" I have had Boxer dogs for over 20 years. Today, I had to send my last two Boxers into God's hands.

You arrived on time and you and your assitant were immediately compassionate and supportive to the tremendous pain I was feeling. You were gentle, professinal, caring, compassionate, and soothing.

It was a bitter sweet day for me as I took my dogs to Three Dogs Bakery for some yummy cookies and treats, took them to the beach to enjoy the ocean breeze on their faces and the surf on their paws, then brought them home and the three of us laid on the grass in the front yard until it was time to go.

It will be some time before my heart recovers but I am glad beyond words that I was able to take care of my sweet, loving dogs by making their last breath one of comfort, laying in the sun with a gentle breeze. Thank you Dr. Silvia for making a tremendously painful experience in my life more bearable."

K. Russell

San Clemente, CA

Dear Dr. Silvia,

I just wanted to thank you and your assistant for your kindness and support on Friday. I am so appreciative that you both took the time that you did to get to know myself and my precious cat Ethan. You made an AWFUL situation much more bearable. I love the way that you spent time watching him and examining him (which by the way, was the most thorough exam he has ever had. And you told me things about his condition that his full time vet never even mentioned!)

I am still unsure if I did the right thing and I miss him terribly but having you both here was a god’s send and I have already made sure to tell all of my friends about you and your services. You ARE truly in the right field and we are all lucky to have a vet like you out there! When I get another pet one day I will call you for an appointment.

Thank you for having so much patience with me, kindness in your heart as well as an obvious love for animals.

Sincerely,

Stacy Gleason

In so many ways you made a difficult time poignant, memorable and meaningful…from your compassionate visits, the personal messages on the card, the beautiful presentation of those remains…I love the paw prints and I’ve added their fur and photos.  I have two little solar light sticks that I bought in their memory and they light up and change colors—a star for Max and a flower for Mindy—visible from my bedroom window…and I’m going to plant some of the rosemary around them.

Catherine was so sweet on Friday and she came by with the remains.  Again, thank you so very, very much!  Nancy Dykema

I’m sure I will be calling on you many times in the future…hopefully for more routine and happier reasons.