Caring Pathways

This feels like such an odd «review» to write, but given the nature of the services that Caring Pathways provide, I wanted to share our experience.
Our sweet Beau had been put on hospice care for Osteosarcoma back in November. His condition was being managed very well but he took a fairly sudden turn for the worse the weekend before Christmas. He was a 150 lb Great Pyrenees, and we have two young children, so when he woke up unable to walk on his own, I knew it was time. It was a heartbreaking choice to have to make considering the holidays and our children, but the team at Caring Pathways made the process peaceful and stress free for all parties involved.
Our Beau had a beautiful last day, snuggled in bed with his humans, eating whatever his heart desired, and there was zero stress for him at all, which made his passing that much easier on us all. I can’t imagine the logistics of trying to get an ailing 150 lb. dog into a car, to a vet’s office and then into «the room» and what all that may have done to him and later to us knowing that his last hours were stressful and in an unfamiliar place.
Having him pass at home was peaceful and I have to add beautiful in a strange way. Letting him go in his home where he was with his family on a day that wasn’t yet his worst day was our small way of taking care of him for all of the time he spent taking care of us.
What these people do is hard. They see you on one of your worst days and they somehow make it ok. Our veterinarian was so kind and caring and even brought some grief coloring books for our kids to help them with their grieving as well which I thought was incredibly thoughtful and it was something I otherwise would not have even thought of that actually helped out tremendously.
Not everyone has the option to let their pet pass peacefully at home, but if you are in the position of having to make this choice for your pet, I honestly can’t recommend them enough. Amazing people all around.

We had to send our sweet Fallon over the rainbow bridge today. Dr. Lori was so compassionate and has the kindest smile. The care we received from Caring Pathways from the first call, to the end, kissing our girl goodbye was warm and made us feel as good as can be expected. Highly recommend this company.

I just wanted to take the time to let everyone know how my experience was. As these reviews were the only reason why I made my decision to go with Caring Pathways. From the moment I called to ask questions about the procedure of having somebody come out, down to the procedure itself, Caring Pathways made it so much easier of a process. Being that it was my first time having to do this and given the circumstances, it was no easy task. As owners of pets having to go through this process you only want the best handling your animals and people who also care and are compassionate. This is exactly what Caring Pathways provides. I spoke with Maria over the phone and she is exactly the kind of person that you would want to speak with handling this kind of situation. You can tell instantly over the phone by someones tone exactly what their intent and attitude is and she was compassionate, caring, concerned and knowledgeable. Dr. Kerry Muhovich is who came to my house to perform the procedure of having my dog Cody put to sleep and she made the process a much better one for me. She was there for my dog and I and made sure that if there was absolutely anything I needed that she would be there. Going through this experience was something I learned so much from and I couldn’t be more grateful for the team that helped me put my boy at rest. Thank you so so much guys and it means so much to me what you did. If anyone is looking around to euthanize their animal in the comfort of their own home then I would HIGHLY recommend Caring Pathways no questions asked. I wish you all the best with what you’re going through and just know that I’m sending good energy and love your way.

As with everyone, our decision to free our beloved Sparky was difficult, and rescheduled as he rallied, then failed again. Caring Pathways accommodated this graciously. Dr. Megan Coveyou arrived exactly at the promised time. This, in retrospect, was very important and appreciated, as we were committed to saying our goodbyes, but any delay could have proved unbearable.
Dr. Megan was caring, kind and gentle, both with us and with Sparky. She sat down on the kitchen floor to be near him while we explained our connection to him, and his recent struggles. We stayed with him for the entire procedure, but options were offered. His actual passing was so peaceful, as the pain and anxiety was replaced by relaxation and release. Megan gave us all the time we wanted to say goodbye, and was so reassuring that he would be treated with respect and care in his cremation and return to us.
This has to be an incredibly difficult job to perform time and again, so lovingly. Thank you, Dr. Coveyou.

I was so surprised to feel so comfortable with the lady whose name was kary that showed up she was amazing! and took all the time I needed to say goodbye it sucked but some how she made it better thanks Kary. I would highly recommend caring pathways!

