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

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

So kind - thank you so much for gently taking our babygirl pup that passed . We chose ash with a paw print and I think that's a beautiful idea . Again , thank you for your services to us Bruce . read more

During normal businesses after hours we came home to our long time pet rabbit brutalized by our family dog. My husband instantly started searching for cremation services that led him to call this business. I'm surprised by highly rated they are because the person who answered laughed when my husband described to him my rabbits death. Unprofessionalism didn't end there as he continued the insensitivity when my husband starts asking them about their services, which are very overpriced. Around $300 they'll pick up and dispose and you'll never see your pet again (man on the phone laughed at us more saying this) and $950 for them to return the remains to you in an urn. I do not recommend using their services if you don't have to. I ended up taking my boy to Urgent Care Pet Clinic on towne center drive late at night, and for just under $300 they have the remains ready for me to pickup in under a week. read more

Definitely feeling ripped off when I thought I was paying for a service from a business, and it's only a middle man who up charges you x2. Should have looked into this more before I used it but have to share. Received my pets ashes in a wodden box, small paw impression, and some fur for $950! The bag that my son came in was from Sorrento Valley pet cemetery and crematory. The Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery (SVPC) in San Diego, California offers this cremation service package for $457 and even if there was a pick up charge I am just truly appalled at how I have been taken advantage of. I do not recommend to use this business and HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to just call SVPC directly and save the hassle of being up charged. They got the job done and came and picked him however I still feel very overcharged for this situation. I realize it was 4 am when I called and spoke to someone, however I was in a frantic emotional state and just feel taken advantage of charging me almost double what the cost for the package is just to come and pick him up and take him to be cremated. I would recommend putting on your site you are using another facility to do it and you don't use your own. read more

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I contacted James Byler in Poway about my dog before she passed and was very impressed with the care and compassionate service that I received. The morning that I found Amanda I called and James sent a representative out to pick up her body within 2 hours. She was a very polite young woman who very carefully placed my dog's body in a bag and took her away to be creamated. Within the 2 week time frame that they gave me, a young man returned Amanda's ashes and paw print to me. The whole package was beautifully presented in a pine box with a Cremation Certificate in a white carry bag. During the entire process, James was in constant contact with me whenever I had any questions and even called me today to follow up on the delivery. His compassion was much appreciated. I highly recommend Thanicare to anyone who requires pet cremation services. Apparently this is a 3 part service: Thanicare is the original contact. The pick up of the body and delivery of the ashes is by Loving Pet and the actual cremation is done by Angel Paws. They work hand in hand and they all made my overall experience a lot easier. read more

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Writing a five star review with the yelp 5 star description "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" for this post is sad due to the circumstances. Our family pet died a few weeks ago in the middle of night on a Sunday. We've lost pets in the past and have our go to place to take him/her (it's a cremation place in Sorrento). But we never knew they were closed on a Sunday. I researched my options with eyes heavy from tears and just loss. I stumbled across Thanicare and called them right away. They come to your house, pick up your pet, cremate the pet, and bring the remains back to you in a sealed cedar lockbox. The fee was incredibly reasonable. Ron came by a few hours after the phone call. I couldn't watch him take our pet away but a friend was here to assist. Friend said Ron was beyond compassionate and spoke to our pup saying 'it's ok baby girl we'll take care of you'. Makes me bawl right now as I'm typing this. The process wasn't rushed nor did I feel pressure to upgrade to whatever. They will engrave your pets name on the cedar box at no additional charge. The process is about a week to get the remains. I wasn't home when Ron delivered the box but mom and cousin were. They specifically asked me to write a review because they said Ron was the most sincere man. My mom said that he asked to see me as he wanted to make sure I was ok and that he had almost tears in his eyes when he handed her the box. I know those reading this or probably searching for options should your pet pass. I can only say that our experience with Thanicare was touching and made this incredibly hard situation that much more manageable. So thank you Ron. read more

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My Husband and I recently lost our Furry Baby Oreo.The day we lost him was one of the sadest and hardest day of our lives. We didn't know who to call or what to do. We came across Thanicare Website and we are extremely grateful. Words can't express how thankful my husband and I are. You guys deserve a gold medal. Thank you for making this less painful by understanding our grief from the moment my husband called to have Oreo get picked up to delivering us his beautiful Urn. read more

