a while and after just about pleading for his help he said, well I'm busy and I can't come anyway, but good luck to you. During an already miserable time he made it so much worse and filled me with such self doubt. She was a large dog but I managed to get her out of the hole, and carry her to my car and then into Highland Park Animal Hospital. The HP vets were kind as always. They went over her history and reassured me I wasn't "rushing into things" as Grote suggested and that changing up her meds would not make her all better. I would have rather she passed at home in the back yard peacefully and also so my other dogs could have understood what happened to her - they waited for her to come home for a long time. Honestly, it's been a year and I'm still very upset. read more

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Dr. Grote came to my rescue on one of the hardest days I can remember, when I had nowhere else to turn. He reply my request within 30 minutes, and very patiently listen to my dog's conditions. My dog's condition took a turn for the worse during Covid-19. Our vet was fully booked and not taking walk ins. 24 hours emergency clinics are 6 hours waits and does not guarantee unless i actually have to wait in the car with our dog in 100 degree in the car over this weekend. Dr. Grote went above and beyond to help us all, and I will honestly never forget his kindness and compassion. He was very professional on explaining the procedure step by step, and assure me of the decision I made. Thank you Dr. Grote. You did what we needed done. You let our baby go, in our home without the added trauma of transporting her to a hospital, and with a loving softness. We appreciate you and recommend you! read more

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Thank God for Dr. Grote. Our dog was dying of advanced cancer and I touched base with the doctor about a week before his services were needed just in case, when we needed it, our regular Vet's office was closed. The day our dog could no longer stand the pain, I called our Vet's office; they'd been treating our dog for the cancer. But when we called and said it was time to put our dog down, they said they were too busy and I should find another Vet office! Can you believe that?! So you know, that was at VCA Foothill Vet Clinic. So glad I spent thousands of dollars over 10 years at their offices to receive such horrible, heartless service. In fact, the woman on the phone hung up on my GF after saying, "Find another vet"! So glad I'd reached out the week before to Dr. Grote. He was here in 30 minutes... I've sadly had to euthanize a lot of dogs in my life so I can tell you that it was never as peaceful and easy as Dr. Grote made it. He really did deliver peace to our pup... Thanks again, Dr. Grote. read more

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As much as I would not like to have called, I am so happy I did. I was able to give Bella, my Doberman Pinscher, the comfort of home while sending her to rest. Dr. Grote did such an amazing job explaining the process and the best part was Bella being comfortable. He reassured me of the decision I made and he was so sweet during a trying time. It was a week later that he came by to coordinate a time so I could receive her ashes and paw print. I would highly recommend Dr. Grote to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you Dr. Grote for being so understanding and reassuring. It is so comforting knowing you are able to do this for humans and their fur babies. read more

I have not met Dr John in person, but I would definitely say that whole heartedly he is worth nothing less than 5 stars. I believe that he was born to be a veterinarian specializing in geriatric n terminal illness due to how kind, intelligent and dedicated he is to his job. Dr John overall is reliable, professional, trustworthy and a compassionate human being. I was left to care (at the very last minute) for a terminally ill dog that wasn't mine. I was stressed out in tears n having so much anxiety watching this poor animal deteriorate in front of my eyes with I believe just days to live. Dr John responded to my call within seconds n though he couldn't speak right away...I was able to talk with him within hours. As we were conversing through text message n as we were talking I noticed how Dr John referred to information I gave him through my messages....he recalled what I had already told him n he didn't treat me just as any other patient going through a revolving door. He texted me products, other vet recommendations, information n articles during our consultation n listened to me. He has the best bedside manner as he is the most empathetic vet I have met. Due to just speaking with him he was able to take away some of my stress as it was such a burden on me n wearing me down. I appreciated his time, dedication and willingness to help a perfect stranger that he's never even met. Please call this man and do not hesitate in doing so as I am sure he is worth every single penny. read more

I want to thank Dr. J. Grote for his service. He was professional and made us feel comfortable, explaining all the details as he went along with the process of placing my beloved cat to sleep(euthanasia). This was one of the most difficult choices that I had to make. I'm just glad that my cat, Flo left us very peacefully on Easter Sunday. She is no longer here, but for ever in my heart. Thank You! I'll most definitely recommend it for those who need the service at home. read more

