TESTIMONIALS AND MEMORIALS
We're honored to share such a difficult experience with you. We consider our clients to be part of the Blueskiespet.com family.
We hope you will find some comfort in reading notes from others who have faced the loss of their beloved animal companions.
From Tim C. 4/23/2024:
Good Afternoon,
I want to thank Dr. Tracy for helping me saying goodbye to my almost 17
yr old Brittany, Reeses. Making that appointment was one of the hardest
things I have ever had to do but once
Dr. Tracy showed up, she sat down next to Reeses and fed her a
cheeseburger; I knew then Reeses was in the right hands. Dr. Tracy
explained the steps and offered me choices along the
way to allow Reeses to be as comfortable as possible. She was kind
enough to let me ramble on about my previous dogs, share some stories
about Reeses as well as some neighborhood
history. I also want to thank the other staff at Blue Skies Pet for the
amazing work all of you do in helping us say goodbye to our fury friends!
Tim C.
From Afton H. 4/22/2024:
It has taken us a while to get to writing this. Our little baby boy Vegas crossed the rainbow bridge at 19 years old surrounded with love. We cannot thank Dr. Sara enough. You showed so much compassion and care during a moment where we needed it the most. In a moment of being completely scared, confused, heart broken, and feeling overwhelming guilt you stood by us and our family. You answered all our questions, cried with us, gave us time, and showed our baby so much love and compassion during his last moments. Our Vegas was such a huge staple in our families life. He was silly and such a love bug. He has been there for the children's entire life and every milestone in our family. We knew it was nearing his time but we just couldn’t get ourselves to accept it. Once he started showing us he was hurting and suffering we decided to reach out to Blue Skies. From the first email we knew this was what we wanted to do. They were kind and very compassionate. We are so blessed to have gotten almost 20 years with our little boy. There will forever be a hole in our hearts. He fought so hard and now that fight is over. We know he is running in the grass and eating all the treats his heart desires. He is looking down on us and will until we all meet him again. Thank you Blue Skies for helping us through the worst moment of our lives. We will forever be grateful.
From Arden S. and Ted C. 1/27/24:
Good morning, It has taken me a couple weeks to feel less pain in my heart so I couple write you a note.
Dr. Sara, you were so amazing, so kind, empathetic, and willing to go the extra mile for us. Thank you for your kind words and the reassurance we needed to help our beautiful girl.
In our minds we knew it was time and probably past time for Snowball to cross the rainbow bridge but our hearts just could not let her go. Her heart would have beat forever but her body was growing weak.
From my initial email to our final day I knew Blue Skies was exactly what we all needed. Even the courier was so very kind and compassionate.
Your service is wonderful and I will certainly use your service again.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!
Thank you,
Arden and Ted C.
And our beautiful girl Snowball
From Joan A. 1/24/24: Thank you so much Dr. Tracy for your kindness and compassion when
helping my dear cat, Kit, to cross over the Rainbow Bridge. It was such
a difficult decision for me, I know it was the right one, but when you
have a great and loving pet, you just want to hold on to them forever. I
appreciate the card you sent and your note was so meaningful. Here's a
picture of Kit in his younger & healthier days. If any of my friends
ever need your services for their pets, I will absolutely recommend they
contact you.
Joan A.
From Ruth L. 12/20/2023: Our little Dumpling was a big personality in a small body. We loved her for almost sixteen years. A huge thank you to Dr. Sara Herrlinger for making Dumpy's exit from this life so comfortable and relaxed.
From Chuck H. 12/8/2023:
Rippity
Mr. Casimir Deucalion Euripides Smith, aka “Rippity Smith, State U Scatback,” left us on December 7, 2023, with the gentle and caring, and very much appreciated, assistance of Dr. Tracy. After some 20 irascible years, kidney failure laid our handsome, white & copper boy low over the course of two months. But he refused to let it kill him, and required euthanasia only after he no longer wished to eat, and no longer could get himself up on his legs. He intimidated the family dogs to his wobbly end, and his legacy will be passed down the generations in tale and ballad.
He was a reflective cat, with a sardonic sense of humour and his own unconventional view on most topics of the day. He favored the mutual forehead bump, loved a good rubbing of his brawny forearms and white fluffy toes, and sported the softest and most kissable cheeks this side of the Kuiper Belt. Though he ate his Science Diet kd to please his parents, he much preferred a bit of shredded pork, vanilla yogurt, graham cracker bits, or whatever it is that you have on your plate, and perhaps I can just set myself down here on the table and get my snout right into it. What most defined him was his contemplative way, looking into my eyes to demand – something – an insight into the meaning of the universe? a head bump?, letting me press my head against his soft side while, together, we watched late afternoon turn to evening, or sleeping on my chest on his haunches, so that my day would begin by opening my eyes to his interrogating stare. He would follow, and observe, and come if invited with due respect for other matters on his schedule. And each day would end with my finding him and letting him know I was going to bed, followed 15 minutes later, like clockwork, by an almost imperceptible thump on the mattress, a quiet padding across its expanse, a brief perching on my hip bone like a mountain conquered, and a warm settling in against my bent knee.
Rippity’s last weeks, though imbued with sadness, gave us the privilege to show him how special we think he was, how much we loved him, and how much we wanted him to feel cared for and at peace. And indeed, he whispered at the end, his only regret was never solving the mysteries of how to trap the red dot from the laser pointer, or how to hang from the flashlight beam on the wall. We will miss him so very deeply.
From Sarah H. 12/05/2023:
We adopted Winston at age 7.5 when we wanted a playmate for our kitten at the time. Going into it we wanted to get another kitten but could not help being drawn to this regal looking long grey haired boy. Adopting Winston at the ripe age of 7 was the best choice we have ever made. But in this decision we knew we probably would not have many years with him. Little did we know we did get 10 amazing years with our boy. Winston turned even the hardest of hearts into cat lovers. He has the kindest soul and everyone knows it. He always wanted to be where the action was even if that meant sitting on a chair at the kitchen table like one of his friends watching us play a strategy game. He was always at our feet, clawing his way under your blanket or sitting on your lap for as long as you would let him. The hole in our hearts will be there for a lifetime. I firmly believe that I will see him again. As we are promised that everything we could ever want or dream will be in heaven. So with that said Winston enjoy it up there where you can eat all the grass you could ever want. We will see you soon!
I want to thank Dr. Tracy for coming to our home to help us help Winston cross over. Dr. Tracy was made for this job and made my husband and I feel so much comfort. This is never an easy decision to make but Dr. Tracy made us feel such comfort through it all. And for that I am incredibly thankful for her!
From Tanya L. 11/4/2023: I am so pleased and blessed to have blue skies come to my home and lay my boy to rest. I was so overwhelmed and hurt in my soul that I had to let him go but I knew it was time. Harris was living on pure love even though he ached every day and he was in so much pain physically he tried so hard to stay on earth with me. I tried to keep him as long as I could and keep him comfortable. Harris has been with me for 16 long awesome years we have been through a-lot together. Harris was my best friend, my protector and my cuddle boy. I will never have another dog like him I love you my boy until we meet again.
I want to thank blue skies for coming to my house to lay Harris to rest. Tracy is the kindest soul I have ever met. I think she was born to do this sort of job because she made myself, my dog and family feel so comfortable and at piece. I appreciate the respect , kindness and love that you gave my dog on his last day and all the way up to when you returned him home . Thank you so much ! And god bless you all !
From Caja S. 11/2/2023: I can't say enough about the kindness, sweetness and thoughtfulness of this agency. They talked me through everything and allowed all parties involved space, time and questions. Thank you, Dr Tracy, you made a difficult day beautiful.
From William C. 10/26/2023: Blue Skies friends,
Blue Skies, thank you for your kindness, compassion, and helping BenDee and I through this very difficult time. From the very first phone call when I was frantic about what to do, thank you Dr. Taylor. Thanks for listening, caring about my feelings—letting me cry out loud, and gently answering my questions. Then Blue Skies, when I had to make the difficult call you responded quickly with no hesitation, thank you Dr. Tracy. Thanks for bringing my BenDee a hamburger, he loved it. I am so glad I made the decision to work with Blue Skies to help my beautiful friend BenDee transition to his spiritual home where he waits for me. It was very, very hard I won’t lie, but I am so happy my buddy fell to sleep in my arms (I am crying so hard right now). I was able to hold him, cuddle and give him kisses as long as I needed (well almost). Dr. Tracy was so kind to BenDee and I. She nestled BenDee in a soft blanket and put him in a beautiful basket. We then carried him to her personal car to be safely transported. This process was done gently and with dignity—special care for my BenDee, as if it was her own dog. The rest of the process was also kind, thoughtful and delicate. My BenDee was personally brought back to me in a beautiful, adorned urn, by another Blue Skies person who made sure I was ok before leaving. Thank you for all the follow-up care, calls, cards, and messages by Blue Skies friends! BenDee loves you too…
BenDee Tribute
I miss you so much BenDee!
BenDee was a special gift from my mother to my daughter, but as a single father with a busy teen daughter, he soon became mine. BenDee and my daughter also had a very special relationship. Maltese-Terrier rescue from Arizona. I was never really a dog enthusiast and had never had a puppy. Or I thought. This guy and me became inseparable, we spent a lot of time together. He came to me in a very vulnerable time and filled me with love and emotions that I needed. He had many nick names: Ben, Bender, Bendle, Benjamin, Rooney, and sometimes naughty. BenDee was an anxious fellow and did not like me leaving him—separation anxiety. I can relate! I took specialized training to learn how to manage his quirks and to give him a good life. BenDee was a quick learner. BenDee and I moved together at least seven times, he never complained. BenDee loved to travel, walk, and loved to give love. BenDee slept with me (snuggled), went to work with me and even followed me to the bathroom. I miss him on the bathroom rug when I shower. BenDee loved my neighbors, and they loved him. He loved other dogs, but mostly was a loner like me. BenDee and I would walk daily for miles in the many different places we lived, the country, city, Lake Tahoe, beaches from California to Florida, and miles in between. BenDee never grew tired of walking, smelling, and peeing. I have hundreds of pictures of our life together. BenDee loved to lay in the sun, hence the picture I shared. I could go on and on about the life of my great dog, but there is not enough space, and I am crying too much right now! BenDee always had great yearly vet check-ups and was a healthy fit little boy. Until he got cancer, at that time they said it would likely spread quickly and at his age life expectancy might be six months. BenDee held on for 12 months plus, I know he did that for me. He left my physical presence for a little while, on July 28th, 2023, at age 15-years-old. I love you BenDee I will see you Soon! God thank you for BenDee. Bless all Dogs…
“Sweet Ben-of-mine Good Times Always Seemed So Good, So Good—So Good.”
From Melinda L. 10/8/2023: First, thank you so much for providing a service that touches so many hearts and families.
We bought Phin from a pen on the side of our road the week we got home from our honeymoon. He was our first baby. He taught us so much in the 14 years we were blessed with him. He laid on my stomach through each pregnancy and proudly carried around the hospital hat of each new addition before they came home to meet him. He didn’t pass puppy school because he walked on his hind legs and if you held him when people were coming or going he would hold his front paws together and wave at them. He helped me sleep when my husband started working nights and was my companion when we suffered a pregnancy loss and when I lost my father. I know it is cliche to say he was my best friend, but he was. Today, he crossed the rainbow bridge in his own home surrounded by love. I am so grateful to Blue Skies for offering services for that to happen. I find comfort knowing he is healthy again and I can’t wait to see him again some day. We love you Phin. You truly were the goodest good boy ever.
Mindy, Dave and crew
From Linda W. 9/29/2023: I want to thank you so much for your kindness, patience and sensitivity in helping Sammy and myself with the end of his physical life. I am still so grateful with helping with Dori also. Your confirmation that Sammy should not go on to suffer anymore was much needed by me. I miss them both so much, as I do all my beloved pets. Sammy was a real cutie and sweetie in his own little way. I have such a hole in my life and keep looking where both of them would be. I would never want him to on suffering, but I sure do miss the little guy and our walks daily. You are truly an angel on earth, thank you for all that you do. I will write a testimonial about Sammy soon. I think if I remember it is done just thru sending an e-mail.
Thanks again,
Linda W
From Lori N. 9/23/2023: I let Kyia leave this life peacefully with Blue Skies with Dr Tracy. She had 19 years on this earth, but arthritis and kidney issues were causing her life to be just about pain. Having her euthanasia at home was a true blessing. Kyia even purred as her pain was taken away. Dr. Tracy made paw ornaments for a final keepsake for me. The added benefit of the cremation and return of ashes was a plus. Thank you Dr Tracy!
Lori
From Donna E. 9/8/2023:
Our granddaughter and our sweet kitty Elsie were the best of friends. What happy memories and unconditional love this intuitive kitty gave all of us. Thank you Blue Skies and Dr. Sara for helping us find peace in saying goodbye to our beloved Elsie.
From Charlynn L. 9/5/2023: My name is Charlynn L. and Bun Bun was my liitle love.
Bun Bun actually picked me to be his human! I got him in 2016 and we've been BBFF's (Best Bunny Friends Forever) since.
He had a beautiful and big personality as well as a mischievous sense of humor! Each and every day he made me laugh out loud many times and he was extremely affectionate and made me feel extremely loved each and every day! I am truly grateful I was allowed the privilege of taking care of him. He was like my little heart out walking around.
I love you Bun Bun and will miss you always!!
Love,
Char
From Beth F. 8/4/2023: We rescued Pepper from the Humane Society when she was about 8 weeks old. We often joked that she really chose us and rescued us. Pepper was smart, funny, sweet, sassy, gentle, kind and beloved by the everyone she met. Her spirit will live on in all of the lives she touched. We know she is playing, chasing squirrels and is now pain free. Til we meet again our sweet Pepper. We love you!
From Zach H. 8/31/2023: Wednesday afternoon at 2:00pm my cat Archie got put to sleep so he wouldn’t have to suffer anymore from lung cancer he had a tumor in his chest that made it hard for him to breathe and eat. In 2008 15 years ago my mom and i got Archie when he was 3 months old his name was huck I didn’t like that name so when we got him I changed his name to Archie he was the best cat i had ever got from the shelter. Archie was an interesting and loving cat he loved to snuggle, he loved giving hugs, he’s been through so many house moves with us, he loved playing with his toys including the laser pointer, when one of us had a bad day he would come make us smile, if we were sad he would make us laugh but best of all he loved us we gave him an amazing life and home we love you
From Kim S. 8/14/2023: Jake had a personality bigger than his beagle sized body. He rescued our family in 2012 & has been a part of it ever since. He’s seen the kids off to school from Kindergarten to College. Everyday he would press his face against the front window waiting for them to come home. A professional escape artist he was; he’s had an entire city looking for him & trotted home each time with a big grin on his face. Cheers to best dog there ever was. Hope there are no invisible fences where you are now and your ears are flying back while you run as far as your little heart will take you. We miss you everyday.
From Laura S. 8/9/2023:
Thank you again for being apart of Akron’s transition. And doing so with so much kindness and care. We very much appreciated meeting Dr. Sara. I just read the grieving packet, and would love to have Akron featured on your website. Below is his blurb with picture:
Akron Feb 2010 - Aug 2023.
Akron was a 13.5yr old German Shepherd mix. He was loved by his people Laura & Mark, and his 2 fur siblings Willow and Murphy. Akron spent the first 1/2 of his life in Colorado, and the second 1/2 in Minnesota. He was truly a “gentle giant”. He was kind, timid, and had an old soul.
His favorite ways to spend his time were going for long hikes in the mountains of Colorado and forests of Minnesota. He loved to swim, cuddle, and watch the world go by. He enjoyed basking in the sun and watching planes, birds, and squirrels. He simply soaked it all in. He was a teacher and healer, and constantly reminded us to enjoy the simple things. Akron will forever be loved, cherished, missed, and remembered.
Thank you,
Laura
From Adam S. 7/30/2023: Thank you so much. I don't know how you guys do this every day, but I'm so appreciative you do. We used you in 2020 and 2023, and the care and compassion you guys show, I know you truly care. Two of the worst days of my life and your team was there for us, easing us through. I'm so thankful for the service you provide, knowing the last moments of our dogs was in our house, held by us while getting treats and love means so much. Again thank you your compassion and commitment to helping people and their beloved pets.
From Kim and Matt K/O 7/26/2023: Hi Dr Tracy, I just wanted to reach out and say thank you again for helping with Lola's crossing over the rainbow bridge. Your compassion and care made this process so much easier we are so thankful you could be here for us during such a hard time. Lola passed on with dignity and felt safe and loved in her final moments, and that means the world to us. Thank you again so, so much for everything.
Kim & Matt
From Tom and Donna T. 7/26/2023:
A Dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more, than you love yourself!
Animals have come to mean so much in our lives… choosing to end a life, a life you have cherished- as part of the family, is an impossibly difficult decision, but preventing suffering was our biggest concern!
We had to make this decision today.
Mia was so loved, she will always be in our hearts. I will never forget the happiness she brought to everyone she met.
From Amy R-N. 7/9/2023 (from Facebook): We had to say goodbye to our little guy on 6/23/23. This service was better than I could have imagined, and we would recommend them to anyone. Tracy was kind, gentle and patient with us and our dog, Max. She offered us any amount of time to say our final goodbyes, explained the entire process thoroughly and very obviously understood the pain and sadness we were experiencing. Max was treated with the utmost respect in his final minutes and after his passing. We are not ready for a new dog yet, but when we do and that dogs time comes, we will be calling again. Thank you for helping honor our best bud!
