Hi everyone,
I am working on planning a celebration of life. If you get a chance please fill out this short Google form to help me get some information so that I can plan better. Aiming for the celebration of life to be sometime april, may, or June 2023.  Thanks and hope you're doing well. Burgundy
Hi there -  if you get a chance would you mind filling out this form? it's to help plan the celebration of life. Thank you.  https://forms.gle/AwBEXNzdXGcP6aDF6

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/southington-ct/perry-kimm-10538796

Dear Burgundy,
I wish to express my fond remembrance of your dad. I so wish I could have had him in my life to know him better, but the best thing I can express is to say thanks to him, I have a wonderful and beautiful niece. With love and wishing you peace and comfort always,
JanGrandahl

I too , can't believe it has been a year already,  since the passing, of such a wonderful, kind, caring , genuine, love for animals, soul of a man , Mr. Toby Kimm..........Miss him SO much!!! There will NEVER be anyone , ever like him....  When God made Toby, he made only one.... I think about him a lot, and such a loss, it has been for all of us...I also feel so blessed to of known him, in my life, and for my sweet cats, to of known him too...You don't meet many people like Toby anymore, in our lives, and for that I am so Grateful and Blessed!!!  Toby will ALWAYS be in our hearts, Forever& Ever!!!!!!

I cannot believe that a year ago you received your angel wings, and we are left without our special friend and veterinarian that meant the world to all of us!!  Toby, your love and friendship will be with me and all of the lives you have touched over the many years forever!!
To his family and friends and coworkers, I send my thoughts and prayers to you all!!

Pat Lauretti and her special puppy Sweetheart!!  


Hard to believe a year has gone by already!  I miss that smile and our vet visits.  Burgundy and Perry, I hope you are well and please know that he will never be forgotten!  We are better for having known him.  He was more than just a vet, he was just a great person, smart, funny, caring.  We will always miss him.
Sharon Hirt

   Memory Eternal!!!
   All of the loving pets and companions that have crossed over The Rainbow Bridge are now getting the best care possible!

Toby,

Rest In Peace my Friend. Still can’t believe you’ve been called home. Gone but not forgotten forever in our hearts. 💙

Toby’s Family: Let me tell you of a bigger then life man, a gentle giant by every stretch of the imagination. 

His friends and veterinary following speak volumes. He touched the lives of so many with his care, compassion and love for all creatures of God. 

Toby, your an amazing man, the pleasures over the years were all mine. You left this place we call earth a better place by your words and deeds.

I’ll see yah on the other side my friend. I’m sure by now Loretta has caught up with you and given you one of her special sumo hugs, ahhhh how my mom loved you.

Miss yah big guy, your memories like an eternal flame will burn in the hearts  of many for ever. 

God Bless you and yours and may the Lord hold you all in the palm of his hand.

Lew Palmieri 🙏🏻🇺🇸

I’m so sorry to hear of Dr. Toby Kimm’s passing. We’ve brought our cats to him for years. He brought great care to each of them and comfort and support to the family when times were difficult with our pets. He was a wonderful veterinarian with a tremendous heart for his furry patients. I’m thankful for having had the chance to know him. My condolences to the family; may your memories of him stay peacefully in your hearts.

Hi everyone,
Thank you everyone for everything! I know that is vague but there is so much to be thankful for that I can't sum it up.

I think with the Delta variant spreading I would prefer to do a celebration of life next summer.  Perry and I  don't think dad would like a zoom service and I don't think he would want to have us pass a virus so as of now .. I figure we hold off. 

Thanks for being so patient. Take care,
Burgundy 
Text me at 3192128116  if you need anything

I am so very sorry to hear 
That dr kimm  has passed away. 
I worked with him in West Hartford,  he was one very 
Unique warm hearted 
Vet , he was so different in his way he approached 
Caring for the creatures of the earth 🌎. Really  an amazing person 
So very lucky to work with him . Sending hugs and prayers  
Sincerely Sally B


Thank you Doc for over 30 years of your expertise in helping and healing my pups! Thanks for the laughs, your kindness, and your empathy during those tough times! May God instill all Vet's with your passion!
My condolences to your family  and the RMAH Family!💔


Toby had been my vet since 1994, he always stepped up and beyond ($,  I had none) to help my dogs and many other animals who took up residency in his clinic. I even took one of his feline friends home with me to ease his load.  I drove up from Florida just to have him examine my dogs before I put him to rest and again in 2019 to get his honest opinion on another dog.  I am so sad for your loss may his light shine on.  See you in the next life Toby.

My deepest condolences to Perry, Burgundy,  Ki Sook and the Ragged Mountain staff. Toby was a larger than life presence who will surely be missed. The love he had for his work can’t be taught in any school and I felt fortunate to have had him as a vet for my animals as well as a friend. 💔

I was so, so heart broken to hear of Dr. Kimm's passing.  He was truly a great person and was the modern day Dr. Doolittle.   My husband and i  have been bringing our pets to him since he was first practicing at the facility on west main st in new britain

Words can not express how wonderful he was.  I cry as i write this.
Hopefully he can meet up with all of the animals helped when he reaches heaven

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Toby's passing.  Toby was a blessing to this earth with both humans and animals alike.  We will miss his contagious laugh and thunderous voice.   Toby's empathy and compassion was the same for people as it was for the many animals that were in his care.  He was the only person that could handle and had earned respect from our Yoda.  To Toby's family and extended family and staff at Ragged Mountain Animal Hospital, both past and present, please accept our sincerest condolences.  To Perry and Burgundy, your dad is, and forever will be greatly missed.  Thank you for sharing him with us.

