Compassion 4 Paws

Not wanting to shop around for euthanasia services, I asked a friend for a referral, and she recommended Dr. Sara at Compassion 4 Paws. After leaving a probably unintelligible, tearful voicemail, I followed up with an easier-​to-​understand message through the website — I was so grateful she provides an alternate means for potential clients to contact her. I received a call from Dr. Allison, who, as of December 2015, has been working with Dr. Sara for four months. Dr. Allison was extremely supportive and communicative, inviting me to call or text her anytime while our dog was touch and go for several days in ICU. Sadly, he did not recover, so we moved forward with putting him to rest.
Dr. Allison was amazing. She was able to provide same-​day service for us, arriving in the evening. She described the euthanasia process and what we should expect, which included two injections: one for inducing heavy sleep, and one for permanently ending our boy’s suffering. Our previous euthanasia experiences took place in clinics where the injections were given one nearly immediately after the other. Dr. Allison allowed us time after the first injection to say good bye, or simply just be with him. When our dog passed, Dr. Allison secured him carefully and with dignity before taking him with her, where she made arrangements for private cremation per our request. She told us when we can expect his remains, said she would return them to us, and also offered to contact our vet (we accepted). We are so sad our furry child is no longer with us, but we’re convinced we made the right decision to allow him to pass at home.
Dr. Allison confirmed services and costs in my initial outreach, and we were able to pay with credit card upon her arrival.

Dr. Sara came over yesterday to help us say goodbye to our beloved 16-​year-​old lab mix, Piper. She was gentle and compassionate, and Piper was at ease with her from the moment she walked in. She spoke softly and stroked him gently as we discussed his condition. When the time came, she carefully explained what would happen, and gave my husband and I space to treasure our last moments with our precious, darling old man. He went to sleep on his bed that I bought him many years ago, and afterward, I realized that I hadn’t seen him that peaceful in a long time. She let me put his favorite rabbit next to him when she left, and I gave her a hug. This experience made the most awful day of my life just a little more bearable. I’ll never forget the kindness and empathy Dr. Sara showed us, and I’m forever grateful that she gave our «kiddo» the peace and ease he so deeply deserved.

Dr. Sara recently came to my home to put my beloved cat to sleep. It was a very sad day, but she made the transition peaceful which meant everything to me and my cat. She is a gentle and compassionate person and I would recommend her to anyone.

Dr. Sara came yesterday to do a quality of life assessment for our cat Willow and education for us.
She spent time with us answering questions, giving us tips on how to make Willow most comfortable, and coaching us on what to watch for to avoid Willow getting to the point of respiratory distress. She also coached us on questions to talk about together to help us prepare for deciding when it’s time to euthanize Willow — helpful since neither of us have done this before. She has the animal skills and those people skills that make all the difference at a time like this.

Today I had to let my right hand man, and best friend, Mikey go. He was a 4.5 lb Yorkie and the sweetest dog on the planet… I’m a little biased. When he began to show signs that he wasn’t feeling good I took him to the vet. I felt like it was so sterile and cold, and decided to let him go at home. Dr. Sara wen through the details and helped me to come to terms with the the decision I was making. Most importantly she gave me the time and space to be with Mikey before I had to let go and say goodbye. I’m sitting on the deck where I had to let Mikey go this afternoon holding his favorite blanket. As I think about him, and miss him so very much, Dr. Sara’s kindness and professionalism was irreplaceable — like Mikey. Thank you Dr. Sara for making an unbearable circumstance something that I could at least get through.

We finally had to put our 17 year old beagle down and Dr. Sara really made it a respectful event. She was able to work around our difficult schedule and answered our numerous questions beforehand. She explained everything as it was happening and let us know what to expect. We are both appreciative of the consideration and care that Dr. Sara provided. The grieving process was made easier because of her proficiency in this delicate matter.

My dog got diagnosed with breast cancer and then her tissues got inflamed and infected. Dr. sara helped me sort thru the various vets’ recommendations and prices.
For days I went back and forth weighing the options of conservative and aggressive approach and Dr. sara held my hand thru the decision making process. My dog underwent surgery and Dr. sara was very sensitive to what the unique needs and priorities are of my pup and my family. Her phone consult was like a god send, her prompt follow up home vet care was angelic when my dog dealt with some ups and downs of post operative care. Dr. Sara was upfront with her reasonable fees and how she is able to equip us in the home setting, especially with symptom management. I am pretty scared and «deer in the head lights «with my forever pup’s journey. With dr. Sara’s help, I hope to be more centered so I can advocate for the quality of life of my dog.

Nobody wants their beloved pet to die in a cold, sterile, loud pet hospital. It should happen at home, peacefully and with doggy dignity, with candles and quiet, in your arms. There are two stellar Dr. s available in our area for at-​home end of life pet services, Dr. Sara (Compassion 4 Paws) and Dr. Rickman (Peaceful Companion). Both are very compassionate and knowledgeable, but we were first drawn to Dr. Sara, honestly because our pooch has always favored women and we wanted to ensure said pooch was as comfortable as possible. We were very grateful with our decision to have Dr. Sara out; she guided us through it with care, warmth, and intuition. It was a sad but peaceful day, and I couldn’t have asked for it any other way. I’d spare no expense to ensure that our pooch passed peacefully and with doggy dignity, but just so you know, it’s a fair cost and Dr. Sara has a few different options caringly catered to your needs.

We hired Dr. Sara to euthanize our cat last week and she was simply the most gentle, knowledgeable, courteous, professional and gracious person we could have imagined. She helped make a very difficult situation infinitely more bearable. A class act all the way.