Ron Robinson and his care partner Bruce were very professional, empathetic and kind when we lost our beloved Honey after 14 years. This was my first pet loss and I didn't know what to do and they made it easy. They were prompt and courteous. Thank you Ron and Bruce. read more

When our cat was very ill and the vets could no longer help her we found Thanicare on Google. We spoke with Jan whom walked us through the process of having to put our feline down. Jan sets up the initial time for the Vet to come to your home and the cremation service. They take the time with you to spend before and after your pet is euthanized. The service they provide is above and beyond. They give your pet the dignity they deserve when they leave this world. Within a week we received Courtney back in a beautiful cedar box and a ceramic paw print. We couldn't have asked for a better company to take care of all our needs and services during a stressful and hurtful time. read more

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Ron and his wife Jan were great with the care you provided during this tough process. He answered my early call Saturday morning and came within only a few hours! Also the BEST price you'll find for aftercare. My sister and I appreciate how swift and easy they made everything. Ron made sure all of our wishes were addressed, a beautiful urn, paw print and even a tuft of fur The empathy and willingness to do whatever they could to help was immeasurable. Call Ron to help rest your little one I'm peace, you won't regret it! read more

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The most difficult time for pet owners, yet handled with the utmost care and gentle concern. I will never forget the way Ron treated my elderly father who lost his little dog of 16 years the week before Christmas. He answered the call on a Sunday morning and arrived a few hours later. He respectfully asked my Dad questions about the process of removing the pet from his home, checking in along the way. His demeanor was calm and genuine. These people are the ones to handle this sad event with compassion. Thank you Ron so much. read more

Yesterday my cat of 18 years passed away. With my two kids and my wife looking to me for what next I quickly turned to Yelp and Thanicare for a solution. I instantly called Thanicare since it was a holiday I was sure no one would pick up and if they did I would be waiting till the next day. If you love animals and you are like me you want some dignity in their last moments. Ron was there within an hour. He was kind, soft spoken and addressed my kids and wife with sympathy, patience and grace. Not a review that I looked forward to writing but very grateful for the service. read more

We lost our beloved 16 yr. old fur baby Bailey unexpectedly and reached out to Thanicare. Ron responded quickly and professionally. Ron made the process as seamless as possible and even brought he home to us.. He was compassionate and respectful. The company offers a great selection of memorial items at a very reasonable rate. I'd definitely would recommend them to everyone. read more

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On Thursday October 21st my family lost our family dog Lucy. Ron and his staff answered all my questions and were very respectful with her. The driver was very respectful when they came to pick her up and brought her home. Ron and his staff put us ease through the hole process. Thank you to and your staff. read more

You couldn't hope for a better or more caring person to help when you lose a friend. They have helped when I lost my first horse unexpectedly. And when we lost our sweet little cat of 17 yrs. They will take the time to let you talk and cry. Prices are very reasonable too. read more

Great service! Made a horrible event a little better with the smooth process, good communication, and kind people.

such kindness and compassion in my time of need. highly recommended

I don't know how to fully express my thanks to Ron Robinson, the owner of Thanicare. After losing my sweet pup I placed a call to Thanicare. Within the hour Ron called back and made arrangements to come to my home to pick up my pet. He was professional, helpful, and most importantly Ron was very comforting. Every option we discussed in regards to the cremation was fully carried out. Just can't praise Thanicare and Ron enough. read more

After our sweet 14 year old labradoodle passed at home we were beside ourselves and had no idea what to do. We found Thanicare and called Ron. At 11PM at night he picked up the phone and came to our house within the hour. He was so unbelievably kind. He dropped off our dogs ashes in a a beautiful cedar box with a ceramic paw print one week later. He's also very reasonably priced. The best possible experience given the circumstances. Thank you so so much, Ron. read more

Dr. Sondra Elson at Compassionate Heart recommended Thanicare with Ron Robinson to me, and I'm so glad she did. The entire process was simple and so easy, which is what one needs during such a sensitive and difficult time. Ron was respectful and took good care of Daisy. He delivered her to my home as well, adding to the ease of everything. I also appreciated that I could choose what to put on the nameplate engraving. Thank you Ron for providing aftercare services in such a caring and respectful way. read more