Making the decision to put a beloved pet «to sleep» is a very difficult and painful decision. We recently had to make that decision for our male Lab Nemo.
We decided that we wanted Nemo to pass as comfortably as possible in our home. Our vet didn’t have a comfort room & we felt that the examining room was too cramped and uncomfortable.
Luckily our vet recommended Caring Pathways. From our first call where they gathered the necessary info about Nemo and explained the process, we could tell that they cared. On the day of the visit we were nervous and full of dread.
When Dr. Kary Walters arrived she proceeded to take her time to get to know a little about us and Nemo. She patiently walked us through what to expect and put us at ease. She spent time talking to our two children and provided a book and coloring books for them.
When it came time to start the process she was deliberate and gentle. The way she treated us and Nemo preserved his dignity and our memories of his last minutes. When the process was complete she was patient giving us all the time that we needed.
I would use Caring Pathways again and can unconditionally recommend them.

One of the hardest decisions to make as pet parents came on October 6, 2015 when we said goodbye to our sweet Sammy. Dr. Lori Lowery helped our boy pass calmly and peacefully and we’re so grateful for her care and compassion. I highly recommend Caring Pathways and will be reaching out to them again when the time comes for our other elderly dog to cross the bridge. Thank you, Caring Pathways and Dr. Lowery for your help in making Sammy’s transition a peaceful, comforting one.

As others have said, it’s impossible to express how grateful I am for Caring Pathways and the service they offer. We saw Dr. Rope, and she was perfectly suited for this line of work. She was very calm, compassionate, and measured even though my husband and I were, obviously, not doing really well. She handled the business aspects of the visit (cost, options for cremation/​burial) very thoughtfully, and was equally kind during the emotional aspects of the visit. She explained everything she was doing, answered any questions we had, and waited until we were ready before taking any actions to put our sweet pup to sleep.
We knew it was time to call Caring Pathways when our sweet, eight year old lab, started having seizures every few hours. She’d been diagnosed with osteosarcoma ten weeks earlier, so I’d thankfully already researched my options for end-​of-​life care (although I hadn’t expected to need it for quite some time…). Thank goodness I’d already done it, because I was in no state to ‘research options’ at that point!
Since she was completely fine between seizures, I scheduled them to come out a few hours after the first seizure to give us some time together. When the seizures started to become more frequent, I called and asked if they could come ASAP (and I personally hate inconveniencing anyone or changing plans on others last-​minute, so I normally wouldn’t have even called except in such exceptional circumstances) and they were very kind about it and offered to call us and give us an updated time of arrival, but I said no, that whenever they could be there was fine. They arrived about 30 minutes after my phone call, which was about 30 minutes earlier than our appointed time, and I’m so grateful that they were willing to accommodate us in that way.
For anyone curious about pricing, we were seen during normal weekday hours (M-​F between 9 and 4 I believe) and the cost was around $ 269. I think that was exceptionally reasonable for the service they offer. The cremation costs are additional and vary based on what you choose.
From my initial phone call to receiving our pups ashes about a week later, the entire experience was equally professional and compassionate. I don’t know how these wonderful people manage to offer such wonderful care under such challenging circumstances, but I’m grateful that they do. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Having to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life, I contacted Caring Pathways to come to my home and help my babies pass over to the Rainbow Bridge. Dr. Kerry Muhovich came to my house the next morning. Her gentle nature and compassion made this difficult decision so much easier. She was understanding and sympathetic and let me take all the time I needed to say my goodbyes. And then a week later I get the most heartfelt card in the mail, along with a note indicating a donation was made to an animal organization in my babies names!!! :-) She also left a book on the day of her visit about When Your Pet Dies, and how to deal with all the different emotions you’ll be facing in the coming weeks and months. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you for making one of the hardest days of my life more comforting.

I don’t have the verbal power to fully explain the gratitude i have for Dr. Walters and the Caring pathways team. I called them on one of the hardest days of my life, and was treated with the understanding and patience that i needed the most. Dignity. Respect. True compassion. One of the only services I truly hope I don’t need again, but absolutely 5 stars across the board. Would recommend to family and friends if ever needed. Thank you for helping my best friend make the transition peacefully and quietly.

My words here cannot fully express my gratitude for Caring Pathways and Dr Kary Walters for how professionally and compassionately she cared for our beloved Mojo during his final hour.
The first person I spoke with at Caring Pathways was Kay. She was very patient with me while I spoke through sobs to explain the situation that had brought me to make the call that day. Kay explained how the process would go from start to finish and everything she had described about the process was exactly what we received from Dr Kary.
We purchased a clay paw imprint to memorialize Mojo which came in the mail today. Along with the paw print we received a card from Dr Kary expressing her condolences to me, my husband, and Mojo’s brother Howie.
I am so thankful that there are people in this world like Dr Kary and the staff at Caring Pathways to help with the peaceful transition from life into death of a furbaby.
Thank you for EVERYTHING!

