we chose Dr Deverna in Stony Brook because they were close, but also for their reputation and my grandmother had told us that when an animal is put down/passes on, Dr Deverna and the practice there (I can't remember this 100% correct) send the pet to the animal cemetary for burial and donates the money/part of the money in that animals' name (I think it's Bide-A_Wee) at the cemetary.

That meant a lot to me when my cats had to be put down as they all passed on due to age/sickness.