What Families Say About Dr. Jake
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is deeply personal. Families often tell us that having the time, privacy, and comfort to remain at home made an incredibly difficult day feel a little more peaceful.
These words come from families Dr. Jake has personally cared for during in-home end-of-life visits. Some families choose to share their experience publicly. Many understandably prefer to keep those moments private.
Recent Words From Families
These reviews were shared publicly by families who chose Calm Paws Vet and Dr. Jake for their pet's end-of-life care.
“An extremely difficult time however you look at it, but our family much preferred being at home over going to the vet for this. Dr Jake did everything possible to create a caring, calm, and open environment during one of the most difficult times of my life. I will be forever grateful to him for that.”
“Dr. Jake was so kind and professional. He was able to reassure us that it was the right time to bring peace to my Lilli. His technique was smooth, gentle, and kind. I am so thankful for his service in the comfort of our home.”
“Dr Jake Labriola made us feel at ease and was amazing with our baby. He sat on the floor and was very patient with our baby and us as we said our goodbyes. We were very fortunate to have him assist us.”
“Saying goodbye to our beloved Angel was incredibly hard, but Dr. Labriola made it as peaceful as possible. From the moment he arrived, he treated our baby with dignity, explained everything, and gave us the space to say our goodbyes at home.”
“There are certain people you meet in life who leave a lasting impression, and Jake is one of them. Over the years, he has helped our family say goodbye to our last three dogs when it was time to make the incredibly difficult decision to let them go. Each experience was handled with such compassion, patience, and dignity that we will never forget it. He never made us feel rushed. He treated each of our dogs with the respect and love they deserved, and he gave us the time and space to grieve while guiding us through the process with incredible empathy.”
“I cannot recommend Dr. Labriola enough. His calm and compassionate manner were so comforting and we really felt a sense of trust in that he truly wants to help you determine what is best for your pet and your family.”
“Dr. Jake was great. Very calm, very professional and compassionate. He explained everything in advance making a difficult situation a little bit easier.”
“Dr Labriola came to our house to put our terminally ill cat down. He was compassionate, kind and treated Bean with dignity and respect. Dr Labriola made a very difficult day much easier.”
“Holding Joy in my arms, in our home was the best way to say goodbye and I will always be very grateful to Dr. Jake for his caring, kindness and very professional manner during that difficult time.”
“From the moment he arrived, he created a calm and peaceful environment, treating our dog with such gentleness and dignity. He took the time to explain everything, never rushed us, and gave us the space we needed to say our goodbyes.”
“Dr. Jake is truly an angel. His calming presence and skill with our baby Sophia, as she passed over the kitty rainbow with peace and comfort. We are so thankful for you.”
Not Every Family Wants to Share Their Goodbye Publicly
End-of-life care is private, emotional, and deeply personal. Some families find comfort in sharing their experience publicly because they hope it may help someone else facing the same decision.
Others prefer to keep their pet's final moments entirely within their family. We understand and respect both choices. There is never any expectation to leave a public review.
The Details That Matter Most
Every family's experience is different, but several themes appear repeatedly in the words families choose to share.
Families Dr. Jake Cared for Before Calm Paws Vet
For transparency: before founding Calm Paws Vet, Dr. Jake provided in-home hospice and end-of-life veterinary care through Lap of Love.
The testimonials below were shared by families he personally cared for during that work. They are included as reflections of Dr. Jake's personal approach to end-of-life care and are not presented as reviews of Calm Paws Vet.
“We are so grateful for Dr. Jake. His compassion and respect he gave our beloved boy Gutts brought us peace and love in our final moments together.”
“Dr Jake was very warm and comforting to us. He saw Emma as a part of our family. Emma was calm and passed very peacefully. Dr Jake saw the love we had for Emma.”
“We are deeply grateful to Dr. Jake for the compassionate care and support he provided to our family during one of the most difficult moments of our lives. You made a world of difference, and we will always remember your kindness.”
“Dr. Labriola was incredibly kind, compassionate and sensitive from our very first phone conversation. His gentleness in making sure Ruby was comfortable and explaining everything to us ahead of time made Ruby's passing much easier.”
Read the Most Current Public Reviews
New feedback may appear on Google over time. Rather than displaying a fixed review total here, you can visit the Calm Paws Vet Google profile to see the most current reviews families have chosen to share.
Your Experience May Help Another Family
Families searching for end-of-life care are often doing so while overwhelmed, grieving, or unsure what to expect. If sharing your experience feels right, your words may help another family feel less alone in that decision.
If you would rather keep your experience private, we understand completely. There is never any pressure or expectation to post publicly.
Share a Google ReviewYou Do Not Have to Navigate This Decision Alone
If you are wondering whether it may be time, have questions about an in-home visit, or simply want to understand what the process would look like for your family, you can contact Dr. Jake directly.