So sorry to hear of the loss of this amazing man who helped so many of my animals through the years.  Thoughts and prayers to the Kimm family.

Toby was a cherished friend and veterinarian. We have known him for the past 20 years and have always admired his intelligence, relaxed persona, warmth and caring. 
I wish I could of told him more when he was alive This is all a shock because I just saw him about 2 weeks ago.  But may his spirit live on in his daughters and the clinic he left behind.
My prayers are for peace and comfort to all the loved ones left behind.
Dr. Bryan Wilson, DDS

Like so many, my wife and I met Dr. Kimm after we brought our first puppy home. We wanted to have her checked out by a vet. I didn't have a vet but my sister said she knew of a good one. She told me to trust her and we did. That was 20 years ago. Dr. Kimm has been a part of our lives since then. He has been with us for all the good and bad that comes with caring for a pet. He not only cared for our dogs but for us as well. That's a level of caring that can't be taught at any school. He was an amazing doctor, a compassionate man, and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family and 
we are sorry for your loss.

We would like to share our most loving heartfelt tribute to Toby .. as animal lovers, there was an unspoken and special bond we felt with him because he made his life's work helping animals. We will remember so fondly the Thanksgiving we shared with him, and the warmth he brought to our home. At your wedding, he brought us smiles and fun. And because of him, you .. Burgundy, are here and our lives are better as a result. 

We are holding you in thought and sending deepest condolences  in the loss of your dad, with lots of love and hugs..

Sincerely,
Jan and Peter Grandahl

Toby's passing sent shockwaves through the community and to all who knew and loved him. My sincere condolences to his family.

I have worked with Toby for over 20 years. We all were like a family. We lost our best friend. He was truly loved and admired; He had a heart of gold. Toby was a brilliant, a charismatic, funny, kind, compassionate, sensitive soul, who was always ready to help "a friend" in need. He put others needs above his own.

Toby would light up the room with his presence, and made you feel special, thus he made many friends. You were assured that your pet was getting the best and most compassionate care by one of the brightest minds. The banter and the laughter were a bonus.

Toby, you are a  legend. You have touched and saved so many lives. You left an indelible mark on us all. You are sorely missed, my friend.

Dr. Kimm, an extraordinary man and vet.

I first met Dr. Kimm in 1990 when I brought him my 6 wk old calico in for the first time. He fell in love with her and told me he would give me 1 million dollars for her! When she became sick and there was nothing else he could do, I cried and he cried. He sent me a sympathy card with a rose. I still have them both.

Toby was a genuine and honest man.

Thank you for caring for our fur babies and for us.

I send my deepest condolences to Perry, Burgundy and Dr. Kimm’s extended family, and to his wonderful work family at Ragged Mountain Animal Hospital. 

As sad as I am that Toby is gone, I am filled with admiration for him.  What a well-deserved fan club he has.  Toby Kimm was an exceptional human being who used his time on the planet to do a vast amount of good.  

I'm another of his devoted clients.  In the nearly 30 years I've known him, he wasn't just my vet.  He also became my friend.  We met when I adopted two special needs cats from him that others wrote off as lost causes.  But with his help (pro bono surgery and positive attitude) they lived long, full lives and brought us plenty of joy that comes from loving a pet. Toby was there at the end for each cat, helping me say goodbye to them at home.

Next, I brought Toby my new wild but beautiful husky lab mix rescue from the South, Lexi. Years later he expertly reconstructed Lexi's knee using a new TTA procedure, giving me and Lexi many more years and miles of hiking adventures together.  As Lexi gets older, Toby's been guiding us with his powerful gift for the science and art of medicine. Recently when Lexi was going through a rough patch, Toby encouraged me to text him at home if Lexi needed it, even though he was fighting his own battle.  That's the kind of person he was. 

Toby made people feel special.  We all know that booming laugh.  He turned vet visits into pleasant, if not fun, social visits for us pet parents.  We shared news on our children, talked about our work, politics, and more.

This fall I encouraged Toby to let his (human) patients help take care of him.  Of course he declined.  I didn't want to cross any lines, but I regret that I didn't do more to help him in his illness.  Thank you Toby, Dr. Kimm, for that last prescription on New Year's Eve.  Thank you for all the care you gave me and my beloved pets.  You made the world a better place. Rest easy, friend, you did well.  We'll miss you.

Thank you for everyone's kind messages. They have been extremely touching to read. I have been reading them every night before bed to feel better.

I just wanted to write a quick update. We would like to do a celebration of life ceremony when  traveling is easier and the pandemic has lessened ( I am quite certain my dad would not want people to contract covid while celebrating his life) . I'm not sure if it will be the summer or another year but we will do it and we'll let you know in advance when we figure it out. I will likely also make small books to take home of what everyone wrote here along with pictures of my dad for the celebration when we do have it. Thank you again to everyone. Please feel free to reach out anytime.

