Beowulf Johnson, my beautiful Pitbull, my most loyal, faithful and loving companion for the last 12 years, passed away suddenly, last Sunday, just before dawn. Compounded to the overwhelming grief came the need on a Sunday, when everything is closed, to decide where to take Beowulf's body. We wanted a private individual cremation. The place where we had other pets cremated burned down last year so we didn't know where to go. We had decided to travel the five hours to the other place's corporate office in Tampa when thankfully, my son all the way from Washington DC, found in the internet a place in Medley called Peaceful Paws Memorial Service, open 24/7. I called at 5:00 A.M. and Joe, the owner, very nice and polite said they would take care of Beowulf and all our needs. I was apprehensive of going to an unknown place because even in death I have always been very protective of my beloved Beowulf. But going to the Peaceful Paws Memorial place turned out to be the best decision we ever made. The owners, Joe and Julian, were waiting for us. They were super kind, compassionate, respectful and gently help me carry my heavy Beowulf indoors with all the care and dignity my Baby deserved. Joe even allowed me to view the facility and explained to me all the procedures to ensure all my expectations were met. And indeed, they were, more than what I expected. Beowulf had his private individual cremation that same day, without us having to wait weeks like with our previous pets. We were given time to say our final goodbyes; we were present when he was placed in the furnace; and we were there when his remains to include his titanium knee joint grafts were taken out. My wife and I were able to wait in this room that had a window to the furnace area where we could follow the whole procedure. We were treated with love, compassion and respect by Joe and Julian. Their service dog Angus, a beautiful 176 lbs. dog, was loving, friendly, and gave us so much comfort when we needed it. I wish I had a better command of the English language to express how kind, caring, humane, generous (they even provided refreshments) and gracious they were to us. Joe and Julian are truly committed to their work, not for profit, but for deep love, compassion, and respect to all animals. Believe me, this testimonial comes from someone who is not too people oriented - I rather be with my pets - but with Joe and Julian, I left their place with the feeling I had made two very good friends. Thanks to them, at the end of the day I was able to bring back home my beloved Beowulf inside a beautiful mahogany urn. I also received a nice condolences card with Beowulf's inked paw print, a beautiful clay paw print, a small keepsake mahogany box with some of Beowulf's ashes, a scroll with the beautiful Over the Rainbow poem, a personalized candle for Beowulf and the very important Certificate of Cremation. On behalf of Beowulf and the rest of the Johnson family, thank you so much Joe and Julian; our deepest and forever gratitude. Edgar & Katherine Johnson read more

Having to deal with a loved fur baby's death is never easy and very painful. Peaceful Paws Memorial Service was AMAZING to work with and I highly recommend it to anyone going through this painful experience. When I called the day my mom's dog passed away Joe very patiently explained the process and prices and was able to give us an appt the very next day first thing in the morning, which was great because my mom did not want to wait too long. From the moment we got to their location the customer service was exceptional. Joe greeted us and was very nice and friendly. We didn't have to wait as they got to the paperwork right away and Julian took Fluffy ( fur baby) to get him ready. You can tell Joe does this out of love for animals, you can right away tell that this isn't about money as most places are, I think what makes this business great is that Joe understands the painful experience that it is to lose a loved one because he has been there before. So he knows exactly what a pet parent is going through at that moment, what we are thinking, feeling and expecting. He was very patient with us and gave us the time we needed to say our final goodbyes. He walked us through the process of everything that was happening and took the time to answer any questions we had. The whole cremation process takes about 5 hours, joe was kind enough to give us a call about an hour before Fluffy was ready to be taken out so my mom could witness it, since we don't live in the area. I thought that was very thoughtful and nice of them. When we got there, we witnessed them take Fluffy out and process his remains, and once again Joe walked us through every step of the process. We got his remains in a very nice wooden box urn, along with his cremation certificate and a rainbow poem with his paw print ( ink) which is all included in the price. PLUS as a gift they put some of his ashes in a little heart glass that can be used as a necklace. That was very sweet of them and my mom really loved it. It's details like these that make a business amazing. We are very thankful to Peaceful Paws for their service and help. read more

