We recently had to put our elderly cat down. It was a heartbreaking decision, and our vet suggested…read morewe may want to consider in-home euthanasia. We utilized Journey's Home to come to our home in Baraboo. The vet who came was kind, gentle and made sure to explain the process and what to expect. We felt supported that we were making the best decision given our cat's decline in quality of life and had done everything that could be done for her comfort. He gave us plenty of time and space to say good-bye, and prepared a clay paw print for us to keep in her remembrance. I appreciate so much the compassion that was shown and the dignity with which our cat was treated. I absolutely would use their services again when we reach end of life for our remaining pet.

On recommendation from friends and our vet, when we knew it was time for our Max, we called…read moreJourneys Home. From the first phone contact with a very kind receptionist to the very end, we experienced nothing but compassion and empathy. Dr. Megan came to our home, greeted deaf and blind Max, and kindly explained the procedure. She even encouraged our other dog to be there. The entire process was calm and quiet, as I held him in my lap, on his chair and on his blanket. Everything about Dr. Megan was respectful and empathetic. She made a paw print of Max and asked if we would like some little bits of his hair to share with our kids. She even knew that we needed a hug! About a week after, we received a lovely sympathy care from Dr. Megan. How I wish I would have had this option with my previous two dogs!

Dr. Carrie was a savior to me, my boyfriend and especially to our baby (13 years but still our…read morebaby) Puggle, Gunther. She showed so much compassion, and patience while we sobbed and said our goodbyes. She was very careful in how she handled Gunther at the end. So caring. The little gifts left with us made us feel some solace in our despair. The gentleman who was the driver of Carrie to our home, was also very kind. Thank you so much for taking care of our baby boy.

This was not a service we wanted or thought we would ever need. Our 10-year-old cat went from being…read morehis normal self to no longer eating, having cancer, and internally bleeding all within one day. Cats hide their sickness, so we did not have any warning signs. We did not have a lot of time, but did not want to have him pass scared at the emergency vet. We were lucky enough to be able to bring him home and have Full Circle come over the same day. Carrie has the perfect demeanor and was so kind through the process. She explained what would happen and made sure we were ready to do so when the time came. While I hope to never have to call/use Full Circle again, I am very thankful that we were able to be with Milhouse at home while he passed. He was comfortable and did not need to suffer longer than necessary.

we had to out down our orange tabby that was 20 yrs old, Davy Jones. the team at the Aurora vet…read moreclinic were absolutely great. Very patient and warm and loving. Davy was a fighter and did not want to go so they gave him more time for the medication to quiet him. Davy Jones left our world peaceful and now he is home and he has a new life in Heaven.

Caring and capable staff. I have been a client of these veternarians for many years, they have…read morehelped me navigate health concerns for my three cats and I am grateful.

Dr. Gallick is the best! Each time we have had to say good-bye to one of our dogs over the years…read moreshe has come to our house and made the experience more bearable. The environment is calm and filled with love during a very difficult time. She has an excellent touch with the animals. I wouldn't think of any other way of saying good-bye to any of my dogs.

From the owner: Dr. Melissa Gallick is a licensed veterinarian who specializes in in-home pet hospice and…read moreeuthanasia services. Our goal is to make some of the hardest most difficult moments a little less painful for both you and your pet. We tailor the care of each patient to meet the needs and wants of you and your beloved friend. We believe no pet should suffer in pain and shoud have a peaceful, dignity filled passing.

Update to my original 5 star review from 9 years ago: We were planning on putting one of our cats…read moredown at home through another area vet, but our cat took a turn for the worst 2 days prior, so we had to take her to the emergency vet. It was my first time at their new location, and everything went much better than I had anticipated. Parking was a breeze, the space was very clean and comfortable, every staff person we dealt with was very kind and compassionate, and they made the process as easy as possible given the situation. They even sent a personal sympathy card. They made us feel like they knew us and our cat for years. I still highly recommend Madison Vet Specialists & Emergency care for emergency needs (we see a different vet for regular vet services, so I'm unable to comment on that). Thank you! Original: I took my cat in for a non-emergency visit to get his eyes checked out. The place was easy to find and is beautiful inside. The waiting area was comfortable, the staff was very friendly and the vet and techs were extremely knowledgeable, to-the-point and fun to talk to. I am so happy we discovered this place. If there was ever an emergency with our cats, I would feel very comfortable taking them to Madison Veterinary Specialists! Thank you!

