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Dr. Carmack…. I just wanted to thank you for your help with my friend Calvin today. This was the hardest moment of my life but you made it as comforting as it could be with your attention to Cal and an immediate response and help to make my bestest friends departure from this life to his next as perfect as I could’ve ever planned. I can’t begin to thank you enough for making this time in my life a little easier with your compassion and promptness in putting my friend Cal in a relaxed and peaceful place. There would’ve been a lot more sorrow and saddness in my heart had I not found you. With that, I thank you, Renee thanks you, and most of all, my friend Calvin thanks you…for giving me and him a peace that will never be forgotten.”
Thank you again for what you do. I appreciate everything you did for me with my Casey Girl. She was a beautiful Corgi that passed in peace, with love, and enough fur for a dozen regular pooches. Your service eased my mind and allowed me to make the best choice for my girl.”
Thank you for helping us say good bye to Face. It was much less stressful for her and her family to be at home rather than bringing her into the office. I’m glad she is now out of pain.”
Dr. Carmack, I just wanted to thank you on behalf of my family for everything you did for Sweetheart. You couldn’t have made her passing more peaceful or comfortable. I don’t think my mother would have been able to say goodbye to her in any other way, and you let Sweetheart pass with as much dignity as possible. We are truly greatful.”
Dr. Carmack, I want to thank you sincerely for everything you did to make her passing peaceful. Your assistance made a terribly painful situation much more tolerable. And your words to us were just what we needed to hear. The donation, the flower seeds, letting my vet know– you helped so much.”
Thank you, Dr. Carmack, for all the heart, soul, love, and care that you gave Riley & Kodi (and us) during our heartbreaking time. Also, thank you for your contribution to Morris Animal Foundation in memory of our furry babies. We sincerely appreciate all you do.”
Dr. Carmack, Thank you for everything you did to help us out yesterday. We cant begin to express how thankful we both are for you. We are grateful Mr. Freeze had a peaceful passing and could not bear for him to suffer. We miss him so much but he got so sick so fast and we could not make him better. You were the most caring vet we met.”
We received a letter from VMRCVM about the donation in Frito’s name…Thank you so much!!! When I opened the letter, I was just so touched by your act of kindness–it brought tears to my eyes! It meant more than you could ever know. The whole family thanks you for remembering Frito. We miss him so much, but we are forever grateful that you were there so he could be at home at the end.”
We received the letter regarding the donation made in Bella’s name. I can not begin to express the how much we admire you and your services. The world needs more people who care as much as you!”
Dear Dr. Carmack, I just wanted to thank you for making my final goodbye to my cat, Powder, so much easier. It was so comforting to have her last moments happen in her home. I will make sure to recommend your wonderful service to all my fellow pet owners. Thanks again.”
I can’t begin to express how thankful we are to you and your services. You made the hardest thing my daughter has had to do an easier process. You compassion and caring for how we as pet owners feel is like none we have come across. Being military, Bella was my daughters best friend always, no matter where we were. I am thankful they grew up together, and thankful you made the end process so comfortable and caring. This is how we will always remember her, happiest with her Kelsey.”
I am sorry it has taken this long to send a note of thanks for your services. Your in-home service was a blessing to us during such a difficult time. We received such professional, patient care from Tyler Carmack. She was so wonderful and patient with us while we had to make the painful, heartbreaking decision to euthanize our beloved 10+ year old chocolate lab, Burley. Not only did she allow him to get comfortable with her, she took the extra time to explain the entire process to us. She was able to provide comfort to us and leave us with a token of his clay paw print and a locket of his hair. Words cannot express how grateful we were that his last moments were peaceful and at home. I highly recommend Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice and Dr. Tyler Carmack for anyone who is facing a painful decision as we were. She will bring comfort to you and will assist in the most difficult process of letting go.”
Tyler, I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping us yesterday and enabling Mangrove to have such a peaceful passing. We couldn’t have hoped for a more dignified and pain free passing for our much-loved cat. Although we miss him terribly it is very reassuring for us to know that he didn’t suffer at the end. The ladies at Cherish were very kind and sympathetic too. I’m attaching a photo of Mangrove and Basil (on his side) in the cat run so you can see what a handsome boy he was before his illness. Thank you again and for being so compassionate and understanding throughout this difficult process.”
Dr. Carmack, I can’t even articulate our gratitude we have for you today. Our hearts said goodbye to our Girl who gave us pure love and joy for 20 years, but your loving and gentle kindness will never be forgotten. With deepest thanks to you and the services you provide.”
