HUMM Decision Consult — Guidance by Dr. Judith Samson-French

The decision you're making this week
The clock is already running.

Your dog doesn't have time for you to figure this out alone.

A private conversation with an independent, experienced veterinarian whose only commitment is to helping you understand your options while you still have them.

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Private video consultation • 45 to 50 minutes • Introductory rate

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Where this begins

Every day you wait is a day the options narrow.
Is this why you're here?

If any of these sound familiar, you're exactly who this consult was created for.

  • "My dog has a diagnosis, but I still don't understand what it really means."
  • "One veterinarian says one thing. The specialist says another."
  • "Everyone has an opinion, and I'm more confused than ever."
  • "I don't know whether to pursue treatment or focus on comfort."
  • "I'm terrified I'll make the wrong decision."
  • "I don't know if it's too early, or already too late."
  • "I just need someone to help me think this through."

Every day you wait, the options may become fewer.

A HUMM Decision Consult gives you what you actually need in a moment like this. Someone who listens, understands the medicine, and helps you see the path forward.

(Treatment windows close. Quality of life changes.)

Sometimes the hardest part isn't the medicine. It's trying to make one of the biggest decisions of your dog's life while your emotions are louder than the facts.

A HUMM Decision Consult won't make the decision for you. It helps you understand what matters most, identify the questions that still need answers, and prepare for the conversations that will shape your dog's future, before the decision is made for you.

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Who you will be talking to

Dr. Judith Samson-French

DVM · Founder of HUMM

For more than 30 years I've helped families navigate some of the hardest moments in veterinary medicine.

100,000 consultations
10,000 surgeries
4,500 euthanasias where everyone asked "Is it time?"

I created HUMM because I've seen how often families leave veterinary appointments still overwhelmed, because difficult decisions rarely fit neatly into a busy appointment.

My role isn't to replace your veterinarian. It's to help you understand your options, ask better questions, and make difficult veterinary decisions with clarity instead of fear.

As an independent veterinarian, I have no conflict of interest in whether you choose surgery, medical treatment, palliative care, or euthanasia.

Dr. Judith Samson-French, founder of HUMM
How it works

Three steps.
That is the whole thing.

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Start with your story

After you book, you receive a short welcome email with a few questions about your dog and the decision in front of you. There are no perfect answers. It simply means we do not spend our time together on background.

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We talk it through, face to face

A private video session. We unpack what is happening, separate what is known from what is still uncertain, work through your real options, and find the path that fits your dog and your circumstances.

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Leave with clarity you can carry forward

Afterward you receive a written summary with the key points, the questions to bring to your veterinary team, and the considerations that matter most. Plus a complimentary HUMM Roadmap chosen specifically for your situation.

What clients say

"I felt confident
making the decision."

"Honestly, Judith, you are such a gift to my journey. I felt heard. I felt seen. I felt understood. That hadn't happened before. Thank you, I got everything I needed out of the session."

◆ Pauline

"When you're living through a complicated medical situation with your dog, it's hard to see the bigger picture. Judith helped me step back, understand what really mattered, and brought clarity to a situation that had become overwhelming. That perspective gave me confidence in the decisions ahead."

◆ Linda

"We were struggling with whether it was time to say goodbye. She helped us understand what our beloved dog was telling us, what our options really were, and what mattered most to our family. We finished the call feeling calmer, clearer, and finally able to make a decision we could live with."

◆ Jeff and Kayla

The consult

$325 $250 USD

Save $75 · Offer ends September 25

Private video session · 45 to 50 minutes

Not a second opinion. A clearer way forward.

A space to understand what's happening, identify the questions to ask your vet, and leave with a plan, so you can advocate for your dog with confidence.

✓ 45 to 50 minutes one to one with Dr. Judith Samson-French
✓ A written decision summary you can keep and share
✓ A personalized question list for your veterinary team
✓ A complimentary HUMM Roadmap matched to your situation, valued from $19 to $97
Choose your time below

Choose a time that works for you.
Today, if you can.

Select a date and time, enter your info and confirm your payment. Your welcome email and questionnaire arrive right after, and you could be talking this through within days.

Before you book: this consult is educational and informational. It does not replace your veterinarian's care, and no diagnosis or prescriptions are provided. Full details below.

Please read before booking

A HUMM Decision Consult is educational and informational. It does not establish a veterinarian client patient relationship, and no diagnosis, treatment, or prescriptions are provided.

It does not replace the care, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations of your own veterinary team. Medical decisions remain between you and your treating veterinarian, and emergency care should always be sought directly and without delay.

What this consult does is help you understand your options, prepare better questions, and navigate the decisions that come with caring for a dog you love.

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Become the human
your dog already believes you are.

You do not have to carry this by yourself. One conversation is often what it takes to go from frozen to clear.

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This roadmaps are for educational purposes only and does not constitute veterinary medical advice.