From Linda W. 7/01/2023: I can’t thank Dr. Tracy enough for her kind, patient, caring qualities she brought to Dori’s euthanasia. As for all of us companion caretakers the end of our beloved pet’s life is unbelievably difficult, probably the most painful thing to ever do. My lovely Dori was part of my life for almost 20 years, she would have been 21 in September. I adopted her from the AHS after she had already had 2 homes in her first year of life before me. The second home brought her in due to allergies, ironically I developed severe cat allergies about 3 years after living with Dori and Baby (my other beloved cat who passed away a few years ago). I would never have given my girls up no matter how miserable I felt. Dori’s
physical absence from my life has left such a void, it is hard to still get a grasp around it. I keep looking at all her favorite places she would hang out and try to visualize her. I want to think she is possibly around me in spirit. Dr. Tracy was so giving of her time in even talking to me on the phone a few times before her euthanasia, never being rushed. I even cancelled my first date that was set, it just didn’t feel quite the right time. Probably I just couldn’t handle it yet. Blue Skies was so kind and caring about even the cancellation and letting me feel I could reschedule when I was ready. Even though Dori was very old and was diagnosed with kidney disease 5 years earlier, it still was almost unbearable for me to actually say goodbye. I know to have let her go any longer would
have been selfish on my part. Dori had a wonderful life with me and her ending was very gentle, painless and peaceful. I am so grateful for Blue Skies, have used them twice and if need be would not hesitate to call them again. Than you again Dr. Tracy, you are a beautiful soul.
From Courtney N. 6/19/2023:
I just want to thank Tracy for everything. Losing George hit my family and me extremely hard. If you are faced with this decision you will not find better love and care. God bless all of you!
From Jeni M. 6/3/2023: Dr Corcoran is wonderful. She was Ryann’s (dog) vet as a young pup. We were sad to see her leave the vet office she worked at but so grateful to have found her for the end of life stage. Dr. Corcoran is kind, compassionate and very helpful in this sad time. Ryann’s last day was made much easier with her “we do this when you are ready,” attitude. She never rushed the process. It really meant a lot that she was the one who came to relieve Ryann of her pains. We love Dr. Corcoran.
From J. Mcgure 5/06/2023
From Maureen F. 4/24/2023: After saying good-bye to Bailey today I am most missing being able to nuzzle her soft fur – head, ears, neck – so soft and fluffy. And she let me do it as long as I wanted. Every visitor was met with wags and licks, and all commented on her sweet face and nature. A wonderful family pet for 13 years, her exit has left a huge void in our now-quiet home. I love you Bailey, rest in peace.
From Jack G. 2/23/2023:
For Guinness Gillespie 10/31/2007 to 2/18/2023
“So very sweet and such a joy!
Guinness, will always be our Sunny Boy!”
Thank You,
His Dad:
Jack G.
US Army, SFC retired
And his Mom:
Nola B.
From Erin O. 2/18/2023:
Bobbie, aka Bob, was an absolute joy to love for nearly 17 years. Her sweetness, sass, RBF and adventurous spirit will be mourned and missed indescribably. Dr Tracy was an absolute angel with Bob and I. She has a true gift. I am ever so grateful for the care and compassion she extended to us though out Bobbies gentle peaceful crossing.
From Christina N. 2/17/2023:
Remembering my sweet boy Titan
He crossed the rainbow bridge on 2-8-2023
Titan I love and miss you so much it hurts. There is not a day that goes by that I'm not thinking of you. You were the best part of me. You were my best friend. I love you more than anyone. I miss you tail wagging and toy in your mouth meeting me at the door even if I just went out to clear the sidewalk or carry something in!! Didn't matter if it was 5 minutes or 5 hours you were always so happy to see me and I you. Your slobbery kisses and the best snuggles are missed most. Not having you here to cuddle up to me and snuggle and follow me around. You were my shadow. Where I was you were literally. I couldn't even shower or pee without you. Your big old head was right there in the shower licking the water off my legs lol... You were always mama's baby. You were my angel. I'm so so sorry that I couldn't do more for you. The only comfort I have from you being gone is that you are no longer in any pain. You were the best and sweetest boy in the world. I'm so thankful for the past 2 years I did get to have with you. I love you now and I will love you forever. Rest in paradise papa Sarah you were great. Thank you for helping me free him of his pain and for your kind words. You truly are one of a kind.
I love you papa,
Your proud mama,
Christina N.
From Erika S. 2/8/2023:
Fifi- We miss you so much. We will always remember you as our sweet, gentle kitty, so soft and fluffy with the little pink nose. Frankie really misses running laps with you in the morning in the hallway, and especially snuggling with you in the cat bed. We love you.
Erika, Mike and Frankie
From Ryan F. 1/31/2023:
Henry was the light of life! I loved this dog so much and I'm having such a tough time grieving right now. He was a terror when he was young! Chewed up everything in reach but though the years he became the most obedient and loyal friend I could ever ask for. He loved to eat and be outside but his favorite passion was swimming. Life will not be the same without you but I think of all the joy you brought to everyone around you and it makes me smile. I'll miss (you) so much and I will think of you always. All my love Henrietta
Dad
From Timothy G. 1/29/2023:
Rocky Harley Davidson Balboa
04/13/2010 - 01/28/2023
Our Precious Boy Rocky has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He will be dearly missed, and in our hearts and thoughts daily. He was such a good friend and companion.
We Love you Little Boy!
From Laura and Kevin D. 12/5/2022:
Dear Blue Skies Pet,
Last Friday, Dr. Taylor came to our house to help us say goodbye to the sweetest cat we'll ever know. For nearly 20 years, Lux was a fixture of our family and we loved her dearly.
I don't think we could ever thank Dr. Taylor enough for her kindness and compassion while she helped Lux (and us) peacefully say goodbye. She was patient and explained every step while also allowing us space to openly grieve and ask questions.
It was one of the hardest things we've ever done, but neither of us could imagine entrusting anyone else with such an important and sensitive task if we ever have to again.
So to Dr. Taylor, thank you again for your kindness, we will never forget it. And to everyone else at Blue Skies, thank you for offering such a compassionate service, you truly make the world a better place <3
With gratitude,
Laura and Kevin
From Leela B. 10/24/2022: Today I lost my gentle, graceful, and godly giant, Aslan. Even though he was with me for only four years, it felt like a lifetime. He was truly a gift and my best friend. I had never witnessed a euthanasia, but Dr. Sara I would like to thank you personally for how calm, thoughtful, and understanding you were towards me (and my mischievous puppy) throughout our process. Aslan was lucky to have been able to pass away so comfortably and peacefully. The care you showed him meant so much. Thank you with my whole heart for your kindness and for the gentle reassurance you gave me that I was making the right choice for him.
Spread your wings and fly high, Aslan. You’ve definitely earned it! You will be in mine and your sibling’s hearts, forever.
-Leela B.
From Janet C. 10/26/2022: A heartfelt thank you to Tracy who such good care of of my sweet dog Bella when it was time to let her go. She remembered Bella from our cat that we also had to say goodbye to years ago. Knowing that she remembered, made everything meant to be for me. Tracey shows such compassion and care I knew Bella was in good hands. She made a difficult situation peaceful and lovely and for that I am grateful. Bella was so loved. Thank you for making my goodbye to my pup so meaningful. Couldn’t recommend this company enough.
With gratitude,
Janet C.
From Shannon M. 10/14/2022: Hello, I wanted to reach out and tell you how very much we appreciated Dr. Tracy and Blue Skies services. Our dear Sasha, who was a part of our family for 17 years went to heaven on Sept 23rd thanks to Dr. Tracy and her kind and loving way, helped us say our final farewell. Sasha had cushings and survived 2 years beyond expected. For many years I begged her not to leave me. But it became evident these last few months that she was nearing her time. I prayed with her each night. Sasha, I would say. Heaven is only a breath away. Still she clung to me.
When Dr. Tracy came and offered Sasha a burger, and us her sincere sympathy, I knew we had made the right choice for Sasha. She died in my arms, peacefully and gently.
I can not Thank you enough for being here with us and for us. And for your kind and gentle ways.
I have and will continue to sing your praise.
With a full heart.
Shannon M
From Vicki K. 9/26/2022: On behalf our our dear sweet boy Max, we’d like to thank Dr. Sara for helping him pass peacefully yesterday. We tried everything to help him, but 3 different types chemo were no match for his lymphoma. He was a great sport through his treatment, but it became obvious that his health was declining and he needed help. Dr. Sara came to our rescue right when we needed you, and we’re relieved that he’s now at peace and cancer-free.
RIP, Max. Heaven has gained another sweet angel. Cancer took our little goofball way too young, but he did bless us with 9 wonderful years. Max leaves behind 2 heartbroken humans and his sweet sister/BFF, who’s never been a solo kitty. Our sadness is as big as Max’s personality - immeasurable and consuming - but his spirit lives on.
Thanks for all that you do - this is a very important service.
Kindest regards,
Vicki & Blake
From Alysha R. 9/21/2022:
Echo
Oct 2003- Aug 31 2022
~~~~~
My darling girl, you were the best feline companion I could ask for.
Lessons you taught me:
-living alone is okay and being alone can be preferable.
-don't overfeed the cat, whatever she says.
-cats are not dogs, not even if you really want them to be.
-declawing cats is a horrible practice.
-its okay to bite someone, even if they feed you.
-the litter box can be wherever you want it to be sometimes.
-if you want a nap, take that nap, you deserve it.
-you don't always need a bunch of friends, sometimes just 1 or 2 will do.
I'll never know why I got so lucky with you. Of all the cats on the planet, you were the best for me. You were patient, cuddly, sweet, polite, obedient, and quiet as all can be until you wanted breakfast.
Echo we both miss you terribly and will think about you often. Wherever you are, I know a little part of you is with me/us forever I love you and will never stop missing you, fly free my beautiful sweet girl.
From Linda H. 9/11/2022: On Tuesday we lost our sweet 17 year old kitty, Tiffany. The house seems so empty with out her here. We are so thankful for 17 years of cuddles and purring even to her last moment of life on this earth on her own porch in my arms. Thank you Dr Sara for your tenderness and grace during this difficult time. God knew we needed someone as special as you to understand our grief and tears. Thank you.
From Joe L. 08/18/2022:
Dear Ella,
I love you so much and thank you for being a wonderful cat. I love it when you get us some 'food' from your hunting trips. I will miss you soooooo much and I will always remember you. I am glad that you will be able to meet your brother again and see that nice lady waiting for you. Thank you for making our family happier and just being a wonderful cat.
I love you and hope we meet again and hope you had a wonderful life.
From Amaiah, Maria, & Joe, we love you so much!
From Barbara G. 08/16/2022:
Words cannot express our gratitude for your gentle caring assistance with our beloved black lab. For 15 1/2 years Zan loved our entire family. He gently tolerated the uncoordinated energetic loving by toddlers and patiently waited for great grandma, who always said she did not like dogs :) to realize that she did actually enjoy petting Zan and watching him tirelessly fetch tennis balls. Zan passed peacefully in the shade of our pear trees, one of his favorite places for napping and eating pears.
Thank you
From Jami P. 8/12/2022:
I lost my best friend, the love of my life, the reason my heart goes pitter patter this morning. Last night Iz told me it was time. She spent the night filling me with kisses, snuggles and my favorite sit upon me. An amazing veterinarian Dr Tracy at Blue Skies came and helped Iz.
Iz had a rough start living on the streets, having experienced some sort of abuse (she had scars on all four legs where she was hog tied) and lived on the streets in Indiana until she was hit by a car and broke her leg. A rescue called Come Bye Border Collie Rescue saved her from death row. The moment I saw her on Petfinder I knew she was my girl. Her bio talked about her joy for life and how she liked to lay outside and watch the birds fly over head. I drove to St Louis to meet her and fell in love with her spirit. Her foster Mom said, don't be offended if she ignores you, she can be aloof. I sat down and Iz came and sat at my feet. I couldn't take her that day, they had to make sure I'd be a good Mom first. As I left Iz ran and sat by the leashes. When I hugged her and kept walking she ran over and laid in front of the door saying, you're not leaving without me. 2 weeks later I was notified that I was acceptable.
Izabel taught and showed me unconditional love, joy, optimism, to see the positive and to choose good over evil. Find the good and focus. She showed and taught me forgiveness and to NEVER give up. These are a few of the invaluable things she taught me.
Iz went on 27 trips to the BWCAW (yes 27), completed the Lake Superior Circle Tour with me, I joked that she swam around Lake Superior since she swam every opportunity. Iz and I went to Red Lodge Montana and spent 2 weeks. 1 week at Yellowstone Dog Sports and 1 week traveling. We participated in an agility trial and took the honor of high scoring team. Izabel was an honorary member of the Marine on St Croix Fire and Rescue department. She notified me when my pager went off and if I was outside, she'd bark until I came in. When the pager would go off she'd run and stand by the front door. She had more calls under her collar than many of our 2 legged members.
Izzy and I shared many adventures and she graciously put up with my stupid ideas and clumsiness. She was patient and had a deep soul. I already miss your full body waggy tail and that beautiful and contagious smile. You have the best smile.
Thank you Izzy, I love you with all my heart and soul. I love you more than a dreamers dream. You are my Sunshine. Momma's little Chicken Fried, Snooky Wooky Poo, Baby Bear, Izabean, Iz, Izzy.
Izabel Rilee Philip
June 17, 2008 - August 11, 2022.
I Love You Baby Girl. I pray some day God let's me be with you and your big Sister again. I miss you.
Namaste
Jami P. 8/12/2022- see tribute above
From Mary H-B. 8/4/2022:
Nola
From Mary H-B 8/4/2022:
Nola
From Shari A. 8/4/2022:
The magnificent Mao passed away in my arms on July 30, 2022. Born on a horse farm and handled by many teens who worked there, she was named Chairman Meow because she was talkative and loud. Approximately eight years later, CM arrived at my door. I simplified her name to Mao ("cat" in Chinese), and she and I had a most memorable six years together.
From Nicole and Dan S. 8/3/2022:
Our sweet boy Tango
07/04/2011 - 07/28/2022
We want to thank Dr. Tracy from the bottom of our hearts for being so kind, gentle and compassionate on what was the worst day of our lives. 3 weeks prior to meeting her, we had been given the grim news that Tango had a hemangiosarcoma on his tiny heart. From my first conversation with her I knew she was the person to help us give Tango his wings. When I called her to tell her it was time she gave me two same day options which allowed me to spend a few more hours loving him before she came. We will forever be grateful for how Dr. Tracy guiding us through this experience and are so glad we were able to do it in the comfort of our home so our sweet boy could enjoy his green beans and pumpkin to his last breath.
From the moment I brought home our 3 pound, 12-week-old boy to the last minutes of his life he was the most loyal and loving fur baby, he never left our sides and came almost everywhere. I was that dog mom who always talked about him, showed pictures of him and left events because he wasn't there. We always said he was going to die of gluttony because he ate anything and everything (even rat poisoning, thankfully our 5 pound baby survived that!). We never imagined we would lose him to the only thing we weren't able to keep him safe from... a tumor. Fly high sweet boy, visit often and know you will always be in our hearts till we meet again.
Dan & Nicole S
From John & Meg 07/17/2022
It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our companion Murphy. Dr. Tracy was an amazing source of comfort and care for us and Murphy during our transition. We can’t thank her enough.
We rescued Murphy 11+ years ago at the age of 1. He captured our hearts and brought his own flare which made us a family of 3. As a Norwegian Elkhound/Collie mix he brought his beautiful looks along with his sense of spirit, routine, exploration and quirkiness that meshed perfectly with us. His ability to learn seemed limitless. We trained him to recycle in an evening, it took him only 3 attempts to learn how to roll, he learned silent language commands in no time and he mastered treat puzzles on the first try, he truly was an amazing dog to us.
Murphy was well loved during our time together, he enjoyed great food (loved salmon Sunday’s), exploring, romping and rolling in the snow, he made us laugh, he was our traveling companion, Meg’s dance partner and John’s buddy. He will be forever missed.
From Sarah W. 7/5/2022:
Gus 2009-2022
Gus was patient and kind and loved kids. He spent years loving us and our 3 children and many daycare kiddos. He tolerated so much with grace and patience.
Everyone who knew Gus loved him.
Rest Easy our sweet boy.
From Darby K. 06/27/2022:
I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you all for your compassionate care. Carlton was 13 years old and was diagnosed with Colon Cancer 18 months ago. A couple days before I reached out to you all he suffered a stroke. I was not ready to let him go but knew I was on borrowed time with him since his diagnosis. I knew I didn't want to bring him anywhere but had no idea services like yours existed. From the first person I talked to I felt like I was talking to a friend, not someone I had never met before. She listened to me and gave me honest compassionate advice and said they were able to come the next day. Dr. Tracy showed up and immediately let us know that she was here for us and we were going to move at a pace that we all felt comfortable with. She explained each step and gave us all the time we needed. We never felt rushed and she was so gentle with him. I was even able to hold him the entire time. After he had passed she stepped out of the room to give us time to say our final goodbyes. When we received Carlton back the wooden box his ashes were in was absolutely beautiful. They even remembered we had a dog and brought him some treats to make sure he was doing ok too. Your company goes above and beyond and it doesn't go unnoticed. I want to sincerely thank each and everyone of you that touched our lives when we were going through complete heartache. This company makes letting go of your beloved pet just a little bit easier. Bless you all, Darby K.