Burgundy 
319.212.8116

Condolences to Dr Kimm’s family, I’ve been taken my cats to him forever. Always there for them with  a smile. What a wonderful Vet he was. The Gendron’s 

Toby was such a kind and good soul to me. You could have me Keeling over in laughter one moment and gasping and astonishment at a generous touch that he would have in the next, I'm really blessed that I got to know him these last three years. I cannot emphasize enough that that man really touched me in the time I got to know him and it would always excite me when I knew it would be bumping into each other. Rest in peace my friend thank you for making a positive impact on this man's life

I used to work with Dr. Kimm back in the 1980s at an emergency hospital in Hartford he was wonderful to work with great personality  I’m sorry to hear of his passing praying for your family

I’m so sad to hear of Toby’s passing. I have brought my pets to Ragged Mountain for over 20 years. I live in West Hartford and there were vets that were more convenient but not as great as Toby. He was wonderful, funny and exceptional. My first dog had a lot of health problems so I was a regular at ragged mountain for years. With my other 2 dogs, they were healthy so I saw Toby less frequently. It was always nice to catch up with him. I will miss him. He was truly a nice man. My heart-felt condolences to his family.  

We only met Toby at Burgundy‘s wedding. Toby was definitely warm and outgoing and the life of the party that weekend. We are very sorry for his loss. – Bob and Marilyn Johnson

Toby has been my family vet and friend for over thirty years. He was an awesome vet and truly loved the animals. He always put me at ease with his smile and that laugh! Toby will always hold a special place in my and my pets heart. Rest in peace Toby - you will be so missed.

We fondly remember Dr. Tobi Kimm for his warmth and caring, and for going “beyond the call of duty” in making two weekend house calls in an effort to save our cat Goober. He fought hard for Goober and showed genuine compassion toward us.

 CERTAINLY A LOSS TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE PET OWNERS WHO DEPENDED ON HIS COMPASSION AND EXPERTISE FOR THEIR PET'S HEALTH.                                                 

The Queenie Foundation in Manchester sends its condolences to Dr. Kimm's family,  friends, and colleagues. We feel privileged to have been able to participate in his once-a-month low-cost clinics during which many of our foster cats were spayed or neutered. We are grateful that Dr. Kimm was such a fierce advocate and did all he knew how to do to take care of animals.

Toby was truly one in a million, and anyone who knew him knows that's not hyperbole. He was one of the smartest, kindest, most charismatic people I knew, but more than that, I will always remember him for his eagerness and willingness to help others in their time of need. He was someone who could drop everything on a dime and drive 15 hours straight if he thought he could be of help, and in fact he did just that on more than one occasion to help my wife, his daughter Burgundy, for things as small (or as big) as helping to save her pet hamster. Nothing brought a smile to his face more than a good joke and knowing that he was doing some good in the lives of others. I will miss him terribly and I'm so grateful that I got to have him in my life.

Dr. Toby Kimm was one of the kindest, sweetest and most gentle human beings I have ever met. When my usually perky cat Kevin became quiet and depressed I brought him to see Toby Kimm. He kept him overnight to do some tests and sure enough the tests showed that my Kevin had a large tumor on his heart.  I was absolutely devastated. But the thing about that day I remember most was that Dr. Toby Kimm cried when he gave me the news. Who does that?
He was truly one of a kind and the universe has lost a wonderful soul. 
Rest in Peace, Dr. Kimm. Have a wonderful afterlife....

The animals have lost a great friend. The people have lost someone to look up to. You will be missed my friend. You have helped me in so many ways. I knew I had a good Vet when I got a single rose after putting down my first dog. He made that task much easier with dogs that came after. He knew I rescued all of them and liked me for that. Thank you for all your work with the Town of Plainville and Friends of Berlin Animals. As I am also a client of Friends of Berlin Animals.

Toby was a wonderful, kind, unique person.   He was a special "friend" to our family during our pet's lifetime.  From giving us his personal cell number, to giving up a Sunday evening at NO COST, he was the most generous of souls.  He used his intelligence and humor to help others in a very special way.  Sincere sympathy to his loved ones in their loss.

Words cannot express how thankful I am that Dr Kimm was our trusted vet and friend for the last 20 years.  He was so wonderful, kind , smart, and always there to help.  Such a devastating loss.  My deepest sympathy to everyone close to him.  He was a great man.

My condolences to the family, Dr. Toby was a kind and sweet soul he will be missed dearly may he rest in peace. 
Praying for the family 🙏❤

My sincere condolences to the family and friends on the loss of Dr Toby Kimm. He was caring and sensitive to the needs of those he served, and combined both grace and his sense of humor with professionalism and skill. He is greatly missed.



My condolences to the Kimm family and Ragged Mountain.  Dr. Kimm was a wonderful human being whose kindness and humor was so appreciated.  I'm sure the animals felt his kindness as well.  Rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to the Kimm family and the staff at Ragged Mountain Veterinarian Hospital.  Whenever we came to you with our fur family members we knew they were in the best of hands.  You always had a way of making us feel at ease. Your smile and laughter filled the room with love and light. You leave a void in the hearts of many but Heaven sure has gained the greatest of angles in you.  I know you are surrounded by many animals with the biggest of smiles on your face. Rock the heavens Dr. KIMM!

