Customer Reviews Summary
Both The Animal Soul and Delaware Pet Cremations have received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their compassionate service and attention to detail during a difficult time for pet owners. Customers appreciate the respectful handling of their pets, the beautiful presentation of cremains, and the supportive atmosphere provided by the staff. However, there are a few negative experiences mentioned, particularly regarding communication and specific service details.
Beth P
I just lost Libby due to the idiots who bred her wrong and we got her from them.She had an awful neurological disease that was destroying her.She was beautiful and a sweet baby but this disease destroyed her.We called I cried I was upset and asked for her to just be cremated and I got her cremations and a foot print and when I saw the foot print I died I just bawled..My baby is home with me and safe thank you!
Erin Quinn
I cannot say enough good things about this business. I, unfortunately, have had 3 pets that have had to be handled by them. I work for one of the vets that work with them, and have gotten to speak to Rob on several occasions over the years. He truly has a passion for what he does and I’m sure he wouldn’t hire anyone who didn’t share those values.When my last two dogs passed, the most important thing to me was having Rob and his staff take care of them.Thank you to Rob and his staff for truly caring for and respecting our pets when you care for them in the end.
Carly Turner
After losing my sweet cat Grayson traumatically at a very young age to heart disease, The animal soul was so accommodating and amazing throughout the entire cremation process. Their building is very calming and they have the sweetest dog named dewey who can turn you from crying to laughing within minuets. The staff is extremely friendly and will give you all of the time you need with your furry friend until you’re ready to part ways. They will also allow you to sit with sweet dewey and pet him for comfort (which he loves). I am so appreciative of everything that they did for my sweet fur Angel. They are the most affordable company in the area and I can guarantee you they handle your loved one with the best care. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would. Thank you so much to the entire team. Whenever it is time for any of my other sweet babies to cross the rainbow bridge I will be returning.
Rachel Lee Garofolo
The Animal Soul/Delaware Pet Cremations were empathetic, compassionate, and professional in handling my beloved cat Sammie's cremation. The presentation of his urn and shadow box were very well done. You never want to come to the day when you need this type of service, but we did, so I recommend them highly.
Beth P
I just lost Libby due to the idiots who bred her wrong and we got her from them.She had an awful neurological disease that was destroying her.She was beautiful and a sweet baby but this disease destroyed her.We called I cried I was upset and asked for her to just be cremated and I got her cremations and a foot print and when I saw the foot print I died I just bawled..My baby is home with me and safe thank you!
Erin Quinn
I cannot say enough good things about this business. I, unfortunately, have had 3 pets that have had to be handled by them. I work for one of the vets that work with them, and have gotten to speak to Rob on several occasions over the years. He truly has a passion for what he does and I’m sure he wouldn’t hire anyone who didn’t share those values.When my last two dogs passed, the most important thing to me was having Rob and his staff take care of them.Thank you to Rob and his staff for truly caring for and respecting our pets when you care for them in the end.
Carly Turner
After losing my sweet cat Grayson traumatically at a very young age to heart disease, The animal soul was so accommodating and amazing throughout the entire cremation process. Their building is very calming and they have the sweetest dog named dewey who can turn you from crying to laughing within minuets. The staff is extremely friendly and will give you all of the time you need with your furry friend until you’re ready to part ways. They will also allow you to sit with sweet dewey and pet him for comfort (which he loves). I am so appreciative of everything that they did for my sweet fur Angel. They are the most affordable company in the area and I can guarantee you they handle your loved one with the best care. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would. Thank you so much to the entire team. Whenever it is time for any of my other sweet babies to cross the rainbow bridge I will be returning.
Rachel Lee Garofolo
The Animal Soul/Delaware Pet Cremations were empathetic, compassionate, and professional in handling my beloved cat Sammie's cremation. The presentation of his urn and shadow box were very well done. You never want to come to the day when you need this type of service, but we did, so I recommend them highly.
Cassidy Henry
I cannot express enough gratitude towards Jordan and Delaware Pet Cremations (The Animal Soul). I recently lost my beloved dog of almost 13 years and endured one of the worst heartbreaks I have ever felt. Jordan answered our call on a Sunday and was very compassionate and accommodating. We have a new baby in our household and he was kind enough to our home to pick up our dog and take her to the crematory. He was very gentle and patient. Within 72 hours he even was kind enough to drop off her ashes to us personally back at our home. Although I hope to not need these services again anytime soon, but if I do, I will never chose anywhere else but The Animal Soul to take care of my previous animals and have keepsakes of their memories forever. Thank you again for your compassion!
Karen S.
My 13 1/2 year old furbaby passed away at home in the early morning hours. Contacted Delaware Pet Cremations and from my first contact with them they showed so much compassion. He was was a big boy and I was unable to transport him on my own. They promptly scheduled to pick him up and again showed compassion and handled him with care. They also returned his ashes to me much earlier then expected. Highly recommend them in your time of need.
Mike Yeager
Rob Mayer and his crew are true professionals. They are compassionate and truly understanding. They meet people at a terrible time in their lives. They succeed in consoling families after losing a fur pal. We have used them twice. Hopefully, we won't need to use their services for many years. But, when the time arrives, we know our dogs will be treated well.
Kimberly Friel
The staff was very friendly answered any questions I had. The place is very clean and organized and they do have very nice options for you to pick out . The prices was not bad and the major thing is, they had respect for my diseased animal when they got her out of my car they were very respectful very careful respectful all around. I would recommend this place to anybody who has lost their beloved pet and would like to have them cremated. If I could give it more stars, I would.
