Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency Hospital

thinkxingu · 09-05-2022, 07:34 AM

We took our 13.5-year-old mini-schnauzer to MPVEH last night at 11. After an examination, looking at recent testing and history, and a long conversation with the vet, we decided to put her down.

We'd been working on this starting Friday and were concerned about what to do/where to go given the holiday weekend hours, etc. and reviews of local vets.

After seeing that most of MPVEH's negative reviews were older/questionable, we decided to go there rather than Concord (much lower reviews) or Manchester.

The reason for the visit notwithstanding, we had a very positive experience. While I don't love their curbside approach, the sign on the front with their reasoning makes sense and everyone we worked with was incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful.

We were allowed to be with puppers for the procedure, and the process was very thoughtful.

Finally, though absolutely not the most important thing, the pricing was very reasonable not just for an ER at midnight on a holiday weekend but in general.

It was a horrible time, but MPVEH handled it very well and I would not hesitate a moment to use them again.

Here's a pic of baby Scout, just because.

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tis · 09-05-2022, 07:55 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose our kids. 🥲

ishoot308 · 09-05-2022, 08:05 AM

Sorry for your loss Think…rest easy knowing knowing the wonderful life you gave Scout. He was a lucky dog to have you and your family!

Dan

FlyingScot · 09-05-2022, 08:26 AM

Very sorry for your loss, Think. It's hard to lose a friend

pondguy · 09-05-2022, 08:33 AM

Sorry for your loss Think, She kind of looks like Atticus M. Finch from the book Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

Woody38 · 09-05-2022, 10:11 AM

I am so sorry. Never easy to put your friend down. We have lost 10 dogs and still miss each. One passed away at my feet while I was on the computer, another passed away in the car while backing out of the drive on the way to the vet. (that was my first Poodle)

_______________________________________

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

8gv · 09-05-2022, 10:26 AM

I'm sorry you lost your pup.

We all know that having a dog will bring this day but as painful as it is, it's still worth it to have a dog in the family.

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-05-2022, 10:40 AM

thinkxingu, My heart hurts for you with the loss of your fur baby. Paw prints in Heaven, forever in your heart. It’s never easy saying goodbye. What a beautiful babe.

We have used Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency Hospital on three occasions. First time before they closed, with a severely torn toenail after hours. We later chose them after their re-opening for two bouts of GI issues in the middle of the night. Great experiences all three times. Before Covid, so it was different protocol for going in. They were terrific and I would not hesitate to use them again.

Another place to consider for after hours emergency care is Maine Veterinary Medical Center . They are a 24 hour emergency in Scarborough, ME.

winniwannabe · 09-05-2022, 11:42 AM

Think. , I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been there twice w/ mini
schnauzers, and it's never easy. I have a soon to be 10yr old male
schnauzer Ringo. That's a great photo of your pooch! My sympathies.

lakeadoodle · 09-05-2022, 11:47 AM

So very sorry for your loss. It's never easy ....

KennyFromBoston · 09-05-2022, 05:40 PM

I'm so sorry on your recent loss. Many of us share the feelings you and your family are experiencing and offer our full support. Enjoy the many pleasant memories you have.

thinkxingu · 09-06-2022, 11:02 AM

Two other things:

1. I posted the circumstances of our visit not for the condolences (though I very much appreciate y'all's thoughts), but to provide context for the importance of our visit.

2. Throughout the weekend's process, I connected with Dr. DeStefano of Sweet Dreams At-Home End-of-Life Care, and she was very, very helpful and kind. I would not hesitate to seek her out again if ever necessary.

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SailinAway · 09-25-2022, 12:25 PM

Think, I'm sorry I missed this sad news three weeks ago. In lieu of condolences, how about some lost pup photos? Here you go---my hiking companion. Best dog ever and greatly missed. Anyone else?

SailinAway · 09-25-2022, 12:30 PM

Dog who never learned to read.

thinkxingu · 09-25-2022, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SailinAway

Think, I'm sorry I missed this sad news three weeks ago. In lieu of condolences, how about some lost pup photos? Here you go---my hiking companion. Best dog ever and greatly missed. Anyone else?

Ooh, I like that idea—thank you kindly!

We've already started looking at new puppers, but it's not the right time—maybe when school is out.

Finally, we picked up Scout's ashes, paw prints, and fur fluffs, which completed our experience with Meredith Place and everything was as good as could be—definitely 5 stars.

Now, where them lost doggo pics?!

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winni83 · 09-25-2022, 03:09 PM

Two different chocolate labs enjoying the Lake. Both sorely missed. The dock diver made it to ten and a half and the beach lounger, our last, made it to fourteen and a half. Both were wonderful dogs and loved the Lake.

