When I brought my Dog to Dr. Slaton's hospital she was very sick. Diagnosed with cancer and…read morebattling days long GI troubles that turned to Pneumonia. It was an emergency and they were willing to take her in and treat her urgently without an appointment and despite having a very busy day. Dr. Slaton saw her right away and was honest with us about her condition at this point and recommended what was best. We decided to try hospitalization for the day and see if she would improve. It was a relief knowing she was finally receiving proper care. They treated her as best as they could and administered medications other hospitals we took her to all the days prior didn't bother offering. She unfortunately did not respond to the medications, she was already so ill. We brought her back first thing in the morning. Dr Slaton and his team made her last moments on earth peaceful for all of us. I am grateful to now know about this practice and will be bringing my future pets to see Dr. Slaton. I wish I had brought her to see him a week sooner (and not the other places I took her to.) I know things would have ended differently. -Thank you for taking such good care of our Pepper girl

Slaton is the most outstanding vet. He never pushes anyone into unnecessary procedures and goes…read moreover all options best suited for our pet. The staff like Kevin are so helpful. The manager is great. Good team at Slatons. I love seeing Slaton's pets he brings in. He is like Dr. Dolittle with all animals.

My (third) senior pup and I are so looking forward to see Dr Gonzalez again this week for his 6…read moremonths preventative / well-being check up.. This is not my first review of our beloved Dr G, and I just recommended her to 6 more people again just these past 2 weeks. I always say to people I give her card to: "you will discover she is an Earth Angel - if she moved to a different town, I'd take my pup there... When you find a great vet, they are Gold! She's not only compassionate, present and knowledgeable, but also she does not oversell." Besides all the regular check ups, Dr G. has performed 2 substantial surgeries on my pup in the last 8 years, and has been extremely kind, providing valuable reassuring step-by-step updates throughout, especially aware that I had lost my beloved first dog, (with a different vet), when he did not make it through the anesthesia... In the 8 years Dr G. has been our one and only vet; everyone I have sent to Dr G. has fallen in love with her, and has thanked me for the referral. I trusted Dr G and her small compassionate team with the euthanasia of my precious second dog, Handsome. She is truly an Angel on Earth. At her Chatsworth location, I love that she's created a lovingly cozy "home environment" for the euthanasia experience. That it so needed during that deeply emotional time, and more veterinary offices ought to follow her example. I found her many years ago when I was dissatisfied with a busy veterinary front desk in Sherman Oaks, after they had made errors in my first dog's chart. Unfortunately he passed, and I learned that finding the RIGHT professional truly makes ALL the difference. So yes, I drive from Sherman Oaks. Gratefully so :) I am thankful that my cherished pups are her patients. Her ethics, her care, her kindness, her knowledge, her integrity - she's our number 1!!!

We are incredibly grateful to Gemcore Veterinary Services for the compassion and care they showed…read moreduring one of the hardest days of our lives. Dr. Gonzalez was kind, patient, and thorough, taking the time to explain each step of the euthanasia process. She ensured our dog's maximum comfort throughout, even creating a makeshift pillow so he could rest peacefully. We were heartbroken, but her understanding and gentle approach gave us comfort while making the process completely painless and stress-free for our giant furbaby. She was available the same day and brought in a caring team afterward to respectfully and compassionately assist with our 132-pound dog. The thoughtfulness, professionalism, and empathy shown by Gemcore made an unbearable moment a little more bearable. We are deeply grateful and highly recommend them to anyone seeking a veterinary team that truly cares.

Dr. Schumacher is extremely patient and calm with my very anxious dog and Daisy feels quite…read morecomfortable with her. I appreciate Dr. Schumacher's knowledge and helpful suggestions. She understands that not all pets do well in vet clinics and she is happy to provide home care. Daisy and I are so grateful to have found Dr. Schumacher!!

Dr Shumaker was so helpful in helping my dog transition over the rainbow bridge. Not only was she…read morecompassionate but she was so professional without being 'corporate". Highly recommend her business.