    It was with great sadness and shock that I learned of Dr. Toby's passing.
   He was always a great vet and friend.  His caring and kindness will be sorely missed.
   May those who are left behind relish in the love and memories he left with us all.

My condolences to his family. Dr Kimm will be remembered for his compassion towards animals especially homeless and feral. He was the only Vet in the area willing to work with us when we started a volunteer group in NB pound and aimed to have all pets fixed prior to adoption. He was willing to help animals of abuse and neglect at an affordable rate and also worked with owners to afford care unlike so many chain Vets out there now. This is a deep loss for the animal rescue world. Our earth was blessed to have someone here who helped so many. Sending love and light to his children and loved ones. 

One of the truly nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. He took great care of my two dogs. Such a kind heart, always smiling and made everyone feel happy to be around him. 

Rest in peace dear Toby. You will be missed.

I have known Dr. Kimm for 40 years. He has taken care of all my fur babies since he was on West Main Street then moved to his current location. He was very compassionate to his clients and animals. He had a great sense of humor and always asked about my mom and my sister and her dog. He was a very special person who will be truly missed. Rest Easy my Friend 🐾🐾

Toby was one in a million. Brilliant, compassionate and the best veterinarian, person and friend you could ever ask for.  I will miss him dearly and his larger than life personality and wonderful,  boisterous laugh. 💔🙏

I am truly so sad to hear of Dr. Kimm’s passing. He was an amazing person and an exceptional veterinarian.  Several years ago, two days before Christmas, my Beagle, Tabatha, ate an entire bag of candy kisses. I brought her in to see Dr. Kimm.   He took an x-ray of her belly that showed a large ball of foil (from the candy kisses). He told me that he would have to keep her overnight. He was going to give her something to hopefully help pass the foil (and avoid surgery). The next day, Christmas Eve, I went back to the clinic to check on Tabatha.  Dr. Kimm was hesitant to let me take her home, as she did not make as much progress as he had hoped. When he saw the look on my face when he said that he thought she should stay until after Christmas, he said “Look, I’ll tell you what. Take my personal cell number. You can take her home. Call me anytime, day or night, even on Christmas, if you need me.”  I was able to take my dog home and feel a real sense of security having Dr. Kimm’s phone number with his insistence to use it if I needed to.   Luckily, I didn’t have to disturb Dr. Kimm’s holiday. I took Tabatha back the day after Christmas and Dr. Kimm gave her a clean bill of health. I will never forget his kindness and compassion, not just on that one occasion, but every time I took any of my pets to see him.  He was one in a million. My sincerest condolences to Dr. Kimm’s family and to everyone at Ragged Mountain Animal Hospital. 

Our dog Maggie a giant schnauzer loved him I never had a dog in my life that enjoyed going to the vet so much to see him. You’re such a gentle soul and on Tuesdays we happened upon seeing him cry after putting down a long time friend dog down and it was so touching. Only knew one other vet that cried with the family when they put the animals down. I hope the family is comforted in knowing that he really was a cherished loved individual not just buy pets but the pet owners as well. We lost Maggie eight years ago, I hope being one of his favorite patients she greeted him. So sorry he will be missed! 

My sincerest sympathy to Perry, Burgundy and the entire Kimm family! When I met Toby in 1992, I had a very sick boxer puppy! Toby properly diagnosed him and prescribed the medication to help my puppy live a wonderful life! Toby and I became ‘family’! I called him ‘my brother from another mother’. Toby provided the best possible care to all my boxers! For times of crisis, Toby gave me his cell phone number! I will miss his jovial personality, humor and veterinary expertise! I will miss our periodic texts, mostly me checking up on his health. I am deeply saddened by his loss but I know he is no longer suffering! I hope you find comfort in knowing how much he loved his daughters, grandchildren and family! 
Rest In Peace Toby! I hope you are playing with all the fur babies you loved that have crossed over the rainbow bridge, especially Tyson, Brock and Coach! 💔

I knew Dr Kimms name from my sister Sue -mother of Lance. He took great care of Lance and I know my sister and brother in law as well as many others are devastated. Her words of his care for Lance were always so uplifting because he went the extra mile.
He also spayed my cat Bear through the FOBAC project and kindly repaired her hernia at the same time.  I never met him personally but trusted in him because of my sister and all the wonderful stories. 
My condolences to all that were a part of his life 

Dr. Kimm took care of my yellow lab, Bailey for 12 years.  He was absolutely the best!!  On the day we had to put her down, he came in crying.  I will never, ever forget his compassion, his sense of humor and his genuine love of life.
I am so very saddened by this loss and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
RIP, Dr. Kimm you will be sorely missed.

How do we begin to put into words, the depth of emotions,  in our heart, and soul, upon hearing that our friend, left this world? He was the best of the best, and an absolute hero to so many.