Dear Tyler, Thank you so very much for your thoughtful help and support during this challenging time for me. Putting Beau to sleep was the right thing to do for him. Arriving to that decision was so much worse than the actual event. You handled it so smoothly, yet with kindness and a professional calm that definitely made it easier in some respect for me. Cherish Cremation was simply wonderful as well. I appreciate all that you have done for us.”
Thank you Dr. Carmack for your special care with Austin….he passed peacefully at home ..with love surrounding him.”
Thank You Dr Carmack for making Cuervos last day with me less stressful on us both and special, don’t know what i would have done without your service and compassion..I truly miss him, but I am spreading the word about HR Vet Hospice, and Dr Carmack. I could not have done this any other way, this was the only way for me.”
Dear Dr. Carmack, We are deeply grateful for your kindness and compassion you have given Bailey and to our family during this difficult time. Thank you for the beautiful sympathy card and the Forget me not seeds as well, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.”
Dear Tyler, Words will never really express how grateful we are to have had your help and care during such a difficult time. While losing Sadie was the most painful experience we have ever had- you provided us with the confidence to make the best decision for her and a truly peaceful way to say goodbye. You will always have a very special place in our hearts.”
Dear Dr. Dean & Dr. Carmack- We are so grateful for the kindness you have shown to our family, both during and after Dempsey’s passing. It is a great comfort to know that after 12 great years, he died peacefully at home, with his family around him. Again, THANK YOU. Please accept this donation, to help you continue this wonderful service! I am sure, sadly, that we will be calling again in the future.”
Thank you Dr. Carmack for being so compassionate and caring yesterday with my Haley dog.”
Dear Dr. Dean; Stephanie, Corey and I want to thank you for giving Skylar Belle Ambler the peace she so deserved. Though we have been sad, we are very aware of her presence every minute. Your compassion and caring service was so appreciated and warrants praises from all the lives you touch and help, furry and human. Thank you very much from the Ambler Family.”
Thanks for working us into your long day yesterday. I struggled with trying to decide the best path to take yesterday, and now I know Sapphire is thanking me for not pushing her into a cat carrier, putting her in the noisy car, and taking her to the scary vet’s office. She was surrounded by familiar smells, sounds and family. I’m hoping potential clients will see this post and it will help them make whatever decision is best for them.”
Dear Dr. Carmack- We received your little note yesterday and we cannot say enough about your kindness. This whole ordeal with Jeremy has been most heart-wrenching. We are so sad and miss our little boy. Each day gets a little better and today we baked the adorable paw print. We poked a hole in it as you suggested. I’m going to get a small hanging collage frame and insert a couple pictures of him, then hang the paw print below it. The literature you provided was so helpful and interesting- we used it in formulating how to tell our 7 year old grandson about Jeremy. A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Dear Dr. Dean, Though it’s one of the most difficult decision we made in our lives, we thank you for your gentleness and thoughtfulness during our final moments with Taka yesterday afternoon. Your process came together to make the best situation out of this very difficult time. I have attached some pictures of Taka and a poem that I wrote for my little boy. Hopefully, you would be able to post this in your Pet Memorials. Thank you.”
Dr. Carmack: Loretta and I wish to express our deepest thanks for the care and compassion you showed while helping us with Sam’s last day, Fri. Oct. 5. Having you come to the house so that she could be in familiar surroundings with Loretta and I there during her final moments meant so much to us and I have to believe made it easier on her. The subsequent card you sent to us was also very thoughtful and much appreciated. Our sincerest thanks for making Sam’s final moments as safe and comforting as possible.”
Dr. Carmack- Thank you so much for your knowledge, care, and compassion you showed to Bonesy during her final days. Another thanks to you for the help and information you gave me during this sad time. Also, a thanks for the donation you made to VMRCVM in Bonesy’s name. You are a special lady. PS- We adopted a rescue cat “Lucy.” She is 4 months old and full of spunk!”
Dearest Dr. Carmack, Thank you so very much for your kind and very caring ways in helping us say good-bye to our best friend yesterday. Louie was such a kind, sweet and gentle soul and we miss him more than we cna put into words. You were professional and sweet and we just want to thank you again for helping us with this very sad event. Thanks again Dr. Carmack.”
Thank you all for the love and support, especially my GA family who helped me make it through work today. To my very best friend (who’s not on FB) for being with my little Leah ALL day that last day when I had to be at work, couldn’t do life without her. What a blessing to me. Thanks to my Mom and sister for being with me for those very last moments with Leah. Thank you Dr. Honaker at Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital, he worked hard and with love to keep Leah with me. To Dr. Tyler Carmack with Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice, she couldn’t of made a hard, sad situation any eaiser. Leah was in ALL the best hands. My greatest of thanks.”
