This past week has been heartbreaking and stressful for our family. I will share a bit of our story as part of my review because I think it is pertinent to include, and I assume that if you are reading this review, you are also going through a similar emotional time. We currently live in NY and were visiting family in Florence, SC this past weekend to spend time with our new baby boy's grandparents, great-grandparents, and other family. As always, we had our 2 yorkies and labrador traveling with us. We do this every couple months, and treat all of our dogs like kids. We were a happy family of 6. One of our Yorkies, Tallulah (Lula), had been dealing with kidney issues for the last 14 months. In the weeks before our trip she had been showing some gradual decline but nothing to where we thought she might be so close to the end. Two days into the weekend we had to bring her to her veterinarian in Florence because some major issues started the first day in town and continued into the next day. She was just not well. We tried IV fluids and some other treatments for 2 day, after which it was evident that this was not going to get better. Bloodwork showed end stage kidney failure and extreme levels that indicated the worst...we really were facing Lula's final days with us. We were shocked and devastated despite knowing 14 months ago that this may likely be her fate at some point, just not now. We then had to make the most difficult decision imaginable after seeing how sadly pitiful she had gotten and knowing what more was to come. She needed and deserved to again feel comfort, close her eyes and actually be able to sleep, something she could not do despite her exhaustion and fatigue. Surrounded by family and friends, Lula went on her way to eternal rest. We had a very difficult time losing our Lula. She was the biggest personality you can imagine in such a small package, and made sure she was part of everything you did through the day...whether you wanted her to be there or not. To top off the days of ordeal and now loss of our beloved girl, we had the stress of worrying about how we would be able to get her home with us. We already have to make the ride home short one of the family. Do we also have to leave her remains behind until our next visit? Our trusted vet works with and Pee Dee Pet Cremation and spoke highly of them. Since first contact with Kathy we have received nothing but the most sympathetic and amazing help, and more importantly, compassion! She would absolutely not have us return home without our Lula with us. They went above and beyond and I absolutely recommend them for this difficult time in your life. Thank you Kathy and all at PDPC. read more