Palliative care
for pets in Geelong

“To have lost this darling dog was astronomical to our family. He was so special, and so greatly loved. We originally booked to have him put to rest in a clinic, and boy am I glad we changed our minds. Rest Your Paws offered such an incredibly supportive end-of-life service, from the first point of contact until the end. Their staff seem well trained to have helped us make arrangements and were so patient in answering questions and providing information. In Melbourne, they use Edenhills pet cremation services also which was of great importance to me for our fur baby’s after-care. We ended up having to push our booking forward a week because our darling dog sadly crashed, which we were lucky RYP were able to facilitate. Dr Sylvia who attended was just wonderful. She spoke to us, but also stayed silent at the perfect times, treated our dog with much respect and care, gave us privacy, but also made herself available, there was no rush, she seemed genuinely interested in our dog and the life he’s lived. We honestly just couldn’t fault the entire service. Saying goodbye was certainly the hardest thing I have lived through to date, but Rest Your Paws made this time in our lives as gentle as it could possibly be for us and our now rested canine companion. I wanted my dog to have the perfect goodbye, he deserved that, and I am forever grateful that Dr Sylvia and the team provided that to him, and provided us with the softest goodbye. With the help of RYP, our darling fell asleep under the stars, next to a crackling fire, in my arms. Thank you with my whole heart for that. 🤍🕊️”

Shelby T.
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“When I found out my beautiful boy had cancer, I knew the day he decided it was time and I had to say goodbye to my best friend, it would shatter my heart in pieces. He deserved the most gentle, loving end at home, in his favourite spot, with love all around him. From the moment I called them, the team at Rest Your Paws were so kind and empathetic. They made sure I had all the information I needed to make the right choices for us. They were clearly so passionate about keeping my boy as comfortable as possible in his last months. Dr Alison handled his end of life with such compassion and gentle kindness. I felt we were so cared for by her in his last moments. Thank you Dr. Alison and Desiree especially for taking care of Jaxy and me. You are both angels, and you gave my boy the calmest, most loving end possible. I am so eternally grateful.”

Alyssa M.
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“We recently had to say goodbye to our 14 year old boy, Joey. Rest for paws made the moment so peaceful and precious. Dr Sarah was so efficient and caring, it took the strain away completely for both. I would highly recommend their services. Thanks so much.”

David B.
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“If you every have to do the unthinkable as I'm sure we all do one day than I can't recommend Rest Your Paws highly enough. From the moment I called to enquire, to the next call to book and Dr Bree's attendance at our house the service was amazing. I wanted to give a special shout out to Dr Bree. She was kind, caring, compassionate, patient, knowledgable and comforting. Thank you Dr Bree for helping us rest our little paws.”

Christine C.
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“Many thanks to Rest Your Paws for a compassionate service organised at short notice. When it was time to say goodbye to our 16 year old dog Max, Dr. Carla was very caring and understanding. We are glad that Maxie passed away comfortable and secure at home.”

Keith E.
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“Truly a compassionate, caring and outstanding service. From the initial enquiry, we were made to feel respect and treated us with dignity. The attending Vet was absolutely wonderful, never rushed us with our goodbye to our beloved cat. The entire process was professional, caring and delivered with utmost respect and empathy. Highly recommend Rest your Paws.”

Anita G.
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“Rest your Paws was amazing. From first contact with Tori, prompt and clear communication, Vet Sam(antha) was patient, kind, gentle and compassionate. Trevor from Eden Hills was courteous and professional. All involved made what I thought was going to be a horrible final memory and turned it into a dignified and compassionate end.”

Simon D.
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“My beautiful old boy Frankie passed peacefully at home yesterday, thanks to Dr Tessa from Rest Your Paws. Everything was explained perfectly and there was no rush. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye and likely never would have been, but I felt so supported by Dr Tessa who knew also it was right for Frankie with his final stage of CKD. Thank you for the thoughtful touches such as the candle and the paw prints and the little vials for his fur clippings. I’ll miss him forever and am so grateful for RYP in helping me show my final act of love for Frankie.”

Melissa G.
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“I would like to thank ‘Rest Your Paws’ for making this incredibly difficult time bearable. From the initial contact to Dr Linda Davidge’s visit, the process was easy and compassionate. Tim and I would like to thank Dr Linda Davidge for her gentle, loving, considerate and compassionate attention to detail. She made us feel comfortable with our decision and showed an amazing empathy and kindness throughout the whole process. Linda spoke to Lucky so gently throughout every procedure after spoiling him with multiple treats including cheese, meet and even chocolate moose. I am so grateful to Linda who is a very special, beautiful soul. The lock of hair, foot prints and nose print were precious. Even the back of Linda’s car laced with soft toys and blankets was so respectful and sweet. I highly recommend this company and especially Dr Linda Davidge. It was really a special send off for our beloved Lucky. blessings from Rosie”

Rosie D.
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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saying goodbye to my beautiful Mastiff x Ridgeback boy, Floppy, was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. From the very first contact, Rest Your Paws made an unbearable task bearable. Their communication was everything it needed to be — understanding, warm, and never once pushy. The words they chose and the tone they used told me immediately that I was in the right hands. The vet who came to our home was extraordinary. She was calm, caring and compassionate from the moment she arrived. She walked me through every step of the process so I was never left wondering what was happening. I wasn't rushed. I had time. And throughout it all, Floppy was treated with absolute dignity and tenderness. While I was spending my last moments with him, she quietly took his paw prints and cut a small tuft of his fur as a keepsake. When I came back inside after saying goodbye, I found his paw prints laid out beautifully alongside a candle and his fur in a little bottle. I wasn't expecting that. It meant everything. The partnership with Eden Hills cremation services was seamless — they collected Floppy gently, and weeks later his ashes were hand-delivered to me with a beautiful scented candle. I cannot recommend Rest Your Paws highly enough. When the time comes to say goodbye to my next beloved four-legged family member, they will be the first people I call. Thank you for giving Floppy — and me — such a peaceful farewell. 🐾”

Jaime R.
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“Dr Alison completed a quality of life assessment and she was honest about our dog's prognosis and gave us a realistic timeline. We booked her in to complete the at-home euthanasia, and she couldn't have been more gracious. She was warm and thoughtful while she carried out the procedure. If you have to make the terrible decision to put down your pet, you couldn't ask for a more peaceful way to do it. We're very grateful that we had this opportunity, and that our last memories of our dog are of him being handled with dignity.”

Helen M.
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“I could not have wished for a more peaceful way to see my beautiful Hank go .. RYP was 100% empathetic , caring . Hank was asleep when DR Frankie arrived he did no even wake up .. she was like a doggie angel and it was so gentle and dignified from end to end .. thank you for being so kind to us and Hanky xx Megan and James”

Megan H.
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