You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they
will be there long before any of us."
* Robert Louis Stevenson
will be there long before any of us."
* Robert Louis Stevenson
"No heaven will not ever Heaven be.
Unless my cats are there to welcome me."
* Anonymous
"Dogs don't know about beginnings, and they don't speculate on matters that occurred before their time. Dogs also don't know — or at least don't accept — the concept of death. With no concept of beginnings or endings dogs probably don't know that for people having a dog as a life companion provides a streak of light between two eternities of darkness." * Stanley Coren |
”Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really.”
* Agnes Sligh Turnbull
"What greater gift than the love of
a cat?"
~ Charles Dickens
a cat?"
~ Charles Dickens
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| "We were in urgent need of a veterinarian to come to our home (I refused to go to a clinic or ER after 2 past experiences that traumatized our pets and us). Dr. Vollaire answered my call when I needed her most. Our beloved 18 y/o cattledog/shepherd mix suddenly started suffering from respiratory distress, and we believe she had suffered a heart attack moments before I placed the call; but the trouper she was, she came back to us! But we knew she was still suffering. That is when I called Dr. Vollaire. (Sheer luck that I found her first during my frantic internet search, viewed her site and called immediately.) She was so understanding and compassionate(hard to believe she could even smoothly, our sweet girl was comfortable for the entire process. I would highly recommend her to anyone who chooses in-home euthanasia. Thank you again, Dr. Vollaire, you were truly our angel today. Thank you so much. I know Kelsie was comfortable with you. It was obvious she trusted you when she lifted her head and rested her chin upon your forearm - and you made us feel comfortable too. We miss her terribly, but we know she had a long and happy life and she is at peace now." Kelsie's Family April 16th, 2010 |
Thank you for coming to my home 3 weeks ago and helping me to provide a
peaceful death to Maddie.
I am so thankful for Dr Acosta's recommendation of you and your service.
Although I had thought about Maddie's last days many times before,
it still came as a rapid decline and left me making decisions quickly but
definitively. To have you here in order to allow me to have beautiful final
moments
with her was so comforting. Your connection with Peaceful Paws was yet
another lovely surprise....they are a wonderful organization. Since I hadn't
researched
that aspect of her death, I had no idea what to expect. Peaceful Paws
provided a beautiful memory package which I was not expecting. It is such a
wonderful
thing to have...her paw print, rosemary seeds, Rainbow Bridge poem etc....
I cannot express how much this experience has affected me....the death of a
dog of course, but also the beauty and peace that came along with it-- which
is thanks to you and Peaceful Paws.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."
Maddie's mom
"Hello Melissa,
Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful and
compassionate services you provided after Nutmeg's passing. I
am grateful that she remained in good and caring hands after
she left home. I recieved her ashes yesterday and it completed
the little shrine I've been building for her. I thought you
might enjoy seeing where she is now."
~ ro
Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful and
compassionate services you provided after Nutmeg's passing. I
am grateful that she remained in good and caring hands after
she left home. I recieved her ashes yesterday and it completed
the little shrine I've been building for her. I thought you
might enjoy seeing where she is now."
~ ro
*Thor and Noumie*
| This page of the website is dedicated to our beloved friends and companions that have passed on, but still remain in our memories. If you would like to add a picture, memorial, or testimonial please send your information along with a picture to mvollaire@transitionsvet.com. |
"Maddie"
"Kelsie"
"Nutmeg"
"Kitty"
| "We know Kitty is in a more peaceful place. We really appreciate your kindness, sensitivity, and consideration towards us and to Kitty- it helped us through a very difficult hour." Sincerely, Kitty's Family |
"I can't thank you enough for your kindness during this very
hard time! You're support and patience were very invaluable
and are what helped get me through."
Thank you- Rupert's Family
hard time! You're support and patience were very invaluable
and are what helped get me through."
Thank you- Rupert's Family
"I just wanted to thank you again for the incredible
compassion,sensitivity and descretion that you showed last week.
Not to mention re-arranging your schedule to accommodate our needs.
I'm so glad that it worked out that you were the one to do this as you
spared Samantha,Kathy and I the stress of having to move and
transport her to the vet. I was so relieved that she was able to
"transition" to another place in the comfort of her own bed.
Thank you for making a hard situation easier for all of us.
I will certainly recommend your services to the many dog owners that
I know in the future."
Samantha's Mom
compassion,sensitivity and descretion that you showed last week.
Not to mention re-arranging your schedule to accommodate our needs.
I'm so glad that it worked out that you were the one to do this as you
spared Samantha,Kathy and I the stress of having to move and
transport her to the vet. I was so relieved that she was able to
"transition" to another place in the comfort of her own bed.
Thank you for making a hard situation easier for all of us.
I will certainly recommend your services to the many dog owners that
I know in the future."
Samantha's Mom
"Samantha"
"MegBear"
| "Our MegBear was a faithful friend, protector and companion for nearly 15 years. She was the quintessential "good dog"....she always listened, barked only when her owners or home were perhaps threatened, loved to play, swim at the beach, run at the park, and enjoyed camping trips with us. Her health was without issue until the last year or so of her life until congestive heart failure symptoms began to appear, but with medication she maintained very well for over a year. In the week prior to her passing, other issues arose that told us it was her time to rest, and we called Dr. Vollaire. Her expertise in these issues concurred with what we thought was best for her at that point, and we made arrangements to help our MegBear make her transition. Dr. Vollaire was right on time, professional, and gracefully helped Meg pass peacefully, quietly, and most of all painlessly. We want to thank Dr. Vollaire for her tremendous compassion and assistance at such a difficult time, and offering a service that allowed Meg to pass peacefully here at home." Meg's family |
To my sweet Merlin,
You were my best buddy and constant companion for almost 11 years. Never before have I loved, the
way that I loved you. And while the ache in my heart from missing you is still so raw, I know that
you are at peace and free of pain. Thank you for all the wonderful memories you left with me, they
make me smile and sometimes even laugh out loud!
Always remember, though I no longer see you each day, you will forever hold a place in our hearts.
I know we will see each other again when it's my time to cross the bridge to my next life.
Debra
You were my best buddy and constant companion for almost 11 years. Never before have I loved, the
way that I loved you. And while the ache in my heart from missing you is still so raw, I know that
you are at peace and free of pain. Thank you for all the wonderful memories you left with me, they
make me smile and sometimes even laugh out loud!
Always remember, though I no longer see you each day, you will forever hold a place in our hearts.
I know we will see each other again when it's my time to cross the bridge to my next life.
Debra
| "Merlin" 2/4/2001-11/9/2011 |