Cloth Doll and Stuffed Animal Hospital

Our motto is first do no harm, just like a medical doctor. We are a member in good standing of the Doll Doctor Association. We provide quick estimates and won’t start any repairs to your beloved cloth doll or stuffed animal without your pre-approval. We also send progress reports with photos of your doll or stuffed animal upon request, which our younger doll parents have found particularly helpful!

Please check out this great blog post from Daisy describing her stuffed animal Lamby’s trip to and experience at our hospital!

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Please call us at 650-996-2280 or e-mail us at hospital@realmsofgold.com for a free repair estimate.

We send estimates within 48 hours of receiving a request. If you do not hear from us in that time, please call, because one of the emails (ours or yours) is lost somewhere in cyberspace!

Want more information about the hospital? Or want to see even more before and after photos?
My hospital blog shows the transformations and various surgeries that my patients undergo, as well as some of the funny stories from the hospital. Check it out at doctorbeth.tumblr.com or follow the hospital blog link in the menu.

Kind words from our cloth doll and stuffed animal patients and their families:

I am constantly taking care of patients and getting happy feedback from patients and their families… but I’m not as fast at updating my web site as I am at sewing, so if you don’t see any comments for a while, don’t be worried…. it’s just because I’m busy sewing! Beth

“Fumpy is absolutely perfect! I’m so happy. Thank you so much Beth. You have restored so many memories for me and given me great comfort. I hope you know how wonderful the service you provide is. I’m so grateful.” Fumpy the puffalump’s person in CA, December 2020

“Cosmo arrived home today!! He looks fantastic and and I can’t thank you enough!!! I really almost cried- this is the best he’s looked in years (and he’s been around for 20 of them)! Thank you again I’m so thankful to have my childhood friend back” Cosmo the stuffed dog’s person in DE, December 2020

“100%- can’t say enough how incredible he turned out! The repairs are so seamless. He still feels like his old self, but now I can hug him without worrying that his arm will fall off . It’s everything I was hoping for! Thank you for all the hard work, you did an amazing job!” Panda’s person in CA, December 2020

“Delighted to say that Blue Teddy arrived home today in his splendid new suit…and he looks fantastic! What is particularly delightful is that you restored his face back to his original personality. I can’t believe how good he looks!!!!!!” Blue Teddy Bear (a 70 year old bear)’s person in MA, December 2020

“She just got here! Omg she is actually perfect!!! Thank you so much Beth, you’re incredible !! Even my mom started crying when she saw her! Thank you so so much!!” Coneja the bunny’s family in CA, December 2020

“Kitty got here safely!! this is the softest and cleanest she’s been in years and now I’m not afraid of having her falling apart on me when I hug her anymore haha 🙂 Thank you so much for taking such good care of her and sharing your work!!! ” Kitty’s person in TN, October 2020

“He arrived safely and looks just adorable:). Thank you so much for taking care of him!” Panda’s person in WA, October 2020

“Thank you so much. We finally have our little owl back, and she’s looking better than she has in years. Your kind care and treatment have made us so happy. It was tough to be without her for a while, but it was time well spent. She’s happy to be back with her owl friends and, especially her owl mom. ” An owl’s family in MI, October 2020

“Helga just returned home and she looks FANTASTIC! She is so perfectly plump and huggable. Thank you again for caring for her and making her look so fantastic. I’m sure I will be having many more years of adventures with Helga in the future, and if anyone i know needs stuffed animals repaired I will absolutely be recommending you. Thanks again!!” Helga the dog’s person in NJ, September 2020

“She is so perfect! Never felt such joy opening a box before. Thank you so much for all you do. I’m so glad to have her back and be able to keep her for many more.” Sally the cloth doll’s person in NJ, September 2020

“I can’t believe I can hug her once again. Call me dramatic but it feels like its been 100 years since I last held her haha!! As soon as I saw her I teared up and hugged her right away! Thank you so so so SO much for this!!!” Ponyhorse’s person in NM, September 2020

“Giraffey looks great, and my son is absolutely thrilled at the work you did. Thank you again. Fantastic work.” Giraffey’s family in OH, September 2020

“Heartbreaker has arrived and he looks beautiful. Thank you for giving me a piece of my youth back. Thank you for giving me and other people a sense of comfort and security during these dark times by revitalizing our stuffed friends. ” Heartbreaker the Hippo’s person in MA, August 2020

“Just unpacked Lamby with my mum and she is just so over the moon with how he came out! Thank you so so much for all your hard work and help with him! I will certainly recommend your services!!!” Lamby’s family in CA, July 2020

“He’s home and back where he belongs, looking so healthy! I swear you work magic! ” Bear a Teddy Bear’s person in MD, July 2020

“We received Mr Grenouille the day before we left for vacation. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing and beautiful job stitching him back together. Above and beyond what we expected. Our daughter is a very happy girl.” M. Grenouille (the stuffed frog)’s family in FL, July 2020

“Thank you so much, he’s perfect to me! You have no idea how much it means to me what great work you did, and keeping me updated. Means more than you’ll ever know! ” Puffy the bunny’s person in MI, July 2020

“BOOM BOOM IS HERE! Thank you for the wonderful job. He looks great and so does his club!” Boom Boom the stuffed caveman’s family in Canada, June 2020

” Sister arrived at my parents’ home last night and i just now got her all the way to my home, and im just so amazed!! seeing the pictures you sent, i already saw she was looking so much happier, but holding her again really made this whole adventure worth every penny and more. im so glad i was able to send her to you, you are such a wonderful doctor and kind person, thank you, so so much. ive never been able to let my neice and nephew play with her because she was feeling so bad before, but now theyll get to play with her and create more happy memories, and i cant tell you how much that means to me. thank you for taking such good care of my first childhood toy and friend!!! (and thank you for the cute little bear sticker on the box!)” Sister the teddy bear’s family in IL, June 2020