Gabe Brutal
Took such amazing care with Furball and even granted a special request that I had. Their dog named Dewey came to me and gave me all of the snuggles! What an amazing dog! I came in crying and left smiling. Make sure you tell Dewey he is a good boy when you go there.
Charles Manarang
I lost my service dog of 14 years and I was devastated. I didn't know how to go through a process for a pet dying. My sister found them and I was blown away by how much they genuinely care when we arrived. They welcomed us and apologized for our loss. I was still in shock when they gave us the private room to grieve and say our goodbyes. When I finally uncovered the sheet, I wept more than a man could ever have in his life. The grieving room allowed me to grieve in peace while creating a supportive atmosphere.I received my best friend after they cremated him and I am just wowed by the attention to detail and how they presented him. His named was engraved in an elegant box containing his remains. His paw print in cement that came with him also was well done. To open the card they provided also gave me some assurance he is in a better place. I just want to say thank you for taking care of my best friend.
MamaBear
My leopard gecko passed away recently and within two days I took her here to be privately cremated. The day after she passed away I called here and another place. When I called here they were open but I got the answering service because they were busy. The answering service was very nice especially since I was asking about a gecko and she wasn’t sure, she was compassionate. I received a call maybe a little over an hour later. I read a review here that said that she got the answering service and no one called her back. I don’t believe that since of my own personal experience and because she is the only one expressing anything other than a 5 start review which shows that this place is compassionate and takes pride in what they do. Thank you guys. Calling around about a gecko was a bit difficult because it sounds so out of the ordinary.
Nic Nichols
We have Delaware Pet to care for two of our animals. Truly the most compassionate crematorium anywhere. As difficult as it is to deal with the passing of a loved one, Rob and his team not only consoled us, but treated the cremation process with the same amount of care as if it was one of their pets. The personal service, attention to every detail and incredible compassion is second to none. There is no other service we would ever use.
Kimberly
My sweet girl, Sheba, developed a tumor over the holidays after eight fun, adventurous, and humorous years together. Her rapid decline, especially over a holiday week, was devastating and terrifying. Trying to plan an end of life plan while avoiding the emergency vet (both for cost and comfort of Sheba) felt so daunting...after some googling, I found Delaware Pet Cremation and instantly appreciated the thoughtful and dignified website explaining their services and hours. Rob returned my call promptly, was thoughtful and considerate, answered my questions, and let me know all my options. It was a great comfort to know that if she passed before I expected, I could bring her directly to them.On my girl’s last day, I transported her from my vet and was greeted with care and dignity. In those moments, that is all you want. I felt clear about what I was being charged and my options. When I went to pick up her ashes, Kathy presented me with a beautiful and thoughtful bag which contained her urn. I am forever grateful that I was able to afford a private cremation for Sheba, and that her end of life plan was carried out with such consideration and dignity. Thank you.
Sarah Jackson
The staff here clearly care about your wishes, your grief, and treating your animal with respect. The people here gave me a lot of peace of mind when it came to caring for my cat. There were a few days between her death and her cremation that I was struggling, but when I finally saw her again (we had a private cremation) I was given a sense of peace because I could tell that she had been respected. I could not have wished for something more loving and peaceful, and this company helped me immensely. They are animal lovers, and they were compassionate and empathetic and gave me a lot of options with the situation.
Nathan Gaps
We took our beloved 17 year old Yorkshire to Delaware Pet Cremations due to their outstanding reviews.I called and spoke to various staff over the weeks as his health declined and we prepared for the inevitable. All of them were attentive and understanding. Both before and during the COVID outbreak.They understood his importance in our family and they treated him with dignity and respect. Returning him safely to us for his final resting place. All of our requests were accommodated. I cannot thank this great team enough for ensuring a smooth and comforting experience to a pair of anxious pet parents.
Resonance Pace
My sweet baby boy Ashura was only 6 months when he passed. The Animal Soul picked him up from the hospital I had taken him to and cremated him very quickly, which I really appreciated. upon receiving his ashes from the hospital, I really felt the love, care and effort that this company put into caring for my baby after his death. They gave me a card, assuring that they made sure to take extra special care of him and send their condolences. They placed his ashes in a little linen drawstring bag and placed it in a beautiful wooden box with his name engraved in a gold band with a gold latch. They also gave me a clay disk with an imprint of his paw and his name, with a heart shaped bead. I couldn’t be more appreciative of how much they put so much love and effort into caring for your pets after death the way we put love and effort into caring for our pets while they’re with us. Thank you, family at The Animal Soul.
April R
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude towards the animal soul.You took such great care of our baby and the box and paw print are of the most perfect condition.Thank you so much for what you do and for giving us the comfort and trust that you took extra special care of our baby girl ❤️Something that we all greatly need in such painful times is knowing that we can trust our fur babies whether they be in soul form or physical and your company does just that.Thank you for making this so easy to coordinate and complete. And for loving our pets as much as we do!I would recommend you guys to anyone!Thank you from the bottomOf our hearts ❤️
Tracey Strasinger
Losing my furbaby was devastating. Having Delaware Pet Cremations patiently explain my choices was a relief. They guided me to what I believed would be my best decisions.I am absolutely relieved that they performed such an amazing job. It's obvious the care they have for your pet and your family. They exceeded my expectations.At such a heart wrenching time, I am glad they were there to help me begin my healing.
Samantha Owens
My family and I lost our beloved pet at 14 years old. We had to make the hard decision to have her put down due to her declining health. This company was quick, helpful, caring, and really made this difficult time as easily as they possibly could. Every person was compassionate about our scenario and spoke with care. They went above and beyond to give us tuffs of fur and even an ink blot. I can't express how grateful I am. I'm beyond words at how amazing everyone involved with this company is.
