Compassionate Pet Vet

Today was one of the hardest days in a long time. At 9:00am we had to put our beloved 17 year old cat to sleep. Dr. Maggie was recommended by out own vet, and everything you have through all the previous reviews are true. She is sweet, non invasive, extremely considerate to all parties involved. Squeaky was lying on his bed, and she just sat on the sofa so not to invade his space, but to make him aware of her presence. After we had discussed what was going to happen, she walked around the living room, and softly approached him from behind for the sedative to be injected into his hind quarters… he didn’t flinch.
Dr. Maggie removed herself slowly and quietly into our kitchen for Squeaky’s peace of mind, and to allow us to say our last goodbyes. About 5 minutes later Squeaky was fast asleep, and she returned into the room to deliver the final dose to euthanize him… He had already gone. It was a beautiful experience the peace, and the relief of our beautiful boy.
Given all the dread we were feeling, I could not wish for a more beautiful, peaceful and dignified passing for Squeaky!!!
Thank you Dr. Maggie

On Monday I had to say goodbye to my best friend of more than 13 years. The care taken by Dr. MacDonald with both people and pooches is second to none. Thanks to her, Emma’s final moments were spent peacefully, laying in her favorite spot with her pack right there with her. It was the best end I could possibly have given to my beloved Emma, all thanks to Dr. MacDonald compassion and understanding.

I’m very blessed to have been able to have Dr MacDonald help my cat Kiwi pass on. The time approached more quickly than expected and thankfully she was available to help the next morning after being contacted after hours. I had talked with multiple mobile vets to make sure I would have someone available when the time came, and I could not be happier that she was who I contacted first and she was able to help. I can’t recommend her highly enough if you need to help a beloved pet pass on. She is a very warm and compassionate person and very professional during such a difficult time.

Dr MacDonald is truly «As good as it gets»!
I had to make the horrible decision to put my beloved dog down after learning she had Hemangioma Sarcoma. A terrible cancer found only in dogs. My regular vet guessed Jezebel had 4 wks to live when she was diagnosed.
Dr. MacDonald’s home euthanasia service made the decision to euthanize, so much easier. She is compassionate, professional, and a lovely person. She made herself available for whenever I was ready.
I am so grateful for the service Dr. MacDonald provides. I was able to send my dog off peacefully, knowing she was loved. No cold sterile vets office, but the comfort of our home, holding her until she took her last breath.
Thank you Dr. Macdonald. You made a heart wrenching situation bearable. You are an angel in my eyes.

Dr Macdonald made this entire experience as pleasant as it could be. She came within a few hours. She was sweet, kind and gentle. My cat passed peacefully and without any suffering. It was so much less stressful for my cat Toby and for myself. I was so impressed with every minute of my experience. Everyone knows that putting your pet down is a horrible experience. Dr Macdonald treated us like we were family and helped make this heartbreak a little bit easier. I recommend her services to anyone and appreciate her kind heart and soul:)

Wonderful, compassionate veterinarian. She made the process a lot easier for me and my dog who has since passed away. I am grateful for her service and highly recommend her.

Dr. MacDonald made an extremely difficult moment seem somehow better. She could see how much our pet meant to us and helped us through it. She was able to ensure us we were doing the right thing. Also, I will add, she drove through terrible weather to get to our home when she promised she would, knowing our pet was in pain and in need of her services, for that I am extremely grateful. I could not imagine having to go through this experience any other way.

she did a good job with our family dog euthanasia, our dog passed with dignity and I am glad I contacted her. I have recommended her to friends.

I had to put my best friend to sleep recently and since he was an actually scaredy-​cat, I knew I needed to do it at home to keep him as comfortable as possible. I called that morning and Dr. MacDonald was able to come that afternoon.
She was very sympathetic and caring, and at the same time very professional.
I hope I won’t need her services for a VERY long time, but will definently call again when the time does come.

We recently had to put or beloved rescue dog, Chuck, down after many years of ripe living. He has been a devoted friend and companion for the past 10 years and we could not imagine hauling him into the vet to be euthanized. Not just for him, but for us too.
We knew when the day came, we would have him euthanized in the comfort of his/​our home. Dr. MacDonald was great and I can’t recommend her enough during these very hard times. She was empathetic, professional, and gave us our space when we needed it. She had the good idea to feed him some food while she gave him the sedative first. What a great idea! We gave him some leftover Franklin’s BBQ brisket and he perked up to eat it while she injected him. It was very humane and a peaceful passing; if only all of us would be so lucky.
She arranged to have Austin Pet Memorial come to pick him up afterwards, and we had him cremated. They were great as well.
For a dog that rescued us rather than us rescuing him, this was the least we could do for him in his final hours… a dignified death.

