I have known that my friend was sick for some time. However, my family and I did not expect for him to take such a downhill turn so quickly. Seeing that he was in great pain, could not perform normal functions of daily living, and exhibited behaviors indicating that he was ready to pass away, my sister found a review for Scott and Teresa Summerville of At Garden’s Edge Pet Aftercare. There were other similar businesses, but none stood out to me as At Garden’s Edge Pet Aftercare did.
After speaking with Scott, I did not want anyone else to handle my beloved once he passed away. The mobile vet that that came offered to take my friend away to another crematory, also highly rated on Yelp, but there was something warm and wonderful about At Garden’s Edge Pet Aftercare, that just felt right for me and my family.
I was in touch with Scott and he was available same day. he agreed to go out of his normal geographical area to Orange County for a very reasonable fee. I was in touch with him the whole day and amidst a very rainy day night, he arrived about an hour after my friend passed into an eternal peaceful sleep. Scott was so kind, he offered such kind words of condolences, did not rush us, and i felt that he was a friend and I was honored to have him escort my beloved dog away. Scott showed such respect that I knew that when he took my friend away, that he was in good hands. One of my regrets was that I did not have did not clip my dogs toenails before he passed away due to the fact that they were brittle from medications he was on, and Scott promised that he would clip them before taking a Pawprint as part of the cremation package we chose.
The idea of an individual cremation was exactly what my family and I always wanted for her dog. He has brought us years of devotion and joy, that the extra expense did not seem like anything at all to us. The price is actually very reasonable compared to other crematories. At Gardens edge also only offers individual cremation, which was very important to us. I don’t feel like my dog should be treated any less than a human being, and commingling of his ashes with other pets would be devastating for us.
Scott’s communication was great, and when it came time to for him to return my dog to me, he delivered him in the most beautiful, regal package. My friend was carefully and safely sealed in a ziplock bag, and inside a beautiful velvet pouch imprinted with a beautiful saying along with a poem. The package we chose also came with wildflower seeds, a beautiful run with my dogs name inprinted on it, and a beautiful Pawprint. It was so detailed, I could see the impressions of his pads and fingernails. All were personalized. I don’t think that we could given have given him a more beautiful sending off.
I’m so grateful for Scott and Teresa Summerville. Though this process was very hard for us as our dog was our first and very much a family member, they made the process respectful and allowed us to commemorate our beloved family member in the most respectful way. Scott and Teresa are small business owners who also exhibit great love for animals as you can see from their Facebook page and and the link I post below. The Video is quite helpful, I found it through a Google search, and will help soothe those who have lost or anticipate losing their pet. The video also discusses when a pet may be ready to go and the decision to put them down if necessary.
Thank you Yelpers for recommending these beautiful people who assisted me and my family during our darkest hours.