Kim love's Disney
I've had Delaware Pet Cremation take care of 3 of my beloved family cats. They took great care of Kitty, Bubba, and Sydney. They even offered grief support with my Vet several years ago. I will continue to trust my other family cats when the time comes. When you work in Hospice and deal with death everyday you know who cares. Thank you. You are a true blessing to me!!
Brenda Thomas
Went through my vet to have my dog creamed. She came back in a beautiful box with her paw print along side. They wrote a beautiful card also. Thank u for making it so wonderful.
Deb Houghton
We lost our best girl suddenly over the New Year holiday last week. Our hearts were broken and we were deep in grief. Cathy and all the great people at DPC took such wonderful care of our baby and gave us a great deal of comfort with our phone conversations right to the heartfelt card that was included with our paw print shadow box and her ashes. Thank you SO MUCH for treating us like family and caring about our girl, Jinx.
Barbara Jae
I have lost 3 senior cats in the last 4 years. My veterinarian uses Delaware Pet and all 3 cats were handled by them. I have never had a problem with my requests nor with the cremains when they were timely returned to me. A beautiful card is enclosed with a handwritten note from Rob which included my pet's name. I am originally from NJ and there was an uncovering of the horrific practices by a local pet crematorium and cemetery and unfortunately my parent's dog had been handled by them. Of course our local vet stopped using them immediately. I am so pleased to have found a wonderful vet here in DE and relieved to find they use Delaware Pet for their services at this sad time.
Alex
We are very satisfied and impressed with DPC's care for our deceased dog, Riley. We didn't know what to expect, but after picking up her remains from our vet, we were really impressed by the personalized presentation and obvious care put into her cremation. I'm glad DPC was recommend to us. Take the time to read through their website and learn more. They really seem to care for the cause and their services offered!
Katheryn Lionetti
First thing I have to say is this was the hardest thing I had to do by letting my best friend of 11 years go. All of the sudden I lose my job and literally days later I had to put my cat Ole Man Bubbers down. I know a lot of people have many different ways of coping and my way was to have the fangs of my cat as I am a jewelry maker and wanted something I made myself to have forever.The vet I was affiliated with said it was impossible to extract the teeth and would have been a fortune. I know its a strange request but like I said everyone has their own way of coping. I expressed to the owner Rob how it would mean the world to me to have his fangs, and he didn't make me feel like a misfit or looked down upon me.He couldn't promise me at first if it could be done but he came through not only saving his top k-9 fangs but his bottom fangs as well. He was extremely curtious and delivered my cats ashes with the upmost respect. I am so greatful for his services and would highly recommend his company. Thank you so much for being so respectful and responsive.I am so appreciative of your work Rob. Thank you! If I ever kniw anyone who needs your service even if they do not use windcrest qnimal hospital, I will highly recommend your company. I can't express in words my gratitude for what you have done in helping me heal from this devastating loss. Thank you! thank you! thank you!Sincerely,Katie Lionetti
Sam Gilbert
We took our furry kid to them the day before Christmas Eve to have her cremated. They accommodated us at the last minute and were very compassionate, professional, and attentive. If my husband and I could give them more stars, we would.
Nina Proffitt
Hello, my Yorkie Lilly passed away on the 14th of December, very devastating time for me. I called The Animal Soul to make the arrangements for her cremation. Rob was so kind and caring. He took such good care of her and The box is so beautiful. They did such a wonderful job. Thank you so much!!
Joe & Wendy G
Our dear English bulldog Maddy past away. I reached out to them that night, the owner got back to me immediately. They were very caring and understanding, they took very good care of Maddy for us. Overall we couldn't have asked for a better experience at such a horrible time. They were a bright spot on a rainy and gloomy day!
Ellen Scully
Unfortunately, this is my fourth animal companion I've sent to be taken care of by The Animal Soul. It is not an easy process, but they make it that much easier. The care they show is heart warming, and I was in tears (of joy) when I received my beloved cat's cremains back with a clay paw imprint included. It truly is the small things that make all the difference. Thank you!
Michele Wood
Delaware Pet Cremations did a nice job. The wooden box with his name, the internal bag with the metal ID was beautifully presented and put my mind at ease knowing and believing that it is in fact him.Even the paper bag was thoughtfully put together and had a holistic, calming smell, again, putting my heart at ease that he was treated with compassion and respect to the end.
Beth P
I just lost Libby due to the idiots who bred her wrong and we got her from them.She had an awful neurological disease that was destroying her.She was beautiful and a sweet baby but this disease destroyed her.We called I cried I was upset and asked for her to just be cremated and I got her cremations and a foot print and when I saw the foot print I died I just bawled..My baby is home with me and safe thank you!
Erin Quinn
I cannot say enough good things about this business. I, unfortunately, have had 3 pets that have had to be handled by them. I work for one of the vets that work with them, and have gotten to speak to Rob on several occasions over the years. He truly has a passion for what he does and I’m sure he wouldn’t hire anyone who didn’t share those values.When my last two dogs passed, the most important thing to me was having Rob and his staff take care of them.Thank you to Rob and his staff for truly caring for and respecting our pets when you care for them in the end.
Carly Turner
After losing my sweet cat Grayson traumatically at a very young age to heart disease, The animal soul was so accommodating and amazing throughout the entire cremation process. Their building is very calming and they have the sweetest dog named dewey who can turn you from crying to laughing within minuets. The staff is extremely friendly and will give you all of the time you need with your furry friend until you’re ready to part ways. They will also allow you to sit with sweet dewey and pet him for comfort (which he loves). I am so appreciative of everything that they did for my sweet fur Angel. They are the most affordable company in the area and I can guarantee you they handle your loved one with the best care. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would. Thank you so much to the entire team. Whenever it is time for any of my other sweet babies to cross the rainbow bridge I will be returning.
