Losing a pet is never easy, and having to say goodbye to my daughter's beloved bird--especially on…read moremy birthday--was incredibly difficult. From the moment I walked into Heavenly Paws Cremations, Donnia made an emotional time so much more bearable. She welcomed me with warmth and compassion, sitting me down to explain all my options with patience and care. They have a beautiful selection of urns displayed in a separate room, allowing me to choose something special. The entire process was handled with professionalism, promptness, and clear communication, which I truly appreciated during such a tough moment. I was even able to get a footprint, a handprint, and some feathers, which meant so much to me and my daughter as a way to remember our sweet bird. When I received the remains, they were placed in a lovely velvet bag, showing the attention to detail and respect they have for both pets and their owners. I cannot recommend Heavenly Paws Cremations enough for anyone going through the loss of a pet. They made the process seamless and dignified, and their quality products and compassionate service made all the difference. Thank you, Donnia, for your kindness--you truly helped make a heartbreaking experience a little easier.

The professionalism and care at Heavenly Paws is top notch! I took my 40+ year old Amazon parrot…read morehere for cremation and they were so kind during intake. I chose a small necklace with a vial, heart and wing attached as an urn keepsake. When I picked him up 2 days later I found a claw print in the bag with him! I highly recommend Heavenly Paws Cremation. I felt confident leaving Poncho with them. Laura and the rest of the staff were wonderful to us!! I am so happy he is home, we will be sprinkling the rest of his ashes at my grandparents graveside who were his first owners.

Would like to think Chris specially for what he did for us and how nice he was when we drop off…read moreBailey Eugene. We saw how Chris took special care of Bailey Eugene when we left. He made us feel a lot better after we drop Bailey off and he was great with us when we pick him up. I have told my friends if they need someone give him a call. We will you him again when we need him. Thanks again from us and Bailey little sisters. The Selke and Little Sisters

Chris from Faithful Memories was great to work with at a very difficult time. Chris came and picked…read moreup our dog within 15 minutes of the departure of the vet from Paws at Rest. Chris was caring and respectful of our furry family member. He delivered our dog's ashes in a beautiful wooden box within the week. Cost was reasonable and included door-to- door service.

In Maryland, they have been very kind to my daughter with the loss of their cat…read more And over the weekend, they lost their dog.

Three words: Kindness, Compassion, and Dignity. These folks have as much respect for our pets and…read moreour sense of loss as the best human mortuaries. I wouldn't think of entrusting anyone else with my beloved Cocker Spaniels. Thank you!

Do not recommend this place for adoption. Found a cat they called to set up a appointment to meet…read morethe cat perfect ever which way, but since my cat was an indoor cat, he did not go to the doctors every year. I was denied adoption so I went to a breeder and they wonder why they're overloaded and the staff is not very friendly.

Staff professional and really cared about placing the rescues with the correct individuals. I have…read moredonated much to the AACSPCA and will continue my support for this amazing organization. Please do not confuse the AACSPCA with the national SPCA. TWO DIFFERENT organizations!

I used Home with Dignity for my 2 cats who passed in March and May of 2023. They were sisters of 18…read moreyears. Home with Dignity was so kind and compassionate. The vet who came out helped me through a very difficult time. He let me take all the time I needed to be with my sweet cats. I would highly recommend them.

Dr. Zakai is extremely kind and thorough. We called Home with Dignity because our 21 yr old cat had…read moredropped weight very quickly, and showed other symptoms that alarmed us. We were concerned that she was suffering and convinced ourselves that a trip to the vet would end up with euthanasia. For this reason, we decided a home passing was best. Dr. Zakai evaluated our darling Bonnie and determined she still had quality of life. The weight lifted off our shoulders and we immediately made an appointment with our local vet. I am extremely grateful to Home with Dignity and Dr. Zakai. He was so kind and caring, answered all of our questions and put our minds at ease. Our girl is 21 years old, and her time will eventually come. When that time is upon us, we will definitely call Home with Dignity. The compassion shown to us today was beyond anything we could have imagined.

