It was probably one of the hardest days of my life, putting down my 18-year-old pitbull Cleo. Dr. Kuty made that day much easier with the caring compassionate way she made the whole procedure. Almost felt like she had been caring for my dog for years. I Highly recommend Dr. Kuty and will be using her for housecalls for our new dog Buster!!! Read Less

My almost-19 year old cat was at the endstage of kidney disease, and when she took a turn for the worse yesterday, I knew it was time to let her go peacefully. I did not, however, want to stress my cat out by taking her to her vet for last experience, and after a bit of research, I called Dr. Kuty. To my surprise, she was able to come out that afternoon. I, of course, was a mess, and Dr. Kuty's empathy and compassion was much appreciated. My Miss Scully was able to go peacefully. on her blanket, on the sofa next to me, comfortable and loved. Dr. Kuty is even taking care of the cremation and returning Scully's remains to me, so less for me to deal with at this difficult time. I give Dr. Kuty the highest recommendation should you ever find yourself in need of a vet for home visits, particularly if your fur baby is being euthanized. Read Less

Did we schedule  a DVM or an angel?  Well, after having Dr Maria Kuty DVM at our home and so gently and loving , helping our beloved Kayla cross over, we were all stunned at this amazing DVM!  We felt her compassion and she patiently waited while we cried and asked questions RE the process. We NEVER once felt pressured.  What COULD Ahave been an awful day, was not, because of the respect and care Dr Kuty  DVM showed our dog and us.  We have since adopted another dog, and we really  hope we will not need Dr Kuty's assistance anytime soon, BUT if we had to, we would ONLY call Dr Kuty.  You will not be disappointed. Read Less

Dr. Kuty was compassionate and kind today as I put down my beloved kitty. It's such a difficult moment to say good-bye to a dear companion, but Dr. Kuty could not have been more professional and sweet at the same time. Thank you, Dr. Kuty. Read Less

Recommended without reservation. Dr. Kuty is compassionate, professional, and willing to give the time needed to do it without rushing or upsetting a very sick cat hiding under the dresser. I called her for an emergency, and will not hesitate to schedule our regular yearly exams and vaccines. I wish I could give more stars. Read Less

Dr. Kuty is working with our 13-year old australian shephard to help relieve some of his pain caused by arthritic hips. We're doing acupuncture and recently started electrostim therapy, too. She is great to work with and Murphy is so comfortable around her. Dr. Kuty has also consulted with our vet on options for physical therapy to rebuild the strength in Murphy's back legs. I highly recommend Dr. Kuty. She is friendly, professional, and clear in her recommendations. I've worked with other vets who throw out lots of options with no clear preference or rationale for why one treatment might be better than another. Dr. Kuty doesn't hesitate to state what she recommends and then she backs it up with rationale. I appreciate that decisiveness in a vet. Read Less

On one of the harder days of my life, Maria Kuty was a blessing.  Euthanizing my beloved companion was such a difficult decision, but Maria was the best.  Doing it at home was wonderful since my dog hated the car and going to the vet.  He went peacefully on his own bed and there was so much less stress for me.  Maria was calm, competent and professional as well as having a comforting presence.  I can't think of a better vet to have called in this difficult time.  And if my other 2 dogs ever need a vet at home I wouldn't hesitate to call her.  Thank you. Read Less

As most of the reviewers here have said, the decision on when (and unfortunately where) to euthanize your most loved pets is an often agonizing one.My cat Spookie had been in declining health for several years as he was 18, but had taken a more rapid turn for the worse in the last 2-3 months.I had called Maria several times over the course of the last 3-4 weeks as his condition would deteriorate rapidly, before miraculously rallying for short periods of time. Unfortunately, the moment did finally come when prolonging his life would be inhumane.Dr. Kuty handled everything professionally, compassionately and with kindness and care.My cat passed in the home he'd known for almost his entire life, on my lap and peacefully.I could think of no more honorable, respectful and dignified way I would have wanted it and thank Dr. Kuty for her kindness, love of animals and respect for what euthanizing your most beloved pet entails. Read Less

As anyone knows, one of the hardest decisions you can make is to euthanize a furry friend.  When we found out sweet kitty had cancer we tried everything to help him, unfortunately, since he was so young, his cancer was just too aggressive for treatment to work.  We decided that we could not let our baby's last moments be in a hospital, we wanted him to be at home and feel comfortable.  Dr. Kuty was the first person I called.  I left her a brief message with our cats details and what was happening with him, she called back very quickly.  From the time I spoke with her I felt at ease and knew she was the right person to help us.  She was everything we could have asked for and more; caring, compassionate, and loving to you and your pet.  I would not have changed a thing about that day, I don't think our family could have made a better choice.  Thank you Maria for all that you did to help us. Read Less