I cannot say enough about Dr. Sara, she made the most difficult day of my life peaceful and loving. When we knew our beloved cocker spaniel of 15 years life was coming to an end that we wanted her to be at home surrounded by love when it was her time go.
Our dog on her last day was covered in sores due to her cutaneous lymphoma and yet when our dog went to Sara (she was a good judge of character) she immediately petted and soothed her and I knew we made the right choice.
She gave us all the time we needed and my husband, my ex-​husband (he loved the dog too), and I all agreed that we are handling the death of the dog much better based on our experience with Dr. Sara.
If you are in the unfortunate situation of looking for someone to euthanize your pet in a loving, peaceful, and compassionate way, then Dr. Sara is who you want.

When making the hardest decision of our lives, we were searching for a mobile vet who would come to our house. After speaking with several of them, we found Dr. Sara. We knew immediately after she spoke one sentence, that she was the one for us. She was so compassionate and understanding and spoke to me for about a half hour about our 11 year old lab and his symptoms from lymphoma. She kept in contact with us over the next few days and offered suggestions to keep him comfortable, and when we knew it was time, she rescheduled our appointment and came over early. She was such a calming presence and we felt like she was part of the family. We are so glad that we choose Dr. Sara and would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone that wants to give their pet a dignified peaceful transition.

Dr, Sara has been treating my Cavalier for almost a year now and I must say that Luke would not be where he is had it not been for her. He had 2 herniated disc surgeries within 30 days and there was fear that he wouldn’t walk. We had therapy going, but until we added acupuncture, he always acted injured. Acupuncture and Dr. Sara really made all the difference. Luke just adores her and she truly is the extra help he needed. You will never convince my 2.5 year old Cavalier he was ever injured! Thank You Dr. Sara.

Dr Sara was excellent! We had a adopted a feral kitten that had a chronic cold. After a couple vet trips and waiting 8 months to see if it would clear up, we called Dr Sara. She was very patient and was able to calm down our kitten and give him the treatment. She followed up beautifully and helped us through it.
*Our cat Loki is doing great now. Thank you for your help.

Pet end of life services are extremely difficult to «shop» for. After researching a number of different offices and services, I chose Dr. Sara and we are so glad that we did. We started with a hospice evaluation for our 16 year old St. Bernard Mix. While he has been under excellent care with our regular vet for a number of years, his mobility was such that he couldn’t do car rides anymore.
Dr. Sara examined Charger and despite his many ailments thought he was still in ok shape for his age. She offered some additional medications to make his last weeks more comfortable. She counseled us on how to know when it is time. Letting us know that most owners regret waiting too long and that his life has already been so fulfilling that anytime would be an ok time. His decline suddenly sped up, so we made the appointment for his euthanasia the very next week.
Her expertise and compassion for the procedure was perfect. It was exactly the right time, place and person to handle this delicate situation. While it breaks my heart to lose my fur-​child of 11 years, I can think of no better way to have it happen. She was very nice and professional as she explained the details of the process. She gave us a little privacy after the sedative. And She even teared up a little too, as we broke down saying goodbye. I know we will come back to her as we have needs for future old dogs.

Dr Sara was so wonderfully kind and she had the most amazing sense of compassion for our sweet boxer dog Abby and my family when it was time to let her go. I have experienced euthanizing a pet at a Vet’s office, and doing it at home was such a better choice. Dr. Sara was just incredibly compassionate and she helped us to allow Abby to go in a comfortable and very peaceful way, which is what she deserved. Dr. Sara allowed us all the time we needed with Abby, and she gave Abby the most loving and gentle care. I am very sad that Abby is gone, but I feel very comfortable with the way she left us. I am so grateful for Dr. Sarah and would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of end of life care for their pet. Having Dr. Sara come to our house was our last gift to Abby and I am so grateful we did it.

Dr. Sara was so kind and understanding. I would highly recommend her. Thank you so much.

My wife and I made the very difficult decision to have our 14 y/​o Welsh Corgi euthanized in our home because of his many health problems and the development of an aggressive nature that precluded us from handling and transporting him. Thank goodness that I found Dr. Sara! She was very flexible and come to our home on short notice. She was extremely gentle and compassionate with our difficult, but treasured family pet. She took her time and showed tremendous patience during this delicate procedure. She said all the right things to comfort us and help ease the guilt we felt, and did everything in her power to make our dog’s passage painless and dignified in familiar surroundings with family close by.
I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Dr. Sara came to my home when it became clear that my cat’s struggle with chronic kidney disease was coming to a sudden end. It was just before Christmas and my regular vet was on vacation. I was sobbing and Dr. Sara was so calming and understanding, making room in her busy day to help me. My cat was a feral rescue and wary of strangers but surprisingly was very curious about Dr. Sara, who was gentle and soothing. It was a personal and loving experience — I’m so grateful we were able to end the suffering at home, where my cat went in peace and comfort. If anyone is in the heartwrenching position of needing pet euthanasia, I would recommend Dr. Sara without hesitation.

Dr. Sara was extremely gentle and compassionate when chatting with my dad on our 18 year old dog Lu before he passed. My parents weren’t quite ready to make the decision to put him to sleep based on his responsiveness and when we realized that the day had come we called her last minute and she came down even though he ended up passing on his own before she arrived.
The patience that she had with talking to my dad provided much needed comfort during this time and her quick responsiveness vs. other vets that we had contacted for a similar situation. Quite grateful for her presence during this situation and the gentle way she stroked him while checking for his pulse even though he had long been gone.

All I can say is Thank You so very much.