From Beverly E. 6/20/2022:
6/19/2022 - Our Sweet, Beautiful Sophie
Today we had to say goodbye to our Sophie girl after 11 1/2 years of her loving companionship. She was alongside my kids (now grown) and I though the best of times and helped us through the times that were tough. It’s hard to find words to express how much she meant to us, and describe the profound unconditional love we always got from her. You were beautiful inside and out sweet girl, and we will love you forever and will miss you so very much.
I’d like to thank Dr. Sara with Blue Skies for making it out (same day) and helping us through such a difficult day. Thanks to you Sara, Sophie was comfortable, safe at home, and with her loved ones when she closed her eyes, drifted off and found everlasting peace.
With sincere thanks, Bev, Ben, Lauren and Sophie
From Patty P. 5/31/2022 :
Scout shared his life with us for 13-1/2 years and we are the better for it. Such a kind and gentle soul, words cannot describe how much we loved him. Scout was a handsome boy with inner beauty to match. He always wanted to say hi to other dogs and if a dogless walker showed the slightest interest in him, he happily bounded over to make friends with them, too. He loved his bedtime snacks, mostly for the hand-feeding, one-on-one attention he got. When we emptied a peanut butter jar, we would split it open and give it to Scout to lick clean. (We intentionally did a poor job of scraping it out so he could get more.) Now we don't know what to do with those empty PB jars or the tuna water that we would save to mix in his kibble. Scout, we knew it was your time to go, but we miss you so much. We hope we were deserving of you and thank you for your unconditional love.
Patty, Ross, Evan and Coby
From Nicole C. 5/24/2022:
We want to thank Dr. Tracy and everyone at Blue Skies for being so kind and compassionate during a very emotional and difficult time. Otto was 8 years young and we were not prepared to say goodbye so soon. From scheduling the appointment to hand delivering his ashes you made saying goodbye to our beloved Otto a little easier.
Otto passed peacefully in his backyard with his favorite Kong ball in his mouth surrounded by his family. Otto was an amazing dog. He was loyal, a great protector, gentle, stubborn and had such a fun personality. He always wanted to be with his family, loved us unconditionally as we did him. We miss him incredibly and will cherish our memories.
The Comptons
From Ashley R. 3/18/2022: Isaac (aka Bud, Buddy the Goat, or Big Guy) filled us with 16 years of love and adventure. Wherever we went, he came too - road trips, boat rides, camping, he even dipped his paws into the ocean. He loved the outdoors, napping on the couch, giving the wettest kisses and eating anything meat and cheese. He was a loyal friend, sweet and playful with a gentle demeanor. A real handsome fella too with beautiful eyes and soft ears. Run free Buddy! We'll miss you everyday.
Ben and Ashley
From Mary J. 3/15/2022:
Lucy J. crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on 3/2/22. Lucy lived a long and happy life. She was a very special dog who was a friend to everyone she met. Lucy loved to lay in the sun, take long naps and spend summers at the lake riding on her golf cart. She loved that golf cart. Lucy was stubborn, silly and always the boss.
We want to thank Dr Taylor for helping us say goodbye to our sweet girl. Dr Taylor was kind, caring and compassionate. She allowed us the time we needed and also spent time with our other dog, Lola.
As hard as it is to lose a pet, Dr Taylor made it much easier for us.
Mary & Terry
& Lola
From Mallory and Sean D. 2/28/2022: Our sweet boy, Fletcher, passed away February 19th surrounded by his family; Mom, Dad, and cat Peripety. Fletcher was a neighborhood celebrity for his sweet face and demeanor, and was widely loved by all who knew him - a love that he enthusiastically returned. He was always ready to share in a snuggle, a pup cup, or a visit with friends. In his prime, Fletcher loved fetch, squeaky toys, and jumping up on the bed for naps. We will always remember the unconditional love he brought to us and the lessons he taught us about finding joy each day and living in the moment. We love you Fletchie. You’re the best boy.
From Shanda H. 2/25/2022: Dr. Tracy,
I received your lovely and thoughtful card yesterday. I had been meaning to write a thank you note to you, and this was a wonderful reminder. Your compassion and empathy saved me that day. My partner had to work, my dog was barking in the next room, my best boyfriend was dying...I anticipated that I would feel so alone. But I didn't - you felt like a friend in the moment, and I am eternally grateful.
Please enjoy this picture of my stunningly beautiful Zuli.
From Anne N. 1/17/2022: Dear Blue Skies staff-
November 20, 2021, was a very difficult day for our family as we said good bye to our 14 year old buddy, Casey.
Dr. Sara was so kind, caring and compassionate as she navigated us through the process.
I will never forget her kind and gentle manner as she introduced herself to Casey.
Casey was our big, handsome orange boy who over 14 years embedded himself into our family. He was social and never met a lap he didn’t like. He often sat on laps while kids worked on homework at the kitchen table. He greeted us at the door and hopped up on the counter if he wasn’t properly greeted! He slept with one of us at night-usually my 22 year old son. If we were outside in the yard, he’d join us too and you had to remember to close car windows as he was known to hop in. He just wanted to hang out, love and be loved. He was our boy and we miss him dearly.
When Dr. Sara walked into the room as I was bringing Casey out, she commented what a handsome boy he was as she scratched his ears, and chin, as he nestled into her touch. Even though Casey had lost weight, she saw our beautiful orange cat for who he was-loved and very special to us.
Thank you for your kindness and compassion.
From Sara R. 2/20/2022: Thank you, Dr. Sara, for being the most perfect person to help me on the hardest day. Letting my 17-year-old dog Apolo go was so sad and difficult, but you couldn't have had more compassion. I am eternally grateful you were able to squeeze me in that day. I hope I never need to use your service again, but if I do, I will always come back to you.
Sara
From Jeanne F. 2/20/2022: Dr. Sara,
I wanted to send a special “Thank You” to you for your unbelievable warmest and compassionate and loving help to put my daughter’s (Sara R.) sweet Apolo peacefully asleep forever.
We couldn’t have had anyone better to help with this most difficult decision.
You helped in more ways than I can even tell you. The way you wrapped Apolo like a baby to take him away was the very best and helpful thing you could do for my daughter and me.
Thank you so much for your kindness and loving way.
Jeanne F.
Sara’s mom and Apolo’s gamma
From Nicole D. 2/9/2002:
Muna9.1.04-1.7.22From: Nicole Dardis
I had to say goodbye to my sweetheart, Muna, after 17 years together. Thank you to Blue Skies for your compassion and guidance throughout this heartbreaking experience, starting from the phone call to set up the appointment to when Dr. Taylor led us through the final goodbyes.
Muna always had something to say about everything. She met me at the door every day, almost up to the end, and there wasn't a lap she didn't want to lounge in or a person with whom she didn't want to cuddle. She loved to wrap her paws around my neck and tuck her head under my chin or pet my face. She followed me everywhere and gazed at me with such pure adoration. Muna simply brimmed with love and snuggles. I am devastated she is gone. I loved her to bits and I will miss her, always.
Thank you, Dr. Taylor, for providing comfort and allowing me to say goodbye in such a respectful, loving way to my dear girl. Your help throughout this difficult time gave me peace in the middle of all the sadness; I am very grateful.
Nicole
From Michelle E. 2/8/2022: Thank you all for being so kind and compassionate.
Behr was a Chou/Shepherd/Lab mix. We had his mother before him and he was the one we kept out of the litter. We had nearly 15 wonderful years with our sweet Behr. He was my best friend and constant companion whether at home or at the dog park.
In 2015 I had begun to feel worn out. Behr started acting protective toward me and would not let anyone too close. A few months later we found out I had sarcoma cancer in my leg. When I told the oncologist how my dog had been acting strange and protective, he said Behr most likely sensed the cancer and was trying to protect me. I credit him with making me aware of something going on and potentially saving my life. We will miss our sweet Behr, but we cherish the wonderful years we had with him
From Jennifer S. 1/31/2022: Good afternoon!
I wanted to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Tracy. On Friday, she came to our home to assist with putting down our cat, Murray. We have never had in-home euthanasia and appreciated everything Dr. Tracy did to assist. From communicating the process, to giving us as much time as we needed, to explaining next steps, we had a wonderful experience and greatly appreciate your entire team.
Although it was a tough decision (and we miss him dearly!), it was a good decision and we were glad Blue Skies could be there to assist.
Thank you again.
Best,
Jenni & Amos S.
From Linda W. 01/19/2022: I just had my beloved Rosie put to sleep by Dr. Sara yesterday and wanted to share my feedback. Rosie was a puppy mill dog I adopted from a rescue group over 4 years ago. She was not a dog that was able to attach to me in the typical manner due to her terrible past, but I loved and valued her anyhow. She had been struggling with a variety of physical difficulties that just kept piling up and finally made the call Monday to end her struggles. I was so impressed to be called back that day and the appointment was set up for the following day. As soon as Dr. Sara arrived I felt as ease and comfortable with her. She was kind, empathetic, patience and very organized with the process. She was also so good with my other dog, Sammy (also a puppy mill survivor), who usually runs away from most people. I was able to hold Rosie in the comfort of my home throughout the whole procedure. She was very comfortable, no anxiety noted at all. As hard of a decision that euthanasia presents to us pet caretakers, this was as peaceful and painless as it could possibly be. Dr. Sara was so kind to be interested in looking at all of my other pictures of past pets displayed. She was just wonderful and only wish I would have had this service in the past. If I need euthanasia for my other pets in the future I will definitely call them. The cost is very reasonable, probably is no more (or even less) than in the clinic. I highly recommend them.
Linda W
From Danielle N. 12/22/2021:
Hi Dr. Tracy,
I wanted to reach out and thank you for the card you sent us with such beautiful words. More importantly, I want to thank you for the time you took with us last Monday evening - I know it was the end of the day and you probably wanted to get home to your family. We both agree that we have never endured such a painful experience thus far in life. The empathy, patience and compassion you showed us will NEVER be forgotten. By giving us a safe, calm space to say goodbye and grieve in those moments, you have helped facilitate the healing of our heavy hearts. We will always remember the love and dignity you gave Copper, even in death. Thank you for helping us do right by her until the very end.
Danielle & Matt
From Sharon S. 12/2/2021:
Thank you to Blue Skies Pet and to Dr. Sara for taking extra care and offering great compassion in the last hours of my 17 year old cat, Bonnie.
Bonnie was small in stature but big in personality. She loved her family, her feline sister Sydney, mealtime, holiday get togethers, the sun, long naps, long naps in the sun, a good catnip toy and climbing on her cat tree.
Bonnie was a rescue and was loved every day she spent with me. She is missed deeply by her family.
-Bonnie's Mom, Sharon
From Mary P. 11/25/2021: Hello Blue Skies:
Our family would like to thank both Dr. Sara for her kind help on the phone and then Dr. Tracy for guiding us through our good-byes to our beloved 12-year old Big Old Canine (Boc). Boc grew up alongside our children; he was a foundation of our family. Boc was an extraordinary communicator: he could tell us what he was feeling and he knew what we were feeling, too. Give Boc an open field or acres of woods and off he would go--- he loved the dog park, Bruce Vento, and a walk along the Mississippi River bluff. Weighing in at 76 lbs and with a will four times that, Boc was infamous for antics like dragging his mom on her stomach if he decided to start chasing something while on a walk. He once chased a cat into a complete stranger's house, launching what could very well have been a movie scene: "when dogs do bad funny things." He was the world's great cuddle and hug, a rock during darkness, joy on an ordinary day. We will love and miss him forever. Thank you, Dr. Tracy, for letting our last hours with Boc be beautiful and gentle, full of love and family.
Merrick, Scarlett, Stryker, John, and Mary
From Susie W.
10/21/21
From Cherryl H. 10/10/2021: With very heavy hearts we said goodbye to our sweet Bella on Sunday, October 3, 2021. It’s truly hard to put into words just how special, kind and loving she was. Bella began her life as a southern girl. We’ll never know who her original family was but we hit the jackpot by becoming her forever family. She came to our home very shy and we quickly learned she lived in a silent world. She was welcomed by her brother, Scout. He knew she needed a little extra help and he was proud and happy to help guide her through life. Bella smiled all day, every day. She appreciated everyone and every moment. Bella was wise, she quietly reminded us not to sweat the small stuff. She enjoyed naps, walks, peanut butter, sunbathing and belly rubs. She lost her brother exactly one year ago and rallied during that time to give us so many more moments and memories. We will learn to navigate without our ray of sunshine. Our loss is a tremendous gain to the rainbow bridge! We are certain that Scout welcomed his sister with a wagging tail, a huge smile and lots of talking
From Lisa H. 10/5/2021:
My darling girl, China
It is still hard for me to think of her in the past tense. I miss her so much my heart aches and my eyes tear up as I write this. I knew she was mine the moment I met her. She was my best friend and companion for 16 years. She was such a wonderful, good kitty, almost human in many ways. So smart, so intelligent. We would do yoga together. She loved to lay on my shoulders, around my neck. She would gaze at me with loving eyes. We knew one another so well. She went by many nick names: China girl, sweet pea, China pea, sweet girl. We went through thick and thin together. I know she did not want to leave me as much as I could not bare to loose her, and we kept her going maybe longer than we should have. She was my baby, I miss her presence, and her insistent talkative nature profoundly. She took a big chunk of my heart with her. I will hold onto the memories, but will miss her, always.
From Cindy and Tom R. 10/2/2021: I wanted to thank you for your wonderful service! You helped us 3 weeks ago with our beloved Golden Retriever, Jack. He was with us for almost 14 years. Your vet was so good with him and helped us with this very difficult decision.
It wasn't easy, but you helped us so much. Thank you for being patient, kind, understanding, and talking is through things. Thank you for the braid of his hair that I sleep with every night. Thank you for the clay footprint that we cherish!
Your expertise was greatly appreciated.
Knowing Jack is in heaven, pain free and with so many loved ones is a reassuring.
Thank you and God Bless you!
Warm regards,
Cindy and Tom R.
From Beth K. 9/6/2021: I received Rosie at 6 weeks old and from the day I met her, she was the best thing that I could have. She was a challenge, but I loved her with everything I had. She may have ended up getting Degenerative Myelopathy at 8 1/2 but she always kept going even if her wheelchair. She loved going for rides with me no matter the weather or even if it was just downtown to the store. She was born in Wyoming and when I went up to the mountains, she was like a totally different dog. She was always there to comfort me, followed me all over, even into the bathroom and loved hugs. I will miss her, but I know she is in a better place and does not hurt anymore.
Beth
From T. Ellefson 8/8/2021: We had our “Buddy” for 15 years. His name fit him so well! He was truly my Buddy. It was tremendously painful to say goodbye to our precious boy and family member. Blue Skies and Dr. Tracy were incredible. Very kind and caring and truly loved us through a very tough day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Terri, Jason and family
From Sage V. 7/17/21:
Blue
April 2007-June 15, 2021
Thank you Dr. Tracy for helping Blue let go and also for taking care of her people. Blue came to me as a 3 year old rescue after two litters of puppies, two unsuccessful placements (due to her super high energy), and four months in foster care. Because jumping my four foot fence was too easy, Blue needed a six foot fence, but still jumped high enough to peek over at the squirrels on the other side. The first run I took her on, she happily trotted at my side for 7 miles. Blue was my engine for many years of marathon training. She wanted to be the boss and didn't like too many other dogs, but happily welcomed Betty who needed to have a best dog friend, and later decided Ruby could be part of our pack, too. Blue was a Canine Good Citizen and learned to play flyball, racing until retiring two years ago having earned her FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G, FM, FMX, and FMCh titles. The last couple of months were really hard for a girl who always wanted to move, but couldn't get up on her own anymore. When even walking was too painful without help and the heat wave sucked the joy out of spending time in her yard, I was so thankful that Blue Skies let us say goodbye under Blue's favorite tree. I miss her so much, but I'm glad she is finally able to rest.
Sage
From Susan S. 6/8/2021:
Nala May 19, 2021
We want to thank Dr Taylor and the wonderful team at Blue Skies Pet for the compassionate care for our beloved dog Nala. It was so hard to say goodbye but we are thankful for the gentle care given to Nala and the the explanations provided by Dr Taylor that helped us understand what Nala was feeling through the process. It help give us peace as well.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sue and Harry
From Jolana B. 6/5/2021: Chachi lived a long and pampered life. He loved taking walks, going on car rides, playing tug, vacations, hugs & cuddling and being around family. It wasn't uncommon for people to stop and say what a handsome dog he was. He was loved everywhere he went. He is survived by his person, Jolana aka JoJo and his sister Pawlina. He has a big family of people who loved him: Mom, Dad, Tracy, Scott, Garrett, Sonya, Steve, Erin, Kai, Kobi, Kristi, Kara, Anthony, Tiffany and Brittany and also many family cats. He will always be loved and dearly missed. 12/2/2002 - 6/4/2021. He passed in his person's arms surrounded by love.
From Amy R. 5/17/2021: My sweet boy Bauer went out on a high note after a trip to the dog park, lots of treats (including a whole cheeseburger from Dr. Tracy, which he loved!), pets & scratches, and so much love. A big thank you to Dr. Tracy for being so kind and respectful on our last day with Bauer, explaining everything and giving us all the time we needed during the process. I appreciated all the information Blue Skies had available as I was trying to figure out if it was time…it definitely helped me be a little more at peace with my decision. After 12 years with him, my heart and house both feel empty without my good boy, he is so missed.
Thank you so much for offering this service and having such compassionate vets, it was so nice to be able to be at home to say our goodbyes.
From Rebecca S. 5/16/2021: I wanted to reach out today and express a simple thanks to your team, and Dr. Sara in particular, who provided the best most compassionate care my husband and I could have hoped for on April 22nd when we said good-bye to our beloved 16-year-old cat, Dora Mae.
