Helping Hands Pet Hospice

Cherie Buisson Dvm provides an invaluable service. We have needed her twice in the past year and BOTH times were so comforting. Both our cat, Chalupa Purrito and our dog, Bailey Boo were able to be at home in their comfort zone when they went to the Rainbow Bridge. We haven't used the palliative care services, but we wouldn't hesitate to do so! More...

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Thank you Dr. B for taking such good care of our dog, Atticus. You made us all comfortable with a difficult situation and helped our other dog cope as well. We appreciate your professionalism; but especially your compassion. Many thanks for all you did for our family. More...

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When the day comes and you need to help your furbaby crossover I promise you you will not be disappointed by Dr. B. She took one of the saddest days of my life and made it as comfortable and peaceful for my beautiful baby girl. We really do have Angel's here on earth. More...

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I cannot thank Dr. Buisson and her team at Helping Hands Hospice enough for helping so many of my clients. It gives me so much relief to know that I can refer a client and have the utmost confidence that they are in the best hands for the most difficult time of their beloved pet's life.

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The dr came to my home to help us send our little boy Niky to heaven. She made this incredibly hard situation a little easier. She was kind and loving, her goal was to make sure we as parents we comfortable, but she was so gentle with my little boy. She did everything in stages. I definitely would suggest them to anyone. More...

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As one of the hardest decisions I had to make,Dr. B was so kind and understanding in helping me go thru having to say goodbye to my Bocelli. Helping hands is a wonderful way to deal with this extreme loss Thank you More...

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the hardest day of my life but was made easier by the caring way we were treated ❤️

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Loving and caring assistance for your departing love pet.

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This was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but Dr. Andrews & Dr. Buisson made this more bearable. It was actually a beautiful experience, although still incredibly painful. I was able to spend the day with my baby at her favorite park, walking and snuggling on the edge of the lake. They met us there, and Daisy passed in my arms, that couldn't hold her tight enough, in her favorite place on a beautiful day. More...

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Riggs was my best buddy, my soulmate, my perfect, sweet boy who was by my side everyday for 16 years. I couldn’t have said goodbye without Dr. B - she responded to my initial phone call, which was the absolute hardest call to make - within hours and came to my house 2 days later. The compassion, patience, and support she and her assistant showed will never be forgotten. She answered every question, explained every step, and treated my Riggs like he was her own. The pain and grief have been unbearable, but the lock of fur, beautiful card, and genuine thoughtfulness from Dr. B has made it possible to get through the last 3 weeks. I will never forget her words: “you suffered so he didn’t have to - there’s no greater love.” Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr. B ❤️ More...

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Bunny was my little baby girl for 14 years. She had the tiniest, sweetest mew and disposition. She was affectionate and just had to be in my lap or sleeping on my chest at night. I miss her so. The kind and compassionate Dr. B was so supportive since Bunny’s cancer diagnosis in November. She was, in fact, her vet when I first adopted her and I turned to Dr. B for support without hesitation. Having her come to my home to facilitate our goodbye was a blessing. Bunny’s kitty brother, Lyle (aka Puppy) sat quietly next to me through the whole farewell. And, he never sits quietly! He and I both miss her terribly - I still weep a bit and he still sulks - but Dr B reminded me again today that my suffering is so that Bunny does not have to. I find peace in that. Dr. B, you are special and I thank you. More...

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Helping Hands and Dr. Buisson are wonderful. She helped us last year help our wonderful dog Rupp over the rainbow bridge in the comfort of our home. Rupp got to be at home and surrounded by our entire family. We are forever so appreciative for her being there at such difficult time. Thank you so very much. More...

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Our Tucker got to stay home, warm in his bed, while Daddy rubbed his ears. I could not imagine having to remove him from his comfy home, this was the best for him. Thank you, Dr B

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Dr. Cherie Buisson was such a blessing to us when we made the most difficult decision for our 18 year old cat, Isis. The compassionate care and peaceful process at our house made a most difficult time much easier. We highly recommend Dr. Buisson. Thank you! More...

