My dearest Meiko was 19.5 yrs. After recuperating from seizures over the past 2 to 3 yrs, I decided not this time after loss of motion in his hind legs. Meiko was tired and so was I. I called Dr. Ivey at ~8 AM, she was prompt for our 11:15 appointment and it was peaceful. Moreover, Dr. Ivey was empathetic and kind. She wrapped a lock of my Meiko's hair and placed it in a decorative bag with care. I had never experienced the passing of an animal and thought i would be overcome with grief, but the three of us made it through. Dr. Ivey also gives hugs which i did not expect, but they were welcomed. Dr. Ivey, if you read this review, I thank you... -Kia read more

We're so glad that we contacted Dr. Ivey when our 15-year-old dog could no longer enjoy the quality of life that we wanted for her. Roxie spent her final afternoon in our back yard, surrounded by family and sunlight and treats, instead of in a sterile vet's office. Dr. Ivey gave helpful advice and was compassionate and supportive throughout the entire process. I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

Dr. Ivey made letting our sweet baby Ellie go bearable. Our pup's quality of life rapidly declined after having a large tumor removed and being aware of her having an aggressive form of cancer. We were searching for some options for when she was ready to go. After contacting her via email, she reached out and immediately I felt that she was the right person to help us through this difficult process. We ended up having to act quickly after Ellie showed us serious signs of being at her worst. Dr. Ivey responded so quickly even though she was about to go out of town. We were able to let our 11 year old sweet pea go in our backyard, bathed in sunshine and our tearful kisses. She was professional, personal, and totally present for us in our time of pain. I will recommend her to all of my pet parent friends if they find themselves in the same place. Thank you Evelyn, we are so grateful. read more

We are all very grateful and glad we found Dr Ivey. She helped us with Portia and she took care of her with so much compassion and respect. She explained every steps and assured us that Portia was not in pain. She answered all our questions and gave us all the time we want with Portia. Thank you Dr Ivey. You are such a blessing read more

I used the reviews that came before to select Dr. Ivey for this soul crushing decision to put down our 14 yo Riley. This was a day my family knew was near, but when it came time to make the decision, the comfort and praise previous reviewers shared made the decision a lot less painful. Dr. Ivey made the entire process efficient and most of all highly compassionate and empathetic. When she arrived she explained the journey we were going to take and gave Riley the space to investigate and become comfortable with her presence. He was not one to warm to strangers in his space, but he took to her like few have in the past. She gave my wife and I as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes and adeptly took our non-verbal queues when it was time to relieve him of his pain. We cannot thank her enough for how she guided us through this journey. Dr. Ivey is truly an angel on earth! read more

Dr. Ivey could not have been sweeter or more gentle with our beloved dog. At the same time she was professional and technical with the process. I strongly recommend Dr. Ivey to lead you through a sad, stressful situation. We are beyond grateful for her help. read more

Dr Ivey went above and beyond for us. After having another in-home service cancel on us at the last minute, Dr. Ivey scheduled an appointment for us right away, which helped prevent our dogs suffering. She was caring and patient, and paid attention to our needs much more than expected. Dr. Ivey made a difficult day as easy as could be. read more

I made a few calls to other people who didn't feel quite right before i found Dr. Ivey. The minute she answered the phone I knew she was the perfect person to help. I can't recommend her enough. It's not often in life you meet someone is so completely RIGHT at what they do. The entire experience of helping my beloved Maine Coon kitty depart was done in the most beautiful and loving way. I am so grateful I was led to her and HIGHLY, highly recommend her help. read more

Dr. Ivey is an amazing person to do what she does. My dog was diagnosed with a brain tumor and rapidly deteriorated. He was my son, my best friend and the only thing I had. Needless to say it was the most difficult decision that I have ever had to make. I am a grown man whom she had to see have a complete breakdown. She was very compassionate and supported me as best she could through the whole process. I couldn't imagine having to witness such grief all day. But she has a way that puts you at ease and makes a horrible situation as manageable as possible. She treated me and my buddy with respect and provided me the comfort I needed to break down and let my emotions out which was therapeutic in itself. I am thankful she is the way she is. I can't recommend her enough. I miss you buddy. It's not the same with you gone. read more

Dr. Evelyn Ivey was so wonderful when she helped us let go of our beloved Bella. That might have been the hardest day of our lives. Both my husband and I thought she was so gentle, compassionate, and her follow-up card and phone calls were heartfelt and caring. She was also very accommodating with her schedule. Anyone who has loved their pet will appreciate the level of professionalism, understanding, and holistic service she provides. We will always be grateful to her. read more

