This is such an incredibly difficult decision for any of us faced with the rapid deterioration of our lifelong family companion. Our Bella was a 15 year old Aussie when we made the decision to euthanize her at home. Dr Nicole communicated with us throughout the day as to her arrival time. She was so extremely kind and supportive. She explained to us how the process works and gave us as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes. This was the best possible outcome for an incredibly painful experience. It has been a month since Bella's death and I finally can write this without crying. Dr Nicole really helped us feel that we had made the right decision. Godspeed Bella and thank you so much for all your love over the many years. read more

This was one of the hardest days of my life. Serene Passages made it so much gentler. I reached out through Yelp first as I couldn't quite make myself make the call. Don was incredibly kind and empathetic. He was able to give me quotes and all the information I required. I'm thankful for the auto message function as I had difficulty responding. My husband made the actual call weeks later. Don again, was incredibly empathetic and kind as he walked us through the steps. On that day, Dr.Nicole came over and was amazing. I couldn't have imagined a gentler experience for my babies. She was so patient, gentle and kind. I'm so thankful, I don't think I have the words to describe the gratitude I feel. I was so scared about them having scary anxious feelings when it came time for euthanasia. But after a lot of excitement which Dr.Nicole was gracious about, my babies settled down and sat with us. I am grateful for the conversations we had. We were never rushed, or judged. She was so empathetic. It was such a devastatingly sad, surreal experience. Neal had started to deteriorate so rapidly this year. His sister Sara had started to not be able to hide how ill she felt. I don't think I would have ever been ready to let them go. As I look back at my pictures and videos it's easier to see that they were both ill. It was so easy to look past it when they were here. I'd compare them to the pictures and just add accommodations for their comfort. Because their smiles, the love in their eyes...the tail wags were still there, different, but there. It was so hard to admit it was time. All the anxiety that had been eating away at me for months washed away and was replaced with a bottomless sadness and relief that my babies were no longer suffering. They were two amazing small little dogs who left an unfathomable chasm in my heart. The after care was also above and beyond. I can't recommend them enough. If you are reading this and you think it is time, Serene Passages is the correct choice. read more

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I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog Frankie earlier this year. Cancer had taken over his liver and metastasized, and specialists gave him a month at the most. It was all so sudden and there were no signs other than weight loss. Making the decision to say goodbye was heart-wrenching and I took finding the right place seriously. Serene Passages was consistently clear, kind, prompt, and supportive in their communication with me. They helped talk through Frankie's state and arrived at the same conclusion I had. I never had questions as to what next steps were or what was involved. Everyone I spoke to was reassuring and so empathetic. When Dr. Scott and his associate (I'm so sorry, didn't catch her name!) arrived at our house, they were so very patient, warm, understanding, kind, and supportive. Frankie greeted them both like old friends when he was usually more reserved when meeting new people for the first time. I had been having doubts about my decision, in spite of us having the worst night and he had taken a clear downturn in health, but seeing how he greeted them... I knew it was time. The two vets were so, so kind. I cannot emphasize that enough. They walked into a house with like 8 people in it, a toddler who didn't know what was going on, classical radio playing (Frankie's favorite playlist) and didn't bat an eye. I never felt rushed, embarrassed, like I shouldn't be bawling my eyes out over saying goodbye to my soul dog who'd I'd had for 12 years. I felt so comfortable and so welcome in their presence, and it made a difficult process a little more bearable. They stepped out to give us time with Frankie after the procedure, and again I never felt rushed or judged. They explained what came after and handed me a pamphlet with the steps, because they knew I wouldn't remember. Everything that happened after was fast and Frankie returned home, alongside a few of his effects, quicker than estimated. Everything step of the way involved clear communication. His urn is beautiful and I still feel his perfect little paw print cast every once in a while. They even sent me a sympathy card, which was just so very kind. Saying goodbye to a pet can be so deeply personal and so full of doubt. It took several months before I allowed myself to think I was doing the right thing at the right time (even though all the signs were there). Through all the doubts that came afterward, I always knew that Serene Passages was the right choice. Serene Passages helped ease a difficult time. If you made it to the end of my novella, you can probably guess that I would recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