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My daughter Veronica, my wife, & I are very thankful to Ron & Jan for their superior professional pet cremation service with empathy, courtesy, and sensitivity. Their genuine high level of compassion matched ours and truly enhanced our celebration of life for our beloved dog of 17 years, "Romeo". I would not hesitate to recommend their service to others. Regards, Mario F. P. (Chula Vista, CA) read more

Thank you, Ron and Jan for your compassion and care when my beloved horse passed away. You provide a much needed service and it brings me great comfort to know that my beloved family member was treated with love and respect even after his soul eagerly departed for a pain free existence. You made a very difficult time a little more bearable and I thank you for doing what you do and doing it so well. We hope we never need a service like this, but if you have pets/livestock it's pretty much inevitable. I'm grateful to Thanicare for being there for us. read more

Highly recommended. My miniature schnauzer passed away after 11 years a few weeks ago. His health was failing and when my dog finally passed away it was a very sad moment. I had to gather myself to find a cremation service. I found Thanicare based on other Yelp reviews. So, I called Thanicare and Ron picked up the phone. After explaining all the available service options Ron stopped by 40 minutes later to my house to pick up my miniature schnauzer. The responsiveness was unexpected. Also, when Ron showed up it was clear he had the perfect demeanor and understanding for the job. Very professional and he made it easier for me to say my last goodbye to my dog. The following week Ron stopped by my house to deliver my dog's ashes in a beautiful box with his name engraved. Also, the paw print was a nice addition and nicely wrapped. Thank you Ron for making the passing of my dog end on a very positive note! read more

We've used Ron twice now to provide our pets with afterlife care. Ron has been beyond what I've ever expected, friendly, compassionate, caring, and very patient. Our first experience with Ron was 2 years ago on a Sunday morning our Shar-pei mix passed. Ron was here in about an hour after calling, he explained the process answered all my questions. Less than a week later our boy was back home. Last night 9/28/17 around 10:00 pm our 12 year old Beagle passed, I called Ron without hesitation he said I'll be there in an hour and he was. If you want someone who will treat your pet with dignity and someone you can trust Ron is the one! 24/7 pick up with extremely reasonable prices. What else can you ask for? Thanks Ron for providing this comforting service. read more

After our faithful friend, Winston, passed away, we contacted Thanicare through Yelp. Ron responded quickly and schedule a time to pick up Winston. Ron arrived on time and was very compassionate and genuinely seemed to care and understand our immense grief. Winston's ashes were returned to us on time in a very beautiful cedar box with his name engraved on the top. While the loss of our beloved pet was absolutely miserable, the experience with Thanicare was very comforting. read more

The best people to help you in the worst times in life. I wish i could give them more then 5 stars. Careing,respectful and handle your loved ones like they were theres. read more

We called Rob the night before we had to send Ryu over the rainbow bridge. It was a Sunday night we called him and he picked up the phone around 8pm no issues. He arrived on time at our house the next day and helped ease our pain. We knew Ryu was in great hands. You just get a feeling about people and the feeling he gave us when he was consoling us and taking care of Ryu will never be forgotten. The paw print and box he delivered the next week was like Ryu coming home. We can't thank him enough for all that he has done. What a service and what a guy. read more

The night we lost our family cat, Gabby, was very hard for all of us. She was with us for almost 21 years so there are a lot of memories there. This was our first pet that has passed away so we were unsure the next steps, especially so late in the evening. It was hard to find a 24 hour service, let alone one we could trust. After reading many reviews and hesitantly reaching out to one other company, we were so happy to find Ron and Thanicare. Ron responded right away and just speaking with him over the phone, I felt a sense of peace and calm. Without hesitation, he arrived to our home a bit past 11pm which we are ever so grateful for. We felt at ease as he took Gabby, and eagerly awaited a week for her to return home. Ron came back after a week with the beautiful cedar box urn along with her paw print which was a nice addition and surprise! Thank you, thank you, Ron for what you do! I 110% recommend Ron and Thanicare! read more

Ron is a wonderful , caring person and has made some very difficult times for me much easier to bear . He is always been so respectful of of my pets that have died and compassionate to me . It is comforting to know your dear pet will treated kindly and with respect after their death. Five plus stars !! Thank you Ron Wanda Bacastow read more