Rachel Lee Garofolo
The Animal Soul/Delaware Pet Cremations were empathetic, compassionate, and professional in handling my beloved cat Sammie's cremation. The presentation of his urn and shadow box were very well done. You never want to come to the day when you need this type of service, but we did, so I recommend them highly.
Cassidy Henry
I cannot express enough gratitude towards Jordan and Delaware Pet Cremations (The Animal Soul). I recently lost my beloved dog of almost 13 years and endured one of the worst heartbreaks I have ever felt. Jordan answered our call on a Sunday and was very compassionate and accommodating. We have a new baby in our household and he was kind enough to our home to pick up our dog and take her to the crematory. He was very gentle and patient. Within 72 hours he even was kind enough to drop off her ashes to us personally back at our home. Although I hope to not need these services again anytime soon, but if I do, I will never chose anywhere else but The Animal Soul to take care of my previous animals and have keepsakes of their memories forever. Thank you again for your compassion!
Karen S.
My 13 1/2 year old furbaby passed away at home in the early morning hours. Contacted Delaware Pet Cremations and from my first contact with them they showed so much compassion. He was was a big boy and I was unable to transport him on my own. They promptly scheduled to pick him up and again showed compassion and handled him with care. They also returned his ashes to me much earlier then expected. Highly recommend them in your time of need.
Mike Yeager
Rob Mayer and his crew are true professionals. They are compassionate and truly understanding. They meet people at a terrible time in their lives. They succeed in consoling families after losing a fur pal. We have used them twice. Hopefully, we won't need to use their services for many years. But, when the time arrives, we know our dogs will be treated well.
Kimberly Friel
The staff was very friendly answered any questions I had. The place is very clean and organized and they do have very nice options for you to pick out . The prices was not bad and the major thing is, they had respect for my diseased animal when they got her out of my car they were very respectful very careful respectful all around. I would recommend this place to anybody who has lost their beloved pet and would like to have them cremated. If I could give it more stars, I would.
Gabe Brutal
Took such amazing care with Furball and even granted a special request that I had. Their dog named Dewey came to me and gave me all of the snuggles! What an amazing dog! I came in crying and left smiling. Make sure you tell Dewey he is a good boy when you go there.
Charles Manarang
I lost my service dog of 14 years and I was devastated. I didn't know how to go through a process for a pet dying. My sister found them and I was blown away by how much they genuinely care when we arrived. They welcomed us and apologized for our loss. I was still in shock when they gave us the private room to grieve and say our goodbyes. When I finally uncovered the sheet, I wept more than a man could ever have in his life. The grieving room allowed me to grieve in peace while creating a supportive atmosphere.I received my best friend after they cremated him and I am just wowed by the attention to detail and how they presented him. His named was engraved in an elegant box containing his remains. His paw print in cement that came with him also was well done. To open the card they provided also gave me some assurance he is in a better place. I just want to say thank you for taking care of my best friend.
Ann Krusec Lopez
It was a very sad and dark time when our Peanut passed away suddenly. They were so kind and with us and took such care in going over what our options were. They did such a nice job in caring for our girl after we couldn't.
David Bartlett
If I could give Delaware Pet Cremations more than 5 stars I would. Rob, and Kathy perform a service for their customers, in perhaps one of the darkest moments of a customers life. DPC does this with grace, with poise, with compassion, with kindness and with honor. Our personal friend who is/was our dogs Veterinarian came to our home and administered the drugs. Our vet also took our dog with him since he had refrigerated storage (this is the first time in over 40+ years and 5 dogs, that someone other than me did not stay with my dog, until the last shovel of dirt was placed on a grave - For those that understand what happens as a military escort officer - you know what I mean). Simply stated I wanted no one else but me to handle the 'remains' other than me, until the final resting place. Our Vet personally made arrangements for our beloved pet to be cremated at a facility nearly 3 hours away, (whom he does business with and we would take him ourselves vs a pick up) however with an impending snow storm, we elected DPC, due to the close proximity, and did so WITHOUT looking at the reviews. I left a VM on the DPC line and Rob returned my call, within 15 minutes. He went COMPLETELY out of his way to accommodate us for a private cremation the next day. We arrived at DPC on Thursday at noon. Met Rob and Cathy and their dog, for the first time and never once did my wife and/or I feel like we were being sold something that we did not want - and in this time of need that in of itself is admirable , as it would be very easy for a "predator" to take advantage of anyone in this moment of grief. Rob and a member of his staff (apologies for forgetting his name), took our animal into the private room,, placed him on a blanket and allowed my wife and I to grieve one past time, before the process started. I personally watched Rob take GREAT CARE in treating our beloved friend with the respect & dignity he deserved and that we gave him for the last 14+ years he shared our home. We took our cremains home today - the same day he was cremated. This is the first pet we have ever had cremated and """IF""" the hole in my heart were ever to mend to a point where I would have another dog, I would not hesitate for a second to give DPC a call again to handle this daunting task. A friend of ours who recommended Rob, had the exact same results. If you are reading this review and have a need - 1) I offer my condolences to you and your family, and 2) I would not be writing this review (not something I do) if I did not feel this strongly. Thank you Rob, and Cathy for caring for our family member the way you did. As my mother would say - there WILL BE rewards for you in Heaven, for what you have done for others in one of the darkest hours of their lives.....
James Giardina
While we interacted indirectly with The Animal Soul via our vet, we were still extremely grateful and impressed by the numerous thoughtful touches that they included in the keepsakes that we requested. This is a very considerate business that operates very efficiently and professionally.