We met Toby almost 19 years ago, when we brought our beloved Max, our Miniature Schnauzer, to him.  Max was 3 months old, and Toby fell in love with him at first sight,  it was mutual for Max.   Anyhow, that was the beginning of a great friendship. He took care of Max  15 years of his life. And when Max was in Kidney failure, he gave us options, and reassured us that we didn't do anything wrong. That in fact, it was because of our love and caring that Max made it so many years.  Max died in our arms at home. I remember calling Toby to tell him. And he cried with us, and said, " I'm glad he passed naturally in your home, Max did it his way."  We got another little guy, now Mickey. When Toby met him he said, "Hello Mickey, you have big paws to fill. Max was super special. But I can see you will be too."  

Ron and Toby went to see baseball games together, and enjoyed making the "Summertime rounds" in Ron's old neighborhood, while  grabbing their favorite pizza .  

Toby was a caring, kind gentle bear, who gave of himself freely,  and went the extra mile to help others. He was brilliant, forthright, honest,  funny, witty, and prolific in his skills as a Vet, and a beautiful human being overall.  We were truly blessed to have known him, and we will miss him everyday of our lives. 

Burgundy & Perry, you were so fortunate to have had him for your Dad. He loved you both so very much.  He spoke of you often, his grandchildren, and sisters.   We are so sorry for your significant loss, but he lives on in all of you.   

We've no doubt he's in heaven tending to all of the animals he knew and loved throughout the years. I know Max ran to greet him, welcoming his favorite Vet.

Farewell Toby, until we meet again.  Thank you for your friendship, and caring so much...

 




Our sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Kimm.  He went above and beyond in the care and well being of our pets, and always took the extra time to ask how we were doing as well. He will be missed! We will pay his kindness forward as he would have liked.

Rachel and Don Apperson & Ursula Sessions 

Dr. Kimm was a man that possessed the caring of both humans and beast.  I had the pleasure of seeing him outside of his business, where he was able to extend a hardy smile and a joke.  When my dog had to be put down, Dr. Kimm was concerned how I took the news.  He will definitely be missed by everyone.

This news hits you right in the heart! He was an indelible  soul . We are  so deeply saddened . A remarkable man and kind man. Our condolences to his family.  Tragic. 

 I will miss that infectious smile.   He was the only vet my dogs were comfortable around.  A special man. I called him an old hippie once and he replied “Aren’t we all.”  Followed by a huge smile and a chuckle. 
I didn’t get to know him well, but I know if I did it would have been a genuine friendship. My condolences to his family. I’m sure your hearts are breaking and no words can fix that. Just know that this man is on the right hand side of God with all his passed patience with him. He will be missed. 


Dr. Kimm took care of our dog Dodger (and us!) for 12 years. He guided us through many emergency surgeries and late night x-rays, always with good humor, positivity, and compassion. We will never forget his voice, his smile, his stories, and absolutely everything he ever did for us. His love for his patients was evident in everything he did. We are so saddened by his passing and extend our deepest sympathies to his family. We remember how proud he was when he came back from meeting his first grandson - told us he drove all night because he was so excited to meet him! The world has lost a truly great person, one we were honored to have known. Thank you, Dr. Kimm, for your care, comfort, skill and genius. You are amazing. Rest in peace. 

I’m deeply saddened to hear about Toby’s passing . My condolences to his daughters: Burgundy & Perry and his sisters . I worked with Toby as a veterinary technician a little over twenty years ago.  Starting off at his first practice in New Britain ,  and helping him move into the RMAH people know today.  We worked many long hours together and I House sat for his family .  Toby’s smile , humor and enthusiasm for his work was contagious .  To this day I think back about the decade I worked with him at RMAH.  I’ve learned so much from him while there about compassion , veterinary medicine and life . I’ve not met another vet that indiscriminately gave to the animals as much as he had. Wether it was the swan he came back from the beach with, the hit by car stray dog he did orthopedic surgery on or one of Burgundy’s little white mice he removed a tumor from . He will be surely missed . The wonderful thing is - I know  his talent  and compassion for animals has rubbed off on many making the world a better place!  I bet along with many others his Beloved white Shepard Dakota was there to greet him in heaven . 

We are unbelievably sad to hear of the passing of Dr Toby Kimm.  He was our vet for more than 20 years and his death leaves a hole in so many people’s lives.  His booming laugh, charisma, and huge caring heart were one of a kind.   His surgical and diagnostic skills were extraordinary.   He always made us feel as if we were making the best decisions possible for our beloved pets, and he was always so kind to both people and animals.   Toby was so so proud of his daughters and our sympathies go to them as well as his Ragged Mountain family.   A life cut far too short, but a life well lived !!!

Perry and Burgundy my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your Dad. Always know his life revolved around your happiness and success. He always bragged about his girls. 