Highly recommend Ron Thanicare. Ron provided an amazing service and made everything so much better during a very stressful and sad time. Courteous, respectful, caring and punctual. If you are reading this review, I am sorry for your loss. However, you don't have to search any further. Thanicare is the right choice. read more

On Sept 30, 2020, I called Thanicare in a panic and in shock when my beloved 11 1/2 year old GSD fur baby, Raja, died at home during the early morning hours after having contracted an incurable genetic disease that quickly progressed to death. Ron Robinson spoke with me in a kind and compassionate manner while making arrangements to pick up my precious girl. When he came to pick her up, he gave me all the time I needed to say goodbye to Raja. He then put her on a stretcher lined with a beautiful print blanket and covered her up to her neck with another beautiful print blanket. She looked peacefully asleep. I knew then she was in the best hands she could possibly be in and I trusted Ron to take the best care of Raja pending her cremation. What made it much easier in my state of mind was that Thanicare offered a cremation package deal that included home pickup service, individual cremation, your choice of seven urns, nameplate with personalized engraving and home delivery service. The price of the cremation package was based on your pet's weight. You ordered and paid for what you wanted on their website. A week later, Ron delivered to my home, my beloved Raja's ashes in the beautiful photo urn I had selected in addition to her precious paw print in clay which I ordered in addition to the package deal. After going through the tremendous pain of losing your loyal and loving furry companion, I sincerely and highly recommend Thanicare for your beloved pet's end of life needs. Thank you for your kindness and compassion Ron and Jan! read more

Highly recommend! Amazing business & amazing people. March was a really hard month emotionally & financially, Ron helped with both he took really good care of our max & the prices were beyond reasonable. Extremely grateful Thanicare made our really difficult March a lot better. read more

Thanicare is the best! Ron is so compassionate and caring. He is so respectful of the animals and I couldn't imagine asking anyone else to help during such difficult times. He is professional, kind, caring, punctual, so helpful, comforting... As long as Thanicare is in business, we won't use anyone else for all our animals' after-care services. They are simply the best! read more

A week ago my bear passed away as she was battling cancer and a tumor and suddenly passed away. This was the first time experiencing a death like this and had no idea what to do, plus I was a wreak. My husband luckily found Thanicare and within a few hours they came to pick her up. Ron was extremely patient as I was saying goodbye to my bear and very understanding. I received her back after a week, they would have brought her back sooner but there was a small flaw in the engraving and Ron wanted to make sure it was perfect before giving her back to us. I thought this was so nice and thoughtful. When we received our bear back it was in a gift bag and when I opened it there was a paw print and a wooden box. It was absolutely beautiful more than I imagined. I was balling in tears and couldn't get over how beautiful it was, I will definitely use this service again and 100% recommend this to others. Thank you again for your services. read more

What a wonderful experience for one of the most difficult times in our families lives. Thank you so much for being so compassionate and providing the much needed service that you do. It takes special caring people to do this work, thank you Thanicare. read more

Thanicare and Ron are the best. So compassionate under such devastating circumstances because he understands since he has also experienced loss. I recommend his services to all who may need them. Yup...as good as it gets. read more

A couple weeks ago my parents were moving into their new house. When they brought Chester (a basset hound) and Kilo (a bulldog) over to the new house Kilo became extremely stressed and ultimately passed away. Chester and Kilo are/were family. I called Thanicare at around 7:30pm on a Saturday and Ron's wife answered. I was a mess on the phone and I bet she could barely understand me. I explained what happened and she was so sympathetic and compassionate. I asked if they could pick up Kilo that night and she said her husband was out helping another family but she could. She just needed to change (we live in Ramona). She was there within the hour. We later found out that she just went through hip replacement surgery and yet she still took it upon herself to help our family. When she arrived she was so caring, kind, comforting and she was very respectful. She gave us all hugs and I honestly felt so much comfort when she took Kilo away. My parents had Kilo cremated and a week later his ashes were ready for pick-up. The wooden box had his name engraved on it and they even had a paw print mold to give to my parents. We are so thankful for Thanicare. Hands down THE BEST. Thank you, Thanicare! read more