Dr. Ivy was so caring and compassionate. She immediately put our dog at ease upon arrival. She tried to help put us at greater ease while respecting our mixed feelings about the decision and was respectful of how hard the situation is. She explained the procedure but also allowed us, each step of the way, as much time as we would like with our beloved dog. After the procedure was completed she left us alone with our pet to spend as much time as we would like. We had tremendous ambivalence regarding the decision and she understood it, was respectful of it and reinforced a number of times both at the time of the procedure and in a follow-up call how hard it is and what great parents we were. She left us reading information to help and it was valuable. Our regular veterinarian was quite impressed that she sent a card to him as well as a beautiful card with heartfelt personal message to us. A couple of weeks later she called again to see how we were doing. It's terrible to have to make the decision and go through euthanasia but she made it so much more confortable than having to take our pet in to the veterinarian. read more

This lady exudes kindness. I couldn't have hoped for more compassion during this very difficult time for our little "family"

I called Dr. Ivey to euthanize my lovely 13 year old Weimaraner. I had scheduled two appointments with her and changed my mind before the scheduled dates. As you can imagine this is a very tough call. Dr. Ivey is so understanding and compassionate and encouraged me to take my time because she knows how difficult this is when an elder dog goes into a steep decline but still has a spark of life. At last it became clear to me that it was time to say goodby. Words are not enough to tell you what a comfort it was during the entire process. Dr. Ivey was a calming influence on me and my dog and the loving and tender care she took of Lacey before and after has left a lasting impression on me. I am very highly recommending Dr. Ivey for when you have to help your loving pet cross the rainbow bridge. read more

Had an amazing experience and dr even followed up with us and sent a card. Made our experience peaceful. Would highly recommend

If you are looking for the most peaceful way to say goodbye to your beloved fur baby, I cannot recommend Dr. Ivey highly enough. She responded quickly, is calm, empathetic, patient, explains everything, and takes care of it all in the comfort of your own home. Being able to spend our last hours at home with our sweet pittie Lola, without having to bring her anywhere, was the best way to deal with the heart-wrenching situation. She followed up with a card and a phone call checking in a couple weeks later. We really appreciate everything she's done. read more

Dr Ivey is The Best, period. She was prompt in replying to our need for her help, and came when we needed her within 24 hours. Her caring and tenderness for our dog was exemplary. She was patient, gentle, let us determine the next step when we were ready. The euthanasia process was infinitely better than any previous time I've had to put a pet down. Her respect and attention to detail was amazing, including the tender removal of the now deceased dog. Not only were her services amazing while she was here in our home, but on her own volition, she contacted us several times afterward to check in and offer her support. I cannot recommend her more highly. A lovely, compassionate woman. read more

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Dr. Ivey was wonderful in helping our sweet sick kitty transition to the next life. She was compassionate and patient, allowing us to set the pace and decide how we hoped the process would go. Her concern for us and our pet was so evident and so appreciated. read more

Dr. Ivey was so very caring, loving, to our family when we really needed her at the hardest decision we knew we had to make for our sweet, sweet Bella who has been a big part of our small family for just over 10 years. Dr. Ivey calmly explained things to us, never rushing us and being so supportive of all 3 of us. Everything was made easy and comforting to all of us, especially Bella. Dr. Ivey has so much compassion and truly understands our strong and deep love for our Bella. Dr. Ivey actually has been always there for me thru this almost 18 month journey! Thank you! read more

When my cat of 12 years was sick I knew I wanted to have a service come to our house. I am so grateful I found Dr Ivey. She was kind and compassionate and so gentle with Kitty (and me). Dr Ivey found her calling, I definitely recommend her to anyone who needs her services. read more

I typically do not write reviews about every restaurant or service I've used, but I feel the need to give my thanks to Dr. Ivey. I requested Dr. Ivey's services in December of 2016 for Josie, my 13 year old cat. Like everyone who decided to leave a review, I am grateful for Dr. Ivey not only for the service she provided, but for her genuine compassion and understanding. Time has helped heal the wounds and Dr. Ivey's part in the process will never be forgotten. Thank you, Dr. Ivey. read more

Today we had to make the hard decision to put our 15 year old cat at peace. Dr. Ivey was so incredible and compassionate. I have never felt better about the decision to put one of our beloved animals out of suffering. Apart from coming to our home to ensure he was as relaxed and comfortable as possible, she was accommodating and so professional. Most importantly, it felt like an old friend came to be with us during a hard time. I highly recommend Dr. Ivey and Peace for Pets. read more

Dr. Ivey was the perfect person to come to our home and euthanize our old dog, Sammy. She explained everything clearly. She gave him several injections to make him comfortable before putting him to sleep. More important than the medicine, she brought peace and compassion to us as well as to Sammy. She gave us as much time as we needed and followed our lead. This was one of the most difficult things I've had to go through and Dr. Ivey was very present and respectful and held the space for all of our feelings. I HIGHLY recommend her. read more