I just wanted to share this picture of Lucy taken on 8/15/12 in one of her most favorite places. Lucy was a very special dog and we will miss her so much. You helped me to realize that Lucy was tired and needed peace. Thank you so much for your help.”
Dr. Carmack, it’s been two weeks now since you came to our house and helped us with our beloved Sita. Linda and I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and compassion. Our little girl was able to leave this world with dignity and respect in her favorite place surrounded by those that loved her. Our deepest thanks for making that possible.”
For several months Dr. Carmack, you helped me help my sweet Mocha live out the rest of her life in comfort. You guided me when I had no one to turn to and you comforted me in my confusion about when and if the time was right to lay her to rest. You are one of the kindest, most caring professionals I have ever encountered. Your calm demeanor and your strong love of His creatures captured me from the first meeting.
Thank you Dr. Carmack for being the other person for me- and for Mocha. I could not have asked for a bigger blessing through the hardest of times. I appreciate everything.”
End of life decisions for our pets are so hearbreaking and personal. I was forced to make this decision Monday as our 17 year old cat’s bad days had been out numbering his good days and he took a significant turn for the worse.Out of something so bad though, came something good and that’s Dr. Carmack and the service she provides. I couldn’t stand the thought of my best little pal making a stressful trip to a vet and spending his last moments with me scared and unsure of where he was. We felt so reassured after contacting Dr. Carmack and scheduling the time for Monday night. This allowed us to spend time with him beforehand in his favorite spot in the world, outside on our balcony. When the doctor arrived, she completely melted into our moment and showed the most amazing love and care to Bart and the both of us. She allowed us to take our time saying goodbye and turned what was still devastating to us into such a peaceful journey for him, in familiar surroundings, with those that love him around him. We should all be so lucky as to leave this world for the next in such a manner.Dr. Carmack also handled all of the after arrangements for us as well, which proved to be such a relief considering our state of mind after losing what is truly a member of the family.I hope I’m a long time from ever having to make this decision again, but I simply can’t recommend her enough for those who find themselves in a similar situation.”
Thank you Dr. Carmack for the incredible amount of care you showed Bart as well as the two of us last night as we said our final goodbyes. I simply can’t imagine how we would have gotten through this if it weren’t for the amazing work you do and the loving manner in which you do it. Being at home, in his favorite spot and surrounded by so much love is how we should all be lucky enough to leave this world for the next. We will forever be grateful that you were here for us. Thank you so much.”
I want to thank you for your service. Making the decision to put Clyde to sleep was the hardest thing I have ever had to do, up to this point in my life. I was thankful that having it done at the house was even an option. You were great! Professional, friendly, and compassionate. I will be forever thankful to you; that such a difficult and sad experience was as peaceful and comforting as possible.”
Our baby Colby, just shy of 13 years old, went to heaven on June 6, of this year. My husband Randy & I dreaded this more than I can put into words. She had been bad for a long long time, but it was only her mobility. She was healthy and happy in every other way. Colby slept with ME every single night and every morning was a bit of a struggle to get her up and moving but she always got up. On this day she looked at me with those BIG brown eyes and I knew she just couldn’t do it anymore. Randy had already left for work, but I called him and he came home immediately. On his way home he called Dr. Carmack. She was at my house that morning. She came back to my bedroom and Colby was so happy to see her – was not nervous or stressed at all. Dr. Carmack was SO good to her. She even had chocolate for the FIRST time which she absolutely loved. I thought that was so cool. I said to Dr. Carmack “is that chocolate?” and she said “yep”….I said “she’s NEVER had chocolate before and she looked at me and said “I should hope not”…..:) Thank you Dr. Tyler Carmack for making one of the hardest things we’ve had to do such a peaceful and loving experience for Colby. You have a special gift and I thank you with all my heart.”
Dear Dr. Carmack, We will always remember your compassion for Buffy, and for us at the most difficult time of a pet owner’s life. You provide a great service, and do so with a warm, caring heart, and genuine concern for all. Your gentle manner calms both pet and “parent.” We also appreciate the donation in honor of Buffy’s memory to the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. We pray this College will equip and inspire students to be just like you. Thanks is not a big enough word, but then no word could express our appreciation for you.”