Dr. Kimm was like a father to me, I began working for him as a kid, he took me under his wing and helped to make me the person I am today. Over the next 10 years, we became family, we took care of each other, as he did for all of his RMAH staff (family). He instilled confidence in my abilities that I didn’t know I had, he pushed me into situations I never thought I could handle, but he knew I could. My fondest memory of him was when we had just worked a 12 hr shift and an emergency called and then another emergency came in, we worked until 2 or 3 am to save three different patients’ lives, he never once complained, instead he was singing, smiling, and making us laugh. His compassion for his patients was insurmountable and highly contagious. He always made you feel as if you were better than you believed, and he made sure you knew it. His gigantic heart, big booming laugh, his miraculous diagnoses, legendary saves, and of course his crude humor during surgeries will be missed the most, that void in our hearts will never fill, but the entire RMAH family knows that he lives within all of us. 
“Life will still be goo” 
Love you Always Doc 
- Danielle 

Amazing man that took extremely good care of my baby Saige for a few years after she was diagnosed with Addison’s disease . Deepest condolences to his family. 

Toby was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by so many, people and animals.  He was such a dedicated, caring, outstanding vet.  He was a genius.  He was also a great friend and always went above and beyond in everything he did.  I will miss his booming voice and laugh.  There are so many stories I could share about Toby, but he and I always got a good laugh about one of the first visits I had with him, just about 25 years ago,  with my dal Lucky.  He was giving her vaccinations and she bit me with her needle puppy teeth and I was yelling she's biting me!  He got my fingers loose, picked up Lucky from the exam table, held her close and pet her saying, oh it's ok, you didn't mean to hurt Mommy, you're ok - as my fingers were bleeding all over the place.  That is just one story, of so many, that his love and care for animals knew no bounds.  

My deepest condolences and prayers to his family.  He will be truly missed.  God bless you my friend.

Debby & Ed Anderson

I will always remember Toby fondly, as a fun lovable neighbor and a great Dr.  Even though I had not seen him in many years, he always remained in my thoughts. Since moving away from CT, my family always missed the great care Toby provided to our pets. 

Rest in peace Toby.  

I'm so very saddened to hear of the passing of Toby.  He gave selflessly to all the animals.  He was a man of great compassion.  I spent some of the most poignant moments of my life with him.  He loved animals.  I will miss him.  He was a great man.

I am so saddened to hear about Dr. Kimm's passing.  He was one of a kind with a heart of gold.  He was loved by so many and will be missed beyond words.  Dr. Kimm went over and above to care for so many animals and his compassion to their owners was immeasurable.  He took such great care of my cat Tigger who wasn't  the easiest to deal with when going to the vet.  When it came time to put him down Dr. Kimm came to my house so that my last memory of him would be peaceful.  There will never be anyone like him.  He was an angel on earth now an angel in heaven.  I will miss you so much.

  Our deepest condolences go out to his family.

Love and Prayers...The Schmidt Family

Dr.Toby Kimm was not only a veterinarian who took care of our pets, but also a dear friend.  His loss is a deep wound in our hearts.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Toby's passing... He always seemed larger then life to me...He was best vet ever and good friend..He cared for all of my fur babies  for forty years...He truly cared for all animals and the people that love them....On the day of my Moms funeral my Dane Reagan  took a bad turn...He dropped everything and was there in 15 mins to help our big guy cross the rainbow bridge, but that was who he was. Three weeks before we moved to Fl.  he saved my Quinn and he is now a healthy 81/2 year old Dane..I always stopped by to see him when ever I was in Ct...He will be truly missed by all that had the honor to know him...My condolences to his family..

Dr. Kim was my Vet doctor for almost 3 decades,
I am going to miss him, now with our friends in haven 🙏🏻🙏🏻💔💔❤️

I am beyond sad to hear this news! Toby was a great vet, but so much more. He was a good, kind, funny, easy going, gentle soul. He was more than my vet (forever), he was a friend. When I heard that he was ill, I reached out to him. I wanted him to know I was here if he needed anything or if there was anything at all I could do. Of course he said he didn't need anything, but I would have loved if he took me up on it, just so I could see or speak to him one more time! He even came in and did my dog's surgery in December! I am so sorry for his family and loved ones. Truly a devastating  loss for all who knew him.  He will be missed by so many. May he be at peace and rest and smiling and laughing up above!

I’m extremely heartbroken 💔 over the loss of Dr. Kimm! My sincere condolences to his family and everyone at Ragged Mountain! Thank you Dr. Kimm for taking such great care of my Big Red. You treated him like a VIP! Thank you for standing by us when we had to say farewell to Big Red 11/24/20 ♥️ I’m quite sure he has met you at the gates to show you around! Please tell him that his momma loves him and continue to take care and keep him company! Will miss you and love you very much ♥️♥️🙏🏼 rest in paradise 

Dr. Kimm has taken great care of many of my families pets. He was dedicated to making sure all pets were taken care of and even helped families that could not pay the full price because he was all about the pets and their health.  I have a cat, his name is Kevin...he is an inbreed that has many problems the most important is his asthma. He was very proud of me because I would give my cat nebulizer treatments every 4hrs. He always said to me that not many people would do that for an animal. My family and our pets have lost a wonderful, caring Vet who will be sadly missed.  Condolences to his Family and his Family at Ragged Mountain.
With sorrow... The Gwara Family 

It is not without difficulty writing my memories of Toby. He was definitely a  larger than life character, whose absence feels unimaginable.  Coming into work was made enjoyable due to his raucous laughter,  boisterous personality,  and yes, the malapropos commentary.  He affected my life in numerous ways: the hands-on education in the medical treatment of animals; helping me with my own misfit pets; allowing me to befriend his daughter Perry (never complaining about our shopping bills); and my before undiscovered love of gambling and Atlantic City. 
To say Toby will be missed is an understatement- he was a part of my life for so long. It saddens me greatly he's no longer here, but I'm thankful for having known him.

