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A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice

Pet Hospice·Northbrook, Illinois
Top Rated Verified operating November 2026
4.9 stars.
390 Google reviews, read and analyzed
At a glance

A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice is a pet hospice provider in Northbrook, Illinois.

Families rate it 4.9 stars across 390 Google reviews.

They provide an engraved metal tag that stays with your pet throughout the entire aqua-cremation process and is returned to you as a keepsake with your pet's ashes.

It offers cremation, in-home euthanasia, hospice care, memorials, and memorial keepsakes.

What 390 families say

Themes found by reading this company’s Google reviews. Counts are real mentions, not ratings.

Compassionate staff25mentions

“From the first phone call with Rachel to picking her up at the office from Aaron, we were met with kindness and compassion in every interaction.”  Kelli

Staff named recognition20mentions

“I cannot even begin to celebrate the compassionate and loving experience we were able to share with Dr. Nicole yesterday.”  Buffy

Compassionate end-of-life care18mentions

“My sweet 18 year old puppy crossed the rainbow bridge without the fear and stress of going or being at the vet. In my arms surrounded by her loved ones.”  Sol

In-home euthanasia16mentions

“I'm glad I was able to give him this extra care in his last day...Oscar didn't like the vet and I'm glad I was able to give him this extra care in his last day.”  Ashley

Peaceful passing14mentions

“She sent our girl off so peacefully and at ease, making an awful situation actually quite beautiful.”  Kelli

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Made difficult time easier13mentions

“Kindness, understanding and patience of Dr. Heather made this very difficult time easier.”  Marta

Explains every step12mentions

“She thoroughly explained every step before she performed it and double checked with us that it was okay to proceed.”  Kelli

Comes to your home11mentions

“I'm glad I was able to give him this extra care in his last day. Oscar didn't like the vet and I'm glad I was able to give him this extra care in his last day.”  Ashley

Time to say goodbye11mentions

“She gave us plenty of time to say our final goodbyes and let us know exactly what she was doing and what to expect.”  Elizabeth

Supports the whole family10mentions

“We appreciate the love and compassion Dr. Nicole showed us humans as well as our sweet dog.”  Allyson

Respectful pet handling9mentions

“My girl was treated with kindness and respect, and was able to spend her last moments transitioning out of this World with the people she loved most.”  Brecklyn

Responsive and easy to reach8mentions

“They were able to book an appointment for our dearly beloved pup, Rue, on very short notice and just in the knick of time.”  Cassie

Responsive communication6mentions

“Scheduling was easy, communication was compassionate and thorough and Dr Molly was wonderful in the home.”  Erica

Gentle with anxious pets4mentions

“Dr Molly brought calm energy, my dog Fiona was not nervous at all.”  Anita

Goes above and beyond4mentions

“Grief resources provided and complimentary keepsakes offered.”  Erica

Affordable pricing2mentions

“They were responsive, compassionate and reasonably priced.”  Maureen

A family’s story

Dr. Libby arrived with compassion and a laundry basket filled with soft blankets. She sat with us and asked about our boy, listening to my spouse regale about my buddy and adventures he and I had over years — 18 years a…

Aiden, Google review

Services

Confirmed from this company’s website and customer reviews.

Cremation
In-home euthanasia
Hospice care
Memorials
Memorial keepsakes
Worth knowing
They provide an engraved metal tag that stays with your pet throughout the entire aqua-cremation process and is returned to you as a keepsake with your pet's ashes.

Details

A Gentle Goodbye is a mobile veterinary hospice practice in the Chicagoland area specializing in in-home hospice care, euthanasia, quality of life consultations, and eco-friendly aqua-cremation services to help pets and families navigate end-of-life care with compassion.

AreaNorthbrook, Illinois
CategoryPet Hospice
StatusVerified operating

Common questions

Answered from verified data, not marketing copy.

Does A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice offer pet cremation?

Yes. A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice offers pet cremation in Northbrook, Illinois. We confirmed this from the company's own website.

What do families say about A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice?

A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice holds 4.9 stars across 390 Google reviews. The themes families mention most are compassionate staff, staff named recognition, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Where is A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice located?

A Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice serves families in Northbrook, Illinois.

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Listing data verified November 2026. Review themes updated monthly.