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Dr. Winnick and her staff made a sad and difficult time so much easier for my family. Everyone who was present for our dog’s farewell was so pleased and grateful. Dr. Winnick is very empathetic, professional and kind, and she explained everything to us in such a thorough and sensitive way. Every single aspect of this experience was so positive and I love that we will all look back on our beloved Phoebus’ last day with peace and gratitude. Thank you so much for everything!
Laurel B.

Dr. Winnick is truly an angel on Earth. She helped my mom say goodbye to her beloved cat with compassion, patience, and understanding. I can not say enough kind words about Dr. Winnick and Peaceful Pathways.
Sonja H.

Thank you Dr. Winnick for being so kind, patient, empathetic and caring during the most difficult time of our lives. Our Daisy was truly our baby and having to say goodbye to her was devastating. Thank you for making sure Daisy didn’t feel any discomfort. Her passing was peaceful and painless and Daisy felt safe next to her mommy and daddy while resting on the couch. I would 100% recommend Dr. Winnick for anyone facing this heartbreaking situation with their beloved pet.

Sonja C.

Thank you so much for helping us with Maggie. Your accurate and honest analysis helped us make the right decision for her. It was so hard to let her go, but your kindness and compassion throughout the whole process made it a little easier. I wanted her to go peacefully surrounded by family, friends and her precious toys and you made that possible. My sincere gratitude.

Liliane P.

Dr. Winnick and her team at Peaceful Pathways are sincere and compassionate caregivers. Their veterinary expertise, innate kindness, and careful support made the most difficult process something we could manage and process. Their services are a gift to all pet owners. Thanks to Dr. Winnick, we were able to give our beloved pet a peaceful, humane, and loving farewell. I will never forget Dr. Winnick’s quiet understanding and gentle care. It made such a difference to our entire family.

Karen B.

I wouldn’t have wanted to do this any other than with Dr.Winnick. There’s not much more I can say to add to all the other reviews. She is everything everyone mentions and we are grateful she was there for us to help with this transition. I feel like Dr.Winnick is forever a part of the journey with our girl, Juve. Thank you for treating Juve with respect in the end.

Juve's Parents

I want to say that I’m very grateful to Dr. Winnick, she was very compassionate and gentle with my Gemmie. Her kindness, soft manner, and patience helped me a lot to let my Gemmie’s transition to a resting place. Forever grateful 🌹🙏
Gemmie's Family

There are not enough words to explain just how kind, caring, and patient Dr. Jen was with our special boy and our family. Making the arrangements was friendly and uncomplicated. The office was wonderful about answering so many questions. She treated our dying heart dog with such kindness and respect even after he was gone. Thank you.

Hugo's Family

Dr. Winnick is such an angel. Calm, respectful, and gentle. Her thoughts on Eden reassured me that it was time to let her go. Everything was explained thoroughly and clearly. I’ve already recommended Peaceful Pathways to a friend and will continue to recommend her in the future. Through this experience, I found not only had I used Dr. Winnick previously but so had 2 others. Thank you again, Dr. Winnick, for taking such good care of all of us 2 and 4 legged beings.

Jenn K.

May the good Lord and the friendly angels be with you. We treasure the memory we created together this morning. Jenn’s kind and gentle manner helped us immensely.

Leland F.

Thank you to Dr. Winnick and the Peaceful Pathways staff for helping us through a very difficult day. Our decision to put to rest our Cider girl was difficult and with much anxiety. Dr. Winnick was nothing less than an angel through the entire process, as was the staff when we were making this decision. Dr. Winnick was prompt, patient, kind, and loving to Cider through the whole process. Although we are still sad and missing our little gal terribly, I would recommend Peaceful Pathways to anyone needing it.

Andrea C.

Dr. Winnick is such an angel. Calm, respectful, and gentle. Her thoughts on Eden reassured me that it was time to let her go. Everything was explained thoroughly and clearly. I’ve already recommended Peaceful Pathways to a friend and will continue to recommend her in the future. Through this experience, I found not only had I used Dr. Winnick previously but so had two others. Thank you again, Dr. Winnick, for taking such good care of all of us two- and four-legged beings.
Jenn K.

Thank you to Dr. Winnick and the Peaceful Pathways staff for helping us through a very difficult day. Our decision to put to rest our Cider girl was difficult and with much anxiety. Dr. Winnick was nothing less than an angel through the entire process, as was the staff when we were making this decision. Dr. Winnick was prompt, patient, kind and loving to Cider through the whole process. Although we are still sad and missing our little gal terribly, I would recommend Peaceful Pathways to anyone needing it.
Andrea C.

