Memorials

Simba

Hi Dr. Forslund,

Thank you for the email. We really miss our Simba. I am thankful he is no longer suffering from his cancer. I would like to thank you for taking the time to get to know Simba before the procedure. I loved that and loved that we got to hold him as the procedure was done. You were very comforting after he was gone.

Thank you again!
Trina Montgomery & Todd Kremer
Irvine

Dear Dr. Forslund,

Thank you so much for everything you did yesterday. It's never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet and companion, but I appreciate how dignified the process was and your professionalism. I can tell you care very deeply about what you do. I am so comforted knowing that Whiskers transitioned in a safe, loving, dignified environment.

Kind regards,
Lisa Pearce
San Clemente

Sweet Marley is gone. She was 13. Her health had been failing for the past several months. We opted for comfort care. Marley hated going to the vet. So I decided that my final gift to her would be to allow her die at home. It is a decision that I will never regret. Dr. Forslund was this kind of special person, giving comfort to the loved ones who are saying goodbye to a cherished pet. Soft-spoken and gentle, she took time to get acquainted with Marley and to talk to me. She made sure all my questions were answered. She made sure I didn't feel rushed. Marley was never afraid. As sad as it was, it was also very peaceful.

Thank you again,
Cindy Calisher
Fullerton

Dear Dr. Forslund,

Thank you again for the care and compassion you extended towards Juno and me. I did not know I needed a companion to walk my tumultuous journey, but God sent me Juno. I rescued her from a shelter but I have always believed that she was the one who rescued me. I can find peace, knowing she had a fabulous dog life and we gave each other everything we had. Thank you again for your kindness.

Warm regards,
Susanne Rossler
San Clemente

Fibi was more than a pet to me, she was a PART of me. Our lives changed and continued to change in many ways for 14 years because of her. She brought me so much love and joy for so long and I will forever love and miss her. I used to pray that I would just wake up one morning and find that she had passed in her sleep. After my experience with Dr. Forslund, I am grateful that didn’t happen. Fibi left this world in the most perfect way possible, in her favorite spot, with loving arms around her. She was so peaceful, content, and unafraid. Dr. Forslund was incredibly sweet and made both Fibi and I feel at ease and ready. It’s an amazing gift that she gives to families.

Jennifer Kinkade
Cerritos, CA

When our beloved Emily had to go to doggie heaven it was one of the hardest decisions we have ever made. She was so much of a part of our lives. When we did decide that morning to let her go, we called Dr. Forslund and she was able to come by the same afternoon, so Emily wouldn’t have to suffer any longer than necessary. Dr. Forslund was very kind and understanding. Emily was able to go with love all around her in the comfort of her own bed, the place she loved.

Thank you Dr. Forslund,
Don & Maggie West
Newport Beach

Dante, the little kitty that could. I adopted him at six weeks old. He and all his extra toes lead an amazingly long seventeen-year life. My "cat of little brains" was the most friendly, loving, sweet, dumb-as-a-box-of-rocks purr monster. My dim bulb has been the brightest light in my life. Thank you for providing a compassionate, loving, low-stress, peaceful service to both the animals in your care and to the people who truly care for their fur babies as much as they would their own child. You are blessed with an amazing heart and I am so grateful to have had you come and care for Dante and me.

With light, love, peace, joy and gratitude,
Laurie Beth Martin
Corona

We always wanted a dog, but didn't have the room. One Saturday, there was a cute brown and white, medium-sized guy on death row. He buried his nose in my daughter's lap as if to say, "Please, please get me out of here." That's all it took for me to slap down $50.00 and save his life. He was the sweetest, most lovable, huggie guy. He was so smart, we could swear he knew English!

Thank you for all you did for Buddy and for us. You helped make his passing so peaceful. As you prepared Buddy for the final injection, we all laid hands on him. He was so calm and relaxed. As he received the final injection, I held his face to mine and told him, "Look at me, Buddy, we love you so much." As he closed his eyes for the last time, my sister and I both saw what looked like a smile from him. No more pain.