I just want to thank Dr. Carmack for helping my family today. My 13 year old lab Miles had a sort of stroke late last night-she couldn’t stand up, wouldn’t east or drink, just shaking her head back and forth as if she couldn’t hear or see. So I called Dr. Carmack this morning. She returned my call a few minutes later at 7:30am, and said she could come by this evening. My family was a mess-my two boys ages 7 and 9 have always known Miles. Dr. Carmack made my boys and wife very comfortable with the whole process, telling them Miles will go to sleep, not feel a thing, if you want to stay or not is OK. I’ve had many dogs put down over my life, but this was a very special and dignified experience. She gave us plenty of encouragement that this was the right thing to do, take your time etc. Miles passed so peacefully ending her sudden torment. I hope I don’t have to call Dr. Carmack again anytime soon, but it is nice to know she is out there helping families through this difficult life decision.”
So glad to have a place to tell FB how great Dr. Carmack is. The most kind, caring, compassionate Vet I’ve met. Thank you for caring for Mocha!”
Dear Dr. Carmack- I wanted to send you a note to let you know we are so thankful for your guidance, support, and professional manner you showed to our dear loving companion “Macie Girl.” Your wonderful calming spirit is a gift and really helped guide and calm us through the unknown life process of losing a beloved pet. We will always be grateful for you coming into our lives at such a necessary and needed time.”
Dr. Carmack- I was grabbing this note and then received your kind condolence card. Thank you! Even though we’ve only had one visit and a few phone conversations, we are totally convinced that you and your practice are a blessing to all pet owners that want extra tender care for an ailing pet. God bless you and wishing you much success in your caregiving!”
This is long overdue, but I just wanted to tell you how wonderful you are. I could not have imagined a more peaceful death for our dear Sinnet. We are still mourning, but at least we have those last moments with her. Thank you for letting her go without pain…We wish you well and hope that you’re around for our last baby.”
Thank you for helping us say goodbye to our wonderful doggie Magellan. Our good bye was peaceful and calm. We are so glad we found you when we needed you. Magellan says Thank you too!”
Dear Dr. Carmack-
We want to thank you for the time you spent with us last week and for the wonderful help that you were with Chase. This was one of the most difficult things we’ve ever faced, but your caring and gentleness helped us let him go with peace and grace. Our hearts are broken and our house seems empty without him. But his clay paw print is a joy, along with the little pouch of fur. Thank you so much for each thoughtful step that you made in your process. You truly make a huge difference in our lives.”
Dr. Tyler you are just wonderful. I just wanted to thank you for how kind and loving you were to out Sinnet. She went so peacefully that I was amazed. Especially after the bad experience we had two years ago with out big male Siamese. You were heaven sent and I just can’t thank you enough for your kindness during such a difficult time for us. I know that we will meed again, hopefully no time soon. God bless you and again thank you.”
Love this vet and what she has to offer! Very kind and skilled!”
Dear Doctor Carmack,
Thank you so much for your help and compassion with Star. It was truly a blessing meeting you and having your support that day. Although I miss her very much, I feel at peace with her passing into the spirit world. I greatly admire your dedication to animals and the kindness you give to their human companions.”
On April 1, 2012; we were lucky enough to have Dr. Carmack help our beloved pet cross over into the never ending field where we pray that his sister and brother are there to meet him. I will forever be grateful for her respect and comfort that she provided to us in our time of grief. Thank You from the bottom of our heart for the service you provided to us and Clyde.”
Thank you Dr. Carmack for sharing in our final memories with Harley. We will forever be grateful to you for the service that you offer but mostly for your compassion, love and caring for our Harley! This world is truly a better place because of you and I think our 4 legged friends everywhere would agree!”
Dr. Carmack is a very compassionate veterinarian. She came to the house and took care of my parents’ dog during her final weeks. In the end she was able to pass away comfortably at home. Dr. Carmack was not only there for their pet, she was there for the family as well.”
Dr. Carmack,
I will always remember the kindness that you gave Bobo. I feel so blessed that you were there when we really needed you. Yes, I do miss her terribly, but I had 14 wonderful years that I will always remember, and keep close to my heart. I loved her so much and took the very best care I could for her. Many thanks from the bottom of my heart.”
Dr. Carmack helped us to let our beloved cat Rudi rest today after a full life of two weeks short of 20 years. Dr. Carmack was punctual, caring and gentle. Rudi left us quietly and peacefully.Dr. Carmack’s professionalism and sincere compassion made this most difficult decision considerably less painful and traumatic, both for us and for Rudi.Every once in a while you’ll need an angel to help you through the hard times – she is the help you’re looking for.”"
My family and I were so impressed by and thankful for Dr. Carmack. Her compassion and guidance made our very difficult decision so much easier.”"
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