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pet loss

At the heart of our approach to pet loss lies a deeply empathetic philosophy that extends compassionate care beyond medical treatment. Recognizing the profound bond our clients have with their pets, we provide a supportive environment where grieving families are understood and comforted.

From offering gentle guidance on end-of-life decisions to facilitating peaceful settings for final goodbyes, our approach honors each pet’s life with dignity and respect. We look to not only ease the pain of loss but also help families cherish the memories of their beloved companions long after they’re gone.

What is quality of life?

What is quality of life?

Your pet’s quality of life is measured in many ways. A severe change in one, or a smaller change in more than one of these factors can add up to an unacceptable quality of life for your pet. Pet loss is a difficult and stressful time in your life. We will do our best to help you through this process by providing you with support, and the knowledge you need to make the best choices for you and your pet.

Changes to watch for:

1. Awareness of surroundings: pets generally respond to our presence, vocal commands, and surrounding noises.

2. Activity level: activity level tends to decrease with age but some daily activity is important.

3. Persistent pain: if the pain becomes unmanageable and no future relief is expected, this represents a significant change in quality of life.

4. Appetite: dogs may go a few days without eating whereas cats should eat daily. It is very important for both cats and dogs to drink water every day. Watch for pattern changes in eating/drinking, especially if accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, or severe weight loss.

5. Ability to eliminate: loss of house training.

Many of these changes inevitably come with aging. The difficulty is knowing when the sum of these problems represents changes that make your pet’s quality of life unacceptably low. We can help you determine when that time comes.

At home euthanasia

Just like any member of our family, we never want to see our pet suffer. We can examine your pet to help you understand your options, and when all other options have been explored and the decision is made to say goodbye, we’ll do our best to make the process as stress-free as possible – for both you and your pet.

You and your pet must be in a comfortable, private environment of your choosing. Euthanasia is a service that is available in your home, or a location of your choosing. Sedation will be administered before performing the euthanasia so that your pet is at ease and free of fear. We can discuss pet cremation services and other available options.

The decision to euthanize is difficult – even if it is a gift of love to let your pet go with peace and dignity. We are here to help you through this transition and make the process easier for you.

If you would like more information please complete our at home euthanasia form by clicking the button below.

At Home Euthanasia Form

Grief counselling

Losing a pet can be extremely upsetting, sometimes even more than you might expect. We have such a close bond with our pets, so letting go is never easy and is often filled with pain, sadness, depression—even anger. Our team understands these feelings, as many of us have also lost pets of our own. The emotions we go through are real and nothing to be ashamed of.

Whether your loss is recent or you’ve been grieving for weeks, there are resources to help you and your family through this sad transition. Please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to guide to these resources.