It's been about a month since our experience with Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Hospital, and…read moreI've been wanting to share this. Our anxious 9-year-old dog, Bubba, had been sick for about a day and a half--vomiting, not eating, and not drinking water. At one point, he seemed to be improving, but around 5 a.m. on Easter morning, he was panting and pacing. We knew we had to take him to the ER. We were especially anxious because of our past traumatic vet visits, but we called ahead and were told they were still working through overnight patients and to bring him in so they could monitor him. Despite how weak he was--we had been carrying him up and down three flights of stairs--he insisted on walking into the ER himself. They took him to triage right away, and after a few hours (less than we expected), we were brought back to a room. Dr. Fleury came in, asked thoughtful questions, and recommended additional testing. We shared our past experiences and anxiety, and she was incredibly empathetic and reassuring. She made it clear that she wanted this experience to be different from the negative ones we had before--and she truly followed through on that. She suggested we go home while tests were being run. A couple of hours later, she called with an update: while most results looked normal, they found fluid in his abdomen and a mass near his trachea. She explained that an ultrasound could provide more clarity, but it wouldn't be available until the next day. We could either bring him home or admit him overnight. Although we had never left him before, we chose to admit him so he could be monitored and asked if we could see him again first. She immediately said yes. When we returned, the hospital was much busier, but we were brought fairly quickly to a quiet, private room that seemed away from the noise of other dogs. Dr. Fleury reviewed the X-rays with us, and it was clear things were serious. When she brought Bubba in, we could see he had declined--his belly was distended, his eyes were glazed, and he seemed uncomfortable and restless. Dr. Fleury stayed with us, explaining that even after consulting with colleagues, they couldn't determine the exact cause without more testing. She also understood our concern about leaving him overnight, especially if his condition worsened. We were both overwhelmed, and she handled the situation with incredible compassion. After spending time with Bubba, we came to the heartbreaking realization that he was suffering, and the dog we knew wasn't really there anymore. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make, but we knew it was time. We spoke with Dr. Fleury again and asked her to be honest about his chances. She explained that while more testing was possible, there were no guarantees, and he could continue to decline. Through tears, we told her we didn't want him to suffer any longer. She gently agreed it was likely the best decision and supported us fully. From there, everything was handled with such care. The staff gave us time, space, blankets, and quiet guidance through the process. When the time came, Dr. Fleury and a vet tech sat with us on the floor. My wife held Bubba, and we were both there with him in his final moments. It was peaceful, and we were able to say goodbye with dignity and love. Afterward, we were given as much time as we needed and were able to leave quietly through a side door. Later, we received a handwritten condolence card from Dr. Fleury, which meant so much to us. Losing Bubba was devastating, but the compassion, patience, and humanity shown by Dr. Fleury and the entire team made an unbearable experience feel as gentle as it possibly could have been. She set out to ensure this would not be another traumatic vet experience for us--and despite the heartbreaking outcome, she did exactly that. Our experience was nothing short of exceptional. We are deeply grateful we ended up here. While we hope we don't need emergency care again anytime soon, we know exactly where we would go and who we would trust.

It was 8:40p when Tina took our call and triaged us with one of their doctors immediately. We only…read morehad to wait a few moments when she came back to advise we should seek medical attention for our 8mo old miniature dachshund for ingesting a cob of corn. She did tell us it was a busy night (when we got there--it was overwhelming to see the various cases they were dealing with), and said even if we don't decide to wait at their facility we should take her to be seen. We decided to visit this emergency clinic anyway, and I'm very glad they handled her with so much caution and care. The vet assistant who triaged us came back multiple times with updates after our puppy was taken back (~1hr) and thanked us for our patience. It's important to note that while we were waiting with (and for) our puppy, multiple dogs came in on stretchers. Dr. McCullen was incredibly thorough and reassuring, while also being practical and rational.. we appreciated the extra step in providing an estimate for our services to that point. Albeit our case was not as severe or life-threatening as the others we saw, we still feel like we made the right decision coming in that night and I'm thankful our puppy was in the care of the right members of staff. I know they did their best with what they were dealt with and I'm very appreciative for their kindness and compassion. Our puppy is doing just great now.

They were very accommodating and sympathetic in my time of sorrow. They returned my call promptly…read morewhen I had questions and sent me photos of the burial plot. So worth using them.

From the owner: Pet Cremation, Pet Burial,…read morePet Funeral Service, Pet Transport Service, and Pet Loss Support.

Highly recommended . We were greeted with kindness . Ms…read moreAngela gave us a choice to wait in the lobby or a private room . Then Marcos who met us in the parking lot accompanied inside the place . With all the grief we were feeling with our loss, Marcos was very patient and showed so much empathy . It wasn't a hush hush procedure. He spent so much time with us explaining the whole process . There is so much support and understanding . How thankful we were when we left . Our beloved Joshua was in good hands treated with so much respect and dignity . He was Family and surely Marcos was exceptional with that . We are so blessed and thankful we had found this place . So family oriented . Highly recommend this funeral place both for loved ones gone and pets . The personal treatment is exceptional. Thanks so much . Portia & Carmencita Fiesta

They took amazing care of our boy Spottie Pippen and the personal touches such as his paw prints…read moreare cherished items from our dear Bunny.

We had our beloved cat cremated here. They were considerate and respectful of our grief. Drop off…read morewas very straightforward, and again, the young man who received our cat was kind and patient. They could work on responding a little bit faster to emails, but when they do, they are very helpful and provided us with the information we needed. We had asked for a small box with a brass plaque for the ashes of our cat. The box was lovely as was the plaque. Everything was done with kindness and attention to detail. These are good people, and you can trust them.

Zoey was professional, courteous and (most importantly of all) kind and understanding. She helped…read moreus through the loss of our sweet boy, Gulliver, and was incredibly knowledgeable, guiding us through the process every step of the way. I will DEFINITELY be back!

Higgins and Friends is a great pet sitting service. Linda, our main sitter, gives exemplary service…read moreevery time...she is so understanding, very patient with us as cat parents and loves our 3 kitties--- and they love her! Everyone at Higgins, who have watched our cats over the years, have been awesome.

Higgins and Friends is the best pet sitting service there is! Jill took care of us when we…read morecontacted her with a short turn around time. She was thoughtful and very knowledgeable. Our sitter, Jean, was amazing. She took wonderful care of two cats who had been through a lot changes in a short amount of time. She also helped with some things in the house and was fantastic all around. if you need a sitter you will not find a more caring and professional group of people.