It was the hardest decision ever, but I had to humanely euthanize my lovely dog this week and chose Serene Passages. -The booking process was simple yet thorough (they did need a letter from my vet signing off because my dog was so young, but otherwise I think you can just book it assuming your dog is old, or show proof they're terminally ill). -I called on a Monday and was able to get an appointment the next day. I was given a window of time the doctor would show up to my home, and updated several times on accurate arrival times once he was on his way. -The doctor was kind and compassionate. He let us sit with our girl and cry it out for as long as we needed before we were ready. He explained what would happen and walked us through every step as it happened. He was very delicate to hide the parts that were harder to watch, like the injections or any natural expression that happened post mortem. He let us know when she was finally at rest and sat with us while we grieved, waiting for me to give the sign that he could leave. -They had lots of options for cremation, urns, paw prints you can have made, etc. I did not use these services as we had a private alternative plan. -I paid $515 and they promptly provided me an itemized receipt to submit to insurance. read more

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God Bless you all at Serene Passages. Thank you for the comfort and compassion. Although we will not need your services again, I highly recommend you to all. read more

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Even as hard as it was to let Blitz go it was time. The unfortunate experience of letting him go was put at ease from the staff and Dr Scott! I would highly recommend this service if you need it. It hurts but the process eased our anxiety and the respect shown to us and Blitz even after passing is greatly appreciated! read more

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We had to make the hard decision to let our little boy, Bentley, go after a serious acute back condition left him unable to walk and in pain. We did not want to take him into the vet's office, because we knew that would just add to his fear and anxiety. Our regular vet recommended Serene Passages as an at-home alternative. From the moment we contacted them they were compassionate, professional and responsive. Don got us an appointment for the next day and kept us up to date on the schedule. Dr. Scott arrived precisely on time and was very kind and gentle from the moment he arrived. He explained exactly how the process would proceed. He accomodated all of our requests, so that we could sit in the sun in Bentley's favorite spot in the backyard while we sent him on his way peacefully. Serene Passages made a very difficult and emotional day just a bit easier. We'll be forever grateful for their care. -Tom and Mark read more

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This review is overdue. Mourning took me a while, but I am so thankful for serene passages. I dont want to go into details but just rest assured that you're in good hands. In this difficult time I hope you call Serene Passages so that you know did the best you could as a pet mom. read more

Jan 28th 2025: We had to put our American Bulldog to rest. She was 15 years old and it was time as her health rapidly declined. The team at Serene Passages did an outstanding job of making a sad emotional and difficult situation as easy as possible. Nicole was the Veterinary Dr. who assisted our beloved dog in making a peaceful transition to rest. Nicole clearly cares and took a lot of time to get to know our dog Zylie before the process began. She reassured us that we were making the right decision by evaluating her age and condition and it was indeed time for her to rest. I can't give enough thanks to the team and especially Nicole, as can be imagined my wife and I were very distraught. Zylie made a very peaceful transition and went out with dignity and love. I don't know how Nicole does it but she has a God given super human gift to be able to put genuine care and love into each one of her patients. Thank you Team at Serene Passages for your service, support and professionalism during this difficult time. read more

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No animal lover wants to make the decision to put their beloved pet to sleep. It is one of the most difficult decisions you'll make in your life. When we heard home euthanasia was an option, we knew it was perfect for our 14 year old pup Tye, who was in end stage anal gland cancer. We like everyone, had hoped he would just pass in his sleep. I called three different euthanasia places one was unable to fit us in and referred us to Serene Passages. Which, in the end was the perfect fit for our family. One company wanted almost $1300k we're willing to spend that for our pup but it seemed so excessive. Serene passages charged $820. That was for Dr. Scott to come visit our home, administer medications, transport Tye and for his private cremation. This also included receiving Tye's ashes back in a spreading tube, a paw print, and a clipping of his fur. Dr. Scott was the sweetest human we've met. His warmth, and compassion, was felt by all of us present with Tye. Dr. Scott was so thorough, and made sure all family questions, and needs were met. He was soft, and loving, with Tye, as he helped us to ease his pain and prevent further suffering. As someone who worked in health care I've always said hospice nurses are angels on earth. We'll add the team at Serene Passages to that list too. The entire team was incredible as they walked with us on this journey. Letting us cry, letting us hug, and love, on our pup. Dr. Scott we love you and appreciate you! Thank you for your care, compassion, and gentleness, with our family on this difficult day, you're an angel! read more

