Client Stories & Memorials

Dear Dr. Pressel,
There is no possible way to thank you enough for giving Maggie her life. She is lying next to me at my desk as I write this note... and I can't imagine it being any other way. Loving and animal unconditionally as with a human - is a great gift. A tiny puppy come into your arms the first time with the attitude of trust, the wish to please and the you will always be best friends. There is such beauty and innocence in that simple way. It is up to us to learn its lesson. You and your entire staff were wonderful to Maggie and to us. You could do what we could not. With appreciation and affection,

Dr. Burtch,
I would like to again comment on how wonderful EVERYONE in your office is. We enjoy our trips up! I don't think Ted mind being there either. He feels the love!

Dear Dr. Burtch & Staff,
We would like to thank you and all the staff at Pacific for the care, kindness and compassion you extended to our family during Korky's illness and passing. The flowers you sent have helped us cope with a most difficult loss. Thank you very much.

As we remember Korky we will always be reminded of each of you and how much she loved her visits to Pacific and each one of you. All of you added so much to her life. Thank you again for all your support.

All our love,

To the Staff at Pacific Veterinary Specialists,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a personal note to us saying nice things about our Kelly. She really was a truly sweet cat. We appreciate how, collectively, you each played a role in making her 9th life more comfortable.

We are very impressed with how each of you sincerely care about the patients that are in need of your expertise. Keep up the good work! Your comments were comforting.

Pacific Veterinary,
I truly appreciate everything you did for Seamus, especially taking us on such short notice. You fought the good fight, but he was just too sick.

Thank you for all you do for our animals.

Pacific Vet Staff,
Thank you so much for taking such good care of our cat Tigger after she was attacked by a coyote in our yard. She was so lucky and your staff acted so quickly when we brought her in. We think Tigger is going to be fine. She may have a droopy eye and a slant on her head on one side, but she's still Tigger and spoiled rotten even more now.

Again, we just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Thanks to all of you who treated Ace with such kindness. A special thanks to Dr. Pressel (who had to be a doctor's doctor), Kim (who supported my "early decision"), and Marika (who answered the phone so kindly all night long).

I can't find the words to thank you enough.

Dr. Burtch,
Thank you for being so thoughtful. Your complimentary office visit today was so needed and appreciated. Thanks for "being there" and for everything else!

Kitty Hugs,

Dr. Burtch,
I've often wondered how different life would have been over the last three years if Benson had been referred to an "ordinary" vet. The extraordinary care and attention you gave to both Benson and I over the last 3 years has meant more that I can put into words. I appreciate the love and support that really was above and beyond what can be expected from your veterinarian. No matter how ridiculous my question or outrageous my description of what was happening, you always listened, considered, and answered. Most of what you said was very comforting and at the very least, all of it gave me a basis for action. Which is all you can ask for when dealing with a Benson - not the easiest patient!

My life has been forever changed by Benson and you had a big part in helping me care for him. I am upside down without him as my every activity was scheduled around his needs, but I am getting better each day. I realize now that it was without question the right time to let him go and give him peace. I appreciate your help with him in the end and I know it was nearly as hard for you as it was for me.

Again, I thank you and wish you all the best.

Dr. Burtch,
Thank you Baker! (for donating the cat blood)

Thank you so much for taking such good care of Karma, Juliette and me! We are all indebted to you for such skill, patience and caring. You are a very special human being and have really made a difference in our lives.

Much Love,

Dr. Burtch and ICU Staff,
Despite the circumstances of our visit I am especially grateful for your gentle care and thoughtfulness toward Zipper, Chrissy and myself.

Peace and blessings to each of you,

To the Staff & Dr. Burtch,
Thank you so much for taking such loving care of my Zipper in his last days. And thank you so much for taking such loving care of me in Zippers final days. You are an amazing compassionate and caring staff and it meant so much to me that you were so kind, competent and caring. I will always remember my experience with Pacific Vet Specialists as bitter sweet.

Thank you all so very much,

Dear Dr. Burtch,
Thank you so much for your thorough care of Ali. It is much appreciated. We feel fortunate to know you. You are a top notch vet and a caring person. The deramaxx is working!

