Dr. Metten and Shelly were great. I called them and scheduled them for the following day as my dog had begun to rapidly decline. As the day progressed, things got much worse and it was apparent his time was near. They live in Carlsbad and drove all the way to Point Loma (on the same day I called them) because I told them he was doing so poorly. Quick disclaimer: They did mention they usually don't travel this far any longer but I wanted to mention it because they sat in rush hour traffic there and back to come help us. They genuinely care about the pets and their owners and it really showed today. Dr. Metten and Shelly weren't over-the-top with their empathy and didn't try to coddle my family and I - they supported us and allowed us to mourn in our own way. They made a terrible experience as pleasant as it could be. Thank you. read more

This vet and the people that run it amazing humans, Joe wife and husband team who are very kind, my dog was suffering and they came right over and help euthanize my pet when she was really suffering no one else was available and they were so kind away. They dealt with everything in the communication. I can't see better things about these people.! read more

On November 21st, we had to make the decision to put our 16-year-old, sweet Mia down as it was at a point where she couldn't go on any longer. One of the hardest things I've personally had to do, and with a whirlwind of emotions, I reached out to Sunset Vet and spoke with Shelly. She was very kind and caring about the situation and facilitated the process that happened that same day. When Dr. Metten and Shelly arrived, they were very empathic and provided warmth and confirmation that we were making the right decision. They facilitated the cremation and coordination to bring Mia back home. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs their services. Thank you Dr. Metten and Shelly! read more

I cant thank Dr. Metten and Shelly enough. Shelly, you are so amazing. Knowing I had to put my baby down and our primary vet was ill, you were a life savior. I dudnt want to drop off my baby to pass, I wanted her to be at home. Thank you for your help. Dr. Metten and his grandson were both so compassionate to me and my family. Madison was well taken care of and I'm forever grateful. read more

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For having to put a dog down, it was as good as it could have been. The doctor and Shelly were so kind and caring. They even came over quite late on a work night since we were so desperate. Thank you! read more

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We had to use Dr. Greg when we had to help our beloved family member of 16 years cross over the rainbow bridge. He came to our house and it was an over all great experience. I would definitely recommend them.... read more

I never could have imagined how difficult saying goodbye to our beloved Henry was going to be, but one thing that put our mind at ease was being able to let him pass peacefully in his home. From the moment I called, Shelley was kind and sympathetic. Dr. Metten was able to come at short notice early on a Sunday morning. He was gentle with our sweet boy and was able to put him to rest quickly and painlessly. We received a handwritten note a few days later which was so thoughtful. Our Henry's ashes were returned to us in a beautiful wooden box, along with his paw print. Everyone at Sunset Pet are angels for doing what they do. I could not recommend them more. Thank you for helping us during an incredibly difficult time. read more

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Dr. METTEN was wonderful. I had to put my beautiful chocolate lab down on short notice. My 3 year old lab was suffering from stage 4 lymphoma and I knew I had limited time. My sweet boy turned for the worst one day and I knew it was the right time before he began to suffer. I called this office in the morning(sunday), and Dr. Metten was able to come in the afternoon. He brought a young vet student with him which was helpful. The at home euthansia is less stressful for sick animals. I am thankful I found this compassionate vet to come on short notice. read more

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I highly recommend Dr. Metten and his wife Shelley. The service they provided was compassionate and caring during a difficult time for me. I appreciated the comfort our home provided when my 15 1/2 year old pup passed over the rainbow bridge. Thank you very much! read more

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I can't say enough good things about the home services that Sunset Pet Veterinary Care provides. Between the initial calls and visit, follow-up calls and then the final visit, he enabled one of our pack members to go peacefully in his own bed surround by all his pack members. They made a very tough situation a little easier for our family. They followed up with hand written card about a week later. Very caring and compassionate. read more

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I knew it was time for my baby to go, but I was panicked because I couldn't find a euthanasia service still making house calls during Covid. I had called so many providers and they were all not doing home visits. I really thought I would have no choice but to drive him to the vet and send him in without his family to hold his hand. The relief washed over me as soon as I spoke with Shelly on the phone. My Sullivan was in a bad way, but they were going to make sure he had a comfortable and safe euthanasia at home where he knew he was loved and safe. She was so sweet and reassuring and explained all the details in the kindest way. Dr. Metten and his assistant, Enzo, arrived at our appointment time the next day, masked and taking all COVID precautions. They were so compassionate and professional. They carried out the procedure calmly and with utmost care, and had so many reassuring words for our grieving family. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the fact that I didn't have to say goodbye to my buddy in a veterinary parking lot, or leave him alone with strangers and allow him to be frightened or feel abandoned in his time of need. We got to give him the dignified send-off he deserved after so many years of providing us with affection, love and entertainment. read more