In memory of our beloved Bones... Peaceful Paws made an impossible thing to have to do, to put down our beloved dog Bones, our fur baby a memorable , compasionate event. We chose to do at home Uthanasia for him because he was so scared at the vets clinic. He would litteraly tremble just walking in. A sad sight to see of a 100 lb american bull dog mix that would scare the pants off of everyone that came across him. Not cause he was aggressive but because he was massive and royal. His looks comanded respect not tomention his bark. Peaceful paws were on time and very communicative about their arrival. Did not rush us at all gave us as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes before and after. The vet Dr.Lugo was equally as compasionate and amazing. She talked to Bones as if she new him all his life. He was happy not scared and had no idea what was going on. He had all that loved him near him, petting him, huging him, kissing him as he crossed over. He didnt feel a thing and went so peacefully. Doing his farewell at home was hard. But I would not have it any other way. Our fur babies deserve a fairwell like the one Peaceful Paws offers. At home , in a warm familiar place surrounded by their loved ones vs a cold clamy vets table, litteraly scared to death. After all what else can I have done for him after 12 years of unconditional love and wonderful memories. They had his ashes ready in a few days. I was pleased when I went to pick him up he was in a beautiful black velvet bag, I received a candle with name on it a condolence card with his paw print, and a beautiful stainles steel charm with some of his ashes. I was not expecting any of these extras. It was very welcomed. Also Peacful Paws has the most reasonable prices for this service by far. I quoted 3! Unfortunately or fortunately, I have already referred them to a friend. Alot of people don't even know home Uthanasia is even a possibility. Thankfully for Peaceful Paws it was for Bones. Sincerely and always greatful Cindi Bones mom read more

I had a sudden passing of my kitten. Having been my first, my boyfriend and I had no idea what to do next. We looked up some reputable places in the area and Peaceful Paws came up. Since it was a Sunday, we needed an appointment to be seen which was given to us at 9:30am, a time very close to when we called which was great. Getting to the area was a bit difficult, but I'm more familiar with the Hollywood area of SFL. Nonetheless, we arrived, we were greeted and went over what the process would be like. After we chose an urn and a paw print, we were given as much time as needed to say goodbye. Tissues were near by and the waiting area was cozy. A few days later we were called and what really made this very hard situation just a bit better was being told, "she's ready to come home." Not "come get her ashes" which again, being my first encounter with a pet passing away, I was scared of. We were treated wonderfully and I truly feel my kitten was treated respectfully. When we picked her up, we were given a candle, a card, her paw print, her urn and a little gift with some more of her ashes in it. Being of Hispanic culture, I very much appreciated the candle. Again, my boyfriend and I were treated great especially under the circumstances, my kitten was treated with respectful, and for price (hate to even need to mention this) everything was fair. Peaceful Paws is a wonderful place and one I wholeheartedly recommend. read more

Losing our Cookie Monster was one of the hardest moments in my husband and my life. He was our companion and comfort through so many difficult moments in life and now we had lost that much needed support in our cuddly little sweet four legged Angel on earth. I have to believe God watches over us and sends us grace in these unbelievably difficult moments. We found this grace at Peaceful Paws. Joe and Julian handled our little Cookie Monster with so much compassion, tenderness and grace and allowed us and our family to stay with him until the very last moment. This isn't a business, this is a genuine ministry. They understand that our pets are our family and we need complete transparency and kindness in this heartbreaking moment We are eternally grateful to Peaceful Paws for being that for us. I pray I don't have to call them for several years, but please know that we would only trust Peaceful Paws with our beautiful four legged furry angels. Thank you Joe and Julian and may God bless both of you and your families with much good health and great success because again what you do is a true ministry, carrying broken people as they watch their beloved companions cross over the rainbow bridge. Peace and Paws, Rosemary S. Cohen read more

Our best friend Zoe of 13 years passed away last Friday night. We knew she was sick and actually thought we were going to have to her put down at our vet the next day. Had that have happened we would have trusted our Dr. and his staff to make the arrangements. Zoe our 70 pound English Bull Terrier had other plans and passed on her own terms around Midnight. We reached out to Peaceful Paws around 12:30 and the phone was answered by Paul. He was very thoughtful and would have come right then but we decided to wait until morning. He arrived at 8:30 AM and very thoughtfully placed her in his back seat of his beautiful truck. It happens that Paul didn't live very far from our house so he was even thoughtful enough to return her to us on Wednesday. Peaceful Paws not only gave Zoe a private cremation but had her ashes in a beautiful wooden urn. Our paw printed bag also had a final paw ceramic imprint of our girl with her name and a stand, a little heart with ashes and a thoughtful card signed by the employees and our girls paw print. Losing a pet is the heartbreaking final part of the journey we have to go through but Peaceful Paws helped to ease the pain. Thank you Paul and the entire staff. read more

