Sadly, our much beloved 16-year-old kitty, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Paws Into Grace,…read morespecifically Dr. Derek, made the entire experience of helping her to cross the rainbow bridge as comfortable as possible during a very emotional time. He was thoughtful, compassionate and professional. He didn't rush anything and this made it a little bit easier, knowing I had made the right decision for Catrina.

On the advice of a friend, I chose Paws into Grace, which turned out to be a great choice, Dr…read more Benson helped me put down my dog Linus. I thought she was outstanding - her bedside manner and demeanor were perfect for me. This may sound strange, but she didn't say a whole lot, though she was very clear about the process and what she was about to do through every step. I was deep in thought most of the time and didn't really want to talk. Maybe Dr Benson "read" that, or maybe that is just how she is, but either way it was perfect for me. I really can't say enough good things about the whole process.

I had very loving and kind interactions over the phone and in person with all the folks at Peaceful…read moreWaters. It really felt respectful to my darling dog Finn to be able to go into a quiet comfortable room with him and spend time without being rushed. After the aquamation, the quality of the wooden carved box, nameplate and paw print were perfect. I especially loved receiving the vial with Finn's hair in it.. it was beautifully done with all three of his coat colors in layers like a vial of beach sand. It is part of his physical presence that I can treasure and keep close to me, along with all my memories and his endless, joyful spirit. I highly recommend Peaceful Waters.. not only were they very real and caring, they were also more reasonable in cost compared to cremation. Thank you!

Words can't describe how grateful I am for the experience I had with Peaceful Waters after the…read moreunexpected passing of my 3 yo cat. The staff was exceptional. Each team member was supportive and transparent each step of the way during a truly isolating and stressful time. I wasn't with my cat when he passed and his remains weren't released to me until 10 days later. Luckily, Peaceful waters was prompt in picking up baby Toto from the humane society the day I needed it. They then handled the process of allowing my baby to thaw for the last visitation. I was so relieved because I don't know how I would've handled that process on my own. My baby Toto looked so peaceful and appropriate for viewing during the visitation. I received ample visitation time, was allowed to bring my own flowers, and other adornments. Logistically they sent all communication on time and respectfully. When I received the final memorial items they even provided duplicates (nose resin) as to not waste any material used on my baby. They truly understand how important each memory of your fur baby means to you. My heart felt so at peace after our final goodbye, my sincerest thank you to the people at Peaceful Waters for making it possible. Whether you are someone who is simply wanting aquamation for your pet or are like me, and needs the extra services and support during a heartbreaking and confusing time, I highly recommend Peaceful Waters.

My beautiful pittie girl, Cali Bear, passed away last Thursday at the VCA in Mission Valley…read more Heartbroken & hysterical, we made the call to have West Coast pick her up & return her to us as ashes to ashes, dust to dust. On Friday morning, I drove to their location on Crestmar with about 25 small sunflowers so that Cali could have a proper & meaningful sendoff, fitting for a 60# rescue dog who became my sun & stars. Angelica received the flowers and was very kind to me. She could see that I was in mourning & her gentleness was appreciated. She let me know that Cali would be ready in about a week, and I drove away with tears streaming down my face. A few days later, I received a call and email letting me know that Cali was ready. They asked if I could pick her up or if I wanted be to be delivered. Delivery required a signature, and so that was not an option. They're open from 9-5 Monday to Friday, and so I opted to pick her up. Angelica helped me again, and I brought my girl home today. She's in a little wooden box inside of a velvet bag. I also received the two clay paw prints that I ordered. The cost for these services was over $400. I don't know what the going rate for this sort of thing is, but West Coast treated my girl & me with care and dignity. This is the kind of service that we don't think about until we need it, and we're probably not in the best frame of mind when we do. There is a big business of pet memorial services & items so just be aware, and make your selections carefully. I say this mostly in response to some of the other reviews that were gobsmacked about the costs but also purchased every memorial item possible. My experience was as positive as it could be given the circumstances. Thank you & peace.

Don't know how to do their job. Been telling me my cat is gonna be ready soon just for them to ship…read morehim somewhere else what a joke

My final gift to my dear Maya was to let her go in the most peaceful stress-free way I could…read morearrange. I was so happy I picked PVC over the other services I looked at. Dr. Cheng came to the house (on a weekend) and she was extremely kind and professional. The whole process was peaceful for both Maya and myself. I was grateful to be at home and not in a busy public vet office. Thanks again to Dr. Cheng, she made me feel so comfortable and gave me lots of space to say my goodbyes. I give my highest recommendation.