Dr. Shana is truly one of the kindest, most compassionate people I've ever met. She helped my…read more15-year-old Yorkie, Mary, peacefully cross the rainbow bridge, and I'm so grateful we had her guidance during such a heartbreaking moment. From the moment she arrived, she was gentle, patient, and incredibly thoughtful--explaining everything clearly and giving us the time and space we needed. Mary was calm and comfortable, and the entire process was peaceful and free of suffering. If you're facing this impossible decision and want your pet to pass at home with dignity and love, I cannot recommend Dr. Shana enough. She made an unbearable day feel a little softer, and I'll never forget the care she showed both Mary and our family.

This is the third time I've been at the side of a pet euthanized at home and the first time Dr…read more Shana was the vet. She is born for this work. Her capacity to attune my beloved cat, Ollie, myself and all the friends who attended was unparalleled. Her presence, compassion, care and skill left me feeling that this heartbreaking passage was simultaneously excruciatingly beautiful. It felt perfect. I am so very grateful to have found her. Thanks to all that came before me and took the time to recommend her. I'm glad I took your advice.

I wish I could give 100 stars. Dr. Watson was so amazing and compasionate in our time of sorrow…read more She came in and explained the procedure and allowed my wife to hold our dog. My kids were able to pet her and love on her as our beloved slowly passed. No pain. No suffering. We owed this to our love. Being comfortable in our home. No dog likes the vet clinic. She was at peace. Thank you Dr. Watson!

So, unfortunately, Dr Watson was not a good match for me. However, she may be for you. Personally,…read moreI do agree with the other review who mentioned that they didn't feel she felt empathy or compassion, and seemed quick to administer all medications. She seemed annoyed and in a hurry. She was late, so maybe she was in a hurry, so she wouldn't be late to the next appointment. If you're looking for a vet to come and be a vet and administer medications, you may be a good fit. If you're looking for a more compassionate experience, you may not be. One thing I had a major problem with was her decision to administer an oral sedative. I watched the video on her website to know what to expect. My experience was not like that video. I didn't even know an oral sedative was an option. She said she was going to inspect the patient to see what type would be best. I told her not oral. He hated oral medications. I didn't want his last moment to be forced to do something he hates. She insisted because supposedly the injection would cause pain. I should have insisted. Because my poor boy was so weak, he was out as soon as she administered the medication. His last moment was her forcing that nasty medication into his mouth, and then he was just... gone. I thought I would at least have a minute or two while the sedative was talking effect, to say goodbye. But, no. I obviously have no proof, but I felt like she did that because the oral would take effect quicker than the injection. I had a feeling the night before and morning of that I should cancel and look for someone else to come later that day, or the next day. I should have followed my gut. I wish I paid her $450 to cancel on the spot, as soon as I felt the energy was off. One reason I chose her is because I like the crematorium she partners with, and what they offer. However, when I called them, they said her pick ups are Tuesday and Friday. So, my cat being euthanized on a Tuesday would be sitting in her morgue until Friday, when they pick him up. Then, I would be able to do a viewing and "next day" cremation Monday. I couldn't bare the thought of my boy laying in a morgue all week. I opted to take him in myself. The second she told me she had a body bag for him, that she would carry him out in, I knew my decision was the right one. I took him myself that day, had a viewing for him the next day, and paid for same day cremation. Also, one reason I chose her was because of the clay paw print. But, I think it looks terrible. I am glad I opted for in home euthanasia. I would personally not use Dr Watson again. However, she may be a good fit for you

I cannot say enough about Peaceful Paws and the care they provided during one of the hardest…read moremoments of my life. Dr. Chan was incredibly patient, gentle, and compassionate, treating my dog with such dignity and love. What truly set them apart was the entire team...every phone call and text I sent was met with kindness, calm, and genuine care. They made me feel supported and held through an experience that felt unbearable. I had reached out to several places, and I am beyond grateful that I chose Peaceful Paws. I don't typically write reviews, but their level of compassion and going above and beyond during this time meant so much to me. I will never forget it.