Although she was not my regular vet, Dr. Ivey counseled me on end of life decisions for my dog and consulted with my regular vet on Sugar's condition. She provided me with much needed support, information and wisdom. Dr. Ivey enabled me to give my beloved dog Sugar the gift of passing peacefully at home, surrounded by those she loved. It was an invaluable gift of love and compassion at such a difficult time. read more

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Dr. Ivey was great at a difficult time. She was compassionate, reassuring, and very communicative when it came time to say goodbye to our family dog. She made a painful process smooth, respectful, and peaceful. Her follow-up was great as well; she called a few days later and sent a very kind card. Saying goodbye in the home is so much better than at a cold vet's office, and Dr. Ivey has the disposition to do it with respect and compassion. read more

I don't generally do reviews, but Dr. Ivey approached the hospice care and final end of our family dog, Muppet with such a high degree of professionalism, care, and considerstion that it really deserves comment. Muppet had not been himself for some time and Dr. Ivey facilitated the testing to identify the cause. When it was clear that there were no more options, she advised to give everyone a chance to say bye, which really made a difference to the kids and ex-wife. His got to be at home, on his favorite spot which was peaceful and familiar - far better than an office. And being at home made it ok to cry and mourn him. Thanks Dr. Ivey! read more

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Thank you to Dr Ivey for her kindness and compassion during an otherwise awful time of saying goodbye. She was communicative and patient. We are grateful to have found her. Saying goodbye to a pet is hard, but she made it a little easier and comfortable for all. read more

Dr. Ivey helped me send my dog (best friend) off with dignity and respect. She's compassionate and the voice of reason I needed in what was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. She answered all my questions and even followed up with a handwritten card and phone calls. I cannot thank her enough for her work - she made a horrible moment in time less-horrible. read more

Yes, there are many choices of services for one to make for their beloved pets however, I now know that I never need to look further should I have to make this extremely painful choice again. Her self designed & composed website told me everthing I needed to know at the exact time I needed it ! Without doubt or a moments hesitation I would pay this wonderful woman air fare & any expenses to anywhere in the U.S.of A. to have her loving kindness, gentleness & compassionate guidance at that difficult time. She was referred to me by another Vet I had hired for acupuncture who had the opportunity to meet & talk with Dr. Ivey. a while back. It's almost hard to believe my great fortune. I will always think of Dr. Ivey as the Mother Theresa of beloved animals every where. Bless her soul. read more

This was the worst and best $400 I have spent in a long time. Our sweet cat Milton was nearing the end and although we didn't want to have to make a decision it was clear his quality of life had diminished and that he was in pain. I called Dr. Ivey on a Sunday afternoon and she took the time to find out everything that was going on with Milton and my feelings surrounding this decision. We planned for her to come by Monday but within an hour of setting up our appointment I realized there was no real reason to wait, he wasn't going to be in any better shape by the following day. I called her back and she was at our home in an hour and a half. She was kind and gentle with Milton and made sure my wife and I were ready with each step she took. All of the other animals in the house simply adored her which I think is a good sign. The procedure itself is not easy to see as the narcotic definitely made his little body tense up and I had a minor panic that we were making the wrong decision. This is something that I had not prepared myself for. It was a very very difficult experience for all of us but Dr. Ivey's presence only made it easier. She is gentle, kind and helpful but also able to provide the space and time needed in this situation. When she left I told her I hoped that I'd never see her again because no one wants to go through the pain of losing a dear family member. However if I ever need these services again she will definitely be who we call. Thank you Dr. Ivey. read more

Dr. Ivey was warm, compassionate, and professional from our very first phone contact with her. She allowed us to say goodbye to our cat in the most comforting way possible, explaining the process to us and allowing us time and space to say goodbye to our beloved family member. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone going through this difficult experience. I think the most telling feedback about Dr. Ivey's warm character comes from our other cat, who was nearby when Dr. Ivey arrived. This cat is our shy one, and there has never been an unfamiliar visitor who did not cause her to hide--usually before the visitor even walked through the door, or immediately after. But when Dr. Ivey arrived, our shy kitty stayed in the room and did not seem to be wary or fearful of her at all. Maybe shy kitty wanted to stay nearby during her brother's last moments, but I think she could sense that Dr. Ivey was ok and was here to make sure our boy passed on peacefully. It was the strangest thing, as Dr. Ivey was the first stranger our shy kitty wasn't afraid of in her nearly 12 years of life. Dr. Ivey checked in with us at every step and our sweet boy never seemed uncomfortable or fearful. It truly was as peaceful as I could ever hope it would be. After we said goodbye to our sweet boy, Dr. Ivey took time taking hair clippings and beautifully wrapping them, and gave us pretty keepsake bags for our family members. It seems strange to make a recommendation for such a difficult thing, but saying goodbye to our beloved pets is a sad reality and I think if there is any way to make the experience as peaceful and loving as possible, Dr. Ivey can do it. Thank you, Dr. Ivey. read more