Thanks again,

Dear Dr. Akol, Summer and Staff,
Thank you so much for the beautiful bouquet in memory of Calvin. It is a very thoughtful, kind, I think, even an extraordinary gesture, as was your coming to the house to make his final day as peaceful as possible. He was a lucky cat to have such excellent medical care. Despite his advanced years, you gave him every chance for a longer, healthier life.

My heart felt thanks,

Dear Dr. Akol,
Losing Kelly has been most difficult for me. I have been in complete denial about her passing and have been unable to talk about it with anyone (including John).

Perhaps that will explain why this letter to you has been so long in the writing. First, we really appreciated the loving care Kelly received at your hospital. Your skill and medical knowledge added two plus years to her life, for which we are grateful.

Your staff seem to exude genuine care and embrace the patients (and their human owners) with compassion and love.

Secondly, I want to thank you for the spectacular spring bouquet from Pacific Veterinary Specialists... It was a huge arrangement with large yellow tulips, hyacinth type flowers in hot pink, pale green snowball flowers, many stems of light pink miniature carnations, with 4-5 flowers per stem, and lastly, purple sweet peas. The flowers were very fresh and lasted two weeks. I still had carnations after three weeks. It was very thoughtful of you.

Your staff all signed and wrote a line or two on a sympathy card, and Summer sent a card with a note to cheer us.

I cannot express how really impressed we have been with your service, and would certainly recommend your establishment to our pet owning friends.

Sincerely

Dear Dr. Akol, Dr. Johnson, Nick, Kim and all the Staff at PVSES,
Thank you so much for helping us take good care of Sasha. You all were, and are, so wonderful to give yourselves through the good and sad times for the best outcomes for our beloved companions. Thanks to you, Sasha had five more months of quality life and we enjoyed and loved her every minute of that time. We truly cherish those memories.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers, card, phone call, and all your kindness, it really helps to lift our spirits. Blessings and best wished to you.

Love,

Dear Pacific Vet Doctors and Staff,
We never knew what caused it, but over the course of a few hours our dog had become so sick and so weak she couldn't stand. When we arrived at the hospital, your staff greeted us in the parking lot . They gently lifted her onto a gurney, wheeled her into the hospital and immediately took charge to stabilize her. Everyone at the hospital was very professional and so kind. You kept us calm and assured in spite of the critical situation. Our many calls through the night were answered with understanding and patience. By morning, Roxie was much better and we were able to take her home later that day.

We are grateful for the skill and dedication that you provided that night. She's happy, alert and well because of your efforts. You are a unique and wonderful resource in our community.

Thank you so much for saving our girl.

This is a happy story, ending with a important message.

It was in the morning when Sheba, who is 20 years young, experienced vomiting just outside the litter box, along with excessive urination and signs of incontinence; she leaked and slightly bloody urine appeared.

The emergency staff was alerted of Sheba's condition and told to expect us very shortly. They recognized us from a previous emergency room visit and we were blessed again to have Dr. Lillian Good available. Sheba underwent a series of exams including a bladder ultra-sound and a urinalysis. While we sat waiting in the lobby to learn about Sheba's condition we asked ourselves, "what if we didn't run her immediately for treatment?" At 20 years of feline age, Sheba is 97 human years and time is crucial when dealing with swift changes in her well-being. The results came back positive for E. Coli bacteria treatable with antibiotics.

We as Guardians must be prepared at "all times" to be diligent and vigilant in observing our companion pet's behaviors and well being, and changes in their health conditions. We "jumped" on this situation before it spiraled out of control, and literally, "beat down bacterial infection just as it made itself apparent to us" and we did not hesitate to "run her for treatment" at 41st Ave. Pacific Veterinary.

Being able to share this personal experience with you, from a Guardian's and cat sitter's perspective may help you and your Little Ones in the future and may you too be blessed with a happy outcome as we experienced.

Dear Dr. Brady & Staff,
Thank you for the loving care given to my beloved, Gabby. Dr Brady, your attention to compassion is so appreciated.