I had to make one of the hardest decisions for my 17-year-old best friend, Shylaah. She was…read moresuffering from dementia and was deaf and nearly blind. Finding Peaceful Veterinary Care was truly a blessing. From my first email, Stacy was incredibly kind and responsive, offering comfort during a very painful time. When Dr. Chapman arrived, she was gentle, patient, and compassionate, explaining everything clearly while making sure Shylaah was completely comfortable--so much so that she was snoring. I was given all the time I needed to say goodbye and never felt rushed. Shylaah was treated with dignity and love every step of the way, from the in-home euthanasia to receiving her ashes. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Chapman and Stacy and highly recommend Peaceful Veterinary Care.

How and when can I begin to tell you that you do not need to look anywhere else in this otherwise…read moreawful journey when it's time for your baby................This woman is THE WOMAN!!!! Before, and none of us, certainly not me had done the research until the last minute...........I scrambled and bounced and the only sound landing I found was Elizabeth with Caretakers, and how could you not? She is an angel sent via air waves or? Or? I cannot explain how beautiful it is to speak to her or how calming she is, but it is the real deal and I assure you, this is the guidance that guides you through the entire experience. I have dealt with multiple other services throughout my life with other pets and nothing has compared to this service, this without parallel. And then, the service is set up, Justin, our guy who is THE man to guide our baby over the bridge.......and what a sensitive and beautiful guy to do the job.......and when all is said and done, we go to pick up our baby, beautifully packed up, with even more fur enclosed then promised, from a solemn and lovely setting..............wow............from beginning to end, Elizabeth delivered an experience that far exceeded what we expected! We cannot recommend this service enough!!!! Five stars all the way!!!!!

From start to finish, Caretakers Animal Care was phenomenal. Our little bestie of 16 years was…read moresuffering from Dementia for a while and while we wanted to keep him as long as possible, we knew it was finally time. I called all over town for pricing and information on the procedure itself. What stood out to me the most was Elizabeth's demeanor and kindness. She was thorough and answered all my concerns. We reached out on Tuesday and were expecting to have until Friday, but on Tuesday night our poor baby took a serious decline. Elizabeth was able to accommodate and have a vet come by early the next day. Dawn was nothing short of wonderful! She was gracious, compassionate and so, so gentle with our beloved Daewoo. My mom, who has had the hardest time with this whole ordeal, is so, so grateful for the great care with which the entire situation was handled. Thank you so much Elizabeth and Dawn for being so wonderful! We are truly eternally grateful!!!

We recently lost our beloved cat Tobi at the wonderful age of 18 years. Ron provided compassionate…read morecremation services, picking him up from our home the same day. Ron was gentle and respectful. Within a week we received Tobi's ashes in a beautiful box and his paw print. We were very impressed with this service and would highly recommend Thanicare.

Heartless human being. So he said that he would charge $1000 to pick up my child which I was OK…read morewith. However, he said "if I don't find him where you said then what would happen is I'll charge you $1000 anyway" who says that a horrible human being, rude, inconsiderate and heartless

I honestly don't know who is more at fault here , the vet/VSH that referred me to West Coast Pet…read moreMemorial, or West Coast Pet Memorial itself for using language that I feel is extremely misleading. First and foremost, "individual cremation" is not actually individual cremation. It is partitioned cremation. "Private" is what I would consider truly private. The distinction is incredibly frustrating because the word "individual" naturally implies that a pet is cremated separately, not simply separated or partitioned from other pets. I had to put my dog, Winston, down on Wednesday. I specifically told the vet that I wanted an individual cremation, not a communal cremation. I then paid for what I believed was an individual cremation through the Eternal Memories website--not West Coast Pet Memorial's official website. Scam #1 . Nowhere on the site I used did I see that individual meant partitioned. I only discovered what was actually happening because I wanted to know where Winston was in the process on Friday. Had the company provided updates like other pet memorial companies do, I probably never would have known. Once I found out, I spent the entire weekend worried and praying that they had seen my email and would not cremate him until I could figure out what to do. Because the company was closed for the weekend, I had no way to get answers. I was literally considering picking Winston up and taking him to Sorrento Valley Pet Memorial, which sounded like a much better option. They offered truly private cremation, at approximately the same price, without the confusing terminology. They also offered the option for me to be present and actually watch the cremation. At that point, that felt like the only way I could know for certain that the ashes I received were Winston's. I know I was not in the right headspace . Monday morning, I finally received a call telling me that I could pay an additional $120 to have a truly private cremation. At that point, I honestly didn't have the energy to fight anymore. I had already spent days worrying about this and had come to terms with the fact that what I wanted for Winston might not be honored. I am incredibly disappointed by this entire experience. The terminology and pricing should be completely transparent. I received Winston's ashes in a "beautiful" blue bag, but will always have the doubt it's not Winston.