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It was just a few months ago that my husband and I had to make the last minute decision to stop our precious cat Gary's pain. I was at work, it was off business hrs and our "then" personal vet ditched us! My husband found Dr B on line and called her. She had previous plans but canceled them to come to our home at 8PM. I left worked to meet her here in my home. Instead of her rushing (considering how late it was) she first eased our Gary's pain to relax him, then she sat patiently allowing us time to grieve and except the process before anything was final she asked more then once when we were ready. She didnt just treat our Gary. She treated us! She did it with dignity and made one of our most painful decisions as peaceful as possible. More...

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Dr. Cherie Buisson came out to our home to help us say goodbye to our sweet fur child, avoiding the stress & fear t our little one would have had to go through by removing her the home. Our Punkin was able to say goodbye to her 8 cats sster & brothers and passed peacefully surrounded by so much love. This arrangement helped my husband & i deal with her leaving us a little more easier, Thank you for all you do! I'm posting yur video & sharing it so others can know! Punkin thanks you too! More...

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Thank you Dr B for making the absolute hardest decision I’ve ever made a little easier. Your care and compassion was exceptional, for both me and my Maggie. You helped her peacefully reach the Rainbow Bridge, and helped me make peace with my decision. Even though we had never met, you turned it into a personal experience that I will never forget. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. More...

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Dr. B helped us through a tough time and made it a wonderful peaceful process. Thank you, you’re very special.

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The compassion, love and kindness Dr B showed us and our 19 year old cat WB was beyond comforting. We helped him cross the rainbow bridge yesterday, peacefully at home. .

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Yesterday we laid our sweet Marius to rest. Known to most as Bean, he was the type of dog that everyone loved. Marius spent the last 2 ½ months of his (almost 15) years under Hospice and Palliative care with Dr Buisson of @Helping Hands. Not only did she help him live his days with less pain through a balanced pain care regimen, she also greatly improved his quality of life. Dr B showed us ways to help redirect his attention from pain to joy, simple things that we just hadn’t thought of while being in the middle of it all, things like going for short walks together and purchasing him a snuffle mat so he could forage for treats. These activities improved his cognition, and less mental confusion meant more time for Bean to have fun. And when his time came she helped him pass at home with dignity and compassion. We really could not have asked for a better experience for him. I thank her with all of the love in my heart for helping our baby pass so peacefully, and for being there to show support for all of us as well. More...

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I just wanted to thank Dr. B. and Wren who came to my house to help me with the Euthanasia procedure for my dog Winston. Winston has been a part of my life for the last 14years and like all pets part of my family. In such an extremely emotional and difficult time Dr. B and Wren were here to comfort me and Winston. They made the entire process so much more comfortable for Winston and my family. I would highly recommend this service if you are considering it. It it worth every single penny. They even made a paw print for me and saved a lock of hair for me to keep. Things I would have never thought to do during such as difficult time but that I am so very thankful for. Thank you Dr. B. Your amazing. Keep doing what you do because you are helping people so much during a very difficult time. - Melisa More...

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We are so greatful for Dr. B. Her professionalism, and empathy for our situation was beyond our expectations. Thank you for helping us make Lincoln’s unfortunate situation as peaceful as possible. Lincoln was very special to us, and is fiercely missed! More...

