Stay S.
★★★★★
I wanted to share this review, as even though the circumstances were sad, the outcome has brought warmth and restored some faith in humanity. This review talks about euthanasia, and I know this is a sensitive topic for many — if this is the case, I suggest you skip this one out, but in short - what a great, professional, and empathetic vets.
I couldn’t be more thankful for the compassion and genuine care shown to our beloved old pooch, Charlie, when we knew it was his time last week.
The time and tenderness shown by the vet and nurse to make sure he felt safe and loved was touching and reassuring. It’s such a difficult decision to make, but at no point did we feel pushed or pressured. We had prepared ourselves, knowing this would likely be a one-way journey — and it was clear the team knew in their hearts too that it was the kindest option. There was no coercion, only sincere, professional guidance, and the sense that they genuinely had Charlie’s best interests at heart.
We were given the time, space, and opportunity to be with him privately afterwards, and we were not rushed, with the vets staying close by for us to give them a knock when we were ready to say our goodbyes — and that meant everything.
I didn’t know what to expect, and I feared it might be a traumatic experience having missed the recent passing of my dad (who was charlie's best mate!), I couldn’t not be there for his final moments - the energy of the Vets made me feel capable and like I was doing the right thing, and inadvertently, this has helped me start forgive myself for not being there for my dad!
They treated Charlie exactly as I would hope to be treated myself, like a normal, sleepy dog. They spoke to him and to us with equal compassion the entire time.
The kindness shown to us has helped me to lift the fear I had around what this moment might be like, and process some unspent grief and I couldn't be more thankful.
Please keep caring. 🩷
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