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Expedient responses and scheduled in home humane euthanasia of our cat, who was 18 years old and sick for over two years battling debilitating illness. After many doctors and hospitalization, it was finally time to say goodbye. The service team was excellent in communication. Doctor showed up as scheduled. Very understanding and accommodating. Peaceful passing for our cat. read more

It feels unorthodox to be writing a 5-star review for a service that facilitates the most painful moment of one's life, but here I am. I've never experienced something so unbearable and perfect in the same moment. This is what Dr. Scott does - what he's absolutely built for and my wife and I could not be any more grateful for his presence in our lives, on that day. I had never heard of this type of a service before, but was referred by a trusted vet. I am eternally thankful that my Ruby Girl got to be at home, with her pack, for her final moments. Thank you, a thousand times, Dr. Scott. read more

Serene Passages made a very emotional and difficult day for our family as easy and painless as possible. They were empathetic through all steps of the process, from the scheduling to our final goodbye. Dr Malone was excellent. She talked us through every step of the process, gave us space and time to grieve, and allowed our 15 year old pup George to go out with the comfort and dignity he deserved. I was nervous at first going through this process at home, but I'll never do it different in the future. I know that allowing George to say goodbye, on his favorite bed, with his blanket and toys, surrounded by the humans that loved him, in his home, made his passing as peaceful and pain free for him as it could be. Thank you Serene Passages! read more

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Dr Scott and Joy were amazing during this hard time as we put our 15 year old fur baby to rest. They explained everything along the way and let us drive the tempo of the process. Doing this at home was so comforting. Thank you for helping us and for helping Esteban over the rainbow bridge read more

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Kind, professional, competent, I can't imagine a person better suited to this job. A horrible day was a tad better because this lovely woman was patient and caring towards us and our precious friend. Thank you... read more

It's been 7 months since our little mini dachshund, Stella, crossed the rainbow bridge. Calling Serene Passages was one of the most difficult decisions ever, but also one of the most compassionate ones. From beginning to end, Serene Passages did an amazing job. From the initial call to the follow up emails, everything felt so genuine. Dr. Ramirez was so patient, helpful, and kind during the dreaded appointment. A huge thank you to her and other doctors who give families the opportunity to say goodbye to their furry babies in the comfort of their own homes. You are all angels. read more

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Saying goodbye to a beloved canine companion is painstakingly difficult. But Serene Passages was able to make the sad occasion less so. Dr. Nicole was so thoughtful and completely professional. She made the heartbreaking process compassionate and dignified for Frodo and myself. When it was time to make the difficult decision, I contacted a service that my vet had recommended, they were not available. Not only was Serene Passages accommodating, they were also less expensive than the other service. I couldn't recommend Dr. Nicole more highly. read more

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We had to put down our cat Kiki of 18 years. I was in denial at first and hoping she'll get better, however she's not the same as she was. A tough decision has to be made and decided to do it. Dr. Nicole was very compassionate towards us and Kiki. She guide us step by step for the process and gave us insights and very informative information regarding what's going on about our cat. We are thankful for her and convinced us that we did the right for our cat Kiki. read more