Over a month has passed since our January emergency visit that left us dissatisfied with care…read moreprovided for our dog, Bella, who has liver disease. While we truely appreciated a thoughtful follow-up call from Marjan, who was personable and compassionate, there are clear areas where the clinic could improve the overall client experience, particularly in communication and bedside manner. We chose to give the clinic a second chance and continue Bella's liver care with the specialist we had been seening for a number of months, surrounding some ongoing concerning behavior; the same concerning behavior that had brought us to the emergency room in January, roughly a month or so earlier. The evening before our visit, Bella vomited all of her food twice, and we reported this to the clinic. From this point through the following day, she did not eat due to the planned ultrasound. Testing revealed that her liver disease had progressed, she was entering liver failure, and she had fluid in her abdomen. In retrospect, this is entirely a missed opportunity to identify her condition earlier, given the clinic having both her emergency visit and specialty internist's records. A more proactive, holistic approach & sharing information between the ER team and internist, could have & should have prompted the internist to follow up with proposed care/ testing. Instead, our return visit (for ultrasound) was prompted solely by our persistent concern about Bella's behavior. Can't highlight this enough, that it was a missed opportunity for attentive, high standard care. After the two-hour drive home from the ultrasound, we discovered that Bella was profoundly lethargic and virtually lifeless. She remained mostly unresponsive well into the following morning, unresponsive to the point where you think "is she alive". We learned, after much later prompting, that she did not respond to water offered at the facility, yet at discharge no verbal guidance, or written instructions was provided regarding monitoring for dehydration, monitoring severe lethargy or any other signs of concern. We had no idea she had been given butorphanol. We only discovered this by reviewing the invoice and researching the medication ourselves in response to her severe, non-responsive behavior. Yes, we could have called Madison vet, but had we been proactively educated & informed, we could have understood sedative behavior, and prolonged effects, particularly in dogs with liver disease who may metabolize it more slowly. The intensity of Bella's reaction was alarming and raises serious concerns about the lack of communication. This is now the second serious communication failure from the Madison team. After spending over $15,000 in the past several months--including $1,926 for this visit--it is not unreasonable to expect clear verbal & written discharge instructions, especially when sedatives are administered to a medically fragile patient. No one informed us that she had been sedated. No one advised us to monitor for profound lethargy, lack of responsiveness, or what to do if she does not respond to food or water, or when urgent veterinary care might be required. This morning with minimal response and still no water intake we were not going to make the long trip to Madison Vet to resolve things, that would have been a long and stressful trip for Bella & we had lost confidence. We were forced to spend our entire day at another local emergency clinic, incurring an additional $500 expense for IV fluids in attempts to stabilize her. We cannot recommend the Madison Emergency clinic unless they make substantial improvements in communication, bedside manner and discharge protocols for medically fragile patients. This experience has been exhausting for us and we expect more from a team that projects expertise in specialty & emergency pet care.

This is a wonderful place to take your animal! The attendants were extremely helpful and…read moresensitive. The doctor was very knowledgeable and I felt gave me the best explanation and options.

From the owner: The right kind of care for the best rest of life. BluePearl Pet Hospice in Milwaukee, WI provides…read moresenior care, pain management, hospice care, and end-of-life services for your pet. We offer mobile end-of-life care including in-home euthanasia and mobile euthanasia so you and your pet can have an unhurried, loving "goodbye," in the most comfortable place - your home - surrounded by loved ones. Virtual and in-person consultations are available throughout the greater Milwaukee, WI community.

Terri is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend her services. She has a true affinity for…read moreanimals. My cat Lady has never been left alone for any extended time. I do not want to board her. I found Paddington Pals on line and twice met and talked with Terri. I had no concerns after that about leaving Lady at home for two weeks receiving a daily visit from Terri. I will definitely call Terri again when I go out of town!!

My 2-year-old Lab just loves Terri. Terri has great love for my dog and is very good on sending…read moreupdates when she visits Clark. She walks Clark, then has play time with him. And Clark listens to her very well. Terri knows how to handle pets. Terri does an excellent job communicating and is there when she said she would be. I highly recommend Terri for your pet needs. Thank you Terri.

*NOTE* Hello fellow Yelpers. This is my 20th review…read more As you know, my reviews have to be based on things. But for once, I won't mention them. Ok here's my review: I've hired Jenny, to watch my puppy Mia on multiple occasions but now I have the time to (finally) review Jenny on Yelp. She does a stellar job of watching Mia. The first time I used Furry Up, Let's Go, I wasn't sure about it. But when Jenny showed up, I was reassured! I came back to Mia on the couch sleeping, and on the coffee table, a note from Jenny. It read something like this: Dear Mr and Mrs O, I had a great time watching your dog, Mia! She is such a sweet dog! I hope I can see Mia again soon. Mia seemed to like me as I walked her around the block. Have a nice night! Love Jenny I loved that she actually took time to write me and my hubby a note! We are satisfied every time with a note, too!

We hired Jenny to care for our 4 cats while we were on vacation for 9 days. She did GREAT! We…read moreplan to hire her again next time. She left a great impression on on us. She came to the house a week prior to learn where everything was, and what we wanted. She even watered our houseplants for us. Trustworthy, and bonded! A++