Goodbye At Home

Compassionate Pet Euthanasia at Home

One of the final, loving acts of kindness that you can give to your beloved pet is the gift of being able to say goodbye to them in the comfort of your own home, encircled by the people who care most about them.

It’s never easy talking about a beloved pet when it’s time for their passing.  During this painful time, we promise to be understanding and compassionate when discussing this end of life decision.

The Process

Consultation

When you call At Home Veterinary Care about assisting with the passing of your pet, we will speak with you about this process and answer any questions that you might have. In some instances, you may not be sure if the time is right.  If so, we can discuss your pet’s quality of life, or we can schedule an appointment for a quality of life assessment at your home before you make this decision. Please be assured that the final decision is yours to make and that we will be there to assist and guide you through the whole process.

Arrival

Dr. Packer will come to your home. He will meet you and your pet, have you sign some brief paperwork and answer any questions or concerns that you may have.

Sedation

Dr. Packer will give a sedative to your pet that will allow them to comfortably rest and not feel any fear or discomfort during the process.

Euthanasia

After you pet is resting comfortably, we will administer the euthanasia solution.  We will then monitor your pet and let you know when he or she has passed. This is a painless, tranquil process. If you can imagine falling asleep, and then peacefully passing away in your sleep, this is our goal for your beloved pet.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, you can consult our euthanasia FAQ page for additional information or please feel free to call us. We will be happy to assist you with these needs.

After Care

You have a number of options available to you after your pet has passed.

Cremation & Memorials

At Home Veterinary Care uses All Paws Pet Memorial Services for cremation and burial services and they have a number of enduring, unique memorials available to you to honor your beloved pet. You can choose either a private cremation, where you receive your pet’s ashes, or a communal cremation where you do not receive any ashes.  Also, if you desire, we can transport your pet’s body to Family Animal Services.

Owner After Care

Should you desire to do so, you may keep your pet’s body for home burial on your property, in accordance with local ordinances, or your may arrange for your own cremation services.