“I just received Cinnamon in the mail and he looks AMAZING! Thank you so much the time and love you put into him. It’s my anniversary tomorrow so this was an amazing early present. If I need any work done or have any friends who have something I will definitely bring up Realms of Gold. Thank you so much again.” Cinnamon the stuffed dog’s family in AZ, June 2020

“She looks amazing, thank you so so so so so so so much for helping her, and me. I’m so happy and grateful to have her whole again. I’ll be sure to be extra careful with her from now on. ” Parly the cloth doll’s person in NY, June 2020

“Andy made it home safe today! He was 2 days early and I’m absolutely in love with him!! Thank you for fixing my best friend Of 45 years he means the world to me!!<3” Raggedy Andy’s person in IL, June 2020

“Brownie arrived safe and sound, and I cannot thank you enough!! He looks PERFECT! Just like I remember him pre-his run in with the washing machine and dryer many years ago. Thank you for everything!!” Brownie the teddy bear’s person in FL, May 2020

” Cinnamon arrived yesterday and it feels like you breathed new life into him! He is the perfect cuddle buddy now and I am so grateful for the work you put into him” Cinnamon the teddy bear’s person in SC, May 2020

“I can’t thank you enough for the major role you played in getting the Plutos ready for their debut back amongst the land of the living.” Pluto (the dog)’s family in CA, May 2020

“We just got Tilly. She’s perfect. Thank you so much!” Tilly the bunny’s family in CT, May 2020

” I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for fixing Georgie. My son was beside himself with joy and happiness. You did an incredible job! It is so sweet knowing you do this wonderful work.” George the Monkey’s family in WA, May 2020

“Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with how my dinosaur turned out! My husband and I just had our first baby in December, and I’m excited for my stuffed animal to have a new life and a new child to be loved by. Thank you so much for your work!” A stuffed dinosaur’s family in MN, April 2020

“I got Stitch back home safe and sound with me today. I can not begin to thank you enough for the work you did to save him! He is perfect and it’s so seamless! Looking at him you’d have no idea there was ever anything wrong with him! ” Stitch’s family in FL, April 2020

“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for repairing Velvy. I was a little worried he would not be the same bunny, but he is exactly the same bunny. You are a master craftsman and I wish you all the success in the world. Stay safe out there, these are crazy times – but also, know that you have brought my daughter (and me omg) so much joy as we are stuck inside the house.” Velvy the stuffed bunny’s family in MD, March 2020

“Bearbear arrived yesterday! He looks even better in person and is absolutely perfect in every way! It was so nice to finally have him at home and to not worry if he’d be falling apart soon. Thank you again for everything!! You do incredible work!” Bearbear’s person in NJ, March 2020

“Tedward looks amazing! Thank you so much! He’s been repaired perfectly and we couldn’t be happier!” Tedward the teddy bear’s family in NY, March 2020

“My sweet boy Seymour! He’s home, safe and sound. He also looks like a brand new Seymour. The work you did was extraordinary, Dr. Beth. I could not be happier or more pleased! I am so grateful for you. OMGosh Dr. Beth, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. *putting my hands over my heart in gratitude*” Seymour the stuffed seal’s person in OR, February 2020

“Garota arrived home safe and sound. She looks great, well rested after her mini vacation in California. Thank you for everything. We will definitely recommend you to someone else who may need this kind of service.” Garota the teddy bear’s family in NY, February 2020

“Thank you again for everything, I cannot recommend you highly enough to anyone looking for stuffed animal repair. From our initial consult, to the progress photos, to his patient chart I got back with him you were amazing every step of the way. Working with you was an absolute joy and pleasure and I very much look forward to sending some other “overly loved” stuffed animals your way.” Figment the stuffed dragon’s person in FL, February 2020

“You did a masterful job. Puppy looks brand new. You are truly an artist. I am so lucky to have found you.” Puppy’s family in NY, January 2020

“I am so happy! I cried happy tears. So many hugs and happy tears.” Stripes the stuffed tiger’s person in FL, January 2020

“Blue Puppy and Bleep Bleep are so healthy and rejuvenated! Thank you! The entire experience was so positive. Your true respect for how special these little creatures are in our lives comes through at every step
I especially love the Patient chart. It brought me so much joy.” Blue Puppy and Bleep Bleep the stuffed mouse’s family in CA, January 2020

“Thank you so much for restoring Elevy to his former glory. I can’t remember him ever being so fluffy, and he’s so much to smush now that I know he won’t be damaged anymore. I was so sad when he was harmed going through the washing machine, but now I can hug him to my heart’s content. Thank you so much for repairing him, he was my favorite Christmas gift this year! :)” Elevy the elephant’s family in RI, January 2020

“Oh my gosh I just got Rae’s package and she looks gorgeous! Better than I had ever hoped! Thank you so so much for this!” Rae the Bunny’s person in NJ, January 2020

“Teddy arrived safe and sound several days ago. I am truly amazed that you were able to put him back together again. If you were around in Humpty Dumpty’s day, the nursery rhyme would have ended differently!” Suzy in California

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The hospital has been in business since 2006, and we have had kind words since then too! Please click here for kind words from previous years from our former stuffed animal and doll patients and their people (and more before and after photos)!

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The kind words continue in the blogosphere as well:

Check out this wonderful post from Cathy describing Buddy the Teddy Bear’s visit to our hospital!

Or check out the story of the wonderfully named bear, Chumbawumba. You can read his and his person’s tale here.