Andrea Knight
The entire staff is exceptional and words can’t express my gratitude for the excellent care they took of our beloved dog Soldier. They went above and beyond to make this experience as stress free as possible. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!
Robyn josh kossek
The communication and heart felt condolences were sincere. They made a home visit to give us our handsome man ashes. The personalized note was very touching. No doubt in my mind they took special care of Lir. Thank you for helping our family in the time of need.
Christine Wrenn
Lost my cat Scotty on Thursday. Took him to theanimalsoul on Friday. Got his remains on Monday. He was so gently wrapped in a beautiful treasure box along with clippings of his fur. I'm so glad that I took Scotty here!! The staff really knows how much our family member means to us!! Thank you...staff!! For doing what you do!! I've couldn't have been more pleased. Keep up the good work!! Bless you!!
megan adams
They are very compassionate & kind people. What really put me over the edge was the fact that on his name card in the box they put Tuesdays date, he passed away that evening... even tho we came in Wed & the receipt was dated for Wed. That type of attention to detail says alot. Thank u so much for making a very difficult & tragic time a little bit easier ♡♡♡♡
Katie Faulkner
My name is Katie I'm with FurrButts Photography. I have used DPC twice now. Both of my babes passed within 7 weeks of each other. The first time they were wonderful. When my 18 year old babe that I adopted 16 years ago needed to go, of course I would take him there. HUGE MISTAKE! I had the Vet Dr. Flannigan come to the house to help him pass and she took him with her. I had a bad feeling so I called DPC to ensure that we were getting the full service that we paid $225 for. Kathy at DPC ensured me we were. His Paw Print was NOT in the bag! I picked him up on a Friday and by the time I opened the bag they were closed. I called and left a message, the owner/ so called grief counselor, Rob calls back and tells me he will check on Monday. ON MONDAY! I had to sit and wait all weekend to now find out they NEVER did it!!! I had to call THEM, they opened at 7am and I never got a call! This can NOT be fixed, It can NOT be taken back, He is on my mantle in a box! I will never have this treasure that was so very important to me! So if you decide to use them make sure that in your moment of intense grief you MAKE SURE because otherwise the 2 simple things that they do may NOT get done properly! And you get to pay for it not only with your money but also with your heart!
George Stull
The way these folks took care of our beloved Josee shows true compassion that comes from both the heart and the soul. She was very special to us and the caring that was shown to her after her life ended was so much appreciated.
Kim Wereszenski
I will definitely be using their services in the future. I felt comfortable there and they really seemed to care about the level of service they provide. It’s a hard process for a pet owner and the fact that I felt they handled my pet with care and respect made me feel much better.
MamaBear
My leopard gecko passed away recently and within two days I took her here to be privately cremated. The day after she passed away I called here and another place. When I called here they were open but I got the answering service because they were busy. The answering service was very nice especially since I was asking about a gecko and she wasn’t sure, she was compassionate. I received a call maybe a little over an hour later. I read a review here that said that she got the answering service and no one called her back. I don’t believe that since of my own personal experience and because she is the only one expressing anything other than a 5 start review which shows that this place is compassionate and takes pride in what they do. Thank you guys. Calling around about a gecko was a bit difficult because it sounds so out of the ordinary.
Nic Nichols
We have Delaware Pet to care for two of our animals. Truly the most compassionate crematorium anywhere. As difficult as it is to deal with the passing of a loved one, Rob and his team not only consoled us, but treated the cremation process with the same amount of care as if it was one of their pets. The personal service, attention to every detail and incredible compassion is second to none. There is no other service we would ever use.
Kimberly
My sweet girl, Sheba, developed a tumor over the holidays after eight fun, adventurous, and humorous years together. Her rapid decline, especially over a holiday week, was devastating and terrifying. Trying to plan an end of life plan while avoiding the emergency vet (both for cost and comfort of Sheba) felt so daunting...after some googling, I found Delaware Pet Cremation and instantly appreciated the thoughtful and dignified website explaining their services and hours. Rob returned my call promptly, was thoughtful and considerate, answered my questions, and let me know all my options. It was a great comfort to know that if she passed before I expected, I could bring her directly to them.On my girl’s last day, I transported her from my vet and was greeted with care and dignity. In those moments, that is all you want. I felt clear about what I was being charged and my options. When I went to pick up her ashes, Kathy presented me with a beautiful and thoughtful bag which contained her urn. I am forever grateful that I was able to afford a private cremation for Sheba, and that her end of life plan was carried out with such consideration and dignity. Thank you.
Sarah Jackson
The staff here clearly care about your wishes, your grief, and treating your animal with respect. The people here gave me a lot of peace of mind when it came to caring for my cat. There were a few days between her death and her cremation that I was struggling, but when I finally saw her again (we had a private cremation) I was given a sense of peace because I could tell that she had been respected. I could not have wished for something more loving and peaceful, and this company helped me immensely. They are animal lovers, and they were compassionate and empathetic and gave me a lot of options with the situation.
Nathan Gaps
We took our beloved 17 year old Yorkshire to Delaware Pet Cremations due to their outstanding reviews.I called and spoke to various staff over the weeks as his health declined and we prepared for the inevitable. All of them were attentive and understanding. Both before and during the COVID outbreak.They understood his importance in our family and they treated him with dignity and respect. Returning him safely to us for his final resting place. All of our requests were accommodated. I cannot thank this great team enough for ensuring a smooth and comforting experience to a pair of anxious pet parents.
