Gentle Journey - In Home Pet Euthanasia

We feel incredibly fortunate to have met Dr. Palmer. It meant the world to my sister and me that he was able to help our beloved whippet Truman pass away peacefully, surrounded by love in the safety of our own home. Dr. Palmer provided compassionate care to Truman and to both of us during such a difficult time. I deeply appreciate how long he stayed to talk with us, genuinely taking the time to learn about Truman and our family. He gave Truman pain medicine to help him relax completely while we said our final goodbyes. Dr. Palmer is an exceptionally caring and dedicated veterinarian, and we cannot thank him enough. With much gratitude, Ayan Farah

I had to somewhat suddenly make a decision regarding my best friend's end of life care when my sweet Missy's health started to deteriorate rapidly. Her spark and personality were with her until the very end, which almost made it harder to decide to put her down. When Dr. Palmer came to our home and told us that she likely would have only had days left without intervention, it brought me a very painful peace, knowing I was doing what was best for her, even though I didn't want to. How he handled her and my family during those moments made me feel as though he had been part of her care for years. It's only been 2 months since her passing and I miss her with ever fiber of my being. We spent 17.5 years together from when she was only 8 weeks old. She's been with me through everything and no one will ever replace her. The least I could give her was a calm and loving end, and I'm forever grateful for having that with her.

This is more than just a service. Having the ability to not rush to an appointment during a stressful, heartbreaking time doesn't have words. Comfort to both the pet and owner in a familiar place to say goodbye is just beyond words. Wanting to know the story of you and your pet before that last breath calms you so it's not as impactful. I'll never say goodbye to a dog in any other way, now that I know that this is possible and the most comforting way possible. Thank you for the comfort you provided to both Sam and I.

We chose Gentle Journey due to their transparency with pricing on their website which helped make a difficult decision a little easier. Knowing upfront what to expect gave us peace of mind during such emotional time. From the very beginning they were responsive and compassionate. When Dr. Palmer came to our home, he treated our dog with incredible kindness and respect. He made sure our big boy was comfortable and provided us all the time needed to say goodbye. We are grateful for the care and compassion showed to our family and Rambo.

Wynn came to our home on a Saturday morning after our cat went into diabetic ketoacidosis on a Friday night. He was very compassionate and gentle and thorough in leading us all through the process. He explained everything he was doing and encouraged us to pet and hold our cat, and said very kind things about our cat while also petting him too. For a little while during the process, he just talked with us like a friend would, about life and music and things like that. When our cat passed, Wynn took a small clipping of fur to save for us, then wrapped our cat in a blanket and explained that he would take him to a nearby mortuary and that the ashes would be delivered back to us. He offered us a hug and mentioned to keep in touch if we wanted to, even just to talk or help the grieving process. I think Wynn is kind of a modern shaman, and a very kind and empathetic person.

We are so incredibly grateful for Dr Palmer. We looked into a few different vets to help our buddy cross the rainbow bridge and decided to go with Gentle Journey. For such a heart wrenching experience, he truly helped put our pup at ease along with us. We are so grateful that our buddy was able to be at home on his favorite bed and be surrounded by love. Without hesitation, we would recommend him and when we find ourselves back in this heartbreaking scenario, he will be the vet we call.

My sweet, tiny, 17-year-old cat, Lilo, had stopped eating three days earlier. I watched her struggle to use her hind legs. I knew it was time to let her go, so I called Gentle Journey Veterinary Care. I was offered a same day service, which she needed, but I didn't expect. When the man arrived, he was so gentle and thoughtful. I was so grateful that her passing was done in such a reverent way.