Anyone who has lost a pet knows how deep the pain goes. Anything that can be done to alleviate any additional stress or trauma is most welcome. Both Kimberly and Megan were very kind and patient with me. The compassion Megan, the vet who came to my home, showed for both me and my beloved cat Lilly made the process more peaceful.
I’m very thankful that my great friend of ten years was able to pass peacefully, with me by her side, without the fear or stress of being in unfamiliar surroundings. I’ve lost two others over the years and was not with them when they passed, and the fear they must have experienced tortured me for years.
The opportunity to have some peace around the context of a beloved’s death is what Caring Pathways offers. Although nothing can make the grief any less painful, it is a blessing to have been able to give Lilly some relief and allow her to make a more peaceful transition. That gives me comfort, even in my deep state of grief.
Thank you for your compassionate care.

When we had to have our much-​loved 15-​year-​old lab mix put down, Dr. Magnuson came to our house. We were able to be with our sweet Cassidy in the yard, feed her french fries and tell her how loved she was. Dr. Magnuson would wander off a little bit to give us space and time, and when it was done, he so carefully handled her, tucked in a blanket around her, and took her for cremation. Jeez, I am totally bawling while I write this. Caring Pathways is a godsend. They made the best out of a difficult time, I wish all vets could be like this.

I cannot even begin to describe how amazing Dr Kelly Knolls was when it came time to put our beautiful cat Fiddlesticks down at our house. She gave us respect, time, and the utmost caring attitude we could imagine. We have never had to do anything like this before and had no idea where to turn. So a friend of mine referred us and we are forever grateful! I still could cry a zillion tears having to put our little man down — but he didn’t suffer even a little. He just «fell asleep» in my arms. And to us that is priceless!!! For such an emotionally sad experience to go thru — I swear Dr Knolls made it peaceful and beautiful for out sweet cat!!! Thank you!!! THANK YOU!!!

Today, I lost my Cody. He was my buddy, my exercise motivator, my very steady and true friend, and my protector from all things «squirrel». Cody had developed a sinus infection that never got better despite multiple antibiotics. He then got diabetes and went blind. All of this happened in 5 short months. His last day was a good day, though. Major thanks to Dr Kelly Knoll and Caring Pathways. He was able to take his last breaths in his own yard, under the blossoms of the wild rose bush — with the birds singing, the sun shining, and a cool breeze blowing. Dr Knoll was so compassionate and took time to sit with us, help us through the end of this journey together. Thank you so much — your work is a gift.

Dr Rope came to our home to care for our sweet dog as she passed. Caring Pathways staff is professional, caring and compassionate. Recommend highly for one of the hardest decisions a pet owner must make.

I wish I could rate 100 stars out of five. To say that we are blessed to have had Caring Pathways help us with our dog is an absolute understatement. Incredible people who made the experience as easy for our dog and our family as possible. While it was and still is a very, very difficult experience, Caring Pathways did everything possible to provide a peaceful experience for our dog.

My sweet boy McClain the dane, passed on Jan 25^th, 2015. I hurt like there is no tomorrow over him being gone, but I can say this about his departure. It was very peaceful and I really want to thank God for these people. My boy under normal circumstances would have freaked out going to the vet again… especially after his initial diognosis of bone cancer. I am very thankful that I happened upon Caring Pathways because I really believe that they really do care.

Thank you so much for making a difficult time easier. Dr. Lori Lowery was a kind, calm, professional that helped Daisy pass on with ease and gave us the time and space to say goodbye. The sincere and touching sympathy note and donation in Daisy’s name afterwards was amazing. We so appreciate your kindness and offering the service you do. We will be singing your praises for a long time!

After a rapid decline in our dog’s health we had to make the terrible decision to say goodbye.
I can’t improve any of the other stories listed here. I would just add my thanks to Dr. Magnusson and the rest of the angels at Caring Pathways. In retrospect, I can’t imagine saying goodbye on any other terms. Our sweet boy was able to avoid the stress of yet another vet visit, and he got to peacefully drift away while laying in his favorite spot — surrounded by his family.