MeredithMan · 09-25-2022, 03:32 PM

Bella, our previous Golden before the 3 crazies we have now, who made it to 13....

SailinAway · 09-27-2022, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

Bella, our previous Golden before the 3 crazies we have now, who made it to 13....

MeredithMan, was my golden retriever an exception, or are goldens known to be . . . how to put it kindly? . . . dumb as a stone? Very lovable, but not very bright. If there was a steak on the other side of a partially open door she wouldn't be able to figure out how to open the door with her nose. The yellow lab was highly intelligent.

mcdude · 09-27-2022, 12:44 PM

Forever in my heart.

Newbiesaukee · 09-27-2022, 03:27 PM

These are almost all my dogs. The first top right are poodles, Mimi and Koko from 1956 and the vicious brown 4 lb one mid-right, Sophie, is still with me. My granddaughter made this collage for me a few years ago. My daughter is holding the pup in the center when she was 3, 50 years ago. My kids' favorite was Sam, a standard 70# top left. Skye, lower, was the first one living at the Lake.

I miss them all.

phoenix · 09-28-2022, 11:10 AM

I used them in june as my little dog had very red eyes . It was a saturday and they gave her medicine and most important forwarded her file to the vet in moultonboro for follow up

SailinAway · 09-28-2022, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Forever in my heart.

Beautiful, McDude. Amazing how some dogs can tolerate everything from 40-degree water in January to 120 degrees by the woodstove.

SAB1 · 03-25-2023, 05:08 PM

I’ll echo Think’s post here as we just had to do the same as they are a24hr service on weekends. The staff from the receptionist right through the doctor was exceptional. Very caring people and passionate group. Sailin that picture looks exactly like my 16yr old I just lost. You have a beautiful dog.

ishoot308 · 03-25-2023, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

I’ll echo Think’s post here as we just had to do the same as they are a24hr service on weekends. The staff from the receptionist right through the doctor was exceptional. Very caring people and passionate group. Sailin that picture looks exactly like my 16yr old I just lost. You have a beautiful dog.

Sorry for your loss SAB….

Dan

thinkxingu · 03-25-2023, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

I’ll echo Think’s post here as we just had to do the same as they are a24hr service on weekends. The staff from the receptionist right through the doctor was exceptional. Very caring people and passionate group. Sailin that picture looks exactly like my 16yr old I just lost. You have a beautiful dog.

Sorry for your loss, friend, but I'm glad you had a good experience during this tough time.

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tis · 03-25-2023, 06:57 PM

I'm so sorry. It's so hard.

steve-on-mark · 03-26-2023, 05:59 AM

We've lost a couple...both Niki and Charlotte were fixtures on Mark and visited Islanders frequently...will always miss them!

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09-05-2022, 07:34 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency Hospital We took our 13.5-year-old mini-schnauzer to MPVEH last night at 11. After an examination, looking at recent testing and history, and a long conversation with the vet, we decided to put her down. We'd been working on this starting Friday and were concerned about what to do/where to go given the holiday weekend hours, etc. and reviews of local vets. After seeing that most of MPVEH's negative reviews were older/questionable, we decided to go there rather than Concord (much lower reviews) or Manchester. The reason for the visit notwithstanding, we had a very positive experience. While I don't love their curbside approach, the sign on the front with their reasoning makes sense and everyone we worked with was incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful. We were allowed to be with puppers for the procedure, and the process was very thoughtful. Finally, though absolutely not the most important thing, the pricing was very reasonable not just for an ER at midnight on a holiday weekend but in general. It was a horrible time, but MPVEH handled it very well and I would not hesitate a moment to use them again. Here's a pic of baby Scout, just because. Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk Last edited by thinkxingu; 09-05-2022 at 08:16 AM.

09-05-2022, 08:05 AM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,276 Times in 2,050 Posts	Sorry… Sorry for your loss Think…rest easy knowing knowing the wonderful life you gave Scout. He was a lucky dog to have you and your family! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

09-05-2022, 10:40 AM	#8
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	So Sorry thinkxingu, My heart hurts for you with the loss of your fur baby. Paw prints in Heaven, forever in your heart. It’s never easy saying goodbye. What a beautiful babe. We have used Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency Hospital on three occasions. First time before they closed, with a severely torn toenail after hours. We later chose them after their re-opening for two bouts of GI issues in the middle of the night. Great experiences all three times. Before Covid, so it was different protocol for going in. They were terrific and I would not hesitate to use them again. Another place to consider for after hours emergency care is Maine Veterinary Medical Center . They are a 24 hour emergency in Scarborough, ME. Last edited by Rattlesnake Gal; 09-05-2022 at 01:04 PM.

