I and my family are deeply grateful for the amazing, thoughtful, dedicated staff at APAW. When my mother came to visit us for the Thanksgiving break, and had to have her beloved cat put down when he stopped eating due to incurable cancer, they were the model of both warmth and professionalism. Sad that I was not able to be with my mother the actual day that her cat passed, I was so thankful to learn that the kind veterinarian and assistants were so incredibly supportive. They gave her thorough information, gently laid out the options, put no pressure on her and then encouraged and reassured her when she had to make the hard choice. They affirmed her choice and told her what a wonderful caretaker she had been for our cat. They gave her plenty of time to say goodbye, thoughtfully explained each step of the process and even held my mother as she cried. Not only does the APAW staff demonstrate a deep love for animals and commitment to their mission, but they display authentic respect and love for people as well. Just today, my mother received a thoughtful, very personal condolence card, the day that the staff knew that her cat's remains would arrive at home. What a lovely touch. My entire family will be forever grateful to the superb care that both our cat and our mom received at APAW. We highly, highly recommend the Hospital and Wellness Center to others.