May the good Lord and the friendly angels be with you. We treasure the memory we created together this morning. Jenn’s kind and gentle manner helped us immensely.
Leland F.

On behalf of my entire family I wanted to thank you for the loving care that you gave our sweet Gus yesterday. You were so loving and kind to him and I know that he left this place surrounded by love and care, not only from our family, but from you as well. We are so thankful for you.

From the very first, Dr. Winnick was so friendly, down-to-earth, and grounded as she gave us information in one of the most challenging times of my life…information on how my beloved bearded collie was going to be released out of his body through euthanasia. When she arrived I was pretty much in denial at how close the time was and pretty much fell apart after she left even though I felt very safe with her and trusted her immediately. During the next two weeks I changed the date a couple times and each time the Dr. and her staff were very patient, they’ve been through this kind of confusion and anxiety so many times and they are real pros at handling this. When the day arrived she came in and greeted Rumi and my friends who had gathered. Rumi lay down right beside her as she gave the first shot. I feel he trusted her too. She then gave us plenty of time to read a poem, shower him with rose petals and say our goodbyes. Before she shaved his leg to give him the final injection she asked me if it was okay. I nodded yes and she went ahead. The injection was done slowly and Rumi quietly drifted into eternity. Then one of my friends and Dr. Winnick carried him out on a stretcher.

The experience was seamless and I feel so grateful that we had a compassionate person to handle the details and expertise. I recommend Dr. Winnick without reservation. And you will love her beautiful kind blue eyes. By the way, Rumi’s ashes arrived today and everything was exactly as we asked. Thank you, Dr. Winnick and staff.

Carol

Thank you Dr. Winnick for your wonderful, compassionate service. Our kitty’s passing could not have been handled more beautifully. The support and empathy you offered gave me the confidence that we were doing the right thing.

Joanne H.

Just wanted to say thank you again. Being able to do this in our home made it easier to say goodbye, and I think Po was happier as well.

There is no better way to say goodbye to your loved one than in their own home and with a gentle and caring person and vet such as Jen. She makes the experience so comforting and respectful with great sensitivity to both you and your pets needs. Thank you for your special talent and creating this important service. I’m so very grateful and impressed.
Janice F.

Dr. Winnick “Jenn”,
I just wanted to say thank you for making Mitzy’s transition as good as possible. You were perfect and I appreciate so much being able to do “it” in my home. Thank you, thank you for your caring and sensitivity.
Mitzy was a perfect kitty for me and I wanted her to not feel any stress or pain. It all happened as you said.
Know that I appreciate you and your caring service VERY much!!!
Many thanks

Thank you so much. So hard to be without Maggie but thankful she wasn’t stressed and anxious. You made this difficult day better.

I just wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the kindness you showed to both me and Salem yesterday. Your patience and understanding were a blessing to us and I am so thankful that you were there to help Salem cross over. Like so many, Salem was such an important part of our lives, and while the decision to allow him to transition was obvious, it was still incredibly difficult. I am so thankful for the gentle people like yourself who make it their life’s work to care for the ones we love most.

With much appreciation and a very full heart

Dr. Karen just left our home. We had an extraordinary experience with her. She was so very compassionate & kind to our family. She explained each step carefully and gave us the opportunity to have the best goodbye possible. She allowed us all to be as involved as we individually wanted (my husband, me & our 3 teenage children) as well as our other doggie. We so appreciate her obvious caring nature to support us to say goodbye to our sweet Sofie. Thank you, Dr Karen
Julie P.

We had to put down our beloved Pluto in Sept 2021. It has taken me a few months to visit this website.
Dr. Winnick visited us at home and helped take care of Pluto in his final moments. She was incredibly kind, loving, gentle to Pluto and so very considerate and patient with our emotions. She gave us ample time to say our goodbyes. Pluto is our first dog and we had no ideas of what to expect – so we are very grateful to Dr. Winnick for her guidance when we were at our lowest. Dr. Winnick was respectful of our Indian traditions and Pluto is in a happy place, free of pain thanks to her.
Arundhati S

Thank you Dr. Winnick for your wonderful, compassionate service. Our kitty’s passing could not have been handled more beautifully. The support and empathy you offered gave me the confidence that we were doing the right thing.
Joanne H

I want to take a minute and say the most heartfelt thank you.

My family and I were absolutely wrecked from grief yesterday, and I was nervous about bringing a new doctor into such an uncomfortable and sensitive situation. Dr. Winnick was the best possible version of who we ended and made it possible to get some portion of relief and release in saying goodbye to Meeko. With the absolute full depth of our hearts – thank you.