Dr. Kuty showed up on time and helped our geriatric cat transition to the next level. The process was well explained and Dr. Kuty made sure the timing of each stage matched my pace of acceptance. The anticipation of the euthanasia was worse than the actual event. I recommend Dr. Kuty for wellness care as well as end-of-life care. I would call her again without hesitation. Read Less

My beloved Mars, our rescue Pug, was dying. Our regular vet, whom we drive 90 minutes to see was out of town. We are in the middle of incredible grief. I found Dr. Kuty through Yelp recommendations. Usually not the best time to make such a sensitive decision based on an internet recommendation. The Universe smiled upon us and guided us to Dr Kuty. I could barely speak with her on the phone and Dr. Kuty squeezed us in, traveling OUTSIDE of her zone to help us guide our Mars to gentle peace. She arrived exactly when she said she would, and immediately felt as though she and Mars were old friends. With patience and compassion she helped us say goodbye to our best friend. I could not recommend Maria more Read Less

Dr. Kuty helped with the dreadful task of euthanizing my best friend. She was very prompt in all replies, extremely professional, and deeply sensitive and understanding. She made this terrible time as good as it could be. It was wonderful to be at home and on our furniture, in familiar and safe surroundings and smells. I am so grateful for her wonderful service. Read Less

Dr. Maria Kuty is compassionate, knowledgeable, and amazingly responsive. I have taken my pets to many vets in Santa Cruz and Capitola over the years and Dr Kuty is the BEST! I first took my puppy to her when she was working at a clinic on the westside about 15 years ago and was immediately impressed. When my elderly cat became sick last year, I was thrilled to find Dr Kuty online and avoid putting my cat through the stress of car rides. Over several months Maria treated Snoop, spending hours with us and following up regularly with phone calls and emails. When my female cat was sick earlier this month and had to go to the emergency vet, Maria immediately followed up by phone with her assessment of my cat's test results. Dr Kuty clearly loves animals and always goes above and beyond. Read Less

As a former internal medicine veterinary nurse, I assisted my doctors in many euthanasias and tried to comfort both my clients and patients at that sad time. We helped our patients "cross the rainbow bridge" in a quiet room where they spent their last precious moments with their people in a calm, family room-like setting and not on an exam table.However, when it was time to euthanize my own beloved cat, I didn't even want to take him to a hospital. Murphy hated being in a car and going to the vet, so I wanted to spare him that stress and anxiety on his last day. I began interviewing mobile veterinarians and finally chose Dr. Kuty. Even though she was on medical leave, she returned my message promptly and answered all my many questions professionally and compassionately. Her euthanasia process is much the same as that of other mobile vets; however, she uses a butterfly catheter. This proved to me that she cares more about doing what is medically proper and best for the patient rather than save a few dollars.I assume most pets that mobile vets euthanize are older and quite ill. Fortunately (or unfortunately), my handsome boy was still active and seemingly healthy, except for the nasal cancer that was growing very aggressively and beginning to affect his quality of life. Without a sedative, he might have been a difficult patient. Dr. Kuty understood that I didn't want to restrain my own cat, as another mobile vet suggested I could do. Instead she was open to the idea of my giving him an oral sedative before she arrived, ensuring that he'd be calm.Even though euthanizing my cat was one of the saddest things I've ever experienced, I am so grateful to Dr. Kuty for making his passing so peaceful. Murphy had a beautiful last day, basking in the sun in his favorite spot in my mom's backyard. And Dr. Kuty accommodated my request to perform the euthanasia there, so he could drift away feeling the warmth of the late fall sun on his fur. *****Epilogue: A week later, I received a beautiful sympathy card that Dr. Kuty had clearly chosen specifically for my family in remembrance of Murphy. Two weeks later, she called to tell me she had received Murphy's cremains from Caring Pets and would deliver them to me at my convenience. Unfortunately our schedules didn't sync well, and she drove all the way from Salinas to Campbell on the one day I could meet just to make the delivery in person. I will always appreciate her compassion, thoughtfulness, and kindness. Read Less

We feel very lucky to have found Dr. Kuty. Scruff, our big mixed-breed dog, will soon be 16 years old, so outings to the vet are not his idea of a good day. Maria has made our lives so much easier, and Scruff is now actually enjoying his vet visits. Scruff does not allow just anyone to probe and poke, yet he allowed Maria to examine him within the first few minutes of her first appointment at our house. She is excellent. She is very compassionate, kind, professional, experienced, intelligent and has a great sense for taking the time to listen and consider different courses of action. Her open-minded approach to animal health is so refreshing. We feel like we have someone working with us as a partner, rather than merely a consultant. Scruff is already doing better under her care. Thanks Maria! Read Less