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Putting our baby Mekara down was the most selfless difficult decision we’ve ever had to make. But Dr B somehow managed to make the entire process painfully beautiful. There are truly no words to express the gratitude we feel for the compassion, comfort and patience she provided us during this experience. Our journey with Helping Hands Pet Hospice began a few weeks ago. We called Dr B about putting our boy Marius down because he was suffering from anorexia and his health had been declining. She suggested we consider a Hospice/Palliative care evaluation to see if there was anything that could be done to improve his quality of life before deciding on euthanasia. Our girl Mekara was in a lot of pain due to arthritis, and Dr B explained that there were pain regimens available that we hadn’t tried yet. So we decided to have her evaluated as well. Upon evaluation Dr B offer both our dogs the option of palliative Hospice care. We decided to move forward with treatment and wait to euthanize based on their quality of life with treatment. Both dogs started to improve, but Mekara even more so. She was able to go for walks and play with her brother again. It was amazing! Then she suddenly developed Vestibular disease. She was dizzy, nauseated and unable to eat or drink. She could not stand up or even pick up her head. Watching her suffer like that was excruciating. So we did what we knew we had to do. We called Dr B and had her come out to euthanize our baby girl. I cannot explain how wonderful it was not to have to move her in that state. She was able to pass away in our living room surrounded by soft warm pillows and her entire family. Grandma was even able to provide her last and favorite treat. As she licked peanut butter and ice cream from a spoon, we opened the windows and she sniffed the aromas of the beautiful sun shower passing by on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Thank you Dr B for making this possible, it means more than you’ll ever know! When it’s time for our boy to go Helping Hands Pet Hospice will be the only choice for us. More...

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I am really thankful that you exist for all you do for the animals.

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Doc B and her assistant were amazing. My Girls felt very comfortable having her our home. As long as I live in this home and have pets this is the only way to allow your pets to pass so very peacefully. Even though I had to let go of 2 of my 3 dogs, Doc B made it very comforting not only for my Girls but also our family and I have a 6 year old boy and another dog. I will always recommend Helping Hands Pet Hospice for anyone needing to allow their beloved pass. More...

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Highly recommend. Dr. B is caring, understanding and compassionate. Wonderful follow up. Treated my Zoe with so much respect. Thank You!

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I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing and working with Dr B for over 10 years. As a CVT , My experience with her had always been on the work side where I saw the compassionate, caring , dedicated and patient side of her. Last year, after my own cancer diagnosis, I was on the other side of the fence. Two of my own cats became ill and each were diagnosed with different terminal diseases. As I was becoming sickly with chemo treatment, my kitties even with treatments and medications were declining fast to the point their quality of life was reaching a no return point. I reached out to Dr B and she was comforting and supportive and was there to help me emotionally when I made the decision to let them go. It was a difficult time in every way but with Dr B coming to my home and her compassion and caring for me and my babies helped me immeasurably. � More...

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The big hearts everyone has...and how helpful they really are.

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I cannot say enough about the kindness, professionalism and understanding of Dr. Buisson. I called for her assistance, when my Husky was nearing the end of her battle with cancer. Dr. Buisson was very kind and understanding and was ready to help her, the same day. The gentle, caring and respectful manner in which she treated my Kayla, in her final moments, and showed consideration and understanding for me, was well beyond what I had hoped or expected. She made my furbaby's last moments very loving and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone looking for end of life support for their pet. More...

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Doc was so wonderful and helpful when it was time for us to say goodbye to our beloved Zoli.

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Thank you Dr. Buisson for your compassion during O.J.'s passing. You took your time and allowed us to say our goodbyes.

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I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Buisson and her assistant for making a deeply difficult time easier to bare. Her professional manner was accompanied by peaceful gentleness and patience . While helping my daughter's young Rottweiler to pass she also helped my daughter deal with this loss with gentle humor while watching Zeva bury her face in a large cake as she fell asleep. Dr. Buisson's words to Zeva were "you are going to a place where cancer is not allowed". Zeva went to the Rainbow bridge in her favorite pink polkadot dress and a face full of cake. Thank you More...

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Dr. B helped us with the journey we had to do to help poor Gabby end her pain. We couldn't have asked for anything better to help our cat. Thank You Dr. B. We'll think of you often Jim And Gail More...

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DocB and her assistant made this transition so Meaningful, Positive, and Heartwarming for our Family. We had to let our oldest Westie be put to rest recently. The Love and Care-that went into it from them both was SO AMAZING. After thinking long and hard about what to do for our little Scooter they made us feel that we were making the right decision for him and not being selfish to keep him in the state that he was in. We highly recommend Dr. B To anyone who is on the fence of what to do for their loved Fur Babies. They are very professional and thoughtful to anyone and any animal that is involved. I really don’t think we could have gotten through this without them . Our kindest wishes and thanks go out to them. More...

