Compassionate Care Cat Hospice

Dr. Chew more than met my expectations. Her energy was so gentle and compassionate. She was so helpful in assessing the level of pain my cat was in and figuring out the timing of having her put down. Even if you don't think your cat is quite ready to be put down, Dr. Chew will help you in that process both for yourself and your cat.

Dr. Chew is an amazing woman and gifted veterinarian. I met Dr. Chew on one of the worst days of my life - the day I accepted that my little cat, Ellington was suffering more than living. Although it was after hours, Dr. Chew responded promptly and arrived at my home in less than one hour.

Clinically, Dr. Chew is skilled and efficient but it is the sum total of her care that sets her apart. Dr. Chew cared as much for me as she did Ellington. She spent more than two hours with me, laughing, crying and smiling at 18 years of 'Ellington stories' and genuinely she listened.
About a week after Ellington's death, I received a personal note from Dr. Chew in which she remarked in detail on some of the many stories I told her about Ellington. I cannot describe how surprised and touched I was to receive this letter. Authenticity is a rare and inspiring quality and one that defines Dr. Chew.

Veterinary care is her profession but Dr. Chew gives her time and attention because she authentically cares about those she treats - the humans and the felines. Ellington was a spastic, loyal, dog-cat and his presence in my life an unexpected gift. Dr. Chew allowed me to recognize exactly how lucky I was to have 18 years with Ellington and honor him by letting him go.

It has been several weeks since Ellington died, yet Dr. Chew has continued to care for me. Tonight she called to arrange for me to pick up Ellington's ashes but her call wasn't a transaction. Dr. Chew talked to me for nearly an hour, listening, laughing and crying to even more 'Ellington stories.'

I could never thank Dr. Chew enough for the role she played in my life. Because of Dr. Chew, the painful loss of Ellington's death was reframed as a celebration of Ellington in all his spastic, comforting, genuine glory.