We specialise in peaceful home euthanasia for cats and dogs
My aim to to make the process stress-free for you and your pet
A peaceful farewell
We are here at every step. From when you are considering whether your pet has reached the end of their lives. Or afterwards when you need someone to speak to.
Please don’t hesitate to get in contact to discuss whether we can help you today.
Each visit is tailored to your needs and the needs of your pet. We will discuss any requests prior to the visit and can answer any questions. Every pet is unique so we are very flexible in terms of the procedure, in general there are four stages:
Introduction
Introduction to both you and your pet and letting them become familiar with the vet.
Sedation
An injection for relaxation and pain relief.
Injection
Once ready, a painless injection is given to peacefully let your pet drift off.
Collection/Burial
There are a variety of cremation options. The cremation is organised so collection is straight after the visit. Alternatively home burial is available.
Relaxed
We want your pet to be relaxed in their familiar environment, at home. There is no substitute for being at home during this process. Avoiding a stressful journey in the car means less stress for you and your pet. We often come for home visits in the evening to allow family members to be home.
Professional
We will then give sedation to completely relax your pet. This will take a short period of time to take effect- usually 5-15 minutes. During this time pets will often prefer to sit with their owners, as they fall asleep. When ready, we will place a catheter in the vein.
Calm
When everyone is ready, we will give the injection. During this time, your pet will be asleep. We tailor the route of injection to each individual animal to reduce stress. Normally owners will like to hold their pets close, which is encouraged to keep them feeling comforted knowing you’re there. Some small muscle movements are a normal part of the process.
Cremation
Our colleagues at the crematorium collect your pet, if needed. The experienced staff will take care to safely transport to the specialised pet crematorium. You have the choice of either communal or private cremation. Communal cremations where scattering of the ashes in the crematorium glade. With a private cremation, pets are cremated alone and are returned as you would like. The different cremation options have seen here.
Home burial
You are able bury your pet at home. Please be aware that the drugs we use are still in your pet’s system. It is recommended to bury at least 3ft beneath the surface of the soil. There are situations whereby animals are not legally allowed to be buried at home, although that is quite rare. This avoids the crematorium fees so costs less.
Further training and accreditation which allow us to give the highest quality service available can be found below. Countless hours of training and experience gives us complete understanding of what is needed for all companion animals. There are many support options available following the visit, please email us for further information. Below are some recommended options if you would like to have a look
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