Testimonials

Testimonials2022-12-22T09:23:48-08:00

Testimonials

“Dr. Lacey was the kindest vet we have ever come in contact with. She was patient and explained what she would be doing and what to expect. She didn’t rush us and gave us the time we needed to say our last goodbyes to our baby girl. She treated us like family and wrapped up Gretchen like a baby and carried her gently to the front seat of her car. That was really special for us, her caring for our pet like she was a human and with such gentleness and care. Thank you for the love and compassion you showed to our family during this emotionally difficult time.”

TestimonialAmanda
“Hard day, but Lacy couldn’t have been kinder or more respectful about the situation. Having our pup put down in his home was probably the best choice we could’ve made for peace and rest.

Thank you for doing a job that can’t be easy. Dustin and I both appreciated the job you did.”

TestimonialMarisa
“Last night was the second time we have had Dr Lacey come and put down a dog for us.  She is a wonderful person and a wonderful vet.  I will never put my pet down through anyone else.  She made this the most pleasant unpleasant experience in my life.  Thank you Dr Lacey and thank you Tranquil Passing for being here for us in our time of need.  And at a moment’s notice!  It meant so much to us to be able to do this in our home!”
TestimonialAmber
“We just wanted to thank you for all you did last night for Butterfly and for us. Yesterday, it became obvious that it was Butterfly’s time and despite having worked late, you came out to our home a day earlier than we originally scheduled and gave Butterfly a gentle and peaceful passing. You also took care of us. You were so gentle and caring for all of us. As Sally-Jo said after you left, you were like an angel. Please accept our profound thanks.”
TestimonialDavid and Sally-Jo
“Dr. Lacey was the most respectful, kind, and gentle veterinarian I have ever encountered in my 15 years of being a pet owner. My Hank was everything to me. My protector, my comforter, my doggie soulmate if you will. Having to admit I needed to put him down was almost impossible for me. She made an experience I thought I would never be able to bear, bearable. She made what I assumed would be a treacherous day, beautiful. I highly, and I cannot stress this enough, recommend Dr. Lacey to anyone in need of an at-home euthanasia. Even if you just needed to be sure you were doing the right thing, she was so understanding and easy to speak with; she felt more like a family member than a stranger. She also took the time to make a beautiful clay paw print for me with Hank’s paw. I am forever grateful that I came across this wonderful and selfless business.”
TestimonialRandilynn

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our services, locations, fees?

How much in advance do I need to schedule an appointment?2022-12-14T11:11:36-08:00

While we do our best to keep same day appointments available it is not always possible. We offer appointments on a first come first serve basis and return all calls/voicemails in the order they are received. We do frequently have cancellations and we always recommend calling even if you are looking for an appointment same day. Generally we recommend giving us 2 to 3 days notice to schedule an appointment. Appointments do tend to fill up faster around weekends and holidays.

What if I schedule an appointment and then change my mind?2022-11-28T11:56:12-08:00

We do allow you to cancel or postpone your appointment if needed. We ask for 24 hours notice if at all possible as we frequently have families needing appointments and this allows us to make the appointment available to another family.

Will the cremation service be there immediately after the appointment for pick up?2022-11-28T11:59:59-08:00

We work with Loving Paws Pet Loss Center, a local cremation company. While we work with them daily and are in frequent communication with them, they are a separate company. We will inform them when you schedule the appointment of the time of your appointment. Normally they will arrive at your home prior to our Doctor leaving or within 15 minutes after our Doctor leaves. Occasionally if there are multiple doctors seeing appointments at one time, if the cremation service has another pick up, or if there are excessively long drive times/traffic there may be a longer wait for pickup. If we anticipate a wait longer than 15 minutes we will let you know ahead of time. Occasionally wait times for pickup can be approximately two hours, however, this is very rare. If you have questions or concerns regarding this please let us know. We do work closely with the cremation company and do our best to make sure that things flow as smoothly as possible.

How do you lift my pet and what materials will be used for transporting my pet?2022-11-28T12:00:07-08:00

We work with Loving Paws Pet Loss Center for cremation. They will bring in a stretcher and place your pet on a stretcher. They will gently wrap your pet in a blanket. For smaller pets, they will bring in a small pet bed and a blanket. No body bags are used with our service. The cremation company is comfortably able to lift pets weighing 60 pounds and less without any assistance. If your pet weighs more than 60 pounds assistance for the cremation company will be needed. If you are comfortable, helping the cremation service with your pet please let us know. If not a second person can be arranged for help with cremation pick-up. A fee for a second person may be charged. When possible our doctors are happy to help carry your pet if needed. Sometimes due to lifting restrictions, the cremation service arriving after the doctor leaves, or other circumstances, this may not be possible.

What if my pet deteriorates quickly in the middle of the night? Are you available for emergency service?2022-11-28T11:57:53-08:00

We answer our phones and schedule appointments Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 8 am to noon. If you call us outside of those hours we will return your voicemail during our next phone hours. Our doctors will often see evening appointments or appointments outside of these hours. However, scheduling of these appointments is only possible during our phone hours. If it is outside of our phone hours and an urgent emergency, please reach out to the Pet Emergency Center at 509-326-6670.

How quickly do you return voicemails or emails?2023-07-24T07:46:21-07:00

Our phone hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM to noon. If you email us or leave us a message during this time we will do our best to get back to you immediately. In general we respond to all messages within approximately 2 hours. Because we get a lot of voicemails over the weekend and we return all calls and voicemails in the order that they are received, sometimes on Monday mornings we can take a little bit longer to return your call. Please understand we are working as quickly as possible to get back to you. If more than two hours goes by and you have not heard from anyone, please reach back out to us. Occasionally due to our high call volume we may accidentally miss a voicemail or an email. All voicemails and emails are extremely important to us. Should this happened we sincerely apologize. Please let us know you have called/emailed previously and we will get back to you just as soon as possible.

I was given a time frame for my appointment, what does this mean?2022-12-14T11:12:14-08:00

When you schedule the appointment we will give you a time frame for the appointment. These time frames are often 4 PM to 9 PM or 8 AM to noon. We will text/call you the day before your appointment to confirm a more exact time (ex. 5pm). Scheduling this way allows our Client Care Coordinators to group appointments by location. The significantly helps with drive times for both our service and the cremation service. If you need a specific time during the window given please let the Client Care Coordinators know as they are often able to accommodate this. Once you are given an official appointment time we do still ask for an approximate 15 to 30 minute window on either side of that time for doctor arrival. Due to traffic, drive times, weather, or the unpredictable nature of the appointments we ask for a little bit of flexibility in the timing of the doctors arrival.

How do I pay for the appointment? What payment methods are accepted? Do I pay for your service and the cremation service at the same time?2022-12-14T11:13:18-08:00

We can take credit card, debit card, cash, check, or Care Credit. If you are paying with Care Credit the card holder does need to be present with a valid form of ID. If you are paying with cash the Doctors do not carry change and exact change is appreciated. We do take payment separately from the cremation service. They can take the same form of payments as we can as listed above. Generally we take care of payment at the beginning of the appointment. Most families do not want to think about paperwork or payment after the appointment and we find it is best to take care of everything upfront. Should you want to prepay please let us know and our client coordinators can arrange this. We do not have an in house payment plan available and payment is due at the time of service. We are happy to offer Care Credit for people wanting more flexible payment options. Please see www.carecredit.com for more information.

If you have any other questions, please contact us

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