The Home Farewell Vet

- Calm, compassionate at-home farewells, with pets able to remain in familiar surroundings and final moments described as peaceful and serene. - Plenty of time and space for families to say goodbye, with several reviewers saying they never felt rushed and appreciated being talked through each step clearly. - Strong praise for both Sam and Alice for their gentleness, reassurance, and professional manner during very emotional appointments.

Services

•At-home pet euthanasia: Home visits are the core service, with reviews describing peaceful end-of-life care for both cats and dogs in familiar surroundings such as the home or garden. Families often mention that nothing felt rushed and that pets stayed relaxed during the visit.
•Cremation and bereavement support: Cremation and aftercare support are listed. Reviews mention respectful transport after a pet has passed, ashes being returned, and thoughtful follow-up such as a condolence card.
•Short-notice support: Recent feedback includes examples of next-day and urgent attendance, including weekend visits when a pet had deteriorated quickly.
•Species treated: The website mentions cats, dogs, rabbits, and small furries.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services.

People

•Sam: Frequently praised for calm, compassionate home visits, clear explanations, and giving families as much time as they needed to say goodbye. Reviews also mention his responsiveness, including attending at short notice and on a Sunday morning, as well as thoughtful aftercare.
•Alice: Described as kind, gentle, calm, and professional during difficult home euthanasia appointments, including urgent cases. Reviewers say she helped make the experience peaceful and without distress.
•Alice and Sam: One reviewer specifically mentions both together and speaks very positively about the service they provide.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 291 reviews. Recent written feedback is consistently very positive, with common themes including

•Calm, compassionate at-home farewells, with pets able to remain in familiar surroundings and final moments described as peaceful and serene.
•Plenty of time and space for families to say goodbye, with several reviewers saying they never felt rushed and appreciated being talked through each step clearly.
•Strong praise for both Sam and Alice for their gentleness, reassurance, and professional manner during very emotional appointments.
•Thoughtful practical details, including short-notice or weekend attendance, respectful handling after death, ashes being returned, and follow-up touches such as a sympathy card.

Reviews for The Home Farewell Vet

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 291 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Robert Vince

3 weeks ago

Sam provided exactly the service we wanted at a sad and stressful time.Caring thoughtful and considerate. cant recommend him enough .Thank you Sam

Meg Thomas

It's never going to be easy, even when you know deep down the time is right. I have such relief in knowing that we gave our dear Hope the gentle, compassionate goodbye she deserved. Alice was an angel, nothing felt rushed, she was personable and professional all at the same time. We felt safe in her hands and I know Hope did too.

Ann Frazer

The dreaded day came when we had to make the decision to say goodbye to our most loyal friend and companion, Spencer. We wanted his final moments to be in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family. That’s when we contacted The Home Farewell Vet, recommended to us by a friend. Sam arrived and with him brought such calmness and reassurance. He gently talked us through every step and gave us all the time we needed to say our final goodbyes, and patiently listened to our stories of Spencer. Spencer’s passing was completely serene and tranquil, surrounded by the family that loves him. We will be forever grateful to Sam for making a really tough day that much easier. We’re just very sorry we didn’t know about this for our previous 4-legged friends.

Emma Rowland

1 month ago

I contacted Alice on a Sunday, worried that our Willow had gone significantly downhill since her terminal cancer diagnosis. Alice came to see us on the Monday, dressed in normal clothes, which meant so much because Willow simply thought she was a regular visitor and stayed relaxed. Alice explained everything calmly and gently, so we knew exactly what to expect. We were able to comfort Willow and say our goodbyes in her favourite place, our garden. Thank you, Alice, for turning one of the hardest days of our lives into a peaceful memory. We will always be grateful.

Wendy Barritt

I cannot recommend this service more highly. Sam came to us and helped to put our lovely Old Boy, Jack, to rest, with his family all around him, including his other two doggie friends. It was a calm, peaceful and caring end, and Sam took care of the final practicalities, delivering Jack's ashes to us a week later. I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful service, especially when vet practices do not offer home visits now.

Georgie Humphries

8 months ago

Highly recommend. Having to have a pet put to sleep is a really hard decision to make, Sam supported us through ever step. Taking time to allow my children to say goodbye and giving them as long as they needed. Sam offered a very professional service, we couldn't of asked for anyone better.

Lore Millward

9 months ago

Alice was so kind, compassionate and gentle with Bear (and us) when the time came for us to say goodbye. It meant so much that she could see what a soft and gentle boy he was and that she took such care of him. As a pet owner when you find yourself having to make such a difficult decision being able to say goodbye at home is so needed. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Carl Parkes

10 months ago

Had to say goodbye to our amazing Boxer dog Rosie last week, she was the most perfect dog you could wish for and will be sorely missed but always be in our hearts 💕 Alice and Sam were amazing from the beginning and would highly recommend the service they provide

Julie Lock

11 months ago

Alice was wonderful, a decision that had to be made quickly to put our 17 year old jack russell to sleep. It was done with calm and absolutely no problems or any distress for us or our beloved dog. Thank you Alice for helping us keep the best memories of her whole life

Beverley Hardy

My dear little Lily has passed away. I have had her for so long and my darling husband, Philip had chosen her. He too has passed away. She has been such a comfort and a wonderful purring companion. My daughter found Sam and The Home Farewell Vet early on a Sunday morning and despite it being 8.00am when she called him, he came to us at home and gently explained how he could care for her in her last moments. It was the most peaceful and comforting time and we felt in no way rushed. We were given time and space to say our final goodbye and Sam gently and peacefully put her to sleep. He was a peaceful presence at such a sad time. If you have to consider your darling pet and their last big sleep in your home with surroundings they know and love, I would have no hesitation in recommending Sam. He was wonderful. Lily, you were my sweet little cat. My loud purring companion. I was so lucky to have you.