dr krista puddester

Dr. Puddester is the founder and owner of Compassion At Home. She is a graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College.

Dr. Puddester is a federal veterinarian and locum veterinarian, living in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Puddester founded Compassion At Home in 2013 when she saw the need of offering this wonderful service to more than just her family and friends. She stills runs the business side, primarily responsible for client communications.

In her spare time, she enjoys skating, playing soccer, reading and spending time with her family and friends, especially her fur kids Darby and Linus.

What our clients say

“Making our pets last moments the most comfortable is so important and this is what Compassion At Home does.”

Renee
Jake’s Aunt

“Thank you Dr. Furey for the peaceful crossing of our beloved friend over the rainbow bridge.”

Tammy
Tex’s mom

"There is a special place in heaven for people like Dr. Puddester who came to my home tonight to help my Bailey make his exit in the most peaceful way possible.”

Lainie
Bailey's mom

“Thank you for your kindness, professionalism and gentleness. It made a difficult decision so much easier.”

Jackie
Buddy’s mom

"Thank you Dr. O’Brien and your husband. Your calmness and compassion during such a difficult time for my family was noticed and appreciated."

The Fifield’s
Reiko’s family

"Thank you so much, Dr. Puddester, for your service and to Dr. O’Brien and Mike. It’s amazing to have this service and I can say it’s so much better to spend those final moments with our furry companions at home than in a clinical setting. Everything about it was comforting." 

Vanessa
Raffi’s mom

"Dr. Nicole – thank you for your professional care towards my beloved Jack. It was so comforting to see your gentleness and compassionate care in helping Jack transition over the Rainbow Bridge. We are missing Jack so much but knowing he is out od pain is helping us cope at this sad time."

Janet
Jack’s mom

"Thank you to Dr. Furey and Craig for your professional service yesterday with helping Fallon cross over the Rainbow Bridge. He went so peacefully and I can’t imagine doing it without you. Your kindness and compassion didn’t go unnoticed."

Janine
Fallon’s mom

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