Dr. Maria Kuty Housecall Veterinarian

Dealing with end of life for a loved pet is sad and difficult for everyone. I'm writing this review months after Dr. Kuty helped me with our dog, and after a few years back doing the same with our cat. It took a while to be able to choose to remember it directly. I can't begin to thank her for the service she provided. For hospice and end of life for your pet, I highly recommend her.

When it became obvious that our beloved cat was near death, we contacted Dr. Kuty to perform in-home euthanasia. Our sweet Gemini brought us 18 years of joy - we miss her so much!nnWe are so thankful to Dr. Kuty for facilitating Gemini's peaceful passing in her own home surrounded by her family. Dr. Kuty was incredibly kind, compassionate and so thoughtful. We very highly recommend her.

Thank God for Maria Kuty. She is truly an angel who I was lucky enough to find during one of the most difficult times in my life. The strength and compassion it takes to deliver the level of care she provided for my Oso girl and my family requires a true gift.nnOso was diagnosed with end-stage stomach cancer at the age of 7. After four different vet opinions, including UC Davis, I had to accept the reality that there was nothing more I could do for my baby girl. Knowing that Oso was in relentless pain and the quality of her life would never return, choosing to help her with the end was the most heart-wrenching decision I've ever had to make. Finding the right veterinarian to assist in this process was a decision of faith. I had been referred to other housecall vets by friends and family, but none of them felt right in my heart. I found Maria Kuty after scouring through dozens of other reviews on google and yelp, and as soon as I found her, it just felt right. She was able to accommodate us just hours after my initial phone call (which was a scary feeling, but also one of great relief).nnWhen Maria arrived at our house on a cold February morning, she brought a presence of calm, comfort and empathy. This helped Oso remain relaxed, as well as myself and my daughter. She took plenty of time and sensitivity in explaining the process and answering all of my questions and concerns. Oso chose to lay down in the garden when she was ready, and Maria allowed us ample alone time before the injections, in between the injections, and afterwards. It was honestly the most peaceful experience I could have asked for. I could tell that the process was not painful or scary for Oso as she drifted off into a deep sleep, in my arms, leaving behind all of the pain from this awful disease, forever. The grace and compassion that Maria brought for us that day was a gift.nnThe cremation service that Maria chooses to partner with is probably the best one available in Santa Cruz/Santa Clara counties. That is also an added comfort in such an emotionally grueling time. Maria even brought Oso back to me after her cremation, with the box lovingly swaddled in a basket.nnThe extra lengths that Maria goes to, to bring peace and comfort during such a sad time, is extraordinarily remarkable. She truly is an angel, and I can't thank her enough!nnThank you, Maria!! From the bottom of our hearts!! XOXO

We feel very lucky to have found Dr. Kuty. Scruff, our big mixed-breed dog, will soon be 16 years old, so outings to the vet are not his idea of a good day. Maria has made our lives so much easier, and Scruff is now actually enjoying his vet visits. Scruff does not allow just anyone to probe and poke, yet he allowed Maria to examine him within the first few minutes of her first appointment at our house.nnShe is excellent. She is very compassionate, kind, professional, experienced, intelligent and has a great sense for taking the time to listen and consider different courses of action. Her open-minded approach to animal health is so refreshing. We feel like we have someone working with us as a partner, rather than merely a consultant. Scruff is already doing better under her care.nnThanks Maria!

Dr. Kuty was compassionate and kind today as I put down my beloved kitty. It's such a difficult moment to say good-bye to a dear companion, but Dr. Kuty could not have been more professional and sweet at the same time. Thank you, Dr. Kuty.