Paws Finding Peace

Paws Finding Peace is an independent veterinary clinic serving the Holyoke area, with an office at 904 Meadow St in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The practice focuses on end-of-life care, including in-home euthanasia and aftercare options such as cremation and memorial items. The clinic lists care for dogs, cats, and rabbits, and also notes exotics.

Services

•At-home euthanasia
•End-of-life care planning and pre-planning
•Quality-of-life guidance, including resources and scales
•Water-based cremation (aquamation / alkaline hydrolysis)
•Private cremation (ashes returned)
•Communal cremation (ashes not returned)
•Aftercare center drop-off arrangements for pets that pass at home or at a veterinary clinic
•Memorial products (clay paw prints, ink prints, fur/whisker keepsakes)
•Urns and cremation jewelry
•Grief resources and pet loss support resources
•Out-of-hours referral options listed: Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Clinic (VESH) (West Springfield and South Deerfield, MA) and New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Care (NEVCCC) (Windsor, CT)
•Hours listed
•Care Coordinator (call or text): Mon–Fri 8am–6pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3pm
•Office (904 Meadow St): Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Pricing

No published pricing information is available for this clinic.

People

Dr. Lauren Atkins (Founder), Dr. Calvin Carrington, and Dr. Hilary Boucher are listed veterinarians; the team is credentialed as CAETA Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarians (CPEV).

Reviews

Paws Finding Peace has a 5.0/5 Google rating from 270 reviews. Reviewers commonly describe compassionate, patient in-home visits, clear explanations of the euthanasia process, and a pace that does not feel rushed, along with supportive scheduling and coordination. Several comments specifically mention Dr. Calvin Carrington and Dr. Hilary Boucher for demeanor, communication, and handling of pets with dignity during end-of-life care.

Reviews for Paws Finding Peace

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 270 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Jennifer Plourde

1 month ago

These people are amazing!!! I had to put down my old boxer/pit and my puggle due to old age, and they made it as easy as possible!!! The vet who came, was absolutely amazing, my dogs felt comfortable with him here, I felt comfortable and when it was time for the process to go on, he was a great vet! He told me what was happening, even tho I’d been threw this kind of thing many times with animals, I have never felt this kind of process! It was like he knew what they needed and I when we needed something! I HIGHLY recommend them!! They’re loving and caring from the very 1st phone call until you pick them up!!! I want to thank them all for making this the best process considering what needed to be done! It was like I had my friend there with me and not some vet who’d never met me!!! This was extremely hard to go thru and I’m so thankful I called them to help me go thru this!!! So thank you very much for making my babies comfortable and happy for their last time, and thank you for making me feel like I had a friend or family member with me. And most of all thank you for the big hug and word of encouragement you gave me!!! I wish I knew all the names of the people who worked there but Dr. Calvin Carrington , I need to thank you the most!! Your a very special kind hearted vet making this whole process a little less painful!!! 💜💜💜 and if I ever need something like this again, I’ll make sure to remember you all!!

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Mark Baran

We recently had to say goodbye to our cat Jace. We cannot express our gratitude for the care and professionalism shown by Paws Finding Peace. From the moment Dr. Hilary arrived, she was patient, kind, and understanding. She took the time to explain all the steps in the euthanasia process. She treated Jace with dignity and genuine care and never made us feel rushed. We were very thankful for the compassion she showed us and helped our cat pass peacefully and comfortably. We would highly recommend P.F.P. for anybody who needs to say goodbye to their pet.

Lisa McMahon

Very professional and kind. Thank you for everything. 🙏

Andrew Gale

The Paws Finding Peace service was caring, compassionate, and supportive. They have a great website to help you get started and assist in your decision making. We said goodbye to our boy Trooper today. The staff setting up the appointment was so helpful and gave us comfort in a time of great stress. Dr. Calvin came to our home and we held and comforted our handsome boy as he passed. His sister Ko-Nah was by his side as well, giving him support and kisses like the rest of us. We were so appreciative that he could pass at home, in his favorite place and surrounded by those he loved. RIP Trooper. We love you and miss you. Thank you Paws Finding Peace.