Helping you say goodbye, gently

How do I know when it’s time?

There’s rarely a single clear moment. If you find yourself asking the question, it’s the right time to talk it through with someone who can help. Some of the things families weigh:

• More bad days than good ones lately
• No longer eating, drinking, or interested in the things they loved
• Trouble getting up, getting comfortable, or moving without pain
• Pain or distress that medication no longer eases
• Caring for them around the clock, and it’s no longer enough

Our veterinarians will talk it through with you honestly and without pressure, whichever way you’re leaning.

What happens

You and your pet have a calm, private room, with no waiting room and no rush. We give a gentle sedative first, so your pet drifts into a deep, painless sleep in your arms. Once they’re fully asleep, the final step is quiet and painless. You can hold them and stay throughout, or step away; there’s no wrong choice, and you can take all the time you need before and after.

Afterward

With private cremation, your pet’s ashes come back to you in a keepsake urn with personalized engraving. We make a clay impression of their paw for you to keep, and give you a pet-loss booklet with resources for adults and for children in the home. If we’re not your regular vet, we’ll let them know, so you don’t have to make that call.