This past weekend, we had to make the horrible, difficult decision to put our beloved dog to sleep. Our usual vet had already closed up shop for the weekend, and as this wasn't something that could wa... Read More
This past weekend, we had to make the horrible, difficult decision to put our beloved dog to sleep. Our usual vet had already closed up shop for the weekend, and as this wasn't something that could wait until Monday, they suggested that we go to Animal Emergency Center. And while the whole experience was emotionally awful for us, the vet and vet tech at the Center were so kind and compassionate that they definitely deserve 5 stars.They got us in right away, and let me do the paperwork while my husband sat with our dog in the car. They made sure that we knew what to expect with the procedure, explained our options when it came to having Sadie cremated, and let me pay up front so that we could simply leave after saying our goodbyes instead of having to deal with all of that after the fact. They made things as easy as possible for grieving pet parents, which I truly appreciated. They set up the closest room for us and also let us bring in our own blanket for Sadie to lie on, which was able to stay with her.When it was time to put her to sleep, they let us stay in the room, called Sadie by name, and petted her as they gently eased her suffering. The vet let us know when she was gone, and we were allowed to stay with her for as long as we needed to, so that we could say our goodbyes.This was a hard review to write, but I think it's important to let people know that places like this exist, and that you'll get the compassionate care that you need, not only for your pet, but also for yourself. Read Less