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Thank you so much to Dr Metten and Shelley. We recently had to euthanize a pet and while the entire process is heartbreaking the only way to do it is with services that Sunset offers in the comfort on your home. The overall cost for the visit plus cremation was around $515. Shelley was so empathetic and covered everything we wouldn't have known to ask for during the call. She checked back in to confirm as well as see if we needed services sooner than scheduled. Dr Metten was a blessing to have there with his calm and quiet demeanor. 100% highly recommend Sunset. It is so much better than the heartache of having to take a pet to the vet for the last time. read more

I just want to say thank you to Dr. Metten, Shelly, and their grandson for helping us through this hard time. Despite having to say goodbye to my beagle girl of almost 16 years, Zoe, Dr. Metten and his team made the whole experience as easy as possible and were so incredibly kind throughout. I seriously don't know what we would have done without them. A sincere thank you and bless you for what you do. read more

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Amazing experience to be with my sweetest dog at home when he passed. Shadow was terrified going in a car when healthy, this was a godsend. I cannot thank Dr. Metten for providing such a compassionate option. From first calling Shelly a couple months ago to inquire about the process, to making the appt just 2 days ago, she was very kind and caring, just super people. Dr. Metten and his asst. came on time, asked a few questions, tranquilized him and both were very professional, respectful and compassionate in how they treated the moment. Cannot say enough how wonderful having his service meant. read more

Dr. Metten is an angel in disguise. Our Charlie boy became suddenly very ill. I called Sunset not realizing their "end of days" services - I was just looking for some help that evening and they were the only Vet service still open that night. Dr. Metten spoke with me and provided the encouragement I needed to take a breath and tend to my pet. Unfortunately, things did not end well for Charlie over the course of the next few days. The time had come to take that final step and I immediately thought of Dr. Metten and his kindness. What I must say is, Dr. Metten and his team are kind, gentle professional. They understand the sadness we are dealing with, but they are not morose - just compassionate. I am very grateful to have found them. read more

Dr Metten and his staff were the kindest, most understanding team I could have hoped for during a tough time. Shelly was so sweet and patient on the phone. Saying goodbye to a fur baby is never easy but they really made it comfortable for us and our cat, Luna. We even received a handwritten letter from Dr Metten himself. I would absolutely recommend them for any pet care needs. THEY ARE AMAZING PEOPLE. Thank you so much!! read more

This review is a year late. A year ago, around the holidays, after having recently moved to N .County, my cat of 18 years quickly declined in health. I was an emotional wreck and wasn't sure how to move forward. I called several veterinarians as it was looking more and more likely that I was going to have to say goodbye to my sweet Gus. Dr. Metten and his wife, Shelley, were a Godsend. They were authentic, compassionate and caring. They were immediate with their ability to be physically present and sensitive to the emotional turmoil I felt. Gus crossed the rainbow bridge in the comfort of his home with Dr. Metten's help. I could not have asked for a more compassionate, caring team in the wake of such a painful parting. read more

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Making the decision to have our sweet Mickey euthanized was a very emotional thing to do. Mickey was 10 years old and suffering from blindness and inability to function. Our vet suggested Sunset Pet Veterinary Care as we wanted our family to be with him at home. DR. Metten came and was so kind. He evaluated Mickey and made the same evaluation as our Vet. Our family each got to love and say our goodbye. Dr. Metten was so professional and kind. read more

I am most thankful with connecting with Shelly and Dr. Metten. In hope that my sweet Sanchi cat at 20 years old would fall a sleep in her final days I could never think of euthanization-since I never experienced that with a pet. My first cat who lived till 19 yrs fell asleep and passed. It was a blessing to know how much love and care that Shelly and Dr Metten bring to such heartful , difficult moment. Everything is explained in full detail. They are there 24/7 for you each moment as needed. To me they are Angels on earth to help our pets make a peaceful transition. The process completely changed my view on euthanization. Dr Metten shared his journey to India as I had pictures of India Masters in the room and chant music on which Sanchi cat enjoyed. Knowing he was bringing this energy to the experience made it even more healing. As she received the first injection to prepare to sleep I sensed her spirit rising in preparation for her body to pass on. Knowing that Sanchi's spirit is reborn brings a sense of peace to the experience. Shelly and Dr Metten are passionate and dedicated to their service. They care about you as much as they care about your pet. I would highly recommend Sunset Pet Care. read more

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Our family is so grateful for Sunset! This is the second time we have had to say good bye to a beloved pet. The compassion and support is unparalleled. read more