I can’t stop thinking about Dr Kimm all day today. I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family for their tremendous loss. The stories shared by friends, family and clients show the true dedication and compassion he had to both the animals he treated and his clients. I feel fortunate to have known him all these years and to have had the privilege of his years of experience and amazing knowledge of medicine.  I will forever be thakful for the generosity and kindness he showed both me and my pets. I will miss his laughter and big smile that always greeted me when the door to the examination room opened, and his patience and kind words during some of the most difficult times I’ve gone through with my pets. May his family find comfort in all the wonderful stories being shared about his amazing life. 
Rest In Peace....

We are so sad to hear this news. Toby was an amazing veterinarian and an incredible person. While having our dog in his care, he always took time to share a funny story and laugh . Toby treated every animal as his own! He radiated devotion, passion and kindness. These were the traits that “made Toby, Toby!” 
-Deb and Maggie

Dear Burgundy and Perry,

We are very sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories and remember how much your father loved you.  May your father rest in peace .

Pat and Bill Zazzaro 



I remember how determined you were with my foster houdinia, She climbed the walls of the vet room but you and your techician were determined to get what she needed and you both did i always remember that Toby thank you so much!!!!!Love the pohl family oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo


I spoke to Toby the week of Christmas. He offered to treat my mom’s dog who was visiting for the holiday. He said he would see her after his doctor’s appointment. When he called me to discuss Lola’s visit, I asked how he was doing. That’s when he told me in typical Toby fashion about his diagnosis, treatment and upcoming surgery. I had no idea what he had been going through. He told me that his biggest concern was keeping himself from going crazy when he would have to be in the hospital for ten days after the procedure. He and I always talked proudly about our grown children.
He was so proud of Burgundy & Perry. He hated the fact that he had not been able to visit his new grandchild. I text him Christmas Day to wish him a Merry Christmas and tell him he would be in my prayers. He texted back and thanked me. My heart is broken💔 Toby was a kind, compassionate & generous soul who was a brilliant vet. He was my friend and I trusted him. There will never be another Toby Kimm on this earth, but Heaven just gained an angel. Lila & I miss you already Toby. Sending love & peace to your girls, grandchildren, family and your wonderful staff at Ragged Mt.. Hope we meet again!

I didn't know Toby well but always had kind words for him. I always had a lot of respect for him with the love and care he showed to all animals. My daughter Cateile always spoke highly of Toby. My heart goes out to Burgundy for the loss of her Dad. My Condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.
Terry Marshall


Dear Perry and family,

Words cannot describe the sadness our family feels hearing about the passing of your dad. Toby had such a gentle soul and was such a compassionate and brilliant veterinarian.  What I admired most about him was how proud he was of his daughters,  Perry and Burgundy.  When talking about his kids he lit up and when it came to fighting for his life after his horrible diagnosis he said to me, “ I have to fight this to the end for my children!”  Dad would want you to stay strong for him and hold those special memories in your hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  💔😔 
Pam, Alan, Jaime and Julie Rome
      (Addison, Napa and Kallie 🐶🐩!)

It is with such sadness to hear of the passing of Dr. Kimm.  He has been our vet for 4 dogs over 27 years.  He has treated them with love and affection as if they were his own.  Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family in this time of sorrow.  Rest in pease Toby!

My heart is broken hearing of Dr Kimm's passing. I first met him right out of Vet school some 43 yrs ago. He always took PHENOMENAL care of not just our pets but us through the years. Always available to listen, address concerns, give his no nonsense advice, not candy coat anything and treating each of us (2 and 4 legged) as though we were his one and only patient/client. Sharing that wonderful sense of humor and his laugh along with his Big Heart all of which will be missed. His passing has left an UNBELIEVABLE void in so many lives. He was so much more than a Vet and we (as others)  had the privilege of calling him friend. Rest in Peace. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.


Both Caleb & I send our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers.  Dr. Kimm was more than Lances' vet, he was our friend.  A super huge hearted, compassionate guy who went WAY above & beyond.   When it was time for Lance's appointment, we'd say,  "Lance, do you want to go see Dr. Kimm?".....his  tail would start going, he'd get so excited!! and Lance knew the drill by heart when we'd arrive!!!! When he was as called, he'd walk right down the hall into the room, right up onto the scale and would literally sit there and wait for Dr. Kimm.  He will always hold a very, very special place in our hearts....he will be missed by so many.

Our hearts are so broken, and tears have not stopped, since hearing the passing of Dr. Toby Kimm...... Not enough words to express our sorrow... Dr. Kimm was a kind, caring, loving, dedicated, genuine soul, who was put on this Godly Earth, to do what he did, take care of animals...We have been going to him for many, many years with our cats....Our cats would always be so anxious going to the Vet, but as soon as Dr. Kimm walked into the room, they calmed right down...Animals know a kind, loving person, and that was Dr. Kimm.....He was so easy to talk to, joke around with, and his heart was full of love....No words for how much, he will be missed, but he will always be in our hearts. 