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Dr Grote saved our 12 year old pit-lab's life. She took a very scary turn in 24 hours, and two different vets here in LA said that we had to put her to sleep within 48 hours. Dr Grote was recommended (very, very highly) simply to make this transition from the comfort of our own home (due to COVID), and was very kind and patient with our questions in arranging this. After asking to look at her file before the appointment, he was able to offer some additional insight into perhaps something that was missed, and provided an affordable avenue for my partner and I to seek immediate treatment with a cardiologist. What we were promised by all other professionals would only be palliative turned out to be curative (as Dr Grote had suggested), and even though we never formally utilized his services, Dr Grote took multiple phone calls and answered endless texts helping us to understand the cardiologist's findings and recommendations, and to check in on how Edie was doing. Edie is now back to 100% health - running around, smiling, loving her life. And we are too. And this is honestly all because of Dr Grote. We are forever in his debt. He cares so deeply about animals and values every owner's relationship with their pets. He is a truly good, dedicated man and we will be recommending him to every pet owner for years to come. Thank you Dr Grote. read more

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Found dr. Grote here on yelp so thought I owed it to community to share my experience. It was a very hard phone call to make. Had my pup for 7 years, he was very much my shadow and followed me around everywhere. My running partner, eating buddy, my eyes and ears when I was working late nights. My little guy had caught the cancer and his days were nearing the end. The thought of having to take him to my regular vets office and leaving home empty handed was heart wrenching. To say I am thankful for mr Grote and his services is a understatement. He was very informative, knowledgeable of my pets condition. Very responsive to my calls and messages. He made the process bearable. He did not rush the process, even talking me into waiting a couple more days because my boy still had a little life left in him. When the time came dr Grote was over the very next day. Explained everything that needed to be done and was as gentle and caring every step of the way. Highly recommend dr Grote and truly thankful for his services read more

Dr. Grote is a unique breed - he's not only compassionate and caring but also very knowledgeable and a true expert. Highly recommended.

Czar, unfortunately, died in his sleep last week after a sudden downturn and a few days of seizures. Dr G was the first person I reached out to (very early in the morning, I might add). He was unable to provide further care but was incredibly kind and assured me that based on what happened that Czar's death was not painful and likely peaceful. There is a lot of guilt when a pet dies, regardless if they go naturally or through the gift of euthanasia, and so I felt terrible that I had waited too long when I thought I had a few more days to see if Czar would recover. I worried over whether Czar knew I was present. Dr G was honest that it wasn't a guarantee, but he was kind and understood wholly where I came from and was clear that Czar's death was not my fault. I decided a while ago, long before Czar ever got ill, that when I am ready for new pets, if I am able to accommodate their needs, that I hope to adopt senior pets in the future. I look forward to working with John again if that opportunity arises. read more

It seems weird to be rating someone whose job it is to help transition your pet, however, if there was a person on this planet whose calling it was to do this, it's Dr. Grote. I had spoken to him a couple of days before we made the final call and he was so helpful in ways they we could potentially look to save our pup but once we made the decision he made himself available on thanksgiving. Dr. Grote was prompt to our appointment time and was the absolute calming person we needed at that time. My wife and I were wrecked we were losing a family member but Dr. Grote made it so much easier. He got us talking about memories, loved on all of our dogs and handlers the situation in the most professional and personal way possible. He was a true delight to work with and we highly recommend him for any end of life care for your pet. Thanks for being so great Dr. Grote. read more

My cat was on his last leg and we wanted to find a compassionate vet that could perform at-home euthanasia. Dr. Grote was kind and compassionate and made the transition for our cat and us a lot easier. He made sure we knew what to expect and was so informative and helpful. I would recommend him any time. read more

It took me sometime to write this review because the emotions come on strong when thinking about my pup. I decided to go with Dr Grote when it was time to put my beloved pup Daisy down after almost 14 years of love of devotion. Dr Grote has a very calming and understanding personality and we felt comfortable dealing with him during a very difficult moment for me and my family. I really couldn't have been more satisfied with his level of compassionate understanding. It made the process easier for us and glad he was here to help us. read more

When you engage Dr. Grote, he is in for the ride. My beloved lab had several close calls till it was actually time to do the deed, and Dr. Grote was very kind, generous and patient with my false alarms. He had been here to help me with my cats previously, and this time, allowed me to really appreciate his skill, his adroitness, and his willingness to be fully present for what is a difficult moment in a animal and their companions life. Thank you Dr. Grote. I know I'll see you again when next it's time to escort another furry friend to the foot of the rainbow bridge. Namaste. read more