Our family dog Brandi was getting progressively sicker due to old age, and we decided that it was…read morefinally time to send her to heaven a couple weeks ago after she had a particularly rough night. We were fortunately able to schedule a same day in-home euthanasia appointment on a Saturday, and Dr. Chan came by within a few hours. Dr. Chan explained the whole process thoroughly before she started and answered any questions we had. It was super sad that we had to say goodbye to Brandi, but I'm glad that services like this exist so that you can send your pet to heaven at home in a comfortable and familiar setting. Dr. Chan was super professional and respectful from start to finish.

Definitely a sad day when you have to fathom putting your family pet down. If you have a family pet…read morelike we did, this is the most calming and peaceful way to put your family pet down. I would say it takes roughly half an hour, talking over your family pet, as they calmly give your family pet a three step process. Dr Martin was very gentle with our family dog Miles and as we spent our last moments with him, she peacefully sedated him, as well as talked us through their process. Instead of putting your dog and your family through the stresses of a veterinary office definitely give A Peaceful Process a call. You can schedule your appointment online and the will work with your schedule. This isn't the easiest review to make but when it comes to your family pets calm and restful passing, as well as your mindset going through losing wha most would say is a member of your family, this is the way to go about that.

Like all the reviews I've read thus far Dr. Martin is Outstanding! It was time to put our 3 year…read moreold German Shepard down after being diagnosed with mouth cancer. The family was extremely saddened having to put our beloved Maggie down. Dr. Martin arrived and explained the entire process. She also fielded concerns each of us had. We truly got the feeling Dr. Martin was a caring individual who regarded the animal as a loving member of our family. As much as we regret the loss of Maggie we can't begin to express the compassion, and love displayed by Dr. Martin. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you.

We needed help with daily medication pilling, administering subcutaneous fluids, and general…read moregrooming tasks for our elderly cat of 20 years. I was out of town for a week so we were quite concerned that these tasks, normally a two person job would be completed with minimal stress to both our cat Binky and my wife. We found Pet Pal LA to the rescue to help with these tasks. Lory and Yesenia exceeding all of our expectations. They were very professional, showed up on time, reliable, and able to work around our busy schedule. Communication was excellent with follow up and stayed in contact with text messages. My wife got advanced text messages so we could get our cat ready for the in home visit. Lory and Yesenia were very gentle and kept our kitty comfortable while all of the procedures were completed. There were some last minute add-ons of mat shaving, nail trims, and ear cleaning that was easily accommodated. Both were knowledgeable about pet care and gave recommendations about nutrition, handling feisty pets, and suppliers for specialized pet products. I have a few more trips in the near future so both my wife and I will be at ease knowing that we can rely Pet Pals LA to assist with caring for our elderly cat.

I cannot rave enough about the care our 11-month-old boy cats received at home from Lory! They are…read morerescues who needed multiple medications at once and were highly resistant to us because we had just adopted them. We were bitten and scratched over several days before we realized that if we didn't get help, our boys would not get over their infections. Lory managed the challenge very successfully, and she even gave us great advice about feeding them and cleaning our living space to help eliminate a parasite for which the boys were being treated. We subsequently hired her team for wellness checks and will continue to consult with Lory about their care, even while we have a great vet. Brava, Pet PAL LA!!

The owner and staff are very caring and work with you to make sure everything is handled as…read moresmoothly as possible. The owner went to our home to return ashes to us recently and it was very sweet of them to do, since I couldn't make it over that day. We go here a lot cause of our rescue. They recognize our name now. Oof. I only wish they had a sign near the road to show their business (only have a small banner on a gate not easily seen). They deserve to be more known.

Wonderful service in a very hard time ! Beyond professional and prompt as you can always anticipate…read morewhen you will need their service.