Resonance Pace
My sweet baby boy Ashura was only 6 months when he passed. The Animal Soul picked him up from the hospital I had taken him to and cremated him very quickly, which I really appreciated. upon receiving his ashes from the hospital, I really felt the love, care and effort that this company put into caring for my baby after his death. They gave me a card, assuring that they made sure to take extra special care of him and send their condolences. They placed his ashes in a little linen drawstring bag and placed it in a beautiful wooden box with his name engraved in a gold band with a gold latch. They also gave me a clay disk with an imprint of his paw and his name, with a heart shaped bead. I couldn’t be more appreciative of how much they put so much love and effort into caring for your pets after death the way we put love and effort into caring for our pets while they’re with us. Thank you, family at The Animal Soul.
April R
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude towards the animal soul.You took such great care of our baby and the box and paw print are of the most perfect condition.Thank you so much for what you do and for giving us the comfort and trust that you took extra special care of our baby girl ❤️Something that we all greatly need in such painful times is knowing that we can trust our fur babies whether they be in soul form or physical and your company does just that.Thank you for making this so easy to coordinate and complete. And for loving our pets as much as we do!I would recommend you guys to anyone!Thank you from the bottomOf our hearts ❤️
Tracey Strasinger
Losing my furbaby was devastating. Having Delaware Pet Cremations patiently explain my choices was a relief. They guided me to what I believed would be my best decisions.I am absolutely relieved that they performed such an amazing job. It's obvious the care they have for your pet and your family. They exceeded my expectations.At such a heart wrenching time, I am glad they were there to help me begin my healing.
Samantha Owens
My family and I lost our beloved pet at 14 years old. We had to make the hard decision to have her put down due to her declining health. This company was quick, helpful, caring, and really made this difficult time as easily as they possibly could. Every person was compassionate about our scenario and spoke with care. They went above and beyond to give us tuffs of fur and even an ink blot. I can't express how grateful I am. I'm beyond words at how amazing everyone involved with this company is.
Kim love's Disney
I've had Delaware Pet Cremation take care of 3 of my beloved family cats. They took great care of Kitty, Bubba, and Sydney. They even offered grief support with my Vet several years ago. I will continue to trust my other family cats when the time comes. When you work in Hospice and deal with death everyday you know who cares. Thank you. You are a true blessing to me!!
Pixie Stormcrow
It has been just about 3 months since we lost our Lando Catrissian. We apologize we did not leave a review sooner. This place is Fantastic. We are So Grateful to them for their Kind and Gentle Nature. They made such a sad scary time very easy on us when we could barely even talk. We Appreciate You and Thank You for Your Excellent Service.
Deborah Lodge-Balestra
Thank you George and staff for giving me something special to remember Roman. You kept in constant contact with me during this horrible time, even delivered Romans remains to the vet. We really appreciate the stress you removed from our dogs death.
holly zakreski
I called Delaware pet cremations at 0137 in the morning and it is 5:33 pm I have not heard from them. Thank goodness for Royal pet cremation They reponded right away.
Rolanda Lang
Thank you for taking such good care of my baby Fantasia. I had her for 17 wonderful years,and deciding to have her put to sleep was one if the most difficult things I've ever had to do in my 65 years on this earth. Thank you for everything.
Nic Nichols
We have had Delaware Pet care for two of our animals. Truly the most compassionate crematorium anywhere. As difficult as it is to deal with the passing of a loved one, Rob and his team not only consoled us, but treated the cremation process with the same amount of care as if it was one of their pets. The personal service, attention to every detail and incredible compassion is second to none. There is no other service we would ever use.
shawna gold
Words can't describe how good they treated me. I will forever be greatly appreciative of them.
John Gadzinski
My beloved pet passed away on 9/10/21 , wanting the best for my dear friend I had him brought to animal soul for his final preparations , this was the best decision I could have ever made , from start to finish during this most difficult time,they treated me and my pet with the utmost compassion and love, everything was done so beautifully ,they left nothing out and gave me more than I ever would have expected , it seems like Thank You isn’t enough , it’s nice to know people like you exist , take care .
karen campbell
At one of the hardest times in my life, losing my Bruno this company was amazing from beginning to end they were kind and compassionate even when I called the office with a question the person that answered knew who I was calling about the fact that she called him by his name meant a lot
Gene Richards
A sad thing when one loses a pet. My Question is, how do you know you are getting YOUR pets remains specifically that they aren't mixed with several other pets that are just there to be cremated? I've heard horror stories with humans being cremated yet alone critters. :(
Pati Mccormick
All my pets have gone here. They came back in a beautiful box and a paw print w their name was done.
Brenda Thomas
Went through my vet to have my dog creamed. She came back in a beautiful box with her paw print along side. They wrote a beautiful card also. Thank u for making it so wonderful.
Deb Houghton
We lost our best girl suddenly over the New Year holiday last week. Our hearts were broken and we were deep in grief. Cathy and all the great people at DPC took such wonderful care of our baby and gave us a great deal of comfort with our phone conversations right to the heartfelt card that was included with our paw print shadow box and her ashes. Thank you SO MUCH for treating us like family and caring about our girl, Jinx.
Barbara Jae
I have lost 3 senior cats in the last 4 years. My veterinarian uses Delaware Pet and all 3 cats were handled by them. I have never had a problem with my requests nor with the cremains when they were timely returned to me. A beautiful card is enclosed with a handwritten note from Rob which included my pet's name. I am originally from NJ and there was an uncovering of the horrific practices by a local pet crematorium and cemetery and unfortunately my parent's dog had been handled by them. Of course our local vet stopped using them immediately. I am so pleased to have found a wonderful vet here in DE and relieved to find they use Delaware Pet for their services at this sad time.