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It's so important to be able to say goodbye to our animal family in the environment our babies are comfortable with. Thank you for what you do. �️

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They were so compassionate as we said goodbye to our beloved Cody. The ability to do this in the privacy of our home and not have to stress him out with a car ride really brought a peace of mind and we would recommend them to anyone.

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Dr.B is an amazing and caring person. We could not have said good bye to Little D aka Dresden in such a peaceful manner. Thank you so much Melissa and Natalie and Little D More...

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I am so impressed by the compassion shown to my beloved pet and also the support i recieved as caregiver and best friend to Beauregard. I have been in the medical field over 40 yrs as an xray and ulrasound tech. I am so relieved to not be alone in the decision making process concerning the care and end of care of a beloved pet. I have felt guilt in the past having to make the decision on the end of life care of a pet. Did i do everything i could, did i have other options? Is he in pain? I can't get him to the vet due to back and hip disabilities, did that play a role in the decision i made? I felt all my questions were addressed, i was not rushed. Dr B was very flexible with my work schedule and my Beau really felt comfortable with her. So far i am very happy with his care and highly recommend her for anyone in my situation and she probably is able to adapt to a multitude of situations because character, poise, confidence and expertise is always a winning combination. I highly recommend her. We have a long way to go but i feel less stressed overall. More...

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They were so kind and understanding, they were the best!

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I can't find the words to express how grateful I am to hold my baby as she passed from this world into God's loving arms. Dr . B was wonderful...compassionate, loving, gentle, and kind. Honestly I can't express how grateful I am for Dr. B. More...

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Dr. B and Wren were so thoughtful and supportive at a time I really needed someone to help my boy. They came to my home because I didn't want to put my baby through the emotional trip of going to a Vet. It was so much better for Chance to pass at home, he had no fear or confusion to deal with. He was sleeping on my bed when they got here. We all went in the bedroom, even his cat brothers. They were all on the bed with him when he passed. This is always emotionally painful but Dr. B also made it peaceful and gentle. She handled getting him to Pet Angels for cremation and he is back home with us once again. More...

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I absolutely love that God led me to these folks. My animals are my family and I would not want my family to die on a cold table in a loud office.

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I wanted to personally thank you for all you did for us and Princess yesterday. I was hurting so bad I couldn't really speak. So please don't take that personal. I just couldn't say much without bursting into tears. But you and you're helper did a amazing job. And I couldn't have found better people to help us help her cross rainbow bridge. And the lake setting, with the birds signing all around us, the gator swimming by was just the most beautiful send off I have ever witnessed. And I'm glad that's the place she got to see last before crossing that bridge. Thank you so much for the clay print. That alone made this so much better for me. You didn't know that I spent the day before trying to get her print, but it just wasn't working. So I was going to settle for a paint paw print. But now I have both. She is my baby, I miss her so much. But at least I have a piece of her still here with me. Thank you so much! You all are great. R.I.P Princess. 7-28-16 More...

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Doc B has got to be an animal angel. She was so great with PePe and us. She texted me to make sure that all of us were doing ok in the days leading up to PePe being put to sleep and texted us after to make sure we were ok. Not once did she ever look at her watch or a clock or ask us if we were ready. She took all her cues from us and gave ussas much time as we needed. She listened to our stories of PePe and even added her own story of meeting him and falling in love. It especially meant a great deal that she laid PePe in a basket with a beautiful fuzzy purple blanket as if he were just sleeping. No pet should be made to suffer and she made sure that PePe's journey to the Rainbow Bridge was as peaceful as I could have ever hoped. More...

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Having at-home services available for our mastiff, who was having issues getting around, was the most wonderful gift. Dr. B put us all at ease with what to expect . My big guy was at peace and pain-free, at home, surrounded by his family. We are very grateful for Dr. B. More...

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