I’ve called Dr. MacDonald twice this year (it’s been a rough one) to put each of my 20ish-​year-​old cats to sleep, and I can’t recommend her services highly enough.
My two kitties were with me for 12 years, moved across the country with me multiple times, and were my constant companions for my entire adult life. When my first cat developed invasive cancer and began to lose her quality of life, I knew it was the right decision to put her to sleep. Still, as other pet owners will understand, it’s an excruciating decision, made even more difficult when your pet hates being forced into a carrier to go to the vet.
I love my primary vet, but I couldn’t stand the thought of my cat’s last moments being stressful and scary for her, and I was so heartened to find a service that would allow me to put her to sleep at home.
Finding Dr. MacDonald was the one bright spot in the whole experience. She was compassionate, kind, and accommodating from our very first conversation, and she couldn’t have been kinder or more comforting – while still handling things completely professionally – when the time came.
My kitty loved to sit in a little cat house on our back porch, and Dr. MacDonald administered the sedative shot there. I don’t even think she knew another person was there; she just fell asleep peacefully in her favorite spot while I scratched her chin, which is really the best a pet owner can hope for from the death of a beloved family member.
Dr. MacDonald was wonderful about explaining what she was doing at each step and what would happen next, and she seemed to know exactly what balance to strike between offering support and giving me space to be with my cat in her final moments. She even sent my primary vet a note to let them know my cat was euthanized, saving me a difficult and awkward conversation.
When my second kitty went into kidney failure this past week and took a rapid turn for the worst over the weekend, I called Dr. MacDonald again, and she was kind enough to come out on a Sunday to put him to sleep and allow him to rest. She was just as wonderful this time as she was the first time.
I highly, highly recommend her services (and as an FYI, she charges about the same price as I’ve paid to euthanize a pet in the past at the vet clinic – I don’t know how much fees for this vary from vet to vet, but I found her service fee to be more than fair and completely worth it).

Dr. MacDonald was very compassionate and kind when we required her services recently. This is a very difficult time for any pet owner, and she was very understanding and professional. I can’t recommend her enough. If you must give the ultimate gift of love to one of your furry family members, doing it at home is the way to go.

First, let me tell you how sorry I am that you are in search of this service… I know how heartbreaking this time is. However, if and when you require euthanasia services, you would most certainly not regret calling Dr. MacDonald to assist you through this painful time. She is kind, understanding of your heartbreak, patient and very thorough in explaining all aspects of the process. The last moments that I spent with my precious Bug were as peaceful as they could possibly be. It was a gift for both of us that she breathed her last breath in her happiest place. I am so glad that I found Dr. MacDonald to help me through this difficult situation.

Dr. MacDonald helped me put my sweet Harley to rest last fall. It was a very trying time for me and she was very compassionate and understanding even though I rescheduled my appointment with her several times. I don’t think you are ever ready for this decision. I have since recommended her to friends with ailing pets. She helped my sweet baby pass very peacefully in the comfort of her own home.

Dr. Maggie MacDonald is such a kind and compassionate person, and it’s very clear that she loves animals and people. She came out within a few hours of when I called to evaluate my sick kitty and help us with the decision to euthanize. Throughout the entire process, her presence was very calming and reassuring. What I really appreciated was how she explained the entire process, so we knew exactly what to expect. She also didn’t rush us at all, but answered all of the questions I had and reassured us, and took her time with the entire procedure.
Saying good-​bye to a beloved pet is such a difficult and painful process, but Dr. MacDonald made it a little less painful by her calm, kind demeanor and the loving, respectful way she handled us and our pets. She even sent us a sympathy card a few days later, which I thought was a kind gesture.
I am still really grieved about my cat but I’m glad that she was able to have a peaceful end in the comfortable and safe surroundings of her home and the people who loved her. Dr. MacDonald made that possible.

Just as the others here have said, Dr. MacDonald came early the next morning after I called her to put my buddy MyOh to sleep. She was kind and explained the procedure step by step. I am so glad my dog got to spend his last moments in relative calm. Vets offices set him on edge. That’s no way to go.

This is about making the best of a bad situation. As horrible as it is to lose a beloved pet, it’s wonderful that there are people like Dr. MacDonald who can help out under such heart-​wrenching circumstances.
Our little Pixel was a rescue dog, and we only had her in our lives for three years. As old as she was, nobody else wanted to adopt her, and she was scheduled to be killed at a shelter up in Oklahoma. When we read about her, we immediately drove up there to take her out of that shelter and into our home. She was shy, but so, so sweet. I’m glad that we were able to extend her life and fill it with care.
We spoiled her and loved her and took care of her until her body just quit… at which time, we were happy to find Dr MacDonald, who saved Pixel one last traumatic trip to a veterinary clinic.
The process was sad, but also quite calming. Pixel quietly eased off to the Rainbow Bridge, where hopefully she’ll meet up with our other Shiba Inu, Shimi, so they can run and play around until I can get there. :)
Many, many thanks to Maggie for helping us through this. Her services are highly recommended.

Dr. MacDonald just put our beloved dog Tino to sleep about an hour ago. She was very professional, compassionate, and understanding through the whole process. She gave us our space and time with him when we needed it, explained everything, and was just wonderful to deal with at what was probably one of the most horrible and gut-​wrenching moments in our lives.
I know we made the right decision for our sweet Tino. I know that he’s no longer suffering. And I’m glad that we made the decision to have it done at home instead of the vet’s office. Dr. MacDonald’s professionalism and compassion made the whole thing easier for us. All pet owners know that someday, they will have to confront this problem. Know that your pet will be in good hands in its last moments with Dr. MacDonald.

When it came time to euthanize our beloved dog, we knew we didn’t want to stress her by taking her to the vet’s office. We called Dr. MacDonald who responded in a timely manner to our phone call. She was peaceful, gentle, thoughtful, and explained everything to us. She came out late in the evening so our girl didn’t have to suffer one more night. She even helped our 6 year old son say goodbye. We could not have asked for a better send off for our dog. She even hand delivered our dogs ashes to us, and sent us a condolence card. I have recommended her to a friend already, and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again.

In time of need she was very helpful. I called the doctor early Saturday morning and she was able to make a home visit a few hours later. I had a golden retriever that was 15 years old and I needed her help in euthanizing him. I could see that he was in pain and it torn my heart in making this decision.
The doctor was helpful in explaining all the steps and comforting me in that my pet will not suffer anymore. She gave me the chance to say good-​bye when she applied the final injection.