It meant so much to have found Dr. Metten to help our kitty pass peacefully in our home. After an incredibly stressful and heartbreaking weekend watching our beloved Max rapidly decline, we made the difficult decision to put him down on Monday (Apparently, a very busy day for euthanasia.) Shelley not only helped us secure a same-day appointment, she also was incredibly flexible as we tried to juggle some logistics for the day, including allowing time for my husband to get home to say goodbye. This team brought a lot of comfort to us on this very sad day with their warmth and compassion and we are forever grateful to them. read more

Our sweet friend Pepper had lived his best life and at age 14 the time came for us to make a tough decision. I did not even know there was the option to have someone come to our home. On his final day, we knew it was time and did an internet search. There were three options, the Humane Society, a nearby vet office who stated over the phone they wanted to do diagnostic testing on my poor little guy, Shelley & Dr. Metten. When I talked to Shelley on the phone, I immediately knew they were what we all needed. Pepper was the best boy and I didn't want him to be afraid in his last moments of his life. Dr. Metten arrived at our home amazingly quickly. His compassion and expertise was beyond my expectations. While I grieve the loss of my friend, I take comfort in knowing he was at home, in his bed, surrounded by his family that loved him. Thank you both for this special service you provide to this community. read more

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Thank you to Dr Metten for his kindness in assisting with the most difficult decision a pet owner ever has to make but was definitely eased by the gentle manner and words of this service read more

He and his assistant came and in my patio the gave my cat the anesthetic and he went to sleep. Then while my cat was sleeping he gave the cat the final ejection. It was comforting to hold my cat in my lap while he want to to his next karmic reincarnation. read more

This review has taken me some time to write as I've missed Max so much. In February, our beloved 12 year old Golden Retriever, Max needed help to quickly pass and end his pain and suffering. Max had been having seizures and had stopped eating. We were planning on seeing how he was in the morning and taking him back to the vet (he had been a few times that week). Around 5am, and he had bled out quite a bit. I am a nurse and it was definetely a GI bleed of some kind. I called Sunset Pet and Dr. Metten was out quickly...like 15-20 minutes (we live close by). With our entire family there, we were able to say good bye to Max in our home. Dr. Metten was professional, and compassionate. I am so grateful that I stubbled upon his website at 5am that morning as my vet was closed (plus with covid, I am not even sure if they would have let us all in with him) and we didn't want him to suffer for one more minute than necessary since he clearly was suffering quietly all night long without us being aware. He was such a stoic, easy going, loving, dog. Thank you for offering this service Dr. Metten and his crew. read more

Last night, we had to let our favorite, most special cat Tony go. We are devastated. But we found solace that we did not have to put him into the cat carrier and drive him to the vet. Instead, we found Dr. Metten who provides this last service for animals in your home. He came at 9 pm, so we could spent some more hours with Tony. Dr. Metten was so compassionate, explained every step and took his time. It is so special that such a service exist, which makes one of the hardest part of your per owning experience less painful. Tony went peacful on my bed, his favorite place surrounded but my son, husband and myself. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Metten to anyone! He was just the best and so sensitive to all our needs and questions. Gave us as much time as we needed. Thank you, Dr. Metten and also thank you to your sweet, nice, compassionate staff. read more

I can't thank Shelley and Dr. Metten enough for their help last week during a very difficult time. Shelley answered the phone on a holiday, and immediately came up with a plan to help me that day. It was a very sad day, but at least I had the help I needed and quickly. read more

Great Service. Highly recommend! Could not have asked for a better experience during a difficult time. read more

So Sunset Euthanasia is a Dream.Dr Metten is compassionate and Brilliant beyond words.... Our Vet thay had treated our old Pit bull for last few months.... We knew she was very ill but Vet kept wanting tests and bloodwork and expensive treatments all to find out it would have been fruitless efforts. Dr met ten looked over our dog for 4 minutes and gave us the obvious bad news that she probably had lymphoma and was suffering...A much needed confirmation that our family was doing right thing. His method is caring and along with his Grandson assisting it was a seamless transition and she left in a peaceful manner. Cannot thank Them enough. Got all my respects read more

Dr. Metten helped my husband and I with our beloved German Shepherd, Gretta (13yrs 1 mo). We had known that time was shortening quickly for Gretta with her age and medical issues but we did not expect a fall in the middle of the night that left both she and us in agony. Dr. Metten was at our home within an hour of our initial call which was @ 3AM! He amicably agreed to all our requests to keep Gretta calm and from knowing he was even present. This was not an easy task. He was kind, compassionate, patient and understanding during the entire process which was vitally important to us. He helped us in providing a loving and caring end of life for Gretta which we will never forget. Thank you Dr. Metten for making this debilitating process a little less stressful. read more