Alex
We are very satisfied and impressed with DPC's care for our deceased dog, Riley. We didn't know what to expect, but after picking up her remains from our vet, we were really impressed by the personalized presentation and obvious care put into her cremation. I'm glad DPC was recommend to us. Take the time to read through their website and learn more. They really seem to care for the cause and their services offered!
Katheryn Lionetti
First thing I have to say is this was the hardest thing I had to do by letting my best friend of 11 years go. All of the sudden I lose my job and literally days later I had to put my cat Ole Man Bubbers down. I know a lot of people have many different ways of coping and my way was to have the fangs of my cat as I am a jewelry maker and wanted something I made myself to have forever.The vet I was affiliated with said it was impossible to extract the teeth and would have been a fortune. I know its a strange request but like I said everyone has their own way of coping. I expressed to the owner Rob how it would mean the world to me to have his fangs, and he didn't make me feel like a misfit or looked down upon me.He couldn't promise me at first if it could be done but he came through not only saving his top k-9 fangs but his bottom fangs as well. He was extremely curtious and delivered my cats ashes with the upmost respect. I am so greatful for his services and would highly recommend his company. Thank you so much for being so respectful and responsive.I am so appreciative of your work Rob. Thank you! If I ever kniw anyone who needs your service even if they do not use windcrest qnimal hospital, I will highly recommend your company. I can't express in words my gratitude for what you have done in helping me heal from this devastating loss. Thank you! thank you! thank you!Sincerely,Katie Lionetti
Sam Gilbert
We took our furry kid to them the day before Christmas Eve to have her cremated. They accommodated us at the last minute and were very compassionate, professional, and attentive. If my husband and I could give them more stars, we would.
Nina Proffitt
Hello, my Yorkie Lilly passed away on the 14th of December, very devastating time for me. I called The Animal Soul to make the arrangements for her cremation. Rob was so kind and caring. He took such good care of her and The box is so beautiful. They did such a wonderful job. Thank you so much!!
Joe & Wendy G
Our dear English bulldog Maddy past away. I reached out to them that night, the owner got back to me immediately. They were very caring and understanding, they took very good care of Maddy for us. Overall we couldn't have asked for a better experience at such a horrible time. They were a bright spot on a rainy and gloomy day!
Ellen Scully
Unfortunately, this is my fourth animal companion I've sent to be taken care of by The Animal Soul. It is not an easy process, but they make it that much easier. The care they show is heart warming, and I was in tears (of joy) when I received my beloved cat's cremains back with a clay paw imprint included. It truly is the small things that make all the difference. Thank you!
Michele Wood
Delaware Pet Cremations did a nice job. The wooden box with his name, the internal bag with the metal ID was beautifully presented and put my mind at ease knowing and believing that it is in fact him.Even the paper bag was thoughtfully put together and had a holistic, calming smell, again, putting my heart at ease that he was treated with compassion and respect to the end.
Ann Krusec Lopez
It was a very sad and dark time when our Peanut passed away suddenly. They were so kind and with us and took such care in going over what our options were. They did such a nice job in caring for our girl after we couldn't.
David Bartlett
If I could give Delaware Pet Cremations more than 5 stars I would. Rob, and Kathy perform a service for their customers, in perhaps one of the darkest moments of a customers life. DPC does this with grace, with poise, with compassion, with kindness and with honor. Our personal friend who is/was our dogs Veterinarian came to our home and administered the drugs. Our vet also took our dog with him since he had refrigerated storage (this is the first time in over 40+ years and 5 dogs, that someone other than me did not stay with my dog, until the last shovel of dirt was placed on a grave - For those that understand what happens as a military escort officer - you know what I mean). Simply stated I wanted no one else but me to handle the 'remains' other than me, until the final resting place. Our Vet personally made arrangements for our beloved pet to be cremated at a facility nearly 3 hours away, (whom he does business with and we would take him ourselves vs a pick up) however with an impending snow storm, we elected DPC, due to the close proximity, and did so WITHOUT looking at the reviews. I left a VM on the DPC line and Rob returned my call, within 15 minutes. He went COMPLETELY out of his way to accommodate us for a private cremation the next day. We arrived at DPC on Thursday at noon. Met Rob and Cathy and their dog, for the first time and never once did my wife and/or I feel like we were being sold something that we did not want - and in this time of need that in of itself is admirable , as it would be very easy for a "predator" to take advantage of anyone in this moment of grief. Rob and a member of his staff (apologies for forgetting his name), took our animal into the private room,, placed him on a blanket and allowed my wife and I to grieve one past time, before the process started. I personally watched Rob take GREAT CARE in treating our beloved friend with the respect & dignity he deserved and that we gave him for the last 14+ years he shared our home. We took our cremains home today - the same day he was cremated. This is the first pet we have ever had cremated and """IF""" the hole in my heart were ever to mend to a point where I would have another dog, I would not hesitate for a second to give DPC a call again to handle this daunting task. A friend of ours who recommended Rob, had the exact same results. If you are reading this review and have a need - 1) I offer my condolences to you and your family, and 2) I would not be writing this review (not something I do) if I did not feel this strongly. Thank you Rob, and Cathy for caring for our family member the way you did. As my mother would say - there WILL BE rewards for you in Heaven, for what you have done for others in one of the darkest hours of their lives.....
James Giardina
While we interacted indirectly with The Animal Soul via our vet, we were still extremely grateful and impressed by the numerous thoughtful touches that they included in the keepsakes that we requested. This is a very considerate business that operates very efficiently and professionally.
Andrea Knight
The entire staff is exceptional and words can’t express my gratitude for the excellent care they took of our beloved dog Soldier. They went above and beyond to make this experience as stress free as possible. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!
