Dr. Polley is absolutely wonderful. Words can’t express how thankful I am for the experience he was able to provide for me and my family when my 15 year-old lab pity mix took a turn for the worst very suddenly. I received Dr. Polly’s card from my life long vet, Dr. Ratner in island Park.
Upon calling Dr. Polley, he was immediately responsive and incredibly kind. I found myself not only inquiring about his services, but seeking veterinary advice and even conveying some personal and moral concerns. He was so patient and understanding, as well as professional. He insured me that any time I was ready, to call, and he would be available.
What I initially thought would be at least a day or so, very quickly became that evening. Dr. Polley was at my home that evening with all of the gentle kindness and patience I could have asked for. He provided all of the necessary paperwork, had a very sweet set of options for our boys afterlife care, and was extremely reasonable financially. Working with Long Islands Legacy Pet Crematory, we had several options to choose from.
We said goodbye to our boy while he lay calmly in his favorite spot on our patio, surrounded by family and friends. Dr Polley was so patient, accommodating and respectful.
While saying goodbye to our boy was easily one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I will be forever thankful he was able to go in such a beautiful way. I know our Brolie went calmly and peacefully surrounded by those who loved him most.
Thank you Dr. Polley. My family and I are eternally grateful and we strongly recommend his services to anyone in need. ❤️
A very caring and personal Doctor (Dr. Polley). He gave us the time we needed to say our goodbyes.
Was very pleasant and easy to deal with
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.16
Thank you Russ for your kind review and thank you for using Dr. Gentle Goodbyes and our home pet euthanasia services. We are so sorry for the loss of Casey she was a wonderful dog.
I cannot express my gratitude enough. The gentle, and genuine approach was refreshing and well needed in a moment like this. Thank you for your services.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.11
Thank you Julia, we are so sorry for the loss of your lovely cat Samuel. Thank you for using Dr. Gentle Goodbyes and our home pet euthanasia service.
I can't thank Dr. Polley enough for the kindness and compassion shown during one of the hardest moments a pet owner can go through. Saying goodbye to Crystal was heartbreaking, but the care and gentleness from Dr. Polley made all the difference. He treated Crystal with dignity, love, and respect, and supported me every step of the way with patience and understanding
It was clear that Dr. Polley truly cares - not just about animals, but about the people who love them. I will always be grateful for the comfort he provided in such a difficult time. Crystal was at peace and that is a gift I will never forget.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.07
Thank you Melissa for using Dr Gentle goodbyes and our home euthanasia service. We appreciate you taking the time to give us your kind review. We are so sorry for the loss of Crystal. Dr. Polley
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Thank you so much for making such a hard process as easy and compassionate as possible. Will recommend this place to anyone !
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.07
Thank you Molly for using Dr Gentle Goodbyes and our home euthanasia service. We appreciate you taking the time to give us your kind review.
Dr. Polley was SO thoughtful and gentle with our family and beloved “Ronnie” during this extremely difficult time. He showed extraordinary patience and sympathy towards us and we are forever grateful for his kindness and compassion.
Thank you🙏🐶🙏.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.07
Thank you Kelly for contacting Dr Gentle Goodbyes and using our home euthanasia service. We appreciate you taking time and giving your kind review. We are so sorry for the loss of Ronnie.
Dr. Polley was amazing and professional for my family’s home experience. Saying goodbye is not easy, especially after so many wonderful memories. Thankful for Dr. Polley’s compassion
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.07
Thanks so much Sasha for using our in home euthanasia services at Dr Gentle goodbyes. Thank you for taking your time and giving us a review.
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My dog 'Tucky' had a nice long life. His health declined rapidly.
My family and I did not want our dog to suffer. We reached out to Dr Polley and where able to get the information we needed in order to do the right thing and get closure. Thank You for making a hard time a little easier. The Sullivan family.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.07
Thank you Dave for using Gentle Goodbyes and our in home pet euthanasia service. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We are so sorry for the loss of Tucky.
My wife and I are so grateful that we put our trust in Dr. Polley for his counsel at such a difficult decision-making time for our pet. Dr. Polley offered quality of life assessment that euthanasia was the most compassionate option for our Shepherd who was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy. Seeing her struggle to get up and collapsing was sad to see knowing she was in pain. Thankfully, we contacted Gentle Goodbyes and Dr. Polley provided compassion and support to me and my wife during the decision-making process and our dogs final farewell was done peacefully in our home surrounded by loved ones.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.07
Thank you Michael for using Dr Gentle Goodbyes and our home pet euthanasia service. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review.
My cat, Oreo, recently passed, and Dr. Polley was incredibly compassionate, kind, and professional during this very difficult time. We are grateful that Oreo was able to have a peaceful and dignified goodbye at home. Dr. Polley’s gentle presence and care helped make this heartbreaking moment a little more bearable for our family
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.09.07
Thank you Michela for your kind review and thank you for using our in home pet euthanasia service. We are very sorry for the loss of Oreo.
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We recently had to say goodbye to our beloved cat, and Dr. Polley made an incredibly difficult day a little more bearable. They were compassionate, gentle, and respectful throughout the entire process. We felt that our cat was treated with dignity and care, and we’re so grateful for the empathy shown to both our pet and our family. Thank you, Dr. Polley, for helping us through this with such kindness.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.08.12
Thank you Mame, we appreciate your kind review.
Dr. Polley is very courteous and professional and kind. He explained everything before and during each step and answered all of our questions and concerns. He was extremely patient with us and gave us the space and time we needed to say our final goodbyes and grieve before and after our dog Sammy s passing. He enabled me and my family to have a quite personal and bearable experience. Thank you Dr. Polley. We really appreciate you. The Bayer family.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.08.04
Thank you for your kind review. I am so sorry for the loss of Sammy, he was a great little dog.
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My family and I were so happy to have found Doctor Polley and Gentle Goodbyes. Saying goodbye to my black lab was not easy but I am glad we were able to do so from our own home.
Ray was very compassionate, caring and gentle with throughout the process and we are very grateful for his visit.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.07.29
Thank you Brett for your kind review.
My 19 year old cat went into kidney failure and had a very rapid decline. We knew we wanted to euthanize at home where she was comfortable and felt safe. Dr. Polley was so responsive and able to schedule us promptly. His bedside manner was also excellent, kind and empathetic, and guided us every step of the way as far as what was going to happen and what to expect. We’re grateful we had someone like him to help see our pet off in her final moments.
Reply from Dr. Gentle Goodbyes
2025.07.03
Thank you for your kind review. Best, Dr. Polley
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