Dr Grote is an angel! I cannot recommend him enough. I don't write reviews but I want to let everyone know how amazing Dr Grote is. Our family dog of over 17 years got cancer in her elbow. Our vet was absolutely no help and not compassionate either so a friend referred us to Dr Grote. He took the time to listen to me on the phone with amazing patience and offered suggestions that actually helped our dog be comfortable and happy for a few more months. Dr Grote never even billed me for all of his advice and assistance. An absolute gem!!! read more

Dr. Grote is the most amazing vet and so caring. I had an 18 year old dachshund and she started having seizures. The other vets I spoke with (including one I highly trusted and had seen for years) said to put her to sleep. She just did not seem ready yet. He gave me other options for medications to control the seizures and our dachshund was with us for another 6 months. He listened to me so many times and helped me with issues I had with her. He helped me make her last days more comfortable. When it was time for her to go, he came to my house and he made a horrible situation the best it could be. He was so patient with me and I feel like he really understood what we were going through. I think most vets do euthanasia so much they forget the family is in so much distress. I would highly recommend Dr. Grote to anyone especially for a geriatric dog or one who is in the end of life stage. He really helps you navigate and make decisions you will feel will be right for your pet. read more

A kind soul is what Dr. Grote is! Today is thanksgiving night but I was desperate to find a vet who could help our dog kingkong peacefully pass. This is our first experience of having a dog with aggressive cancer who had already 3 surgeries and I guess I'm misinterpreting his behavior. I sent a message to Dr. Grote and I was expecting a reply the next day or even next week... instead he texted me back right away and even called me and took time out of his thanksgiving evening to help me and my family with our dilemma. He patiently explained things he wants us to try out first before making the ultimate decision. What was most admirable in my opinion about Dr. Grote was that he was not aggressive in getting our business... he truly cares about animals! Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Grote came to put our sweet Banjo down yesterday. This is the second dog that we have had to euthanize and Dr Grote helped us for both. Very compassionate and informative, Dr Grote is the consummate professional. Eternally grateful for the service he provides to help our babies pass with dignity and without fear. read more

What a sweet, kind, knowledgeable Man. He was wonderful with our darling cat and dear to us, too.

Truly? There are no words worthy to describe Dr. Grote's wisdom, kindness and compassion. Via text/phone, he so adeptly coached me through the dying process of my beloved cat, Charles. Not only did he address Charles' palliative medical needs, but he tended to my emotional needs as well. As intense as Charles' death was to get to, Dr. Grote patiently surrounded both of us with a lot of wise and loving support as we took the path to a natural death at home. In the end? Just beautiful...and I am so grateful. Dr. Grote is not only a fine doctor, but a fine human being as well. read more

Dr. Grote was with us through our cat's illness; and then when it was time to let our dear friend go he was there. Dr. Grote is a compassionate caring man. His kindness and thoughtfulness through the whole process was helpful and appreciated more than I can say. Some how I am listed as San Francisco not true, Sierra Madre. read more

Dr. Grote is a competent, compassionate, soft spoken gentleman who pets are comfortable around. Our family's 17 year old dachshund had reached the end of his quality of life. I contacted and spoke with Dr. Grote about "home euthanasia". Our loyal companion was comfortably assisted to pass without stress, disruption or noise in the familiar surroundings of his home, bed and family. Having a competent vet like Dr. Grote discuss with you the process and patiently answer your concerns provides comfort during a difficult time. read more

My 18 year old dog was having violent episodes that appeared to be some kind of seizure. They were awful. To see your pet basically screaming in pan or panic and contorting his body is the worst experience. This happened multiple times and kept getting worse and worse. I ran him to the ER and 7 hours later I was told that it would cost roughly $6000 to figure out what was wrong. And even if they did figure it out who is to say it could be fixed? My puppy limped out of there and almost as soon as I got home he had another episode. The next day I called "A Peaceful Ending," Dr. Grote's other business that offers compassionate in home euthanasia. I was so relieved to find such a service, and asked if he could put my dog to sleep as soon as possible. I didn't want him to continue to suffer even though I was heart broken. Dr. Grote never charged me anything....Instead of agreeing to euthanize (and get paid) right away he thoroughly investigated my pet's condition. He explained how the seizure medicine from the ER would help. And also that if Bailey continued to have these episodes that he was willing to treat him without necessarily knowing what was wrong. A "reverse" medical approach of you will. Instead of charging $6000 for tests he would offer my dog medication to treat not only pain but other potential neurological issues. If it didn't help my dog seemed ready to run off to the Big Dog Park in The Sky anyway, so there was no where to go but up! I am happy to say Bailey is doing great! I have never met a vet as compassionate, knowledgable, and just all around damn phenomenal as Dr. Grote. I would recommend him to anyone. And since Bailey is a senior dog, Dr. Grote will be our go to from now on. Thank you thank you thank you! Here is to another 18 years! Woof woof! read more

