Euthanasia

Before the procedure, one of our staff members will explain the process to you and seek your consent. You as the owner will be given the option to be present during the euthanasia or to say goodbye to your beloved pet beforehand.

To ensure that the pet is relaxed and comfortable during the procedure, our veterinarian will administer a sedative. This helps the pet become drowsy or fall asleep, reducing any anxiety or discomfort.

Once your pet is sedated and at ease, our veterinarian will administer the euthanasia solution. This solution is typically a combination of drugs, usually an anesthetic followed by a medication that stops the heart. The euthanasia solution causes the pet's body functions to gradually and peacefully shut down.

The pet will peacefully slip into unconsciousness and pass away within a few moments after the euthanasia solution is administered. It is a painless and gentle process, and your pet should not experience any distress or pain.

After your pet has passed away, you may choose to take your pet's remains home for a private burial or opt for aftercare services provided by us. Aftercare options include communal or private cremation. In private cremation, the pet is cremated individually, and you choose to keep the ashes in an urn or other memorial. In communal cremation, multiple pets are cremated together, and the ashes are not returned to the owner rather spread in a field on a beautiful acreage outside of the city.

The loss of a pet can be emotionally challenging for many pet owners. We have attached links below to resources for grieving pet owners, including grief counseling or information about pet loss support groups.