I recently had to make the difficult and heartbreaking decision to put my cat, Lloyd down. I called a few veterinarians to see if they could come to the house, and I am so grateful that Shelly from Dr. Metten's team was able to take my call. I scheduled a time with her for Dr. Metten to come to my home and lay Lloyd to rest. I felt so cared for, listened to, and guided through the whole process. Lloyd's cremains were delivered to my home by Shelly and Dr. Metten's grandson, and he was such a kind young man. Thank you so much to the whole family team at Sunset Vet. You made a very difficult experience so painless and nurturing. read more

On the Sunday of a holiday weekend, this company responded with grace and compassion. They were at our house within the hour and made an awful situation bearable. read more

Recently my 15 year old Australian Cattle Dog started to slip away gradually. A once super active companion was relegated to pretty much sleeping and eating as she gradually gave in to nerve disease. I had already had two Vets admonish me about the fact most folks keep their dogs alive and suffering too long because they don't want to loose their pet. They told me to send her on her way when the bad days outnumbered the good ones. Addie suffered a seizure which was obviously painful on a Monday afternoon. I had already researched some places that seemed to make the process a bit to much (for me)....think big funeral as opposed to small service. When I went to call one of those places I ran across Sunset Vet. They seemed compassionate but much more to the point. I realize some may want memorials and such, but not me. I called Dr. Metten right after. He came to my home the next day, we talked a bit about Addie's condition and then we sent my dear friend on her way. For me as a former Cop death is not a stranger. I was able to sit and stroke Addie as she passed. What was very touching for this grizzled old Law Dog was hearing Dr. Metten softly saying to me, "I am so sorry Dad".....comforting words at a very, very difficult time. As I mentioned, I did not need some fancy deal done. I want to spread Addie's ashes at our favorite desert camping spot....in other words no fancy box needed. Dr. Metten agreed to bring me the ashes (personally) in a bag. I had to go get my last dog's ashes myself. Nice touch Sunset Vet. I recommend Dr. Metten wholeheartedly. read more

I hate to review this because it was a terrible day but I want others to know that their pet can have a nice ending at home when you say goodbye. They came on short notice which was much appreciated and let us all have our goodbye. read more

Sunday, April 7, 2019 was one of the saddest days of my life, as I said goodbye to my cherished golden retriever and best friend, Jammer. Dr. Metten and his brother-in-law, who came to help, were wonderful, even traveling outside their usual territory to help us. My precious boy went peacefully with my arms around him in the safety and comfort of his own home, and I did not have to experience the empty drive home from the vet's office. A week later, Sunset Pet delivered his ashes to my home, which, although painful, was much preferable to having to go somewhere to pick them up. I heard about Dr. Metten through my son, who had him come to their home to help their 13 year old lab, Husky cross the rainbow bridge. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Dr. Metten was great. I was so lucky to find him on Yelp during Thanksgiving weekend when everyone else was closed. He came to my house right away and helped my ailing kitty find his way across the rainbow bridge. He explained the process to me first so I would know what to expect and it was very quick and painless. It is a rough thing to go through but having Dr. Metten come to the house took so much of the stress and anxiety out of it. Highly recommended. read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Metten. He helped us this morning in the most humane and caring way possible. We have dealt with vets over the last 20 years when having to make end of life decisions, and I can say without any hesitation that Dr. Metten is the most caring Vet we have had to handle end of life. While I wished I never had to call him, I am certainly glad that I did. read more

Dr. Metten and staff came to my rescue on short notice a few weeks ago when I needed a mobile vet to do the unfortunate deed to my sick wolfdog. It was the Friday of Memorial weekend, I had a difficult time finding a mobile vet who was immediately available. I didn't want to take her into our regular vet's office. I'm so grateful to SPVC for their caring and compassionate attention to me and my wolfdog from beginning to end. I felt comforted from the moment I spoke to them on the phone. Dr. Metten and his assistant made a difficult and emotional event as comfortable as can be expected given the circumstances. My wolfdog posed some challenges with her higher chemical tolerance, but Dr. Metten remained calm and in control with a smooth outcome. As sad as I felt, I was also very relieved. Thanks to SPVC, I had comfort and closure. That's about all you can ask for when losing a loved one. read more

The services offered by the doctor are unbelievable. They offered a free wellness check to see if we were correct about it being the right time and they were able to be at our home about an hour later. We miss our cat but are happy we chose Dr. Metten to come help end his pain at home. read more

Dr Greg was absolutely professional, considerate and consoling. We would recommend him to any other pet owners.