From our initial contact with Dr. Sara on through the end of the visit, it was clear you bring your whole heart and professionalism to your work. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I would highly recommend your team to any of my friends should they find themselves in the same spot we were in last month.
Best,
Rebecca
From Christy S. 4/23/2021: I just wanted to say thank you to Dr. Tracy for helping us say goodbye to our Cavaliers last week. As you know, it's really difficult for a family to let go of pets and we are no exception. While the day was incredibly sad and we all shed plenty of tears, we were so comforted by Dr. Tracy and her kind and gentle approach. She did such a great job of talking us through the process and giving us time to prepare for each and every step. She made a really difficult task as easy as possible for us. We are so grateful for the service you provide and will share your information with anyone who finds themselves in this situation.
Thank you doesn't seem like enough. We SO appreciate you.
Christy
From Meagan F. 4/20/2021: When our family dog passed my husband and I didn’t know where to turn. We were given Blue Skies’ number and I called not knowing what to expect. I was immediately comforted and made to feel supported on that very difficult day. Further, Dr. Taylor took time to answer all of the questions swirling around in my cloudy mind without hesitation. The attention myself and my family received was something I don’t think I’ll ever forget. When Dr. Taylor arrived she continued that level of care as we said our final goodbyes. I am so grateful to Blue Skies for ushering us through that day. I would recommend them to anyone in need of help saying good bye to a beloved pet. Thank you Blue Skies, I honestly don’t know what we would have done with out you.
From Lisa L. 4/15/2021: On April 8, 2021 we had to let go of our baby girl, Ruca. She was part of our family for 15 years. We were so lucky to have her in our lives for so long. We had so many adventures. One of her favorite places was the cabin where she could run free and chase after whatever she could find. She also loved pontoon rides - always standing front and center, letting the wind blow through her fur and kissing any of the fishies we caught before we tossed them back. It's hard to remember what it was like before she came into our lives. She brought so much joy to our family and now left a little hole in our hearts.
We miss you so much Ruca. Until we meet again sweet girl. Love you!
Andy, Lisa, Eli and Coya
From Jan M. 4/13/2021: Dear Dr. Taylor and all connected with Blue Skies,
I am overcome with your compassion for helping all those who dearly hold our pets as family members. As so often happens, I needed assistance over a weekend to euthanize my beloved Gypsy Rose. When I was looking for a new dog 16 years ago, I found her picture on the internet and convinced a hesitant rescue service in Austin, TX to allow me to interview in person for her. After many emails, I flew there and spent the day with Gypsy’s foster family before I was approved to bring her back to MN. She was 4 months old then and was 16 last Saturday when you came to help me say my final good-bye. Like so many who have spoken of their gratitude, I add mine here. As Gypsy reached old age, I dreaded how this would happen BUT thanks to the compassionate care you gave to us, I am experiencing a peacefulness I would never have believed possible. Thank you! Thank you!
From Ann and Roger H. 3/30/2021: Dr. Taylor,
Thank for your kindness and empathy as we said goodbye to our dear boy Sparky on March 13. You made the process respectful and peaceful. Your professionalism was genuine and truly appreciated. We miss him.
With much gratitude,
Ann and Roger
From Daun M. 3/15/2021: We owe a big Thank You to Blue Skies. This weekend we said our last goodbye to our 15 year old Charlie. It was so peaceful and less fearful having it done in our own home. If you are reading this and hesitating regarding the cost compared to going to your own vet clinic, I can guarantee you that you will have zero regrets choosing to do it at home. Charlie was able to lay in his favorite spot on my bed curled up next to me as we said our goodbyes. At no time did we feel rushed, every step was explained and we were given the time to say when we were ready for the last dose of medication. After he was gone we collected some hair and paw prints as keepsakes. Such a gift to your dog (any pet) to do it this way. Also, the customer service is so appreciated. It is an agonizing decision and I made a few phone calls to them before scheduling. Response time to messages was always quick, good resources were offered and all questions answered. Never once did I feel pressured to schedule. I appreciated their availability and flexibility. Dr. Sara was so kind on the phone and Dr. Taylor was with us on the last day. I just can't say enough good things. Thank You again .
3/3/21 Becky and Jim P.: My husband and I cannot thank Dr. Tracy Corcoran enough for the amazing experience we had as we had to put our beloved pet dog, Dori, down after 17 years with us. We knew this day was inevitable and we dreaded how hard it was going to be to say good-bye. We were so pleased and comforted when Dr. Corcoran entered our home and immediately made us feel relaxed while explaining what would be happening. She let us take time with Dori and made the experience very easy to get through. We appreciated her love and care for Dori!
I highly recommend your services to those looking for in-home end of life services. We will forever cherish this experience that helped us get through a difficult time.
Thank you for all you do!
2/16/2021 From Elizabeth L. : Blue Skies Pet Services,
We wanted to extend our deepest thanks! You were absolutely wonderful, from my first frantic phone call inquiring about your services all the way up to that final call just a day before our boy needed you! We understand our urgent request was abrupt, but you were able to assist us right away, God-willing! THANK YOU, THANK TOU, THANK YOU!!! Dr. Taylor was so kind and compassionate to us and Digger! We will highly recommend your services to friends and family should they ever be faced with this difficult decision!
All our love,
(Diggers family)
2/15/2021 From Jason P. : Thank you so much to Dr. Taylor, and the staff of Blue Skies, their support, understanding, knowledge, and compassion was absolutely wonderful. Being able to help my best friend over the rainbow bridge in our home, especially during these trying times, was absolutely the most perfect way we could say "until we meet again" to each other. Stitch was the best thing that ever happened to me and the love and care Dr. Taylor showed for him during the entire process was amazing; I can't thank her enough.
1/21/2021 From Rob S. : “On Thursday, January 21st, we said goodbye to the baby of our family, Cokie, from complications related to intestinal protein losing enteropathy. Cokie was 8 years old. We loved him and will miss him greatly. He was our protector, affectionate friend and wonderful travel companion on our many journeys. Cokie let us know when the cats were at the door to be let inside and generally watched over all of us. Our hearts are breaking, but we know his pain has ceased and his spirit can move on. He is now chasing a mess of squirrels in the great beyond, free of pain and suffering. We will miss the many wonders that were Cokie. We were privileged and blessed to have shared and experienced his journey through life.
Rest in Peace, Cokie. Love, Gia, Ashi, Momma & Daddy”
1/23/2021 From Tricia K. : Elsa, my sweet girl, my joy bug, my doughy girl, "The therapy dog of dogs", an absolute ray of sunshine, and a beautiful soul, passed away this week.
Elsa absolutely adored and wholeheartedly trusted me! She loved so purely!
She had a truly amazing life filled with adventures and adoration. She added joy to so may lives along her way, and I was lucky enough to be the number one beneficiary of her beautiful ways for eleven wonderful years!
She was a true gift. A blessing that added so much from the very moment our lives were melded. A treasure that I realized and appreciated from day one.
I will miss my girl...A Lot! She was mine and I was hers!
1/11/2021 From R. D. : My loyal companion for well over 20 years went home today and is no longer suffering or in pain.
She lived a spoiled life and brought me so much joy! In our daily conversations, I would talk to her and I swear she would respond and knew what I was saying!! My favorite thing was when she would lay on my chest, nestle in my neck and purr!! She got me through some really hard times in my life and I know I couldn't have endured it alone. A pet brings that perfect companionship, because they know just what you need!!
I can't thank Blue Skies enough for making this traumatic event bearable.
Blessings!
1/03/2021 From Sandy P. : Penn was the sweetest, most laid back, gentle giant, that God had ever created and I now have a huge hole in my heart. He was sooo loved.
11/18/2020 From Mae H. : The Loving Kindness Dr. Tracy showed both my darling Beau, here with his little sister, Yves, made an incredibly difficult decision somewhat less painful. She was wonderful. Nothing will fill the hole in my heart in losing this wonderful companion. He'll live in my soul forever.
10/23/2020 From Peggy J. : With the compassionate help of Dr. Tracy Corcoran we were able to put our 12 1/2 year-old Labradoodle, Marley, to rest peacefully and comfortably surrounded by family and love. Marley was a special and gentle soul who will be deeply missed by his family. We’ll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge, Marley, and until then, rest easy!! We love you!!
10/15/2020 From Cheryl H. : We’re sad to announce the passing of our beloved Scout. Scout was born on April 26, 2008 and died on October 2, 2020. Scout was blessed to have 2 families throughout his life. Canine siblings include Molly, from his first family, and Bella and Frankie from his second family. Scout was known for his inquisitive head tilt, a handsome face with perfect white eyebrows and the ability to make the most non-photogenic people look stunning in candid photos. He enjoyed his daily walks with the occasional squirrel chase. Car rides were an extra special occasion and pontooning elicited a smile so big it gave him dimples. He spent the first 6 years of his life with his sister, Molly. She was a good friend to Scout and they enjoyed adventures together in North Dakota. He then relocated to Plymouth, Minnesota where he was a single dog for a year and then acquired a new sister, Bella. He loved Bella so much and he was her ears. She followed, trusted and adored him. Scout had an interesting relationship with his youngest sister, Frankie. While she intrigued him, he felt it was better to watch from a distance and admire her speed and agility. Scout discriminated against no item of food and would try anything once. He was the sweetest, most loving dog despite his wolf-like appearance. He loved his families and we loved him equally. He is already missed beyond words. We take comfort knowing that he can run without tiring and jump without pain. How lucky we were to have him! Sleep soundly sweet Scout
9/20/20 From Caroline N.:
Our “golden” girl, you left us way to soon. But in the short time you shared your life with us you brought such joy and laughter. We will always love you sweet girl.
“Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.”
Robert Frost
Submitted by Caroline N.
8/27/2020 From Martin and Christina H. : Please thank Tracy for us. She helped us through an incredibly difficult time and eased our pet across the rainbow bridge!
Our dog Bella was eased across the rainbow bridge today into the loving arms of her previous owner. We had the privilege of being her family for the past 7 years.
She entered our lives back in Naples, Florida. We had decided to adopt a rescue dog and our search ended as soon as we laid eyes on Bella, a 6 year old Miniature Dachshund.
Her love of food, cuddles and playing with her favorite toys has been a constant in our lives since her adoption. We have been truly blessed to play a part in Bella’s life and she will be sorely missed. With Love, Mummy and Daddy!
8/23/2020 From Neil M. : “Grief only exists where love lived first.”
I saw this quote while planning to say goodbye to my cat Whitey. This has been a long journey for him, and this will be a difficult goodbye, as I remember finding him and his brother as stray kittens next to a dumpster at the restaurant I worked at in Florida way back in 2001, right before I finished film school.
Whitey had always been there for me, hated when I had to leave for a shoot, and always welcomed me home when I returned. He loved boxes and chicken, and he especially loved being a bad kitty watching us eat dinner at the dinner table by jumping up on the table. He also loved ice cream as much as we do and would get super excited when he got to lick the bowl. He was always curious about what he was missing and would follow me around the room until he knew where I was.
He truly had 9 lives. When he was 2, he had a blockage in his kidneys that made me think we were going to lose him. We fixed him up and he fought back strong. Then in early 2017, he was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor on his face that had spread to his lymph nodes. We made the difficult decision to have it removed, not knowing how well he would react to it.
Most recently, he’s been losing weight as he had aggressive kidney disease. He lost his eye sight but after diagnosis, he recovered and gained it back with medicine, but sadly the disease only progresses.
This weekend, he began to whimper and his behavior changed dramatically. He had lost his appetite and his thirst, so we took him in and the bloodwork came back pretty poorly.
We love you so much Whitey, and we will miss you for the rest of our days. I hope there is plenty of chicken and belly rubs on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
8/05/2020 From Michel R. : My little spinner-do, you are so so missed and Teddi and I just struggle without you. I know you two pretended not to like each other, but when I left my guess is you bonded. After you passed, several friends sent cards and gifts and so we have a special place for you at home. We still talk to you, too. Our hearts are broken. It was not us who rescued you, you rescued us. Thank you for ten years of snuggles and spinning!
7/26/2020 From Jean D. : Thank you to Dr Tracy and Blue Skies Pet Euthanasia for the wonderful service you offer. Our black lab Sable was almost 15 years old and it was still very hard to decide when the time was right to say goodbye. I was so impressed with how peaceful the whole process was and highly recommend Blue Skies to anyone who has to go through this. Thank you again
7/04/2020 From Emma D. : When Dr Tracy came in 2016 to help Malou I never did the memoriam for him.
To the love of my life. Your strong personality and big heart won me over. You rule the house like a king would do with his kingdom. You have taught me so much but foremost what true unconditional love is. RIP my beautiful warrior until we meet again.
7/04/2020 From Emma D. : Thank you so much to allow me to share a picture but also who she was.
Today I am celebrating the life of my beautiful little girl Miss Caramelle Pepette. She was an amazing little girl with a big personality, she had everyone warped around her little paws. She was the sweetest and beautiful spirit. I am blessed to have been part of our life. I am keeping the memory of this beautiful little Goddess in my heart.
2/22/2020 From Nicole E. : Roxy 3/28/08-5/24/20. Roxy is loved by her family, Chad, Nicole, and Luke. Roxy was kind, sweet, and gentle and happily greeted every human and dog she met. She enjoyed neighborhood walks, nature hikes, belly rubs and peanut butter. Roxy taught us the true meaning of unconditional love and will forever live in our hearts.
6/7/2020 From Jana and Rich K. : I just want to say thank you for helping Rich and I (and of course Whiskey) through a very difficult day yesterday. Your kindness and calmness made Whiskeys transition so peaceful.
I felt relief when I could see him Finally relax. He had seemed quite scared during the day which was so hard to watch but when he peacefully rested I knew he was going to a good place. We were blessed to have him for 14 awesome years. I will miss my gentle giant deeply but am so grateful that I got be his mom.
Please know how much Rich and I truly appreciated you helping make yesterday just a bit easier. I thought you might like to see a picture of Whiskey in his happy place!
5/6/2020 From April H. : Nikolai was turning 13 in June. He was a sweet goofy boy—always jumping around and wanting to be a lap dog. I gave Nikolai to my son when he was 16 years old after we lost our family dog of 15 years. He was a wonderful companion to my son and will be greatly missed. Thank you again for being so compassionate and wonderful to work.
4/15/2020 From Michael M. : We used your company to put our dog down today. We are so happy with who you sent and her caring and professional nature. We have two small kids and she was amazing with them. We would be more than happy to write a review or anything. For being such a crappy day, your company allowed us to have a memory that is not as bad as it could be. Dr. Tracy is a gem. Lyle was my wife and i’s 1st year wedding anniversary present. He was absolutely the best. It was time though. Dr. Tracy was perfect during the transition.
3/21/2020 From Wendy and Ethan M. : Cocoa was our friend, our joy, a beloved family member, and a true gift! Since this cheerful, bright-eyed, playful dog walked into my life 14 years ago, she’s been my faithful friend through many twists and turns of life. She became the first and best buddy of my son as he grew through early childhood. She was the heartbeat of our home. Cocoa loved to read books with us, especially while my son was little. So, I think she would approve of the sentiment of Dr. Seuss, who wrote: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” Cocoa, you taught us so much about smiling and joy. We’ll carry you in our hearts forever—along with the many happy memories of good times we shared with you, our sweet girl!
2/22/2020 From Kate G. : I just wanted to reach out and offer to write a review or give a testimonial at any point in the future for your services. My family was blown away by Dr. Taylor this week, and she has helped ease our pain as we adjust to life without Abbie, and we will never stop being thankful. I just posted a review to Yelp, but if there are other places where one would be helpful, please just let me know what they are.
Thanks again- I know what you do cannot be an easy load to carry, but it is so, so, important that it is done by people with as much compassion as you. Thanks for everything
From Cecelia M. : On May 21st, of 2019 I lost my best friend. Mara was absolutley beautiful. Her soul was full of love and light. Her hugs and cuddles would bring me out of my darkest places. I cant believe she’s gone and every day I seem to miss her more. I hope I'll see you on the other side My Mews.
From Janet H. : Our precious little honey bun Maybelline had cancer and we had to stop her pain on Monday, September 23rd 2019. She was the cutest little lady ever. She loved everyone she met. She was a 12 pound toy poodle that had us under her spell. She knew what she wanted and we knew what each order she barked out meant. The emptiness in our hearts is unbearable. Our house is quiet and so sad and empty. We miss our sweet, loving, precious, beautiful baby. We will love you forever my love.
From Tyler B.: To: Dr. Taylor
I’m the oldest of the boys who had Rush as our golden retriever and being that this was the first time we’ve had a dog, I don’t think any of us knew what a hard experience losing him would be. He was just the constant in our lives. They’ve shifted and changed but he was always outside the car door as you parked in the driveway.
My main reason for writing this is to express the deep gratitude that I have for you and how wonderful you made a situation that was so hard for all of us last Friday. You were caring, understanding and so gentle with him (and us) during the entire experience. For the rest of my life I’ll remember being able to feed him that cheeseburger and see him really happy one last time.
I’d imagine that you get things like this all the time but I just wanted you to know what a difference you made and what an experience it was to be able to say goodbye to Rush in his own kitchen where so many of our memories with him exist.
Once again on behalf of myself and my brothers and parents, thank you so much for taking care of Rush so well.
Sincerely,
Tyler B.
