Euthanasia Services

Peaceful In-Home Euthanasia Services

The Decision

This is a question that I am often asked --- how do you know when it's time to say goodbye? We start by evaluating each pet's quality of life, including their ability eat and drink, making sure they can move around freely, that they have adequate pain control, and that they're still able to do some of the things that they enjoy... the things that give each pet their own personality. I am available to provide hospice consultations to help determine if your pet can benefit from any medications to in the later stages of their life, as there are many options for pain relief and palliative care available for our small animal companions. During this time, I can also help decide if the time is getting close to say goodbye.

Reducing Stress and Anxiety

Once we have made the decision, our goal becomes to provide a gentle and peaceful passing for your pet. At the time of the appointment, once the family is ready, I administer an injection of sedation to ease your pet and allow them to rest gently. Many families use this time to sit with their pet and talk about the memories they've made over the years.

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge

After the sedation takes full effect we continue with the peaceful euthanasia. The entire family can be gathered around to help your faithful companion cross over the rainbow bridge.

Cremation and Burial Options

Once we are finished, you can take as much time as you need to say goodbye. For after care, you can choose to have a home burial, or I can help arrange for cremation. An individual cremation includes a choice of complimentary urn (shown below) that can be personalized if desired, as well as hand delivery of ashes once they're returned. A communal cremation includes your pets ashes being interred at the Angel View Cemetery. You may also decide to have a memorial clay paw print made if you choose to have your pet cremated (these are returned in a small leatherette display case with room to place a picture of your pet alongside the paw print).

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Travel Fee

Zone 1 - $45
- East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, West Springfield, Wilbraham
Zone 2 - $70
- Agawam, Belchertown, Chicopee, Feeding Hills, Holyoke, Springfield, Ware
Zone 3 - $100
- Brimfield, Easthampton, Granby, Southampton, Southwick, South Hadley, Wales, Warren, Westfield
Zone 4 - $150
- Amherst, Brookfield, Florence, Hadley, Northampton, Sturbridge, West Brookfield, Westhampton
Surrounding towns - please call for availability and pricing

Peaceful Euthanasia (includes brief exam, gentle sedation and a memorial ink paw print)

Pets weighing up to 50lb - $300
Pets weighing 50-99lb - $350
Pets weighing 100-150lb - $400
Pets weighing over 150lb - please call

Additional Fees

Same day or emergency visit (when available) - $100
Pre-arranged after hours - $100-$250
Delivery of private cremains, Zones 3 and 4 - $35

After Care Services

Communal Cremation - No return of ashes (Ashes will either be interred at the Angel View Cemetery, or they may be used to help rebuild coral reefs, giving the gift of life back to the ocean)