From the initial call from Joy, (after I'd tearfully filled out their simple appointment request form online), to Marcellus's last moment with us, Serene Passages was exactly what we needed. They provide sincere empathy, and most importantly honesty. Their pricing is right on the website and if there are further expenses, i.e., travel distance, weight of animal, immediacy, etc. Joy tells you before you schedule the appointment. When speaking with her, I was sobbing. I apologized that she had to talk with blubbering people like me every day. She said, "Oh, no, you're fine, it is an honor for me to help." I almost died right there on the phone. It's been a while since a perfect stranger was so kind. In our angry and polarized world, they are a salve. We booked for Monday morning. Don, an equal in kindness and compassion (with a very cool story about how he came to have this job), reached out to confirm. And on the morning of he called to tell us when Dr Nicole was en route and gave us an ETA. He called again once they realized one of the highways up the mountain was closed and Dr Nicole was caught in traffic. He gave me a new ETA. Then this angel on earth was at my door. She ever so quietly knocked as to not distress M. She took it very slowly, understanding he was a little sketchy about strangers. She spoke softly and slowly inched closer to our Biggie. She spoke with us about how his weekend had gone and very gently examined him. She mostly looked and only touched him with our permission and when necessary. After watching and listening she decided a gentle sedative would be helpful to keep him calm and us safe. She was an absolute professional, explaining everything first, then getting our permission and then gave him the sedative allowing us to help. She timed the sedative and checked him every two minutes until ten had passed. Following the pattern of explaining, asking permission then doing, she prepared the area around the vein she'd chosen for the IV. Then she used a butterfly needle (smallest and least painful) IV (which she held, what a pro) and finally administered the phenobarbital. In the worst moments in our lives (losing loved ones), Dr Nicole and her crew were truly angelic. We could not have dreamt of a more peaceful and loving experience. We both held Marcellus as he took his last breaths. Dr Nicole then walked quietly outside and gave us as much time as we needed. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience (except of course not having to euthanize our boy in the first place). But once he came to us at 2.5 years, he had a wonderful life of 14 years total. He was an 88# German shepherd, tough guy when standing with us, and full-on drama queen when not. We couldn't have given him a better send off. Dr Nocole and her Serene Passages made it all possible. They are a full-service operation, so we are expecting Marcellus's ashes back with us in a couple weeks, in an urn engraved with all of his names. If there was more than a five-star rating, I would give it to Serene Passages. Dr Nicole, Joy and Don are ROCKSTARS! I can never thank them enough. PS The online form is genius! Not having to answer those questions out loud (again) during those most raw moments was an added gift. read more

Having to put my fur baby to sleep was one of the hardest things I have ever done. That said, everyone at Serene Passages was amazing. They were very comforting and supportive. My baby was never stressed or nervous as he would have been taking him to a vet office. Having it done at home was worth every penny. read more

Dr. Nicole came to our home to help my senior dog to her final rest. Dr. Nicole explained the process with so much gentle compassion it brought tears to my eyes because I felt that my baby was in good capable hands. We've had our pup Jasmine since she was 3 months old and she's brought us nothing but joy for 12 wonderful years... she received the most beautiful and dignified passing that she deserved! Thank you Serene Passages. read more

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Letting go of our dog Tilly was difficult, but Serene Passages made it so peaceful. It truly was such a gift to her & my family. She didn't have to deal with her anxiety going into the vet's office, & was very comfortable at home with our other dog right by her side. Dr. Scott was amazing & patient, giving us all the time we needed to say goodbye. He even let us feed her a burger & chocolate right before her passing. Tilly was made very comfortable and when given the euthanasia it was almost as if she had just drifted off to sleep. Could not have been more peaceful. Would definitely highly recommend this wonderful team of people to anyone who is needing to put their pet down read more

On Monday 6/10/24 my beloved Cinnamon a beautiful golden retriever gave us her sign that it was time to say goodbye. With tears in my eyes I found Serene Passages. I spoke with Don and he was so comforting and kind to help me schedule an appointment. Dr Scott came out and I could not have asked for someone better to help her cross the rainbow ridge. He was very gentle with her and before he started he made sure we were ready. She was 14 3/4 yrs old. Thank you again Dr Scott and Don Beckie and Dave read more