From Anna K. : I had decided to get an emotional support dog when I was 14. I had been struggling heavily mentally. I had felt so low. When I set up a meeting with a couple dogs at Midwest Animal Rescue Shelter in January 2015, I knew Peach (Formally known as "Tilly") was the one. We clicked instantly. She has since then kept me here, she made it worth it. Unfortunately in September 2018, just after she turned 4, she started being unable to use her back legs. We found out that it was a peripheral nerve sheath tumor wrapped around her upper spine. Something that cannot be removed or reversed. We followed through many treatment options and truly did our best to make her as comfortable and happy as possible. We held it out with her and it was the hardest decision I've ever made, but she wasn't able to be comfortable anymore. She deserves to be happy and comfortable. She was always there and always wanted to be loved and to give love. I truly love her as my child, my fur-child. We shared so many wonderful times together and she brought so much joy into everyone's life she touched. She taught me what mattered in life. She will never be replaced and will forever be loved.
Peaches Ann Cream K. - "Peachie Girl" September 20th 2014- November 11th 2019
From Taren W. : Thank you again Dr. Corcoran for helping us say good-bye to Jackson. I can't express enough gratitude for your patience, understanding, and care during that difficult time. Below is a brief narrative and attached picture for the Blue Skies website.
Jackson 9/5/2005 - 10/29/2019
Chase the bunnies. Chase the deer. Never stop licking the dishes in the dishwasher. Eat as many ice cream cones as your heart desires. We love you Jackson. You will always be my baby boy.
12/14/2020 From Kramer Family: Our family is so grateful for the compassion and tender care Dr. Sara gave to all of us when we had to euthanize our sweet 16.5 year old kitty Georgia. Thank-you so much Sara. You were such a gentle, comforting presence during a difficult, sad time. The Kramer family
From Afton K: Shanook, run free our best friend! We love you so much. We wish we could still see you, pet you, go on a long walk, receive those big kisses and smiles when we came home and share many more days with you. It was Heaven here with you for almost 14 years. We never wanted you to leave on January 3, 2020; our home is so empty without you here. You are always in our hearts, until we meet again, we love you always, your family.
From Ginger T. : Dr. Tracy
John and I cannot thank you enough for helping us through a very difficult day. Your kind and supportive manner was exactly what we needed. Kody’s passing was so peaceful. Thank you for all you do.
From Wayne & Lois E: Today it is 3 weeks since Raye Taylor was out here to put our dear sweet Abby to sleep. Still having a difficult time dealing with the fact that she isn’t here with us. We are so glad we had Blue Skies do it here in the privacy of our home. Abby was so comfortable with Raye. If we had gone to the clinic she would have been upset, didn’t like it there at all. She would always go behind Wayne’s chair and hide! Your organization is such a blessing for our dear companions.
We didn’t keep Abby’s ashes, but Raye made a paw print for her. Want to show you what I did with it. Bought a shadow box frame and put it in with other remembrances of her. The fuzzy item above her paw print was “Rufus” her favorite stuffed dog. Was is the key word. Over the years, she would tear off pieces until we ended up with probably 10 different pieces. I used to sew them together until I no longer could. But, she loved it
more than any of her other toys. Wayne and Abby used to sit on our deck steps overlooking our back yard and Abby would watch for critters to chase. The other photo in front is my favorite. That is how she would look at me when she wanted to eat, or go to closet to get new toy, or go outside.
Again, thank you all so very much for your wonderful service. You are a blessing to all of us.
From Kristi H: I am so grateful for the services of Blue Skies Pet and would like to thank Dr. Corcoran for her compassion, kindness, patience and knowledge she displayed throughout my devastating ordeal of losing my best friend to old age. Even though I knew the day was coming I was not prepared for it to happen as fast as it did. I spent my final hours with my beloved dog Hannah laying beside me as I researched the best possible way to lay my dog to rest with some dignity, respect and as pain free as she deserved. It's as if Blue Skies Pet and Dr. Tracy Corcoran fell perfectly into place to give Hannah and myself the comfort we needed on that dreadful day. I can't express more how grateful I am to have been given 12 great years with my beloved faithful friend and to have returned that love by being there for her when she needed me most. I will forever miss you my friend.
From the Keihl family: We would like to extend a special thank you for the service that was provided when we had to make the tough decision of putting down our loved dog, Valen, who blessed our family for more than 13 years. The patience that was displayed as well as the care for Valen was more than compassionate. Following your service visit, we have done nothing but talk to others about what a great service it is that you provide.
From Chari B: Losing your beloved yellow lab to bone cancer is devastating, having Becky and Sara come out and help her pass peacfully in our home was a blessing. It made the whole process more humane and really helped our three boys cope and proceed on in the grieving process.
From Sheanne A: I believe in the service you offer and will always let people know about it. Not often do angels walk on earth and help your pets get to heaven pain free and loved. Thank you for taking care of my friends, I will always inform friends, family and clients of your caring heartfelt services.
From Steve P. and Tom S: One of the most helpful aspects of the services offered by the vets at Blue Skies Pet Euthanasia is the assessment of a pet's "quality of life." The changes in our Mr. Milo's behavior came so slowly during his 17th year, that it was difficult to realize how significant they truly were. The pre-euthanasia consultations with Dr. Becky enabled us to objectively face the realities of our situation and more importantly, it absolved us of all feelings of guilt in letting our much-loved friend go.
From Lori N: I am so grateful for the services of Blue Skies Pet. It was much, much better than having to stress him (and me) and scare him by taking him to the vet one last time.
From Erik L: Dr. Corcoran helped us with our dog Molly. I’d like to thank you for the job you do and for the dignity that you provide for pets. There is nothing Molly hated more than walking into the vet’s office; being able to do this at home meant the world to us and to her. I am profoundly grateful.
From Lynda and Art W. 4/17/2024: Good morning,
I want to thank Dr. Sara for helping me make the tremendously hard discission to let Mya go. I knew after our conversation that I was making the choice best for Mya.
Dr. Tracy, Thank you so much for coming to the house and making Mya's last day as peaceful as possible. She went in the arms of her favorite person. You were so kind and patient with her and us.
Thank you both so much.
Lynda and Art W.
From Jessica E. 3/5/2024 (From Yelp): Wow, Dr. Tracy made what was a difficult day into one of kindness, warmth, and support. They were very involved in learning about our family and our dear pet, took the time to educate us in all of steps, and even flexible in their appointment time. Dr. Tracy went out of their way to make these final moments with our loved dog to be peaceful ones, surrounded by love. Quick and detailed responses from start to finish, with even the most beautiful sympathy card mailed to our home. Thank you Blue Skies for making our dark day, so much brighter
From Diana M. 3/18/2024 (From Yelp): I can't express how grateful I am for Dr. Corcoran's professionalism and empathy. Having our sweet gentlemen pass at home where he is comfy and happy, right in my husband's lap that he loves so much, was so much better than even the most compassionate vet's office experience. I'm sure he never even suspected something was up, and just peacefully fell asleep. I can't recommend this option highly enough, to make a painful choice go as gracefully as possible. Thank you again, and more hugs.
From Heather S. 3/9/2024:
I can't recommend Blue Skies enough. I'd never said goodbye to a beloved pet at home before, but I will never go to a vet clinic for this again. Our sweet, bestest little buddy Carl was surrounded my our family, snuggled in his cozy bed, and passed while being pet and snuggled and fed little bites of steak. It was an incredibly painful loss but the process of it was very therapeutic. He had no pain and no fear or anxiety because he wasn't at a vet clinic. Dr. Sara was compassionate and wonderful. I'm forever grateful for her. She encouraged us to share Carl's story and our favorite memories of him. Our three kids chose to be present and Dr. Sara was great at engaging with them so they could express their grief in a way that didn't feel forced.
From Jodi H. 3/4/2024: We just wanted to say thank you to Dr. Sara.
We asked her to give our 14 year old lab a quick feel of his abdomin just to make sure that we were doing the right thing and that it wasn’t too soon to let him go - of course our hearts never wanted to let go.
She assured us it was time.
We can’t thank her enough for how she guided us thru every moment with such love and care.
She made THE HARDEST moment a little easier.
We are so grateful.
From Jen P. 2/19/2023: Dear Dr. Tracy,
Thank you for the kindness that you showed Penny, and our family, with her passing. She was incredibly special to us and her death created what can only be described as a void in our home. Deciding to euthanize her was difficult for us and we greatly appreciate the care you showed her; it helped make a bad situation more tolerable.
Our deepest thanks,
Jen & Brian P.
From Melanie K. 2/19/2023: We wanted to send a thank you email to you (Dr. Tracy) and Dr. Sara. This was our first experience with putting a pet down and it couldn’t have been better, from the first communication with you to our goodbye with Dr. Sara.
Dr. Sara was beyond amazing! She was comforting, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and made it a very peaceful experience.
We dread the day we’ll have to do this again but know you will be the ones we reach out.l to. We will recommend you to people we know as we can’t say enough good things.
We thank you so much for helping us through this.
Kindly,
Melanie K.
From Stephanie and Ira W. 7/10/2023: Chewie is our second special friend that we have used your company to help us with.
We loved Chewie so much. He was a professional ‘good boy’. A tremendous companion.
We really appreciate the attention and care that Tracy gave us for Chewie’s euthanasia.
Tracy helped to guide Chewie so he could comfortably rest in peace.
Thank you for providing your service,
Ira and Stephanie Wald
From Amy S. 6/17/2023:
Dear Tracy,
Sorry for not getting this message off to you sooner. Dave and I are so very grateful for your compassionate support as we worked through the decision to bid farewell to our sweet almost-17- year-old Aussie girl, Vela. I know we don't have to explain to you the difficulty of making that choice, but I would gladly explain to anyone the ease with which you enabled us to say goodbye to our beloved V. You were patient, professional and humane in your approach with all of us. You made an inherently sad experience as atraumatic as possible without shying away from the emotional difficulty of the moment. We shed our tears without any embarrassment - thanks for granting us that grace.
We laid her to rest next to her Aussie predecessor, Campo, and Dave lined the box in which she was buried with leaves from the hostas & hydrangeas, ferns, and pine boughs - all the places she loved to hide out and nap when it was hot. Such a peaceful considerate conclusion to a wonderful dog's life.
Take good care.
Amy & Dave (and Roca - she appreciated your generosity, as well! ;-)).
From Mike S. 6/5/2023: Dr. Tracy and Blue Skies,
We wanted to express how grateful we are for your gentle and compassionate guidance through the difficult process of losing our 13 year old Golden Sam last weekend. From the quick and helpful response to our first email to the hand-written condolence card we just received, there is nothing Blue Skies could have done better or more effectively. Dr. Tracy gave us all the information we needed while staying in the background so our family could surround our beloved pet to say goodbye. She was so gentle and kind, we felt so safe putting the process in her hands. We feel so fortunate to have been able to keep our dog at home and give him a peaceful and loving end. We will always be thankful Blue Skies was there for us. Thank you again for providing such an important service and doing such a hard job with compassion and grace. We will recommend you to anyone who finds themselves in this difficult place.
From Jim and Margaret B. 2/13/2023:
Dear Dr. Sara
Thank you so much for coming to our home to do the one thing we didn't want to do
(Euthanasia of Sammy).
Your ability to make Sammy and us so
comfortable with your visit made it bearable.
After giving Sammy his sleep medication, you wrapped him in a big soft blanket treating him as a precious member of our family.
The courtesy you showed us by allowing us to make all decisions regarding Sammy;
especially transporting him to your car for
euthanasia as we kissed him farewell.
Jim and Margaret B.
From Tom and Brenda C. 1/23/2023: We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated Dr. Sarah's visit and care for Meka this past Friday. It was a difficult day made tolerable through both her professionalism and more importantly, her compassion. She listened as we told the stories of our little girl and even cried with us when it was over. Thank you.
From Alicia S. 1/24/2023: Hello. 11 days ago we had to lay to rest our sweet 13 year old Labradoodle, Eddie. I just want to say that Blue Skies gave us the best experience we could have ever hoped for in such a difficult time. Dr. Tracy was so compassionate and patient. We have 2 young children that were present for everything and she walked them through the process so nicely. She took her time and made sure we were comfortable and ready. Afterwards we were contacted by Niki the courier for his ashes and she was just as caring and made sure he was taken care of appropriately. I will recommend this service to anyone in our difficult situation going forward. Thank you!
From Janet B. 11/12/2022:
Hi Dr. Taylor,
Thank you again for taking such great care of Cindy yesterday. You helped her pass peacefully at home and we’re very grateful for that. We miss her terribly but know she’s in a better place.
I also wanted to let you know that we picked up her ashes this morning. We weren’t expecting to get a call so quickly but we’re glad it’s done.
Thank you again for everything. We really appreciate it.
Janet & Jordan
From Madison B. 9/16/2022:
(Dr.) Tracy came to our house tonight to help put Jojo down and I wanted to send over an email and just thank her for being a part of that with us! She was so incredibly empathetic + warm + kind + we really appreciate it — she was the perfect person for it.
Thought it might make her feel good to send this over as I know it's a hard job to have! It meant a lot to us. :)
Thanks again,
Madison
From Keela B. 9/7/2022: Dr. Tracy - I wanted to sincerely thank you for your help with Otis. It was so quick and sudden that it still feels like a blur but you helped us navigate, and you brought a cheeseburger which still makes me smile! I trust we did the right thing but again, you managed our emotions so well, i can't say enough.
Keela and Paul
From Gary S. 9/8/2022: Dr.Sara, I want to take the time to thank you for the help you and your team gave us with Riley. Your compassion and professionalism for us was outstanding. I will always be grateful for that. Letting her go was so very hard yet you helped us all get through it. Thank you again
From Megan M. 8/1/2022:
Hello,
I hope that this message gets to the right people but I wanted to reach out and express my sincerest gratitude for the way that everyone at Blue Skies took care of my family during a very difficult time for us recently. My dog, Mia, recently took a turn for the worse after being an integral part of our family for over a decade. Although none of the Blue Skies vets were initially available to help us to say goodbye at home to our loving but very anxious girl, Dr. Sara agreed to take some of her time off to help our family. This was an unexpected gift and I will never be able to accurately put into words how grateful I am for her during this time. Dr. Sara was so kind and empathetic, she was willing to answer all of my questions late into the night before, and never once did I feel like a burden (in fact I walked away feeling the stark opposite!). While in my home Dr. Sara had such a calming presence, not only to Mia, but to my other pets as well. She had such a lovely balance of explaining everything to me while also allowing everything to happen at mine and Mia’s pace. She had such a loving and respectful nature from the moment she pulled into my driveway until the moment she drove away, even reassuring me that she would care for Mia even as she transitioned out of my care. I know that Mia was so thankful you were the one to help her say goodbye and just like I trusted you with my girl, I really felt she knew she could trust you with her family after she left.
I was also so thankful for the kind and consistent communication from the courier, Niki. She kept me in the loop with each step in the process of returning Mia to our home. She spoke to me with reverence and compassion which made me feel again that Mia had such care throughout this process.
Overall, I truly felt that each person that I worked with at Blue Skies made me feel that they understood and empathized with the fact that to our family, this was a significant loss of a family member. I wanted to make sure that I reached out to express this immense appreciation, I would imagine the work that you all do is so challenging but I will never forget each and every moment of calm and peace that you gave my family during this time. You all hold such a dear place in our hearts forever. Thank you all so much.
From Bob N. 3/5/2022: Dear Dr. Tracy,
I just wanted to thank you and your team for all your care and compassion through the difficult process of saying good-bye to Benton, our beloved cat, on February 21. Everyone from the first contact through the last was so kind, but I especially have to thank you Dr. Tracy, for your understanding and empathy, and for making the transition so peaceful and dignified for Benton. I am so grateful.
With much appreciation and regard,
Bob
From Holly P. 2/24/2022: I would like to thank all of the doctors at Blue Skies Pet. The compassion you showed me during an incredibly difficult time was so very needed. A terminal diagnosis is not what I expected for my sweet boy Jace but it is what I got. Every time I emailed I got a response back quickly which was not expected but very much appreciated. That alone was amazing. The email responses were always so supportive. You guy’s are doing wonderful work in a time when the vet med field is harder than it has ever been. I especially would like to thank Dr.Taylor. Thank you for loving on Jace and Zoey. I could tell he was immediately comfortable with you and knew you were a friend. You gave him a very peaceful passing and I will be forever grateful. The last two weeks have been hard. He was my shadow and was always glued to my side. Knowing that he is at peace and that his last day was as perfect as it could have been, which you helped with, has aided in the grieving process. Thank you again for all that you do. You are truly making a difference.
From Jonas and Kelly S. 2/20/2022:
Oliver, Our Phatty
Oliver came into our lives as a special gift, a “puppy in a box” for our son Braxton’s 13th Birthday.
Oliver a sweet, loving Miniature Doxie, lived through many challenges. Having to endure major surgery’s and after 6 months he recovery at 2 years old. At 10 years suddenly becoming blind from SARDS, and losing his hearing a year later. Through it all, Oliver continued on. He always was looking forward to his daily walks, playing fetch (Even when he was blind), and of course asking for his treats. Oliver was a strong, brave, very determined dog he was
SO loved by our entire family and friends. Oliver had a companion and sister Marlo Mae who loved, supported and guided him during his later years. Oliver is missed and will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Blue Skies came into our loves with grace and guidance. Jonas and I feel so grateful for Dr. Sarah and her care. Thank you, we are at peace with our choice and experience.
Oliver, you are forever in our hearts…until we meet again, run and play in heavenly green fields.