Robyn josh kossek
The communication and heart felt condolences were sincere. They made a home visit to give us our handsome man ashes. The personalized note was very touching. No doubt in my mind they took special care of Lir. Thank you for helping our family in the time of need.
Christine Wrenn
Lost my cat Scotty on Thursday. Took him to theanimalsoul on Friday. Got his remains on Monday. He was so gently wrapped in a beautiful treasure box along with clippings of his fur. I'm so glad that I took Scotty here!! The staff really knows how much our family member means to us!! Thank you...staff!! For doing what you do!! I've couldn't have been more pleased. Keep up the good work!! Bless you!!
megan adams
They are very compassionate & kind people. What really put me over the edge was the fact that on his name card in the box they put Tuesdays date, he passed away that evening... even tho we came in Wed & the receipt was dated for Wed. That type of attention to detail says alot. Thank u so much for making a very difficult & tragic time a little bit easier ♡♡♡♡
Katie Faulkner
My name is Katie I'm with FurrButts Photography. I have used DPC twice now. Both of my babes passed within 7 weeks of each other. The first time they were wonderful. When my 18 year old babe that I adopted 16 years ago needed to go, of course I would take him there. HUGE MISTAKE! I had the Vet Dr. Flannigan come to the house to help him pass and she took him with her. I had a bad feeling so I called DPC to ensure that we were getting the full service that we paid $225 for. Kathy at DPC ensured me we were. His Paw Print was NOT in the bag! I picked him up on a Friday and by the time I opened the bag they were closed. I called and left a message, the owner/ so called grief counselor, Rob calls back and tells me he will check on Monday. ON MONDAY! I had to sit and wait all weekend to now find out they NEVER did it!!! I had to call THEM, they opened at 7am and I never got a call! This can NOT be fixed, It can NOT be taken back, He is on my mantle in a box! I will never have this treasure that was so very important to me! So if you decide to use them make sure that in your moment of intense grief you MAKE SURE because otherwise the 2 simple things that they do may NOT get done properly! And you get to pay for it not only with your money but also with your heart!
George Stull
The way these folks took care of our beloved Josee shows true compassion that comes from both the heart and the soul. She was very special to us and the caring that was shown to her after her life ended was so much appreciated.
Kim Wereszenski
I will definitely be using their services in the future. I felt comfortable there and they really seemed to care about the level of service they provide. It’s a hard process for a pet owner and the fact that I felt they handled my pet with care and respect made me feel much better.
Carolynn Nowak
The memorial package we received from the animal soul group was thoughtfully prepared and is very appreciated.
Terri Parton
Very compassionate... they went above and beyond to take care of the needs of our grieving family on the loss of our dog Trigger.
Caroline Wieczorek
Always professional and courteous! They make my job easier. House Call Pet Doctor.
Kylie Dickens
kind and caring, lots of effort to make this difficult time smother. My cat Buns was in great hands
Dotty B
Kind and caring. I've had 2 if my kitties handled there. Nice and understanding.
Just Trying To Figure It Out
Can not recommend them enough. I tell everyone how professional and courteous they are. Thank you
Denise T
I was a mess they took care of everything. Extremely done well with compassion.
Kerrie Thompson's
Thank you
Lin Hensley
So caring.
Gina Phillips
Pixie Stormcrow
It has been just about 3 months since we lost our Lando Catrissian. We apologize we did not leave a review sooner. This place is Fantastic. We are So Grateful to them for their Kind and Gentle Nature. They made such a sad scary time very easy on us when we could barely even talk. We Appreciate You and Thank You for Your Excellent Service.
Deborah Lodge-Balestra
Thank you George and staff for giving me something special to remember Roman. You kept in constant contact with me during this horrible time, even delivered Romans remains to the vet. We really appreciate the stress you removed from our dogs death.
holly zakreski
I called Delaware pet cremations at 0137 in the morning and it is 5:33 pm I have not heard from them. Thank goodness for Royal pet cremation They reponded right away.
Rolanda Lang
Thank you for taking such good care of my baby Fantasia. I had her for 17 wonderful years,and deciding to have her put to sleep was one if the most difficult things I've ever had to do in my 65 years on this earth. Thank you for everything.
Nic Nichols
We have had Delaware Pet care for two of our animals. Truly the most compassionate crematorium anywhere. As difficult as it is to deal with the passing of a loved one, Rob and his team not only consoled us, but treated the cremation process with the same amount of care as if it was one of their pets. The personal service, attention to every detail and incredible compassion is second to none. There is no other service we would ever use.
shawna gold
Words can't describe how good they treated me. I will forever be greatly appreciative of them.
John Gadzinski
My beloved pet passed away on 9/10/21 , wanting the best for my dear friend I had him brought to animal soul for his final preparations , this was the best decision I could have ever made , from start to finish during this most difficult time,they treated me and my pet with the utmost compassion and love, everything was done so beautifully ,they left nothing out and gave me more than I ever would have expected , it seems like Thank You isn’t enough , it’s nice to know people like you exist , take care .
karen campbell
At one of the hardest times in my life, losing my Bruno this company was amazing from beginning to end they were kind and compassionate even when I called the office with a question the person that answered knew who I was calling about the fact that she called him by his name meant a lot
Gene Richards
A sad thing when one loses a pet. My Question is, how do you know you are getting YOUR pets remains specifically that they aren't mixed with several other pets that are just there to be cremated? I've heard horror stories with humans being cremated yet alone critters. :(
Pati Mccormick
All my pets have gone here. They came back in a beautiful box and a paw print w their name was done.
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