Roberta Ackerman

Compassionate Care is really the way to go for us, for putting my sweet Pogi to sleep. Even when making the appointment the day before, Adrienne was absolutely compassionate and answered any questions about the procedure and sympathized with our situation. Just making the appointment was already difficult, but she was absolutely kind as well and showed compassion to us when we explained our situation with Pogi. He was really suffering, and Dr. Josie was absolutely compassionate and guided us and my family every step of the way. She was not judgmental; she displayed professionalism and kindness, dignity, and felt as if she loved my Pogi as much as I do. She immediately saw his misery, and made us feel confident that we were doing the last loving thing for him. I tried for years to make my sweet Pogi comfortable, but we were in a losing battle every year. She saw his skin had turned black and his fur had fallen out, and saw him rolling on the carpet trying to get relief. She knew immediately the pain and torture he had been through with his skin and saw me and my husband so sad for his misery. We did everything we could to treat his flare-ups and allergies. This was the most difficult decision I ever had to make. Putting a beloved pet to sleep is NEVER an easy decision! They’re your family! There’s a hole in my heart left by my beloved Pogi, but he is no longer miserable. He spent his last few moments with me and my parents and my husband, munching on doggy bacon strips, and he was able to finally get 100% relief for a moment. I was able to say goodbye to him on his comfy bed and blanket surrounded by his family. I had never once seen a dog shed a tear…but my Pogi did…as if he knew what was coming, and was sharing all my feelings with me. Thank you Compassionate Care for helping us love and take care of Pogi for the last time.