WE LOVE YOU
From Chris J. 2/14/2022: Thank you, Dr. Tracy for being so very caring and compassionate during this difficult time. You were so wonderful and so kind.
Our sweet, beautiful Sophie had been with us for over 13 years. She “went to work” with me every day, followed me everywhere, slept with me and my husband every night and was just a super sweet little girl. She is now at peace and is frolicking with her brother Shadow. They are chasing bunnies and birds and eating all the tuna and cat nip they want. We miss you so much Sophie, but you will NEVER be forgotten. You have changed our lives for the better.
Thank you Blue Skies for making this who process a caring and compassionate time for our Sophie.
From Caroline J. 2/5/2022: We were not going to get a dog that January day three years ago! We were only "looking" and going to talk about the responsibility that would come with a dog that we might eventually adopt. As a single mom with an only son, this was a big responsibility. I didn't anticipate that Yogi would win our hearts over. He was cowered in the corner of his cage with other rescue dogs waiting to be adopted. He was discounted because he had a bite report on him. He had nipped a vet tech when she was checking him after he was brought into the humane society. That was all we knew of his history. He needed to be loved with patience and understanding from new owners. He turned out to be the most loving and faithful companion we could ever want. He loved chasing tennis balls, he moved with us after we retired from the Air Force from Las Vegas to St Louis, to Western Wisconsin and he was a faithful travel companion. Always ready for an ear scratch and would follow me everywhere and lay at my feet. He was my best work-from-home "coworker" and my "trainer" when I worked out at home. He took us for multiple walks a day and was an emotional support animal when times were tough. You know it's love when you are outside, before sunrise, in below zero temperatures within minutes of waking up to take your dog out! I saw sunrises, moonrises, and even shooting stars that I would have missed without him. Yogi recovered from three vestibular attacks but lost a lot of his ability to basic functions and it broke our hearts to help him to heaven. This was one of the hardest things I have ever done but Dr. Tracy was beyond kind and compassionate throughout the process to Yogi, my 13-year-old son, and me. She was kind and gentle from arrival at the house, to when she lovingly wrapped Yogi in a soft blanket and carried him away. Yogi earned his angel wings laying in his favorite dog bed, in his favorite spot in the house, with the sun shining down on him in the arms of the two humans who loved him with their whole hearts.
From Melissa N. 1/31/2022: Hello,
Dr. Taylor, we do not have adequate words to express our gratitude to you for your time on Saturday. This was such a beautiful and healing experience. You are an angel on earth.
In deepest appreciation,
Melissa N. and Brad Z.
From Anne N. 1/17/2022: Dear Blue Skies staff-
November 20, 2021, was a very difficult day for our family as we said good bye to our 14 year old buddy, Casey.
Dr. Sara was so kind, caring and compassionate as she navigated us through the process.
I will never forget her kind and gentle manner as she introduced herself to Casey.
Casey was our big, handsome orange boy who over 14 years embedded himself into our family. He was social and never met a lap he didn’t like. He often sat on laps while kids worked on homework at the kitchen table. He greeted us at the door and hopped up on the counter if he wasn’t properly greeted! He slept with one of us at night-usually my 22 year old son. If we were outside in the yard, he’d join us too and you had to remember to close car windows as he was known to hop in. He just wanted to hang out, love and be loved. He was our boy and we miss him dearly.
When Dr. Sara walked into the room as I was bringing Casey out, she commented what a handsome boy he was as she scratched his ears, and chin, as he nestled into her touch. Even though Casey had lost weight, she saw our beautiful orange cat for who he was-loved and very special to us.
Thank you for your kindness and compassion.
From Dennis and Vicki M. 12/16/2021: We would like to thank Dr. Taylor for the compassion she showed to Dennis and I last we after we made one of the most difficult decisions to put our dog Mya down. We were really struggled with this decision, however, Dr. Taylor explained what she was seeing with Mya and by asked various questions, confirmed we were doing what was best. Dr. Taylor was amazing with Mya as well as Momma (our cat) as she went through the process. She explained exactly what she was doing and what would happen next. She allowed us time to say our good-bye as well as grieve. We couldn't have asked for a better experience during such a difficult time.
Thank you Dr. Taylor for being such an amazing, caring person.
Dennis and Vicki M.
From Kelly H. 12/19/2021: Thank you Dr Tracy for rescuing us today. Rusty was the best orange tabby ever but his time had come. We called and you had availability right away on a Sunday. We were hoping he would make it to Monday to go into our vet but we knew we couldn’t wait that long. You explained everything and even though we knew what to expect after being through it before, you made it better. We were so at peace during and after the whole process. We will always have someone come into our home now as it was way more comforting than bringing to the vet. Thanks again! Kelly and Eric
From Ziad Q. 11/28/2021:
Dear Dr. Corcoran and Blue Skies Pet:
Thank you so very much for your care for our dog, Cora, last Sunday. Your empathy, patience, and professionalism during a very difficult experience for our family was deeply appreciated. The peace you brought to Cora and to us was demonstrative of the 20 years of experience you hold in your field in dedication to working with both animals and people. We are so grateful for the work you do, and the comfort you bring to families such as ours. The quote you included by Townsend captured it so astutely, as we strive for Cora's immortality through cherishing her loving memory.
With our absolute appreciation, for all that you do,
Elizabeth, Johnathan, Anna, and Ziad
From Eric B. 11/7/2021:
K9 Gunnar (Ret.) – End of Watch 10/14/2021
Three weeks ago, after 9-years of a wonderful life, Gunnar let me know it was time. Having previous experience with pet euthanasia, I was happy to be put into contact with Blue Skies Pet, as a new provider. From the initial phone call, to the emergency appointment, and through the final visit, and the delivery of his ashes, the Doctors were very professional and compassionate. Thank you for allowing Gunnar the dignity he deserved and the comfort I needed.
Gunnar went from being my street partner to my emotional support buddy, and he was by my side until the last day, always watching, always protecting…He saved my life on the street, and he guarded my emotional well-being over the last 9-years.
Gunnar was a big, beautiful, stoic, and gentle dog, and made easy friends wherever he went. He fought for 3-years after a cancer diagnosis and another 3-months after his advanced-stage IVDD diagnosis.
Closure and acceptance come at different times for everyone, and I’m glad to be getting there, finally…
As C S Lewis said;
"You can't see anything properly while your eyes are blurred with tears”
There will never be another Gunnar, and I will miss him until the day I get to see him again.
Eric
From Rebecca Z. 10/14/2021:
In loving memory of our sweet Dakota. Thank you for choosing us. For loving us unconditionally, without fail or expectation. Our family was fuller with your presence and while we are grateful you are no longer in pain, your absence has left a hole in our hearts. We pray you have found your place in heaven. A place surrounded by love, free of any pain, full of dishes to lick, trails to run and shoes to steal. Our sweet girl, we will always love you.
Mommy, Daddy, Isobelle, and Kynlee
Dakota belonged to Becky and Jeff Z.
From Dee Dee and Dan G. 10/9/2021:
Bonkers
Dee Dee and Dan G.
It was with a heavy heart that on Sunday, 10/3/21, we had to help Bonkers, our blue/cream, doll-faced Persian cat, over the rainbow to heaven. Bonkers was with us for 15 amazing, goofy, sweet, fun, joyful, silly, and LOVING years. We adored her, and she adored us! She had the best personality and made us laugh.....ALOT. The memories we have of her are forever in our minds. She had my husband trained so she could get treats pretty much whenever she wanted. ha ha And those two had rituals in the morning on the screened porch to watch the sun rise, and lots of head scratching in the evenings on the couch. She slept with us every night. She always followed me around the house, no matter where I went. She was a mama's girl and my Punkin' Puss!! Such a loyal companion for me!! We were devastated to let her go, but knew we were doing the right thing. THANK YOU, Dr. Tracy, for guiding us, explaining the procedure, and for your calmness and compassion. YOU, are an angel my friend!! R.I.P., Bonkers. We love you always.
From Barb M. 10/4/2021: Our beloved sweet girl needed help at the end of her time in this realm. Our regular mobile vet was unavailable so I searched out to Blue Skies. Dr. Taylor came and was so kind and compassionate - she gave us time to be with our 16-year-old collie mix and come to terms with next steps. It was a devastating day and we will always be grateful that Dr. Taylor was so kind and present with us. As completely horrible as the whole thing was/is - the down side of pet ownership….
Gratitude…
B
From Trish J. 9/30/2021: Dr. Tracy, you couldn't have been more wonderful in helping Libby (and us)! This was such a better experience versus struggling to a vet office with a nervous pet.... and leaving distraught through a crowded waiting room. I will certainly recommend your service for my fellow pet parents!
Many thanks,
Trish, Tanner & Kelli (Coconut and Gilligan)
From Francoise S. 8/29/2021:
Nina (Ninake, Nina Bina) was our family's love for almost 16 years. Our little fox. She trained us well, as Shiba's do and we were happy to oblige. She was my constant walking and working companion. And she filled our home and our hearts with her big, yet tremendously gentle personality. We miss her like crazy. She was one-of-a-kind, independent, dignified, but oh so loving in her own very special way. Such a little lady, crossing her paws and prancing many miles along our city's avenues. Nina, there will never be another. Our love for you transcends this world and we hope you feel it as you hear, see, run, hunt, and play to your heart's content with plenty of salmon and ground turkey. You deserve to live life to the fullest. You are in our hearts forever.
Dr. Taylor and Blue Skies, thank you so much from the bottom of hearts for your kindness and compassion. Saying goodbye to our little Nina was heartbreaking, but we are grateful for the many years together. It takes a very special person to do the work you do and we are so thankful to have been able to say goodbye in this way.
Love, Françoise, John, Andrew & Nico S.
From Jill H. 8/2/2021: You made my last minutes with Bella yesterday wonderful and bearable. What a kind person you are and I am so glad Doctors like you will do such a hard service for pet owners. Of course, when you finally make this decision to put your pet to sleep you are not your normal self. You were so kind and made me feel like I did make the right decision. And, after a day I know I did! She was not the dog she had been. I think she tried hard to stay for me. And, I think I let her stay a bit too long. I know she is playing and hearing and seeing the sunshine again. I also know she will continue to teach Dave to be the dog who can look after me again.
Again, I am so grateful for you and your kindness. This was really the best way ever to let your pet go. You explained everything and although I was in shock, you were so appreciated. Again, Dr. Tracy, THANK YOU!!!! Take care and continue your wonderful mission. You were meant to do this job that is for sure.
Again, I am so grateful for you. Jill H. and Bella
From Tony C. 7/31/2021: Our sweet Nala was a pup that loved water. She could swim for hours never ready to leave. She also loved to go get almost anything you would throw for her. Mostly a ball. If you combined water and a ball she was in pure bliss. She gave my family 14 wonderful years. We miss her like crazy and thank Sara so very very much for being there for our Nala and us on her final day.
Thank you Nala
And thank you Blue Skies Pet
Sincerely Tony, Katrina, Landon, Layah and her two pup brothers Jax and Charlie.
From Susan R. 7/4/2021:
Brody
02/21/06 (about) to 07/04/21
Recently our sweet, quirky Brody went on his final journey. We were on a vacation with him to Colorado from Minnesota and he took a turn for the worst on the way back to Minnesota. He had kidney issues since 2017 and was on a strict diet and doing well. But age and that problem were too much. I remembered hearing about Blue Sky Pets and called them from the road. Dr Sara agreed to come out the next day to our home.....on July the 4th AND a Sunday to help us! It was such a heart wrenching time and she was a real angel of kindness and compassion. We'll never forget her.
Brody was with us for nearly 15 years and close to 16 years old. He was my constant companion and his loss is really felt. We've cried a lot but are remembering all the fun, joy and difficult times we all passed through together. He will always be remembered by us and everyone in the family and so many friends. He was loyal to the max and always there for us and I trust in time that huge void will be filled with meaningful things and ways to honor the many ways he was such a blessing to us.
Sue and Teo R.
From Barb H. 6/16/2021:
It is with the greatest sadness that I had to say goodbye to the very best dog in the world-Annie-as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
She lived her life with great love and joy and acceptance of everyone. She was a gentle dog with people and other animals.
Her love had no bounds.
I miss her and am heartbroken.
But I believe she can now run and play and jump and cavort in heaven with abandon.
From LaVonne L. 6/07/2021:
Pet’s Name:Tuffy
My Name: LaVonne
We had to say goodbye to our 19 year old sweet gentle beautiful Tuffy this past week. Blue Skies made it possible for us to give him his last hour of life in the out of doors that he loved so much, under his favorite lilac bush where he loved to lay. And then we held him in our arms on our swing as he took his last breath. Dr Sara, you were so very kind and gentle, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this wonderful service you and Blue Skies were able to give to us
From Monica C. 5/26/2021: “In memory of Ike - you may be gone now, but your spirit is with me. Thank you for our 15 year special partnership and the lessons and love that will always be with me. You were one of a kind and I am a better person because of you.”
Thank you Dr. Tracy for your gentle guidance and for helping us give Ike a peaceful goodbye.
From Bridget S. 5/16/2021: When our dog took a sudden turn for the worse during her battle with lung cancer, I frantically started calling home euthanasia services in between calls to our vet clinic, trying to find her help as quickly as possible. Although Dr. Sara didn't have an opening on such short notice, she stayed on the line with me to talk me through what might happen and what I could do to make my dog more comfortable. Shortly after the call, she even sent a text with additional information to help prepare me. I was so grateful to her for taking the time to help me, even though I wouldn't be able to use Blue Skies' service. Miraculously, our dog managed to get through her episode of labored breathing, and we were able to call Blue Skies the next morning and make an appointment with Dr. Tracy. After a beautiful last day with our sweet girl, Dr. Tracy helped make the moment we had been dreading peaceful and dignified with her balance of compassion and professionalism. I am so grateful to Blue Skies for easing the pain of saying goodbye to our dog by making her passing as peaceful and respectful as possible.
Bridget
From David S. 4/29/2021: Our beloved English Setter, Max went to doggie heaven Tuesday March 30th. It was such a difficult decision, the signs were all there, and in the end, it was the right decision for Max. We were fortunate that Blue Skies Pet services was able to come to our home with such short notice. Cancer beat the prednisone which gave Max a little more time, but he became so weak that he had a hard time getting up off his bed, or just getting around. With our garage door open, Max somehow mustered up enough strength to get up on his own, and he greeted the one who would be putting him to sleep. It was if he was saying . . . "You're finally here! I have been waiting for you!. My body isn't able to chase rabbits anymore, or bark, or pick up a toy and beg to play like I enjoyed. I'm too tired and ready to go now, but I wish my loving owners could come along!" We loved our Max, and he had a great life. It just wasn't a dog's life anymore. Tracy showed up with a cheeseburger (a real one from McDonald's) that Max chowed down, even the pickle! as he received a sedative. It was very difficult for us, but If anyone needs to go through this, I have high praise for Blue Skies. Tracy is one of 3 vets, and SO kind and compassionate.
From Sue S. 4/21/21: Gunner, a beautiful black lab/bloodhound mix, was such a loving and adorable dog. Our son found him for us through a co-worker, who had unwanted puppies from their prized hunting lab. Gunner was the last dog left and they were trying to find a home. They thought we would be a good fit as we already had a black lab that liked to hunt. I still can’t believe Gunner was the last dog because he had to have been the BEST dog. As a puppy, he never chewed up anything, and as he grew up, he was happy, friendly with everyone, rarely barked (unless he wanted to play ball). He was everyone’s friend and grew up a handsome guy. We adopted him at 12 weeks and he passed away just shy of his 13th birthday. He watched our kids grow up, he went on walks every day, on trips to the North Shore for hiking, he loved swimming and was a master retriever of sticks in the water. He so loved his family and the others in the pack. He will always and forever hold a special place in our heart. He passed away from dementia, which had advanced to a point where he couldn’t rest, even with medications. Dr. Taylor with Blue Skies was our rock in helping us through this journey. She was an inspiration with her intuition and insight and she changed the usual euthanasia experience into a peaceful celebration of Gunner’s life.
A big thanks again to Dr. Taylor for helping us with Gunner last Sunday. We were so incredibly heartbroken with having to let him go, and she was just wonderful in every way. She spent as much time as needed with us and was amazing with her observations of Gunner’s challenges, some of which we had noticed but didn’t understand. She tied up all of those loose ends for us that helped us make sense of where he was physically and mentally. Such as having GOLPP. Who knew. But now it all makes sense with the way he walked, his muscle degeneration, and how he bulked up in the chest area, plus his hoarse voice. Knowing all of this helped us feel better about letting him go because of his dementia. When the body looks and acts good, and it’s the brain that has betrayed him, it was a tough decision. She was absolutely amazing and I feel we made a friend. She took all the time we needed and we were so appreciative. Thank you again, Dr. Taylor.
From Darcie J. 4/19/2021: Thank you, Dr. Taylor, and the staff at Blue Skies, for the kind and compassionate way you helped our dog, Shiloh, and our family to peacefully say Goodbye. Shiloh was a beautiful 50 lb. Chow Chow-Shepherd mix. Shiloh lived a long and healthy life of 14 years.
Although we, as humans, are never ready to say "so long" to our pets, Shiloh gave us the signs that she was ready to rest. Dr. Sara called us back so quickly and helped us to understand the process while Dr. Taylor came the next day and provided Shiloh with the best of care and our family with great compassion. We still miss Shiloh but we are at peace knowing she was comfortable even in our good-byes. Thank you again!