Losing a beloved pet is extremely difficult, and I'm so grateful we found West Coast Pet Memorial…read more When we brought in our beloved feline, Ashley welcomed us with open arms. She was incredibly warm, compassionate, and patient, guiding us through every step of the cremation process with genuine care. During such an emotional time, her kindness made all the difference. Don't let the exterior of the building fool you. From the outside, it looks like a simple building along a busy main road, but once you step inside, it's beautifully decorated, warm, inviting, and feels homey. They also offer a wide variety of thoughtful, personalized keepsakes and memorial options to honor your pet in a meaningful way. We dropped off our pet, and by the very next day we received a call that she was ready. The process was handled with professionalism, respect, and compassion from beginning to end. What stood out most was that it truly felt like a caring mom-and-pop business where every family and every pet matters. I can't recommend West Coast Pet Memorial highly enough. If you're facing one of the most difficult days as a pet owner, you'll be in caring, compassionate hands.

There really are not words to express my appreciation for Justin and Robin! I'm so grateful for…read moretheir kindness, compassion, tenderness, patience, efficiency, and for helping me to send my 20 year old kitty off to the rainbow bridge! So grateful! I highly recommend their caring and compassionate service!!!

I'm so grateful for Robin and Justin and the kindness they showed us during such a difficult time…read more Saying goodbye to Shadow and helping her cross the Rainbow Bridge was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make, and they made the entire process as peaceful and comforting as possible. They were compassionate, responsive, and truly made us feel cared for. I'll always be grateful for how they treated Shadow and our family during her final moments.

My cat baby died at 2 a.m on a sunday and everything else was closed they were so helpful and…read morecommunicative they offered financing as im low on funds at moment but they had baby picked up the same day and the person that picked them up was caring and kind I wish I had know about them when my dog snoopy passed I would have chosen this company over the one who did my dog and I will go with this company going on

I used Mobile Pet Cremations for my 80 pound dog. I think their pricing was comparable to other…read moreplaces I've used in the past. Obviously after my pet passed in my home, I wanted to have her taken care of rather quickly as opposed to having a deceased loved one/animal in the house around the small children. MPC responded almost immediately via text. They were straightforward and clear about the process. Someone came to my house within a couple of hours someone was at my house who put my dog in a white body bag and took her away. He handled her with care. 1 week later the urn was hand-delivered to my house as described. I would use them again.

Amillie is amazing and I recommend her without hesitation. I initially found her at my puppy's…read morekindergarten class and we exchanged information. I immediately gravitated towards her because she had a way of explaining things that made sense to me. We stayed in touch even after puppy graduation and I would text her from time to time to ask questions or stay in touch. I found her on social media and loved her training information. Then when my now 1.5 year old puppy was full grown and became harder to manage we got back in touch and she'd offer suggestions. Finally when she neared the age of 2 I realized I needed professional help Amillie came in and once again explained things even on our first session in a way I could understand and broke down behaviors for me. I actually have 2 giant breed Greater Swiss mountain dogs and she has helped me with training both of them. Mainly frustration reactivity for my younger female "puppy" and then being able to successfully loose leash walk both of them together (2 strong willed and physically strong, with a combined weight of ~200 lb) female dogs. Each time we meet I leave with so much information. She's been great and I only wish we started training them with Amillie when my girls were younger. You won't regret this partnership or Amillie's expertise. Training comes natural to her. It's a gift and that's with me already having had 2 large breed independent dogs before working with her!

Amillie is amazing and I recommend her without hesitation. I initially found her at my puppy's…read morekindergarten class and we exchanged information. I immediately gravitated towards her because she had a way of explaining things that made sense to me. We stayed in touch even after puppy graduation and I would text her from time to time to ask questions or stay in touch. I found her on social media and loved her training information. Then when my now 1.5 year old puppy was full grown and became harder to manage we got back in touch and she'd offer suggestions. Finally when she neared the age of 2 I realized I needed professional help Amillie came in and once again explained things even on our first session in a way I could understand and broke down behaviors for me. I actually have 2 giant breed Greater Swiss mountain dogs and she has helped me with training both of them. Mainly frustration reactivity for my younger female "puppy" and then being able to successfully loose leash walk both of them together (2 strong willed and physically strong, with a combined weight of ~200 lb) female dogs. Each time we meet I leave with so much information. She's been great and I only wish we started training them with Amillie when my girls were younger. You won't regret this partnership or Amillie's expertise. Training comes natural to her. It's a gift and that's with me already having had 2 large breed independent dogs before working with her!