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A week and a half ago I had to say goodbye to my best friend of 14 years, Koda. He'd had a couple of seizures that he didn't bounce back from. After giving him some time to see if he would bounce back at all and didn't, I decided I needed to help him over the rainbow bridge. I inquired on a Sunday about getting a next day appointment. I got a phone call pretty quickly and was able to have Dr. Nicole come the next day so my dog didn't suffer. She got to my house and took plenty of time to assess the situation to make sure we were doing the right thing for Koda, so I'll always have that peace of mind that she spent a while checking him and watching him and the symptoms I'd described, and was super knowledgeable. When it actually came time for the procedure, Dr. Nicole was extremely empathetic, explained every step, and was sure to make sure I was comfortable, Koda was comfortable, and that we went at my pace. There was no rushing and she was kind the entire time, and Koda was given dignity. Afterward, she was patient and made sure I took all the time I needed for my goodbyes. I never felt rushed and it truly felt she was just there for me in this process. My family has taken dogs in to vets when I was a child and I remember everything being so much faster to get you in and out of the office. This was so much more comfortable and personal. What I also liked was she allowed us to focus on our grief instead of money. We didn't prepay, and as she left she told us we can take our time to pay, and that she trusted us. The empathy to put our grief first over getting paid was huge to me. If you are ever in the unfortunate circumstances where you need their services, I 200% recommend Serene Passages. They operate with empathy and the care of our pets first and i appreciated it more than I can express read more

I strongly recommend this company to anyone that has to let their precious pets down. Dr. Scott was so gentle, patient, explained everything. My mom is 82 years and had to have her dog Molly put down. My mom said after it was done that it was so peaceful She held Molly, in her blanket and said goodbye. Please this is the only companionate way to lay your pet down. Can't thank them enough. read more

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I never write reviews- but I must let you know that Serene Passages was the Best thing for me and my 17.5yr. Pup to say goodbye.The communication to the service was absolutely so professional and as difficult as it was, best company I could have chosen! Thank you to Nicole, Don and Dr. R. for their compassion and support. read more

What an amazing service. Thank you for making my German Shepherd's transition so peaceful and loving.

We want to thank Dr. Nicole and Don from Serene Passages for helping our sweet Willow over the Rainbow Bridge at home. We highly recommend and feel it will put our remaining girl, Echo handle losing her beat friend. read more

I recently had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to my beloved dog, and I want to express my deep gratitude to Dr. Scott whom helped us through this incredibly difficult moment. From the very moment he came into our home, he made sure that both my dog and my family were treated with the utmost care and compassion. Dr. Scott was incredibly gentle and empathetic, walking us through the process and giving us all the time we needed to say our final goodbyes. He explained everything in detail, offering reassurance and comfort at every step. It was clear that he not only understood the emotional weight of the situation but was also committed to making the experience as peaceful and stress-free as possible for my dog. Having the experience of doing this in our home, in my dog's favorite bed, made the environment calm and serene, which helped ease our families nerves during such an emotionally charged moment. I could tell that Dr. Scott had a great deal of respect for my dog and was focused on ensuring his comfort throughout the procedure. Dr. Scott was kind, respectful, and patient, answering all our questions and offering support when we needed it most. Although it was one of the hardest moments of my life, the compassion and professionalism shown by Ashely in our initial phone call, Dr. Scott during the in home visit and the follow up calls made by Don made it a dignified, peaceful, and even comforting experience. I'm grateful to have had such a caring team with us in those final moments, and I truly feel that my dog passed with love and respect. If you're ever in this heartbreaking situation, I highly recommend Serene Passages--they made an incredibly difficult process a little easier to bear. read more

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From start to finish my experience with Serene Passages was great. It's never an easy decision to let go of a pet- I had Chalupa for 17 of his 19 years and he was a major part of my adult life. For most of his life he was the most low maintenance dog but as he entered his (very) old age things got progressively tougher and tougher for him. I wanted to do right by him when things got tough for him and having a service like Serene Passages made that decision easier. Don was wonderful and explained everything very clearly with understanding. Dr. Scott was so kind and empathetic and caring. He was professional and ensured the process was painless for my Chewy. I would give them 100 stars if I could. Thank you guys so much. read more

