What our customers are saying
I am extremely grateful to Oli for his quick response to my initial message and for helping us through the final stage. Our dog went very peacefully and what could have been traumatic was a gentle passing. At no stage did I feel hurried and I felt that Oli was always there to give advice.
We just wanted to say thank you for a very professional and certainly caring visit for our beloved dog Duke. You helped us through what was a very difficult time for us and helped us to say goodbye in the nicest way possible From John Julie and Amelia
Oliver is a really lovely person. Do not hesitate to use this Vet. I lost my Maltese Olly last week and I am so glad I came across Oliver. He was so kind, caring and very considerate of the situation we was in. He made it all so relaxing and Olly just went off toContinue reading “Dean and Jackie H.”
When our vets said that we had to put our dog to sleep was the worst new I had ever had, but we always knew that if we ever had to do it, it would be at home. It was a horrible time, but when I contacted Oli, he was really nice and kind. WeContinue reading “Judit (Essex)”
Thank you so much for your kindness and sensitivity when visiting my home to help Alfie on his way. You kept both myself and Alfie calm at such a traumatic time and for that I am grateful. Your service from start to finish was brilliant
Sadly we had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy Tyson ( Rottweiler) I always wanted him put to sleep at home and i definitely made the right choice , had time to say a proper goodbye while holding him in my arms , silver gate vets we’re absolutely amazing from start to finish, talkedContinue reading “Karen W.”
Thank you to Oliver for making a difficult decision a manageable experience. His professionalism and kindness to to us and Noodles was reassuring from first contact on the phone to his time with us at home with Noodles. He allowed Noodles to go into gentle sleep surrounded by his family and his mum via facetime, talkingContinue reading “Joy & Family, Canterbury”
We can’t thank you enough for the way you helped Archie on his way, it was a very difficult time as he had gone downhill within a few hours you came along as soon as you could Ollie which was very quick. You took us through every step, no it wasn’t easy but being inContinue reading “Shelia & Terrence, Kent”
Just wanted to share our experience with everyone. My dog Henry was very poorly and elderly. I knew it was his time but I didn’t want to take him to our normal vets on a car ride that would have stressed him out. I called silvergate vets earlier than they open and Oli came DownContinue reading “Sarah P- Ashford”
It was the hardest decision for us to arrange the euthanasia of our beloved family member, Flori-Floo.But at nearly 17 yrs old, doggie-dementia, and lastly pain, incontinence and collapsing of her back legs… we decided to arrange for the most loving, dignified and peaceful way out for her.Oliver gifted this to her, and to us.ItContinue reading “Belinda”
Thank you Oli for your care and compassion you showed when we had to have our beloved Maisie put to sleep. You were incredible and the cremation service Barnshaw was also excellent. We couldn’t have asked for such lovely people to help us through a very sad emotional and difficult time. It was nice thatContinue reading “Teresa F.”
We had to make the most difficult decision about putting our beloved cat, Tilly to sleep. We were racked with pain over putting Tilly through a one way journey to a veterinary clinic.. we wanted her passing to be peaceful. Ollie from Silver Gate attended our home and ensured for Tilly her passing was peacefulContinue reading “Alison B.- For Tilly”
I was really in despair at the realisation the time had come to let my beloved dog go. After contacting Oli, he responded quickly and then called me to reassure me and talk me through the procedure. Oli was so kind and caring on the day. I was in bits but he talked us throughContinue reading “Victoria S.”
It was the hardest decision for us to arrange the euthanasia of our beloved family member, Flori-Floo.But at nearly 17 yrs old, doggie-dementia, and lastly pain, incontinence and collapsing of her back legs… we decided to arrange for the most loving, dignified and peaceful way out for her.Oliver gifted this to her, and to us.ItContinue reading “Belinda”
We are so glad we used silver gate vets and their associate crematorium for saying goodbye to our elderly staffy. The vet was so kind and lovely and helped us through such a hard time, the crematorium were so thoughtful, remembered to get paw prints, hair sample and ashes for us to make jewelry outContinue reading “Morgan D”
Reading all the testimonials it was an easy decision for us. We knew it was coming HARVEY got worse so we called Oli He was very caring and professional took time to talk and to explain the process to us. He waited for harvey to be calm then started the procedure he stayed with usContinue reading “Sue & John”
Sadly it was time to say goodbye to our beloved Max last night. I can’t thank Oli enough for his compassion and kindness. Sat on the floor with us, stroking Max and talking us through what would happen. Gave us as much time as we needed. It’s the hardest thing to do for our pets butContinue reading “Paula, Greenhithe”
We brought our lovely puppy, Evie, home at nine weeks old. She was a very sweet natured Patterdale cross. At around the age of 15 we knew it had reached the time to say goodbye to our lovely old girl, as she had stopped eating and her heart was failing. We wanted her to feel comfortable andContinue reading “Leah G.”
Would highly recommend Oli and silvergate vets ..he was kind and compassionate…. We had plenty of time to say goodbye to our beloved Rocky in our home.. such a sad day but it was peaceful and gentle.. xx
Thank you Oliver for coming out late on Easter, you made a very sad decision for mum and I easier to handle.You was very professional but kind and compassionate and I’m so glad I found you and your service thank you Cheli
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