These guys came and picked up my American Bulldogs body after she left it. They were so respectful, knowing that I was seeing my Beatrice in the flesh for the last time. They stopped their work and allowed me to pull back the blanket each time I broke down, so that I could get another look, give another kiss, give one last hug. Twelve days later they called to say I could pick up her ashes but I really appreciated the email. It said her ashes were ready to be picked up, included their phone number, hours, address, and special instructions, all those things one forgets to write down as the chill of the phone call sets in. The email also states the date that the actual cremation occurred. For some reason knowing this was comforting. There were small upgrade costs, extras that they provide that I'm thrilled I got, but the overall cost remained low and would have been even less without the extras that they definitely put time and effort into. At a time when sadness could have been overwhelming, I'm grateful that Peaceful Paws was there. Thank you Joseph, Julian, and Paul. Your work is greatly appreciated. Robert Beemer Beatrice. read more

During the difficult moment of losing our precious Flaqui I felt overwhelmed. Really didn't know where to turn as I have never dealt with this situation before. Searching the internet a few places came up and I honestly read the reviews to know which direction to take. I wanted my dog to be treated with upmost respect. After reading over 50 reviews about Peaceful Paws I had no doubt. I contacted them around 9am and spoke to Joe. He was very compassionate from the very get go. By 10am I was leaving our princess there. It was extremely hard but Joe gave us some alone time to let us say our goodbyes. A few days later Joe contacted me by phone and email to let me know she was ready to be picked up. Once we arrived he handed to us a card with our pets paw imprint, a candle to be burned with her name, a ceramic little plate with a stand that had her paw and name imprinted and a tiny glass heart with some ashes inside. I can't have chosen a better place to take care of our pet. Thank you Peaceful Paws and Joe. read more

Words can not express the gratitude I have for Joe and his team at Peaceful Paws. During these difficult moments we are currently facing (COVID19 Shutdown) and the loss of our very own girl, we came upon our very own angel sent Joe. He went above and beyond to make sure she was very well taken care of during the shutdown, and communicated with me every few days to let me know how things were going. When I was finally able to pick her up I can't express how detailed and empathetically she was placed and packaged for taking her home. From the tiny details of the ribbons used to wrap her paperwork to the candle, prayer and her own paw engraving. I knew from the minute I left her with Joe she was in great hands but picking her up today I know not only was she in great hands but she was treated with the upmost care and love. Joe and his team felt like family! Recommend him with my eyes closed and if I am ever loose another paw angel I will definitely be reaching out to Joe! Thank you again and God Bless!! read more

Peaceful Paws took care of the cremation of the longest companion that I had with me. Pepper, a 22-year old young black and white tuxedo cat. We called her Pepperino, the Italian kitty from Italy. It took me a few weeks to write a review because when I received the ashes of Pepper it brought back memories of loss. Over two decades old (young) this cat was not only my longest companion in life that lived with me but Pepper belonged to my daughter who passed away. Everything Peaceful Paws provided was a beautiful tribute. From the sachet Pepper's ashes were placed in, to the thoughtful card and note and personalized candle. Not to mention the keepsake heart container. And they even called me to let me know they delivered her ashes to my local vet, who never called. So yes. I highly recommend Peaceful Paws. Thank you for helping me get through a tough situation. I really appreciate what you do -- other crematories need to lean on you as an example. read more

Peaceful Paws has been great from the moment I first contacted them to the time I collected my baby's ashes. As hard as a time like this can be, I was glad my heart could get some sort of relief with their loving help. I was very grateful and surprised to see how they cared and understood my -difficult- time, and how they treated Fifi with so much love and respect. They were kind, understanding and helpful all the way to the end. They not only accommodated my needs, but also surprised me with kindly accommodating my special requests/wishes. I am very grateful and pleased they were the ones who could be with us during that difficult time. My heart will always beat stronger when I am to remember the compassion, the respect and the understanding we received from them. If this is a moment when you will need a memorial service for your furbaby, go nowhere else. I am positive you will find nothing less than comfort, love and respect. read more

I called to schedule my dog's passing. She was very old and her quality of life was diminishing rather rapidly. Probably the hardest thing I've ever done. They helped me through the process and were very patient, even at times where I couldn't speak over all the sobbing and crying. They came to my home on time and allowed me as much time as I wished with my little Chispita to say one final goodbye. She was put in a very comfy looking bed once she passed and she was treated with the utmost respect. I lost my baby that day but I don't think I would've done it with anybody else. The ashes took a couple of weeks (Private Cremation) but they delivered when they said they would. I really appreciate the help during such a difficult time and I have peace of mind knowing she had a peaceful transition. Dr. Natalie Gutierrez was extremely sympathetic and even sent a condolences card hand written a couple of days later. Thank you. read more