Thank you again for everything,
The Saccios
Rancho Santa Margarita

Dear Dr. Forslund,
I would like to thank you and Todd for your kind words and the follow-up call I received. It is so nice to know I am understood and supported. Thank you for the kindness, patience and professionalism you showed my mother and me. You connected very well with Bandit and helped to calm his nerves. You helped make one of the most painful days of my life bearable.
Keep up the great, compassionate work. You all make a huge difference in society.
With gratitude,

Vanessa Garcia
Whittier

You were our constant, our cornerstone, making us laugh every day and when there were bad times, you gently reminded us with your big soulful eyes that we could do better, that we still had a lot more in us and we were bigger than our circumstances.  You have done your job well, my friend.  Your work is complete.  Go in peace our sweet Cheech.

The Landes Family
San Juan Capistrano

From the moment we brought Tink home she never left my side. She mothered me and my 22-month-old twins from the day they were born and loved to hang on anything she could and watch what was going on. Saying goodbye to Tink at home has made my heart hurt a little less and helped me find more peace with her passing. You were so kind with her and made sure she was relaxed and comfortable. I know that we made the right decision and I have no regrets because I was able to give her a loving end to her life.

Jenapher Mata
Norwalk

Cassie

What ablessing to have been able to have the opportunity to have our precious Cassie home surrounded by the family she loved at such a difficult time. It meant so much to be able to let her spend her last hours and moments comfortably home in her back yard where she was able to pass peaceably. Thank you so much for making this service available and also please express our appreciation to Dr. Meg, who Cassie not only greeted, but welcomed wholeheartedly, for her warm, patient, and compassionate assistance.

Sincerely,
The Hyle Family

The memories of Ira will always be in our hearts. Everything was done with sincere sympathy. Your words of comfort meant a great deal to us during this sad time. I wish we knew about your service during the loss of our first dog... Thank you Annie and Todd from the bottom of our hearts.

Irene and Mark Blumenkrantz
Huntington Beach

The kindest, most unselfish thing you can do is to avoid the dreaded and stressful vets office and allow your pet to have the comfort of home and family in their last moments. The patience, kindness and compassion that Dr Forslund offers is such a comfort. From the first difficult phone call to the follow up call the next day, everything is handled with a gentle voice and gentle hands. It is always difficult to say goodbye, but I will not regret having my sweet, devoted dogs spend their last moments in my arms and at home.

Suzanne Baker
Huntington Beach

Dear Dr. Forslund,
Thank you so much for your kindness to me, Zoe and Zachary. I really did have a difficult time saying good-bye to Zoe, but you made it all so much easier. Your ability to instantly connect with Zachary and Zoe tells me that you are indeed a good and loving person. I rescued Zoe from a busy street in 1998, and she immediately became part of my family. She deserved nothing short of the transition you were able to give her in the comfort of her own bed. Thank you!

Jane Hendrickson
Whittier

Beau was surrounded by those who he loved and who loved him when it was time. Todd, our wonderful friend who would dog sit Beau when we would travel. Our amazing neighbor Teresa and her beautiful Golden Retriever “Riley” she was Beau’s girlfriend, were seated next to him, giving him love. Dan and I held his head in our hands and we knew with his one deep breath that he was ready to leave and it was ok to let him go.

Although short lived, our life with Beau was perfect. Dr. Forslund's prompt response when we needed her meant so much to us. Dr. Forslund approached our Beau with love, care and affection. Her kind demeanor, gentleness and explanation of what was going to happen gave all of us a kind of peace that was so needed. The day after, Beau was gone, Dr. Forslund called us to see how we were doing and if there was anything we needed. We have received amazing support from her since and we just want to say,
“Thank you”

Patti and Dan Singer
Laguna Niguel

Memorials

Simba

Whiskers

Marley

Juno

Fibi

Emily

Dante

Buddy

Bandit

Cheena

Tink

Cassie

Ira

Eloise and Romeo

Zoe

Beau

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