Sincerely,

Dear Dr. Pressel, Cynthia, and all at Pacific Vets,
I wanted to send this picture of our Holly for your photo books. Dr. Pressel, I wanted to let you know what happened at the end. Within a day of two after we heard the diagnosis, Holly's abdomen became quite swollen and firm. She pretty quickly lost the use of her back legs - they seemed to be extremely weak, and she would try to drag them and fall over. The night before we made our difficult decision, she was unable to urinate - did not go for 12+ hours, and she was panting continuously - very pale gums.

We agreed she was suffering and we knew she would only get worse. We are heartbroken because we loved her so much. But, wanted you to know how much we appreciated your care & for persevering to reach a diagnosis. As always, you are the best.

Thank you so much,

Dear Dr. Brady,
Thank you so much for giving Leo the best care he could receive during his illness. He was surrounded by caring and expert people and I just appreciate your compassion and truthfulness very much. It was heart wrenching to lose Leo but I am thankful that you and I were with him during that time. I'm sure he could feel the love.

Sincerely,

Dear Dr. Brady and staff,
Thank you for all that you have done to treat and care for out Honey. Today was such a hard day for us, but you all helped us very much.

Love,

Dr. Colleen Brady & PVSES Staff,
Thank you so much for the professional care and empathy that you provided to Sundance and us. It was a gift that you and your caring about Sundance meant a great deal. We had comfort knowing that you were giving Sundance the best care he could get. 

Thank you,

Dear Dr. Brady,
Thank you so much for your care and decision making intervention to save Ling-Ling. We are most appreciative; there were so many hurdles and directions to ponder. Gratefully good decisions prevailed. Thank you!

I also want to thank you for your patience, layman explanations, and compassion for an owner's crisis to comprehend. 

Thank you for permitting the extra visiting time with Ling-Ling to do some energy work and bonding time. It was a huge difference for both of us! Thank you again.

With love,

Dear Dr. Brady and the wonderful staff of PVS,
All of you were so caring, compassionate and professional.

Thank you,

Dear Dr. Brady and Staff,
Thank you so, so much for taking such good care of Maggie! I was so worried but I knew she was in good hands!

She is doing great and seems to be back to normal!

Thanks again,

Dr. Brady,
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to nurse Sam, the family dog, back to health! I appreciate the care and attention you gave Sam and us. You also allowed us to get care at a discounted price. We did not expect that kind of treatment but you will never know how much we needed it. 

Thanks again,

Dr. Colleen Brady and Staff,
Thanks to you and your staff Zinnie has had an extension on life. This will be her 2nd Christmas since her near death experience.

We love you all!

Thank you,

To the staff at Pacific,
Thank you for your wonderful care and energy that was given to Chance. I wanted to express my gratitude to all who helped us bring him home. He's doing great and we're very happy to have him back with us.

Warmly,

Dr. Brady,
Thank you. Though it doesn't seem enough to say. Considering you saved Gus' life... We will never be able to thank you enough! I thought you might like a couple of photos of Gus, so you could see how well he is doing - thanks to you and your colleagues at Pacific.

Wishing you all the best,

Dear Dr. Burtch,
Thank you for the care you gave Lucas. He couldn't have had better care than what both you and Dr. Gratzek gave him - for that we are truly grateful.  We, also, couldn't have asked for a better person to have helped us in the end and been present for his last moments, again thank you!

You are right, Lucas was charismatic, demanding, charming, and of course, adorable.  He also loved pancakes and the sunshine.  We have lost an unique dog.  I am grateful to have cared for him in all stages of his life.  He has taught his humans well.

The Putnams

To all the wonderful staff at Pacific Vet,
We want to thank each and every one of you for your compassionate care towards tucker in his last years...

To "Dr. Mike" who successfully removed one of Tucker's kidneys in February 2006... To "Dr. Lillian" who comforted us when Tucker suffered from 'benign vestibular disorder'... To "Dr. Chris" who with ultimate care and compassion sent Tucker on to his next life... Special thanks to Sarah "The Golden Greeter/Lover" and Nick, who called Tucker handsome on his last day... Much gratitude to the kindness of the desk staff and everyone behind the scenes that all aid in the success of making the "Emergency Hospital" a more comfortable place.  You all excel in what you do and we are truly grateful that there are people like you who care about our pets as much as we do!  Please know that your hard work and dedication is appreciated.  You, as individuals, make all the difference in these difficult situations.

Many, many thanks!