From Lori P. 4/14/2021: I cannot thank Blue Skies, Dr. Tracy and courier Niki for the incredible kindness, love and compassion given to me and my family during the painful process of laying our beautiful Bling to rest. The decision was excruciating to make, I cried the second they answered the phone to make the appointment. Dr. Tracy was calm, patient and beyond kind. The day we put Bling down was peaceful, not rushed and everything explained very clearly. It felt strange to make an "appointment" to put her to rest, but having her home, no stress of going to the vet, surrounded by people who adored her was very calming. Niki the courier contacted me the day before she was bringing Bling home, asked for any special instructions, kept Bling dry and safe because it was raining, and was truly amazing. Bling traveled all over the country with me, loved to float in our friend's pool, go to horse shows, and she loved her people, she was my soul dog..
From Sarah and Isaac M. 4/2/2021: Dr. Tracy, Thank you for helping us navigate a very difficult day a week ago when we made the decision to put Carter down. I had been dreading that day for several years and especially these last few weeks. Your kindness and compassion helped me and my family get through that dreaded moment. In fact, we all agreed that you handled everything beautifully, that we couldn't have imagined a better way for Carter to pass. You even brought him a cheeseburger!!! What a joy that was to watch him enjoy a delicious last treat. Thank you for your patience and for gently explaining each step of the process. I am so grateful to you. I would gladly recommend your services to others.
Finally, a note about Carter (also known as "Pooper," "Mr. C," "Harry Baby," "Poops McGoops"). He was the world's naughtiest dog--a counter surfer who snatched entire plates of raw hamburgers, chicken, and buns intended for the grill. He was a force when it came to catching the frisbee--a sport he regarded as both his favorite pastime and his #1 job. He was also affectionate and loved to snuggle with me and follow me all over our 1,000 square foot condo, even if it meant getting up from the couch to the bedroom and back again. He loved to play hide-and-seek with carrots hidden around the house, and he always inspected previous hiding spots first. He loved going on hikes, and when his body couldn't do those anymore, we went on "sniffs" around the block. (My husband said he was checking his "pee-mail.") Carter taught me important life lessons that I'm still processing--about acceptance and living in the moment. He regarded each moment as an opportunity. If it snowed, he delighted in eating it and making snow angels. If it was sunny outside, he sunbathed. Mud was for splashing in; lakes for swimming; frisbees and balls for retrieving. He played hard and rested well. And I will miss him tremendously.
From Holly K. 3/24/2021: Our cat, Blakee, was only 8 years old and had only been diagnosed with lymphoma for a few days and her body was already shutting down, so we were especially unprepared to put her down. We called Blue Skies Pet the morning of March 4 and they were able to come out that afternoon. Dr. Sara was sweet and understanding, and made saying goodbye as easy as it could have been. Each step of the way she explained what would happen and then stood back to give us the time we needed to begin letting Blakee go. We will be forever grateful for that. Blakee was an incredibly sweet and friendly cat, and more than a few non-cat-people have said that she was the only cat they've ever liked. She loved going outside and playing with toads or relaxing in the flower gardens, sleeping in rays of sun, and playing with her sister. She was a part of our family and she was loved so much, and will be dearly missed. May 7, 2012 - March 4, 2021
3/8/21 From Stefani and Alex F. : Milo - 12 years old
Milo was born in 2009 and we welcomed him into our family as a high school graduation gift (Alex saved up all his graduation money for him). Although we had missing years with him while off to college, he was very well loved by his human grandparents. Milo was a very loved part of our family. He was the sassiest/most talkative dog and had the biggest personality! He was a gentle giant who loved his other fur siblings and his human siblings--even though he seemed annoyed with them. He loved lounging in snow, going on walks, and eating any type of table scraps you could give him. Our family is broken without him, our house is empty (and quiet), we miss him so much.
We want to thank you for the compassion, space, time, and love you showed Milo during his last moments. You walked us through every step and made sure he was comfortable. Thank you from our sad broken hearts for everything.
2/11/2021 From Joe and Judy S. : Judy and I would like to thank Dr. Tracy Corcoran (and the whole organization) for the compassionate service you provide. You are a very special person.
To all who read this, I recommend Blue Skies to help you through a sad situation with your pet. Thanks again.
1/23/2021 From Kathy K. : Drs. Sarah, Tracy and Raye,
This is still fresh but I want you all to know that we were very grateful we found you and your services for Louie, my beloved Golden Retriever. We recognize it takes special people to able to help pets move beyond their earthly home and deal with the heartbroken humans they leave behind. Our family wants to send a very heartfelt thank you for how you compassionately treated Louie in his last hour in his own home. I will definitely recommend you to others. He’s back home now and will be residing in the garden I chased him out of so many times. ;)
1/16/2021 From Kris and Greg M. : Thank you Dr. Corcoran, Those words don't seem enough to convey our feelings. You were gentle, compassionate, patient, informative, responsive every step of the way. You made an incredibly difficult and emotional situation easier to get through. Our hearts are broken, our house feels empty. You provided exceptional service and we so thank you for it.
Jack was 12 yrs 10 months. We got Jack from a rescue when he was 1.5 yrs old. All we knew about him was he was from Iowa! He was stoic, independent, great with people and other animals. He was a gentle giant. Although he didn't like the UPS truck!
Thank you...from the bottom of our broken hearts. I highly recommend your service. You were wonderful. We are so grateful, so thankful, that you came to our house, that we were able to be with our beautiful boy at the end. We focus so much on our loss, that we forget to be thankful for what we had/have.
1/12/2021 From Karen E. : Key’s last day, January 12, 2021.
Dr Raye Taylor: you are amazing!
Thank You!
12/27/2020 From Julie, Paul, Jenna, Katie and Dixie T. :
It is with a very heavy heart that I send this message to let you know that we put our beloved family member Buddy down this morning. Although he just celebrated his 9th birthday on December 15th, unfortunately his hip and other health issues caused significant quality of life issues. After many days and weeks of discussion it was clear to us that we did not want him to suffer any longer. He is now free of pain and at peace. Buddy has been a devoted friend and companion to my family, his connection to Jenna and Katie was amazing. They always had a "big brother" to talk, cuddle and hang out with. His gentle giant personality was only matched by his love for our girls.
He not only established celebrity status in the neighborhood, but gave Julie and I a great deal of comfort knowing he was "Always watching and on guard...."
I am forever appreciative and grateful for what he has added to our lives. He was a big, beautiful, smart and loving dog and he will be missed beyond measure. We miss him already. His passing is a HUGE loss to us.
He is our "Buddy Boy"
11/15/2020 From Jim and Lori H. : “Farrah”
10/01/2020 From Connie M. : My dog Willie was sent to heaven on 10/1/2020 with the help of Dr. Taylor. Willie lived 12 short years. He brought our family so much joy and happiness every single day that we were blessed to spend with him. He loved his belly rubs and was the sweetest boy that ever lived. Always eager to greet us at the door on his back waiting for that belly rub. He also loved to steal his fur siblings bones by pretending someone was at the door and barking to create a diversion so he could get the other dogs to run to the door and bark and then hurry and steal their chew bones. He had so much personality. Thank you for you love Willie. I will miss you my sweet Willie Julio. Until we meet again in heaven, you will forever be in our hearts.
9/28/2020 From Krista D. : Oh my sweet Bentley boy. Saying goodbye to you has been the most difficult and gut wrenching thing I have ever had to do. You were SO much more than “just a dog” and anybody that knew you or us understood that. You were my cuddle buddy, running partner, body guard, travel companion, and hands down my best friend. Wherever I went, you went. Over the years we had the opportunity to explore 22 states, live in 5 of those and complete 12 cross country road trips together. I think it’s safe to say traveling was our JAM.
You were there for some of the most exciting times in my life and also through some of the most difficult. You knew how to make my bad days better and that almost always involved some of the BEST Bentley cuddles. I can now confidently say you did not have a mean bone in your body. You proved that even when you were getting sick. You were so full of love and shared that with anyone and anything you crossed paths with. You were nothing but a gentle giant.
Over the last 9 years you were the one thing in my life that has remained constant and I am so grateful for that. It will take a long time to get used to this new normal and finding a new routine. It’ll be strange not having you by my side at all times (my velcro dog) or at least always staring at me from a distance like the creeper you were. Losing you hurts far more than I could’ve imagined. Thank you for being the absolute BEST friend a girl could’ve asked for. Rest easy buddy. I love you handsome boy
“Know that I lived my whole life long.
And I gave all the love I could’ve given”
-Our boys @caamp
Thank you Blue Skies for so much support through the most difficult decision I have had to go through. Thank you for letting Bentley pass peacefully.
9/15/2020 From Jesse S. : Bubba Born April 20th, 2012 was the perfect living example of 1 Corinthians chapter 13. He was my Hero, my best friend, my boy, and my service dog. Bubba was a lot of things, smart, silly, playful, the referee, loving, kind, he loved attention and giving kisses, his tail rarely stopped wagging. Bubba was and is extremely loved for everything that he was and is! He will be deeply and completely missed. He loved swimming and playing catch, he loved his kong and his chew ropes, he loved all kinds of food, ice cream and little Debbie strawberry cake rolls were among his favorites. He loved all kids, they usually got millions of bubba kisses. He loved playing tug of war with his chew rope. But most of all he loved snuggling with me and Amy every night. He was the best dog ever. Life without him just isn’t the same, but I hope one day I will be able to see him again and feel him press his whole body up against me put his nose under my chin and give me a couple more Bubba kisses again. Bubba passed on September 11th, 2020. After a recent diagnosis of epilepsy bubba struggled to regain full health and with in a month he developed kidney failure, this kidney disease he had was very fast and aggressive and in a matter of weeks Bubba slowly stopped eating and drinking it was clear he was in pain and that medication would not work to save him, so the choice was made to not allow him to suffer any longer. I know all my friends and family will understand and this is very hard to deal with, I would like to thank blue skies for their part in this painful process. It was much better being able to have my Bubba in a comfortable environment and was very peaceful for him and us! Bubba you will be forever loved and missed in the amount larger than a million universes!
8/19/2020 From Lauren T. : I wanted to write this memorial for our beloved cat, Sylvester. Sylvester was our beloved cat. He came to us in a serendipitous way.
One day we noticed him on the driveway of a neighbor in our childhood home. He was a stray and pretty beaten up when he first came to us. It took no thought that he would be ours. We just opened the door and he walked right in.
He was our beautiful boy for 16 years. Sylvester was often the only light in dark places for us all. Many would remark that he was nothing like a normal cat. But closer to a dog trapped in a cats body.
Sylvester was adored by many. Often having even non cat lovers in a place where they’d say “the only cat I like is Sylvester.” Sylvester won over the hearts of everyone around us. Often being one of the best parts of friends and family visits.
He was there for us through a divorce, several moves and both of my brother and I’s high school graduations. Sylvester was a constant in an inconsistent world. Sylvester would often be the one we’d cry to after break ups or fights. He was always there, laying on his back and treating us with complete unconditional love. He was the best boy in the world. Truly a beautiful soul. One that we loved as deeply as he loved us. Words can’t describe how truly beautiful he was. His spirit was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever known.
People say that he was the lucky one, but that’s not really true. We were the lucky ones.
Sylvester spent his last days surrounded by his family. He was always happiest when we were all together. He loved toy mice, going outside, being pet and just being around people talking in general. He passed away in the loving arms of his family after 16 beautiful years of life. We miss you so much. It was a privilege being your family. We’ll love you forever, bubba. I just wanted to personally thank Blue Skies and Dr. Corcoran for being so compassionate and kind to our boy even in his death. You made all the difference to my family and I. Though I wasn’t his “owner” I was there when he passed. Because of Blue Skies it was a peaceful and beautiful passing. Words cannot express our families gratitude. And my gratitude. It was a privilege to be able to witness something so professionally and empathetically done. I will always be grateful to Blue Skies for giving Sylvester a death that was as beautiful as his life. Thank you so much for treating our boy and my family so kindly.
8/19/2020 From Ron and Carol R. : Its been 2 weeks and 3 days since our precious Shiloh crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Our hearts are shattered and broken in a million pieces. Dr. Sara was so kind and comforting to him as he passed, When we count our true friends we must not forget the animals for one of these gentle companions may be the truest friend of all, Rest in peace sweet Shiloh. You will forever be loved and missed .caring and compassionate. We cant say enough good things about them and the way everything was handled. We were allowed to hold Shiloh and talk to him and love and comfort him.
8/07/2020 From Kathleen A. : Just over 4 years ago I submitted an application for a rescue Collie. I asked for a young female. The Collie Rescue instead sends me a picture of a five year old male. LOL. I fell instantly in love. Such a classic Collie. Charlie was my 5th Collie and he was the funniest dog I ever had. LOVED his toys, constantly protected us from the vacuum, the mail truck and all things on wheels. This past Friday he was diagnosed with liver cancer and was given 1 to 2 months to live. This brave boy made it until today. HUGE HUGE hole in my heart and our house but so blessed to have had him in our lives. He was the first Collie that Joe let come into his office (aka Man Cave). LOL He had a fan club with the neighborhood little girls and they came over today to read him the book Dog Heaven before he passed. Run free Mister Charlie with Joe A.
7/08/2020 From Jim K. : Loving You, A Poem From Lucy To Papa
I remember our last moment, right before you said goodbye, I looked at you, and you looked at me while tears filled up in your eyes.
I know it’s hard to understand and I would have loved to stay, But at some point, our name is called, and mine was called today.
I’m grateful for your loving care until the very end, Your choice, however difficult, proves that you were heaven-sent.
For nothing speaks of tender love and sacrifice to me, Than one who’s heart was crumbling and yet still set me free.
The human term of “putting me down” is wrong, it is releasing, You gave me the most precious gift when you granted me peace.
So I will wait at the Rainbow Bridge until we meet again, And then it’s licks and tail wags for you, the best of friends.
I Love You, Papa,
6/25/2020 From Chris A. : Thanks for this great service-Joey was able to Leave under Dr Rayes wonderful care and she was fabulous. Joey, a Chihuahua, lived to be 17 1/2 years old and at the end he was as much a trooper as he was in his younger years.
During his lifetime he was best brother to his sister Georgie, an English Bull Terrier, and the two of them were an inseparable comical pair. Joey loved boat rides whether that was in a speed boat, pontoon or kayak. He would race to the dock and jump on board grabbing the best seat for himself! Joey got to travel and spend the last 5 winters in Arizona where he loved the warm weather and the adventure of it all. He even visited the Grand Canyon. He was a true chihuahua with his mom being his number 1, and everyone else not, although he dearly loved mom #2. Joey had many brothers and sisters come and go and he was always welcoming in his own way knowing that he was top dog and getting the best spot on the bed to sleep. Joey went on daily walks until the last year of his life and then he acquired a dog buggy and he happily rode in that, even the last day of his life he got a ride around the neighborhood, looking around as if he was trying to take it all in before he left. A true companion right to the end. Love you best my boy.
6/15/2020 From Susan H. : We just wanted to send a very heart-felt thank you to you for the caring and compassion you brought to us and most importantly to our little Robert. You did everything you said you would do for Robert, and it was so calm and graceful for him. We miss him so much, but it was time to let go. And you put up with our crying – I could feel the virtual hug! I really just can’t say thank you enough for all you did – you really provide a wonderful service and you do it so well. Thank you!!
4/24/2020 From Melanie C. : We can’t believe how much we miss Stella, and even though it’s only been 6 days since our little trinket became an angel, we fear forgetting the cute, endearing things about her. She was a handful, and we put together this list to put in her scrapbook, so we will never forget any of these details. I realize it is long-winded, but a Jack Russell mix has a complicated personality and she did so many things that really set her apart, and made her quirks so much more than just things to manage.
Stella’s Remembrances -When doing the chase thing she always had to find something to carry in her mouth, preferably a stuffed animal but it could be anything she could pick up. When going outside, she would be Behind Heidi at the door and as soon as it started to open she would rush forward and shoulder check Heidi out of the way so she could be first out. When she wanted to jump up onto bed or couch or anywhere high she wasn’t sure of herself so she would do a bunch of “test jumps” to try to see if she could make it, stopping occasionally to crane her neck to see the lay of the land and make sure this was the best angle to attempt from - sometimes she’d go for it and others you just have to walk over and pick her up. When she was younger, she used to steal guitar picks and take them to her crate – mostly just to have them.. We loved her little multisyllabic sigh she did (sounded like she was going to follow with “some fava beans and a nice bottle of chianti”). Her kisses – not a slobbery kisser, just a quick dart of a kiss. The way she would “jump” into your arms from a low starting point.. She shredded toilet paper spools and then ate them. She ate anything. Queue the dental floss and blade story. The way she would announce bedtime – and her one woof pronouncements in general. The way she would announce bedtime and then when last potty was done, she would go to the little master bathroom, see if any Kleenexes or other fun things to shred were on the floor, then would stand at foot of bed to get tucked in. The way she dove into the floor headfirst and then would kick her little hind legs out. The way she would walk almost sideways when her tail really would get going because she was so excited to see someone. She raced around the top of the sectional couch, NASCAR couch, to get you to chase her. And then she would sometimes make revving sounds to encourage you to chase her. The way she would put her elbow in the ground if she was adventuring and didn’t want to move on from where she was, didn’t want to go back in the house. The way she loved the snow, and winter in general, so much that she would walk until her feet were so cold she would do handstands.
4/14/2020 From Megan and Jeremy C. : On Friday, April 10, Dr. Taylor helped us say goodbye to our beloved Newfoundland Julia. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making our goodbye so special, and helping us through this painful time. I was also hoping to leave a memoriam for Julia in case you wanted to post it on your website. Thank you so much again for everything; for calling me back so quickly when I was in a panic, for taking your time and explaining the process, and for giving Julia so much love, as if you've known her for years. You have a customer for life, and I will always recommend your services. Sorry if it's a bit long, I could talk forever about our pretty girl Julia. Thank you.