No tengo palabras para expresar mi gratitud a Resting Rainbow por el cuidado que brindaron a mi gato durante este difícil momento. Desde la primera llamada, fueron compasivos, pacientes y respetuosos. Se encargaron de cada detalle con gran dignidad y me hicieron sentir apoyada. El equipo es amable y profesional; si necesita a alguien de confianza para los últimos preparativos de su mascota, ¡Resting Rainbow de Opa Locka, FL, es la mejor opción! Não tenho palavras para agradecer o suficiente à Resting Rainbow pela forma como cuidaram do meu gato durante o momento mais difícil. Desde a primeira ligação, foram compassivos, pacientes e respeitosos. Cuidaram de cada detalhe com tamanha dignidade e fizeram questão de que eu me sentisse amparado. A equipe é gentil e profissional; se você precisa de alguém em quem confiar para os arranjos finais do seu animal de estimação, a Resting Rainbow de Opa Locka, FL, é a escolha certa! read more

We highly recommend Peaceful Paws. We lost our beloved Meatball on a Sunday afternoon. Later in the evening, around 10.30 PM we texted their number, and we received a prompt reply. We were able to arrange having our pet taken care of next day. Communication with Peaceful Paws is something that I'm very impressed with. The facility is welcoming. As soon as I was inside, I felt at peace with our choice. We opted for a private cremation, and we selected a little urn from their display. When we picked up Meatball, we received more than what we expected. There was a nice scented candle with his name on it, blessed by the monks. In addition, a little glass heart with his ashes, but what impressed me the most was Meatball's paw prints and the Rainbow Bridge Poem card. I did not expect any of those. Peaceful Paws went above and beyond. That's why we highly recommend their services. read more

My Bracco had a beautiful life and made my life beautiful during the 15 years, 3 months and 20 days he graced this Earth. I was devastated when he departed and dreaded going thought the final resting process. I spoke with a couple of places before calling Peaceful Paws, and from the very beginning Joe caringly and patiently explained the process and options available. We scheduled a date but I wanted my baby to stay with me as long as possible so kept on pushing back, and every time I called to change the date I felt Joe 's warm support and understanding. Bracco had a private ceremony and throughout the process Joe and his partner Julian couldn't have been more attentive and compassionate. Thanks Joe and Julian for taking such a good care of my Bracco (and myself), you turned out to be the friends I so needed to lean on. read more

Joe and his team was amazing in how they handled my Cat's viewing and honored my cat's cremation in a loving way. They use sophisticated technology to make sure my cat and their other customers ashes are tracked with unique digital codes so that there is 100% accuracy in knowing I am getting my cat's ashes purely and that there is no mistakes or mismatch. Further more Joe let me see be with my cat right up to the cremation section so I can give my cat a proper send off to the next universal plane as well as Joe has a unique spiritual process that symbolizes my cat's soul will be around me once he evolves into the spirit world after the cremation process. I feel such ease knowing that Joe and team cares for my cat both physically and spiritually. God Bless this place!! Om Shanti read more

If I could Give them 6 stars I would. I came home from college for the summer with my Childhood Fur baby Q-T Pie Heaven Elliott I've had her for 16 years of my life since I was 6... i'm 23 now. We did not think this would be our last car ride together, I feel like she waited till she got home to let go. We made arrangements the day before laying her to rest with Peaceful Paw's, and let me tell you! Amazing customer service, We did a Viewing & once everything was done The owner Gave me a beautiful box full of goodies that I will forever be grateful for! I boohoo cried in the car because everything In her box literally reminded me of her...Pink and pretty! Thank you Peaceful Paw's! Bless you guys. Please bring your babies here you won't regret it! read more

Words cannot express how grateful we are for the quality of service we received at peaceful paws. My father and I were crying and totally distraught on the drive over to drop off our pet. Once we arrived, Joe attended us and was so gracious and the atmosphere was so serene. We ended up leaving feeling a lot better about the entire situation after we dropped off our sweet little Missy at Peaceful Paws. We were also very happy with all of the items we received when we picked her up. Their attention to detail for everything we received was greatly appreciated. It is very apparent to us that this is a company that is sincere in its mission statement. It's also important to mention that the service was completed promptly, within a reasonable time. read more

My daughter lost her best friend Q-T Pie today, and I wanted to have her cremated for her to take back college with her. I had no idea of what to expect as this was our family's first experience losing a pet. I must say we could not have been more pleased with Peaceful Paws. The place was cozy, clean, and inviting. We had already done a service at home for Q-T Pie, so we were already emotional. The owner allowed us to do a viewing of the cremation which somehow comforted us, so we are very thankful. When we returned to get Q-T Pie's ashes, they presented my daughter with cherished keepsakes which made my daughter so happy. I would definitely recommend this facility. They are top notch! Thank you for taking care of my daughter and her fur baby. read more