I am still in a great deal of pain and depression but this man was just so kind. He was always there to answer my calls, put my mind at ease several times .. His process is kind and gentle. He kept me informed as best he could thru the process. He is very compassionate and considerate. Although I wish to god I never met this man due to the circumstances, I'm glad it was his gentle touch and tone that my precious baby felt in his las moments. read more

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My mom doesn't have Yelp so I thought I would write this review on her behalf. We have a senior (15 1/2 years old) poodle and we believe she had a mini stroke this past weekend - we took her to a local animal hospital over the weekend and the maybe stroke was never addressed (she had/has a head tilt, cant keep her balance, etc.). The animal hospital said that she needed to stay overnight because she had gas in her stomach...it was baffling, but we didn't want to discredit their expertise. They sent Coco home with meds the following morning (Sunday) to treat her stomach and arthritis. Coco is making great strides in recovering from her stroke. She still has a slight head tilt and walks like she is drunk, but she is definitely getting better - slowly though. But this morning, we woke up to orange red stool (looked like blood without getting too graphic) and because of her instability on her feet, I frantically looked for a mobile vet. That is when I found Dr. G. He came to my mom's house within an hour and was SO informative, giving my mom peace of mind, caring and knowledgable. He gave Coco and my mom all the time in the world to ask questions and really get down to the bottom of it. He confirmed our suspicion that it was some sort of stroke/neurological episode plus her old age. Not a stomach problem ??? But I am so thankful for him and his service. While we know Coco is an old senior lady, he gave us hope and confirmed that the orange red stool was just bad medication/upset stomach from the animal hospital. It's hard to diagnose a dog because they cant talk, BUT we have total confidence in Dr. G and he was heaven sent. read more

This guy is AMAZING! Our beloved dog Ellie was 15 1/2 years old and we new her end was near. When the time came we were beside ourselves with fear and worry. We didn't want to take our beloved girl to the Vet hospital for her last moments. Dr Grote came right over and helped us with her. He explained what the symptoms indicated and explained that she was very sick...we knew that :( but now we knew why. He gave her a sedative and patiently waited with us and encouraged us to be close to her. When she passed he was most comforting, a truly kind and compassionate man. Thank you Dr Grote! read more

My girlfriend had to make the unfortunate decision to put her 17 year old cat down today. She had some really awful experiences dealing with other vets in our neighborhood. Finally we got in touch with Dr. John. From the moment he got to the house, he put us all at ease. He was kind and gentle, with a steady hand and plenty of knowledge to make us comfortable. He took his time and explained everything so there were no surprises. He was so respectful through the whole process and assured us that it was the right time. I just think the world of him and I am so grateful that he was here to carefully Shepard a sweet girl into the next life. I couldn't possibly say enough good about him. read more

We've decided we like adopting elderly dogs. This means frequently dealing with their deaths. After the care Dr Grote gave to our Beatrice, we'll be calling him from now on. He was compassionate and professional, and I can't recommend him enough. read more

We used Dr. Grote recently to help our dog pass at home. He was professional with us every step of the way and made us feel at ease as much as he could with our state of mind. The process was clear, professional, and efficient. Before we decided that our dog could not continue, Dr. Grote was very helpful speaking with me on the phone trying to steer us to what reports we should be asking about at any specialist vet he would recommend we ask for. It made me feel less anxious having him relate his experience and his willingness to make sure that we were as ready as we could be to make a decision at the appropriate time. Thank you Dr. Grote! read more

Just spoke with Dr. Grote and he was so helpful. Even though he was not able to see my pet, he took the time to actually listen and give me some helpful tips. read more

Dr. Grote is just wonderful and truly did his best to help us with our elderly bulldog. He was exhibiting neurological issues and struggling severely to walk or get around. When he no longer could eat or drink or use the bathroom due to not being able to maneuver about, Dr. Grote came to help him cross the rainbow . This was utterly heartbreaking decision but being able to do this in his home and comfortable surroundings was such a blessing. We are forever grateful to you Dr. Grote. read more