My husband and I picked up Julia as a retired Newfoundland of 5 years old. She was the largest, most beautiful Newfie we had ever seen, and we fell in love instantly. Julia was such a sweetheart. She quickly became the alpha of our pup pack, but never had a mean bone in her body. She was also a daddy's girl, and always welcomed extra cuddles from her dad. She enjoyed pancakes, deep fried pickles, and always got so excited when you told her how pretty she was. After she turned 10 years old, her health started to decline and she started experiencing exhaustion, joint and hip issues, and occasional seizures. A friend recommended Blue Skies, and when the time came to say goodbye, Dr. Taylor could not have been more helpful, kind, and patient with us. She treated Julia as if she had known her for years, and knew how special she was to us. I couldn't imagine anyone else taking care of Julia during that tough time. Thank you for helping us say goodbye to our sweet Julia, we are forever grateful.
3/06/2020 From Patricia D. : We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the incredible care from Dr. Taylor when we let our good boy, Jed, go to sleep. My husband and I commented that we learned more about our dog's chronic illness in the one hour with her than with our vet of 10 years. I feel relieved after learning how sick he really was to have let Jed go. Jed was such a fun, silly, energetic dog before he became sick with diabetes and Cushings disease. He survived 3 years from the onset of the diseases, but his personality changed dramatically over the last few months. Slept all the time and had developed cognitive dysfunction which became dangerous for him. He leaves behind a little brother which we're concerned about. Dr. Taylor assured us that it was a very good thing to have him present when Jed went to sleep. She brought a cheese burger for Jed and cheese wiz for Zeke. So kind and thoughtful! This decision was well worth the extra money spent. Jed did not have to go through the anxiety of a vet visit before dying. Plus Zeke didn't end up associating the vet with his brother being taken away.
Thank you so much, Dr Taylor.
1/04/2020 From Donna C. : Thank you again for making Jives transition so peaceful and loving.
Jive is a reserved but very confident Portuguese water dog who came into our family when she was 9 weeks old. She changed our lives with her arrival and now has changed our lives forever with her departure. Jive was our other Portuguese water dog “Jazz’s” best friend. Jazz was four years older than Jive and she kept him forever young. They did everything together. Jazz and Jive made us laugh and cry and overall helped us see life from their perspective which is very unconditional. Jive always had a smile and loved to cuddle and be pet. Thank you Jive for all the love and joy you have brought to our family. You are forever loved and missed.
9/1/2019 From Tammy: Charlie, born May 13, 2007, died August 28, 2019. Charlie brought so much joy to our household; he made me smile even when I didn’t want to! He is missed. Tammy, John and Ginny
From Erin R. : Nothing could have prepared me for the devastation and grief I feel over saying goodbye to our dog, Kona. She was my first baby, and there for every one of life’s major moments over the last 14.5 years. I know in my heart it was the right thing to do, but when the time came, I was unprepared for the amount of anguish I felt. I’m grateful to have been able to say goodbye in our home, and that Kona was happy and enjoying everyone who was there. She was surrounded by her family, the room was filled with love, grief and a little laughter. I know she was happy until the very end and this comforts me when I’m feeling lost without her. I kept telling our kids that dog’s don’t fear death, she isn’t sad, she will be free from pain and that it’s us who will suffer. It’s so true. WE are sad, and WE feel pain from missing her. We feel lost when we see the spot where her bed was, that we don’t hear her funny snoring, or barking and chasing in her sleep. Run free, sweet girl. Enjoy the sunshine in your face, smell all the smells, lay in the grass, and eat all the cookie bones. We love you, you changed our lives, I can still feel you here with us, and I know you’ll be watching and waiting for us at the Rainbow bridge.
From Teddie P. : Dear Dr. Taylor,
I can finally write this note without breaking down. You were present at our home Monday night when we had to put Tucker down. It was one of the hardest moments of my life but you made it a time of sacredness. Even though I was so sad to see Tucker go, I will not remember fear or confusion. Instead I am left with love and tenderness. The image that will always stick in my mind is of you laying your hands on his body and your forehead on his head before you closed the trunk of your car. Tucker was worthy of this blessing and this hallowed parting. I have written a note to my veterinarian highly recommending your services to others.
I just wanted you to know that your loving care touched me deeply. I have already spoken about your approach when I spoke the next day for a group of 70 nursing leaders. I can only hope we will make the passing of humans as sacred. With deep appreciation for your work in the world,
From Susie and Rick: Sadie the Sweetest Lady… We still feel your presence, you were so loved…. And you loved us… Thank you Blue Skies for being so kind and loving to our girl in her last hours…what you do is a true blessing for our beloved fur babies and us. – Susie & Rick
From Eric S. : “Ruby”
From Michele D: This is Suki she was just short of 14 years old. I called her Suki Bear and she was smart as a whip! I taught her how to fetch a tennis ball and well it was on from there! She was almost human like with her expressions and followed me everywhere. I have other dogs and she was like a mama bear to them. Never afraid to demand her attention. Always there to listen to me even if I was talking about nothing. Sat with me every morning for coffee. Again at night before bed while I relaxed the day off getting her cuddles. I gladly obliged and she showed me her unconditional love everyday. You will be missed my sweet girl. Mommy loves and misses her cuddle bear.
From Brittany R: “Cookie” – A stray found roaming around somewhere in Kentucky. She was picked up & spent three months in a shelter. She somehow ended up in Minnesota at the MN Boxer Rescue where we were lucky enough to stumble across her as my husband was looking for a girl dog as a companion for himself. I did not want to like her…but she weaseled her way into every family member’s heart & I grew to love her deeply. We always wondered what her previous life had been like & what her name had been & we’d try to ask her in different voices but she just always responded to Cookie & that’s all that really mattered. I ended up spending a lot of time with her, buying her treats, & spoiling her along with our other two male dogs. She was my other “girl power” in a male dominated home. She had a zest for life that made my heart burst & her high & happy energy often made me laugh & also got me out on many walks with her. She had endless silly names in our home but she always most happily responded to “Good Girl”. Her tail was like a whip that only stopped when she was sleeping. As she was leaving this earth way too soon unfortunately, her dad & I made sure to repeatedly tell her that she was “a good girl” as she drifted off. We will miss our sweet Cookie but we hope she’s fiercely wagging that whip-like tail again & enjoying doing endless zoomies around Heaven.
From Alyssa F: Dr. Tracy is literally an angel walking among us. She came to our house on such short notice and brought us the most peaceful comfort I could have ever imagined. Her genuine empathy and understanding created a calming environment as she lovingly put our beautiful 13-year-old tripawd to sleep. I can't say enough wonderful things about this woman and the work she (and Blue Skies) does. She truly has a gift. Thank you so much for everything.
From Meg C: Dr. Tracy Corcoran came to the house on very short notice. She was sympathetic and explained everythingclearly and thoroughly. We are so grateful this service exists and that our cat's last moments were in a place he felt safe and comfortable. It was also a good experience for us who had been contemplating the horrors of putting the poor sick cat in his carrier and feeling like his last moments were spent in fear. Thank you!
From Sheanne A-E: I believe in the service you offer and will always let people know about it. not often do angels walk on earth and help your pets get to heaven pain free and loved. Thanks you for taking care of my friends, I will always inform friends, family and clients of your caring heartfelt services.
From Grace D: My boyfriend and I just had to make the difficult decision of putting down our 1.5 year old kitty due to leukemia related illnesses. We loved little Fred to the core of our beings and wanted to find some way to be able to celebrate his life and let him pass humanely and in our home. I stumbled across Blue Skies Pet with just a simple google search and couldn't be more blessed with the experience we had. Dr. Becky was very supportive, extremely kind and went above and beyond what we could've ever hoped for on such a tragic day. A couple of days later we received the sweetest note with mementos of our furry little friend that just filled my heart with love. I honestly don't know what we would've done if we hadn't found Blue Skies. We are forever grateful for the support and love that your practice has given us and hold you to the highest esteem.
From Myrna L: I have never experienced kindness in any form as i did from blue skies on my recent loss of menthe, my 30 year old long time kitty friend!
It is always very difficult to lose a beloved pet, but dr. Becky and her gentleness, kindness and goodness made the process so much easier. No stress was felt . To experience his leaving me in such a relaxed state and at home where he was comfortable, made losing him easier, kinder and gentler.
Thank you so much! I have had and lost pets - dogs, cats and horses- over the past 50 years and it is never easy . Menthe was an orphan kitty that i raised and i was the only mother he ever knew. He was sensitive, bright and more like a person than a cat. Oh how i dreaded the thought of losing him! To find blue skies was truly a god send. Bless you all and please keep offering your services.
From Justina O: I can't express enough how much we appreciate Dr. Tracy! She was with both Mollee & Zoose. She is so compassionate , no pressure, very calm. She helped us understand what was going to happen!! We Love her! I could go on and on! Thanks Doc!!!!
From Andrea S: Dr. Sara was beyond amazing. I am so grateful there are people like her in this world. She treated our old boy with such grace and dignity, and there are not enough thanks that I could possibly give.
From Rachel P: There are no words to express my thanks and gratitude to Dr. Herrlinger. She was warm, sweet, empathetic, and loving. I had to say good bye to my beautiful sweet 12 year old Cocker Spaniel mix, Coco. To say goodbye at home was the best decision I could have made. Dr. Herrlinger made the experience less traumatic for myself and my baby. She exuded peace and calm which helped me. I know Coco and I were meant to have her help us. She helped my baby cross over the Rainbow Bridge with love. Thank you so much for this absolutely invaluable service!
From Nate and Jodi, Maggie and Pixie: Thank you for providing such a meaningful service. Blue Skies Pet vets are amazing women. Dr. Corcoran was on call when I needed their at-home services. I had never experienced or researched at-home euthanasia services prior to my dear cat needing them. I did my due diligence researching at-home services online. Blue Skies Pet bios, philosophy and general compassionate language convinced me to reach out to them.
I cannot explain how at the first call, Dr. Corcoran was instantly understanding, compassionate and knowledgeable of our situation. Of course I began to cry when explaining my most precious cat’s illness. Dr. Corcoran had all the time in the world for me. We spoke for maybe 30 minutes. I made initial contact on a Monday just to learn the process. Two days later I needed to make the call I dreaded most. It was time. Dr. Corcoran was helpful and kind and made me feel at ease. I struggled a lot with making the decision for Lolly Pop because I didn’t want it to be too soon or too late. Like all of us animal lovers, I didn’t want Lolly Pop to suffer and yet I wanted to give her as much time with us and her housemates as possible. Dr. Corcoran explained how they definitely would assess if now was the time or not.
This amazing individual, whom I’d spoken with just twice on the phone, entered our home that afternoon. My husband and I were lucky enough to both be at home with our three cats. Dr. Tracy somehow was already family and we welcomed her into our circle. She was involved and invisible at all the right times. I put all my trust into her, and she could not have been more respectful and caring to Lolly Pop. We believe Lolly Pop experienced a peaceful passing in her home, surrounded by those who love her most. That’s the most we could ask for; we are so thankful.
From Maggie R: At nearly 19 years, my most beloved Wowie became too frail for this world....Dr. Sara answered my call and came out within an hour on a Sunday. I couldn't fathom making his last moments traumatic since he hated cars and being disrupted. He had an extremely dignified transition to his next adventure (I hope he's chasing dogs just for fun and has found his old friend Otis from his young cathood)...
Thank you so much for making one of my most heartbreaking times a better one and being able to love him through it!
You people are wonderful!
From Janine B: Dr. Sara Herringer came on short notice last Sunday to help our Maltese pass peacefully at home, in the loving arms of her family. Not only was her service less expensive than the competitor, it was infinitely better than calling and dealing with an answering service employee who had vague deadlines about cancellation fees if you did not call in a particular time window in case the pet died sooner. She also refused to give a last name of the vet coming, or a cell phone number to reach her if the pet died. Dr. Sara answered the telephone herself, was calm and reassuring and arrived promptly. She also teaches at Globe University and the U of M Veterinary College. Since I was also had UM St. Paul campus connections, there was comfort in knowing her background. Her patience and infinite kindness meant everything to us. When your pet is also your therapy dog and has served faithfully for almost 13 years, you want to ease her final days and hours as much as possible. I could not just coldly drop her off to be euthanized and cremated, so this special service was a Godsend. My daughters offered to pay for it, as they loved the dog, too, and wanted it to be as loving and peaceful as possible. Since one of my daughters is a hospice care social worker, this was another interesting service offered. Long ago, I had a beloved big sled dog who lived 14 years. When it came to her final days, she was euthanized in the vet's office. This was much better. Dr. Sara made paw print impressions for us, and clipped tiny hair locks and tied them with ribbons for us, too.
From Brooke B.W: Thank you! Thank you for making a horrible day a little easier by coming to us. Sada went on her bed in her home because of you. This is the way all beloved animals should go. Thank you for what you do!
From Myrna l: I have never experienced kindness in any form as i did from Blue Skies Pet on my recent loss of Menthe, my 30-year-old, long time kitty friend! It is always very difficult to lose a beloved pet, but Dr. Becky and her gentleness, kindness and goodness made the process so much easier. No stress was felt. To experience his leaving me in such a relaxed state and at home where he was comfortable, made losing him easier, kinder and gentler. Thank you so much! I have had and lost pets - dogs, cats and horses- over the past 50 years and it is never easy . Menthe was an orphan kitty that I raised and I was the only mother he ever knew. He was sensitive, bright and more like a person than a cat. Oh how I dreaded the thought of losing him! To find Blue Skies Pet was truly a god send. Bless you all and please keep offering your services.
From Caroline N: It has been a year since you helped our little Annie leave her pain behind. She was one of the sweetest, most gentle cats I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. The month she spent outside, after getting out, was a terrible time for all of us but mostly for her. She never recovered from that bad time. I miss her everyday, and still think I see her hiding under a blanket or the pillow of a dog bed. The kindness and gentleness you show will never be forgotten, and, even though it will be a sad time, I will call on you again.
From Denny and Judy G: Words cannot express our appreciation to Dr. Tracy Corcoran for her compassionate help when we had to euthanize our dear Pebbles. Everything from the decision making to her taking Pebble's body (so we did not have to do it) to follow up phone calls. We believe she not only has a profession but a "calling"! Sending thanks to you and your staff!
From Erin, Chris, Skoshki, Crackers and Harry: After a long 5-month fight with nasal cancer, the time came to help our little 2.5 year old Siamese mix Bitty go to a place where she could breathe easier and be free of medication and vet visits. We unfortunately had some bad experiences with her diagnosis and it was a heart-wrenching search for answers as we tried to decide what the right thing to do would be. I found Blue Skies in researching hospice options and also found that they provide in-home“goodbye” services. I contacted Dr. Corcoran by email with my situation in hopes that she might be able to provide some guidance. I hit send on my laptop and within minutes there was the most wonderful, calm and reassuring voice on the other end of the phone. In that moment I felt more peace and empathy for Bitty than I had felt from anyone. I knew at that Bitty had found her angel. I could not even think of taking her into a clinic to help her along her way so when it was time, Dr. Corcoran showed up in an hour and we had the most comforting and loving goodbye I have ever had with a pet. I can’t thank you enough Dr. Corcoran for helping Bitty relax and let go so peacefully. Bitty , you came to us when we didn’t expect a new kitty and we just couldn’t say no to that face. You were a force of nature and came in like a hurricane of fur and energy that took us by storm. In that first month after we brought you home we used to think, “How are we going to keep you?” and now the only thing we can think is, “How are we going to let you go?” We saw the Monarch butterfly and the white butterfly you sent to comfort us and we smiled. We’ve never had a butterfly in the yard until today. Thank you for the final flutter to let us know we did the right thing for you. We miss your blue eyes, the little hook in your tail and your non-stop talking. The silence in the house is deafening but I smile because I know everyone on the other side will see a little Siamese storm rolling in from the distance and will get to experience all of your amazing energy. And just like us, they will realize you’re really just a rainbow in disguise. Safe travels Bits. We miss you and we will take care of your sissy, Skoshki. She misses you more than you know.
From Sue K: Over the years I have had to have five of our dogs put to sleep. This is the first time I have experienced having someone come to our home. While saying goodbye to a loving pet is never easy, being able to do it in our back yard, with the sun shining and the wind blowing through the trees made the experience easier. Tracy, you definitely found your calling. I've known you since you were a child, and you always knew you wanted to be a veterinarian. Your kindness, empathy, and compassion have always been a part of you, and your help through this difficult time made a huge difference for all of us. Thank you.
From Luana B: I've had both Dr. Sara and Dr. Becky visit my homes to say goodbye to my beloved retired racers, Fiddler and most recently Suzee. Both Dr.'s were gentle, kind, respectful and I was able to let my sweet greys go in a dignified manner surrounded by the comfort of the home they've always known. Both Dr.'s wrote and sent sympathy cards following the appointment and I have just been astounded with how well they really listened to my stories and memories of my pups and incorporated those into their thoughtful and personalized message to me.
The folks at Pets Remembered were fabulous as well. I was exceptionally teary and emotional picking up my Suzee recently and I believe it was one of the owners who took extra time to talk with me and ask me about Suzee and about retired racers in general. That was very helpful and healing to me.
THANK YOU so very much for the valuable service you provide and the professionalism and integrity in which you carry it out.