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Dr. Scott came to my home to euthanize my 14 year old cat that had been sick for a year. It was a very easy experience for me and for my cat. I highly recommend them. read more

We are so grateful that we found Serene Passages, we wanted our dog's last moments to be at home without fear and Dr Scott helped that happen. Thank you Dr Scott and Don, we appreciate you. Barbara and Hugo in Big Bear read more

Their sensitive and compassionate staff helped us to navigate our surrender to our dog's battle with cancer. Scott, as all of the staff we spoke to, was amazing and wonderful. We are very grateful for their services. read more

I have used serene passages twice for my beloved dogs. The last time was the beginning of July 25. Dr. Scott came to the house and showed extreme compassion for Chino and myself. Every aspect of their services is excellent. If you want your loved pet to pass peacefully in your own home please use Serene Passages. read more

I could not have asked for an easier passing for my boy. Nicole had great bedside manners, and did not rush the process nor over stay when it was done. Everything was absolutely perfect. She was very thorough in explaining the process and seemed to genuinely care. She brought with her some pee pads and a pillow for his head. Those were thoughtful details. I wish every pet got to go as peacefully as this. It's been a great comfort to me, now that it's complete, to know that it was as gentle as possible. I'm heartbroken, of course, and nothing can change that. But this was a great gift. Truly. I've had another vet come do a home euthanasia before, and he was fine, but Nicole was better. More compassion. Again, the thoughtful details. The timing. Perfection. Thank you Nicole. read more

Yesterday I had to say goodbye to my beautiful and sweet cat Margot. She will always hold a place in my heart. I will also always be grateful to Dr Scott for assisting me in letting Margot go. His assurances and his kind and compassionate way of being with me and Margot during her final moments was incredible. I can not recommend Serene Passages enough. Thank you once again for being there for us. Om Mani Padme Hum read more

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There is nothing more heartbreaking than having to say goodbye to a pet that you've loved for years. Serene passages made it so much easier. From start to finish the communication was gentle and reassuring, and never judgment. The process itself was heart wrenching, but I felt comforted by The vet who came to administer the medication. I was so grateful to have this option so that my best friend could pass quietly and calmly in his own home surrounded by those he loved. read more

One of the hardest and most impossible decisions one can make is to let go of their beloved pet. We came to this conclusion for our sweet 15 year old dog, Francis. I knew I didn't want to stress him out any more by driving him to the vet, and decided the best way would be to have the euthanasia done in his happy space, at home. We decided on Serene Passages after hearing amazing things about them on our community Facebook page. After filling out the form on their website, I received a prompt phone call from Joy. She was so empathetic with me on the phone as I was crying and very emotional. She walked me through the next steps, and scheduled my appointment. Dr. Scott came to our home and was so very patient, caring and kind with us. He walked us through the steps and we felt so comfortable around him, given it is a very sensitive and difficult experience. A few hours later, we received a text from Don, sending us his heartfelt condolences. I know my sweet boy had the most calm experience possible, and I cannot recommend and thank Serene Passages enough. It is rare these days to have such a positive experience with a business, let alone of this capacity. Thank you to everyone at Serene Passages for making this extremely difficult time as easy as possible. read more

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Serene Passages is the best! Dr. Nicole and Don went above and beyond to comfort us and our pet dog Rex during a tough time. Dr. Nicole was very thorough in explaining the process and is very passionate about animals. Don is an excellent communicator and facilitated the process very well and quickly for Rex to move on. I appreciate their professionalism. Thank You read more

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Thank you to Serene Passages for making a difficult choice and time, a peaceful and gentle one. Thank you to Dr. Scott, for the most compassionate and caring approach with our beloved fur baby. Thank you to Don & Ashley for being so kind during my calls and questions. Although this was one of the most difficult calls I had to make, Don was so caring and gentle with his approach. I cannot recommend Serene Passages enough, when your beloved fur baby has reached that time, to have a peaceful time together for one last time. read more