This was a service I never considered about using let alone knew about. As our beloved pet of 11 years health deteriorated to the point we could no longer let her suffer I contacted Dr. Grothe, left a message and within an hour he returned my call. We discussed what options were available and had decided the best for our German Shepherd. Dr. Grothe arrived on time and was completely sensitive and compassionate to our family and understood the difficult decision we had chosen. He explained the procedure and how gentle it would be to our dog and having this done at our home in familiar surroundings would not cause undue stress on our beloved pet. As deserving of our loyalty to care for her in this manner as she gave to our family we feel this was what she deserved. Thank you Doctor Grothe and my family thanks you. read more

Filled out the form on the website and he called almost immediately to let me know that my cat didn't qualify for his services. My cat needed a PE and also has something going on with his skin. Dr G said he mostly does in home compassionate transitioning. This differs from his website which says he offers many more services than just that, including PE. He said it was because cats were difficult to treat at home.. which I found a little odd considering that my cat would be a lot calmer if someone was checking him out at home than if I took him into a vet office. Dr. G never gave me an opportunity to try his services though, he basically just said no. However, I am still giving him 4 stars because he went out of his way to give me a free consultation about my cat's skin concern. He said it was probably fleas, which it was not. I don't blame him for this though because even the vet who ended up treated him still doesn't know what it is. Dr G recommended 4 vets to me in the area, but I ended up going to a vet who was not one of his recommendations. At this point we still don't know what the skin condition is. I'm giving Dr G 4 stars because he is clearly a kind person who cares and doesn't take advantage of patient/pet parents, which unfortunately is rare. read more

I can't recommend Dr Grote enough. End of Life situations with your beloved pet are incredibly difficult. Dr Grote is kind and knowledgeable and available. He spent time with us the phone before he even knew us. highly recommended read more

Dr. Grote is truly wonderful. My sister had to put down her cat and I watched as he spoke to her about the process and walked her through to the end. This man truly brings comfort and relief during a tough moment. read more

I've never written a Yelp review before and I do as my 16 year old Shih-Tzu, Ewok is resting by my side. We can't say enough about Dr. Grote. He is bar none the best, most thorough, currently informed, humane and compassionate Doctor of Vet medicine imaginable. He's helped our family through some rough times regarding Ewok: once when he talked us off the ledge of putting him down way before his time and then later by counseling us when the time was right to assist him in a natural passing. We are broken-hearted yet confident in our decision in large part to Dr. Grote. Dr. Grote is not just a doctor for animals but possesses a keen insight into us human beings and how we interact with our beloved pets. He is a fine man and we are blessed as a community to have his service. read more

I can see why Dr. Grote has so many 5 star reviews. I wasn't able to get my dog, Shep, to see him this time, because Shep needs a couple of things that require an office/hospital setting. But Dr. Grote was so kind in his messages to me - I'm a pretty anxious person who does the exact thing that anxious people shouldn't do (Google symptoms!), but Dr. Grote helped put my mind at ease and reassured me that where I am taking Shep next week (Pasadena Pets) is a great facility. Even though I didn't get to meet him in person, I'm sure he's just as compassionate and caring as his reviews state. I appreciate the time he took to "talk" to me through Yelp messages and know that, if he showed this level of care for a dog that didn't even end up being a patient, he must be a spectacular vet for his clients. Thank you, Dr. Grote, for saving me from the Google rabbit hole and for being so responsive! read more

My Greyhound was diagnosed with bone cancer with 3 months to live! It's one and a half months since the diagnosis and with a very heavy heart I called different vets for at home euthanasia to be prepared once the time comes! After calling half a dozen vets I got Dr Grote on the phone! TO my great and utter surprise he immediately spoke to me about a protocol that might help extend my beloved dog companion's life! There is much to it how selfless and truly caring Dr. Grote is and (after rather bad experiences with my regular Laurel Pet vet who did not care much about the dog other than a commodity to make money off unfortunately). Dr Grote on the other hand found ways to set my dog up for the needed meds the very same day! I am SO, SO GRATEFUL to have found him. I must say in desperation I prayed again this morning about my dog...and an hour later I found Dr Grote. He truly is a God-sent! read more

Dr. Grote came to our home so our baby girl did not have to take a car ride on her last day of life. She had gotten terminally ill and we knew it was time. He could not have been better. He was so gentle and sweet. He talked us through what was happening. He let us take our time. I couldn't have asked for a more professional and pleasant stranger to help us on one of the worst days of my life. Thank you, Dr. Grote read more