Dear Burgundy, Perry and the entire Ragged Mountain Staff, I am heartbroken for all of you and for all of his patients. I am so happy both Hannah and Maddie were able to work and learn from Toby and I will forever be grateful for the time he spent with them, along with every wonderful thing  he has done for our pets over the years. but I am even more grateful that Tony and I were honored to call him a friend for over 20 years. 
With love,
Tony and Marsha Penna
Madison Penna, Farrah Fontano and
Hannah Peterson 


 Toby was our veterinarian for over 30 years and he always had a smile, a funny story to share and gentle honesty. There were  many times we would have an animal crisis during off hours and he always replied to my text  messages to meet him at the clinic. He never charged us and that sometimes  included treatments and xrays. That was just Toby. Kind, hysterically funny, brilliant and someone you couldn't help but to love. His personality was bigger than life and now that he's gone, our hearts have a tremendous void. He wasn't just our vet but part of our family and dear friend. We're going to miss you, Tobe. You were the best. You are a rock star. 


20 years ago I was told by a friend that there was an opening for kennel help at RMAH. I went in, met with Dr. Kimm and started the next day. He taught me so much about animals, things I never even thought I would ever learn. He was truly an amazing teacher and friend. I was lucky enough to be able to work at RMAH, once again starting 8 years ago. When I walked in that door it was like I never left.  Toby was just an all around great guy with so many jokes, even if you tried to be in a bad mood you would leave laughing and smiling. We still bring our animals there and even though I don’t work there anymore, Dr. Kimm would always call me family. Me and my family are truly going to miss him! Rest In Peace Dr. Kimm ❤️

Burgundy and Perry, I'm so sorry for your loss.  I only met your dad a few times, but I always enjoyed those opportunities.  He had a great heart for animals, and, most importantly, he was blessed with two wonderful daughters.  He will be missed by so many.   Peace be to his memory.

I am soooo incredibly sorry for your loss.  This is a huge loss for the community and especially for you the family.  I can tell you after Toby being my vet for my pets for over 30 years that he is the most caring compassionate gentle kind person I will ever meet. He cared not only about the animals but the owners as well.  Please if anything celebrate that. I know it’s hard but just know and I hope it helps to know he was cared about soooo deeply and will be greatly missed.  God bless. 

On Sunday nite, our friend called us to ask who was our vet, and I told him that Toby Kimm at Ragged Mountain was and then I went on and on how great Toby was. He called us back and told us that Toby had just died. It was so painful to hear that.I am so sad that the world and “all of Gods creatures”  have lost such a gentle, gentle man who radiated goodness with his smile, and who had the most calming voice.  I will never forget him opening the door with that beautiful smile of his and a sparkle in his eyes. He is the only vet I have known, and we have all been blessed by his presence in our lives, and the lives of all of our pets. Toby, you will really be missed.

Toby was our veterinarian for many, many years. He was the most compassionate person we knew. He never turned an animal away that was in need. We boarded our kitty Max and He would let him hang out with him and the staff during the day. He jokingly told us that he would adopt Max in a minute if we needed to re-home him. Toby was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. 

I am so sorry for your loss.  Toby was such a wonderful, caring person. He was a true friend who cared so much for both humans and animals.  I will never forget everything he did for my puppies (Sweetie and Fluffy).  He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly always.

Dr. Kim was not only a Great vet, he was a very kind and caring man. He cared for a few of my elderly dogs, which got my family extra years with our precious babies. He will be greatly missed!!!
 

Please accept our sincerest condolences.  Dr. Kimm was so much more than our dog's Vet.  We trusted him implicitly and knew our dog was in very capable and kind hands.  He had performed a 'new' ACL surgery a few years ago on our very lame dog.  Our dog came through with flying colors.  We will truly miss him.

Burgundy and Perry, 
Your dad was an amazing man.  My family has been going to him since we met him at the emergency vet in West Hartford,  and when he opened his practice on West Main St we were one of his first patients with our cat Samantha.  When I got married and started adopting my own fur babies I refused to even consider another vet. Dr Kimm was more than our vet, he had become a dear friend.  The compassion he showed to each of my babies was beyond measure. One of my favorite memories was my birthday that I received my Haley dog as a present.  We went out to dinner for my birthday and Toby and the staff were also at the restaurant after doing a marathon spay/neuter clinic trying to relax, but he STILL took the time to shoot the breeze with my family and I.  When we were leaving I mentioned I would see him the following week once we picked Haley up for a check over. Well, the adoption paperwork took longer than expected so it was a few weeks later that I got to the office and he always greeted Haley as Haley the birthday present! He will be so so missed. Again,  my deepest condolences to you both 

There are some people that you meet in your lifetime that leaves a special place in your heart and that was Dr Kimm. He was the most sympathetic vet that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. When my dog for 13 years was sick and went to doggie heaven he was so sympathetic and caring and made me feel so at ease. I have never met someone who was so compassionate in the work That he did with his animals patients. My condolences go out to his family. He will be sadly missed. 

OBITUARY

Dr. Toby J. Kimm

November 29, 1957 – January 2, 2021

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