This post is long overdue...Dr. Ivey came to put our loving dog Mimi to rest last year. My husband and I were with Mimi at home where she was comfortable and calm until her last breath. Dr. Ivey gave us as much time as we needed and explained everything to us to put us at ease. We had the paw print done and our kids love to look at it and talk about Mimi. Dr. Ivey is worth every penny! read more

Dr. Ivey is truly an amazing person. This has got to be the hardest job in the world, and I don't know how she does it. I almost lost my dear chihuahua, and Dr. Ivey nursed her patiently back to health when no one else could (she wouldn't eat for 3 weeks). I have never seen anyone more compassionate to animals AND their people. She is a highly skilled vet who performs a very difficult service for us when we need her most. I am not surprised to read that she has driven to people's homes on short notice to provide relief to suffering, and assisting all involved over the rainbow bridge. Dr. Ivey is the real deal, she cares so much for people and their babies. read more

Dr. Ivey came all the way to Hayward after spending a good 15 minutes counseling me on the phone over most difficult decision to lay to rest my 13 year old labrador, Max. It was a long drive for her and she still came a bit early for the visit. She petted Max and let us know that along with his pain in his hips (common with large dogs), he may also have had a tumor in his abdomen which gave us further peace and conviction for our decision. Dr, Ivey cannot have been a better choice for this process. She waited patiently for the family to gather and give Max some love and last words. She waited patiently while Max was sedated to the point where he wouldn't even feel the prick of the sedative. She waited again for us to be ready for the final injection, and her well thought out process for this final injection made it less of the focus for us as the goodbye. She even handed us kleenex and maybe had to use one herself, which to me is amazing. Thank you Dr. Ivey for your service. I will never forget the kindness you showed us! read more

Our beloved Boston Terrier, Cosmo, crossed the rainbow bridge with the help of Dr. Ivey and it was peaceful, loving, gentle, as well as incredibly sad. Dr. Ivey helped us through it with gentle kindness and incredible thoughtfulness in such a difficult time. We would highly recommend her and the humane way in which she helped Cosmo out of his pain. We are incredibly grateful. read more

Dr Ivey is an angel. She made sure that our girl was completely relaxed before she passed... I can't express how grateful I am for dr. Ivey for letting stinky pass away so peacefully. She also called us a few days after to make sure we were doing ok. read more

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Being an animal lover and advocate all of my adult life, I will never send another pet on their finally journey in an office setting. No matter how compassionate the hospital doctors or staff are, the trip itself is traumatic for both the pets and their family. Dr. Ivey showed compassion and allowed my sweet Gus to die peacefully on my lap in his favorite chair. There was no stress associated with what is a usually a difficult and painful parting of ways. read more

I can't thank Dr. Ivey enough for what she offers. A year after adoption my cat Emma was diagnosed with FIP, a rare and incurable disease that is fatal within weeks. My vet (Grand Lake Vet Hospital, also highly recommended) sent me to Dr. Ivey when I asked about home euthanasia. As soon as I contacted Dr. Ivey she was there for me and my partner at all hours of the day, giving us advice and support about Emma's condition and care, helping us weigh our options and decide when it was time to let Emma go. When that time came, Dr. Ivey arrived within an hour, let us take everything as slowly as we needed and could not have been more loving toward Emma or kind toward us. It was horrible to have to put Emma to sleep so soon, but Dr. Ivey's work allowed us to say goodbye in a meaningful, dignified and loving way. read more

We can not express our gratitude enough for Dr. Ivey and Peace for Pets. During a very difficult and sad time Dr. Ivey's compassion, kindness and calm energy was exactly what we needed to help get us through our final farewell to our beloved Coco. We chose to have our children present and she was also amazing with them. For such a sad and heartbreaking time Dr. Ivey brought peace and grace to our hearts. We are so grateful to have been able to do this in our home and with Dr. Ivey's loving assistance. read more

Truly thankful for Dr Ivey providing a peaceful transition for my beloved Casey. Thank you.

Echoing all of the positive comments here, we just went through the difficult decision of having to say goodbye to our beloved lab/dane mix who sadly was only eight years old. Dr. Ivey was supportive, had the appropriate energy, and talked us through it. We were even concerned because of the number of steps to our house that there would be awkwardness with how he would leave our home. However, she had a stretcher and his exit from our home was dignified and cathartic. When you have to make this difficult decision, we would strongly recommend her. And I will also note that of the others I called, she was also the least expensive. read more