in-home euthanasia
Euthanasia
One of the greatest responsibilities of having a pet is ensuring that your pet does not suffer needlessly. When your dog or cat has a painful condition that cannot be treated, a terminal illness that has reached the end stages, or has become too old and disabled to enjoy life, you may choose to help your pet pass peacefully from this world. We know this can be a very difficult decision. Follow this link to get more information on how to know when it's the right time.
How Will I Know When It's Time To Euthanize My Pet?
When the time does come for your pet to cross the “Rainbow Bridge,” Dr. Zaring and her staff will professionally and compassionately guide you through the difficult process of pet euthanasia.
Many questions arise when a pet parent considers euthanizing a beloved dog or cat friend. We have addressed some of these questions on this page, and we can answer all of your questions and concerns by text, phone, or email.
Services Included in a Euthanasia Appointment
- Travel to your home.
- Consultation with Dr. Erin, ensuring all your questions have been answered.
- Explanation of the entire process, so you feel at peace with proceeding.
- Gentle sedation of your pet and confirmation that your pet is asleep & comfortable.
- Placement of an intravenous (i.v.) catheter, when this is the best option for your pet.
- Time for you to be with your pet and say your goodbyes.
- Calm, gentle euthanasia when you and your pet are ready for this final act of love.
- Transportation of your deceased pet to the pet cremation facility.
After Care
We can present you with dignified options for caring for your pet's remains. We have partnered with a local, family-owned pet cremation service and can provide communal cremation with other pets or completely private cremation with return of your pet's cremains in an urn of your choosing. There are also many options for memorializing your pet, including paw prints, fur clippings, pendants, blown glass, and artwork.
If you'd like to bury your pet at home, please check your local laws, ordinances, and HOA covenants.
Pricing
- Pre-visit consultation: $0. Dr. Erin and veterinary nurse Leanne are available to address your questions and concerns by text, email, or phone, at no charge.
- In-home euthanasia: prices start at $299 (a travel fee may be added for long distances - please text us your address for a precise cost estimate)
- Communal cremation with other pets (no cremains returned): $175
- Private cremation with return of your pet's cremains in an urn, a paw print, and a fur clipping: $250 - $350, depending upon chosen package.
Click here to see package options.
The Last Battle - author unknown
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand.
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years;
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Bring to me those who to my needs will tend,
Only, stay with me till the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close — we two — these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.