This is the second time I’ve called Peaceful Pathways for help with my ailing pet. It is important to me to have my pet at home when it’s time for them to have this type of service. Dr. Winnich is such a compassionate and efficient person to facilitate an emotional procedure. You don’t have the feeling that there is anything more important for Peaceful Pathways than to take care of your precious pet. You have time to spend with them before and after the procedure with no time constraints. For me, it’s important to have my pets in their home environment when it’s time for this type of procedure. Peaceful Pathways and Dr. Winnich provide this comforting service, and I recommend it to my friends and to anyone who has to face this difficult decision.

Gloria K.

We called Peaceful Pathways, and, fortunately, Dr. Winnick was able to come that afternoon. We were so impressed with her compassion for us and our beloved Nutella. She explained everything in detail so we would know what to expect. I was afraid I would be hysterical during the procedure, but Dr. Winnick was so compassionate and calm that I was able to stay sane. Dr. Winnick never rushed us. Dr. Winnick gave us every opportunity to say goodbye and give us last kisses. I have already recommended Dr. Winnick to friends who have dogs. I know I will see Nutella again in heaven. Did you know that the word animal comes from the Latin word anima, which means soul? Yes, dogs have souls, and all dogs go to heaven!

Dr. Winnick – Thank you so much for coming today. It meant so much to us that we could all be with Tango. It was a really peaceful experience for her and us. Thank you again.

I just wanted to thank you for the way you handled that for our family on Saturday. I couldn’t envision a better way for Ed to pass on. Thank you.

Thank you again for all you do and all you’ve done. You really help make that decision and transition so much easier. I really appreciate your kindness and caring. Thank you so much.

– Jennifer

I wanted to tell you that you made us feel much more comfortable about the whole process. The way you handled everything was very gentle but professional at the same time. Mia deserved to be taken care of with love and respect, which you provided. Thanks again for everything.

I want to tell you, again, how much I appreciated your quick phone response, willingness to come over the same day (on a Sunday no less) and, of course, your compassionate care of both Whiskey and me. I really feel it is such an important service that you provide, and you are clearly the right person for it.

Thank you so much for everything. You really helped our family with a tough time, and we all appreciate your sensitivity and kindness.

I don’t know how well we expressed our gratitude yesterday for how you helped us with Max. You were so wonderful. We only felt warmth from you. We never felt like we were rushed.

Ian and I are so incredibly grateful for your business and your demeanor and love for our pets and empathy for the owners.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Thank you for your sympathy during our time of loss. Your kind words are a comfort to us as we grieve our ‘Best Friend’s’ death.

Thank you for your help during this difficult time for our family. Bless you for your kindness and services.

I wanted to write and thank you so very much for your help with Fred earlier this month. I was so incredibly sad and anxious about the decision, and how the process was going to be, and you made the experience extremely loving and peaceful. Your calm, caring demeanor, professionalism and knowledge helped us move through the process at a pace that was right for us – not too slow and not too fast. We really had no idea what to expect, and your service not only met but exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making a day we were dreading into a day filled with peace, love and compassion.

We are very grateful for the kind and compassionate care Dr. Winnick provided. Her thoughtful demeanor helped us through a very difficult process. At each step, we were fully informed and given as much time as we needed, and we were reassured and supported in our grief. Thank you so much!

I cannot be more thankful for your help and immediate availability; it was a very hard time and decision to take; you were very kind and supportive in our loss. Casper was very important to us for almost 20 years, and he will always be in our hearts. It was very hard to say goodbye to him. Thank you for helping Casper and be with us in that difficult time. You gave him trust, and he understood you are there for him and to help him showing your love.

I wish to thank you again for your compassionate and caring program. I can’t say enough how much I appreciated every choice and thoughtful detail. The procedure, though sad, left me with the memory of Parfait being well taken care of at just the right time.

Rachel and I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your gift to us and our sweet Joey girl yesterday. We feel absolutely heartbroken over this loss, but are eternally grateful to you. I’m sure you get this a lot, but you were our angel yesterday. Thank you ❤️

Thank you so much for helping us with Jack. You were an amazing professional and a warm heart at a time we needed both.

Compassionate end-of-life care for your beloved companion

Peaceful Pathways is devoted to ensuring your pet's final chapter is written to include as much comfort and dignity as possible. Please see our service area map below. If you are outside of the area, please contact us for travel rates.

Contact Us

Phone: (650) 316-5069

Email: info@peacefulpathways.com

Service Area

San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay communities.
(Currently, we do not provide services in San Francisco City)

Extended travel is possible (may incur an additional fee).

Mailing Address

2625 Middlefield Rd #290
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Hours

Phone Hours
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 8am - 1pm

Appointment Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 1:30pm
Sun: CLOSED