09-05-2022, 11:47 AM	#10
lakeadoodle Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 32 Thanks: 32 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Handsome Scout So very sorry for your loss. It's never easy ....

09-05-2022, 05:40 PM	#11
KennyFromBoston Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Mansfield, Mass Posts: 17 Thanks: 169 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Losing aa family member I'm so sorry on your recent loss. Many of us share the feelings you and your family are experiencing and offer our full support. Enjoy the many pleasant memories you have.

09-05-2022, 07:55 AM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,702 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	I am so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose our kids. 🥲

09-05-2022, 08:26 AM	#4
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 1,016 Times in 626 Posts	Very sorry for your loss, Think. It's hard to lose a friend

09-05-2022, 08:33 AM	#5
pondguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 259 Thanks: 573 Thanked 200 Times in 127 Posts	Sorry for your loss Think, She kind of looks like Atticus M. Finch from the book Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

09-05-2022, 10:11 AM	#6
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 577 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	I am so sorry. Never easy to put your friend down. We have lost 10 dogs and still miss each. One passed away at my feet while I was on the computer, another passed away in the car while backing out of the drive on the way to the vet. (that was my first Poodle) _______________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

09-05-2022, 10:26 AM	#7
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	I'm sorry you lost your pup. We all know that having a dog will bring this day but as painful as it is, it's still worth it to have a dog in the family.

09-05-2022, 11:42 AM	#9
winniwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MA Posts: 139 Thanks: 113 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts	Think. , I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been there twice w/ mini schnauzers, and it's never easy. I have a soon to be 10yr old male schnauzer Ringo. That's a great photo of your pooch! My sympathies.

09-06-2022, 11:02 AM	#12
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Two other things: 1. I posted the circumstances of our visit not for the condolences (though I very much appreciate y'all's thoughts), but to provide context for the importance of our visit. 2. Throughout the weekend's process, I connected with Dr. DeStefano of Sweet Dreams At-Home End-of-Life Care, and she was very, very helpful and kind. I would not hesitate to seek her out again if ever necessary. Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

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09-25-2022, 12:25 PM	#13
SailinAway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 991 Thanks: 256 Thanked 280 Times in 169 Posts	Think, I'm sorry I missed this sad news three weeks ago. In lieu of condolences, how about some lost pup photos? Here you go---my hiking companion. Best dog ever and greatly missed. Anyone else? Attached Images

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09-25-2022, 12:30 PM	#14
SailinAway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 991 Thanks: 256 Thanked 280 Times in 169 Posts	Dog who never learned to read. Attached Images

09-25-2022, 03:09 PM	#16
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 426 Thanks: 17 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	Two different chocolate labs enjoying the Lake. Both sorely missed. The dock diver made it to ten and a half and the beach lounger, our last, made it to fourteen and a half. Both were wonderful dogs and loved the Lake. Attached Images

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09-25-2022, 03:32 PM	#17
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 946 Thanks: 262 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Bella... Bella, our previous Golden before the 3 crazies we have now, who made it to 13.... Attached Images

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09-27-2022, 12:44 PM	#19
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Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 946 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	These are almost all my dogs. The first top right are poodles, Mimi and Koko from 1956 and the vicious brown 4 lb one mid-right, Sophie, is still with me. My granddaughter made this collage for me a few years ago. My daughter is holding the pup in the center when she was 3, 50 years ago. My kids' favorite was Sam, a standard 70# top left. Skye, lower, was the first one living at the Lake. I miss them all. Attached Images __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

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09-28-2022, 11:10 AM	#21
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 60 Thanked 273 Times in 192 Posts	I used them in june as my little dog had very red eyes . It was a saturday and they gave her medicine and most important forwarded her file to the vet in moultonboro for follow up __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

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03-25-2023, 05:08 PM	#23
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 188 Thanked 319 Times in 234 Posts	I’ll echo Think’s post here as we just had to do the same as they are a24hr service on weekends. The staff from the receptionist right through the doctor was exceptional. Very caring people and passionate group. Sailin that picture looks exactly like my 16yr old I just lost. You have a beautiful dog.

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03-25-2023, 06:57 PM	#26
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,702 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	I'm so sorry. It's so hard.

03-26-2023, 05:59 AM	#27
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,837 Thanks: 186 Thanked 728 Times in 423 Posts	We've lost a couple...both Niki and Charlotte were fixtures on Mark and visited Islanders frequently...will always miss them! Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly a year.