End-of-Life Care & Euthanasia

The final chapter of your pet’s life deserves the same tenderness, dignity, and love as every moment before it. We’re here to walk beside you during this emotional time, offering support and guidance as you face one of the most difficult decisions a pet parent can make.

Our end-of-life services include both hospice care and compassionate goodbyes, all provided in the comfort and privacy of our clinic. Hospice care focuses on making your pet’s remaining time as peaceful and pain-free as possible. We tailor care plans to your pet’s needs, offering pain management, nutritional support, mobility aids, and other comfort-focused treatments to help maintain quality of life for as long as possible.

When the time comes to say goodbye, we offer a gentle, peaceful passing—ensuring your beloved companion feels only love and comfort in their final moments. You are welcome to stay with your pet during this time, or not—whatever feels right for you. There is no wrong choice, only what brings you the most peace.

We understand that honoring your pet’s memory is deeply personal. Aftercare options include taking your pet home for private burial (in accordance with local regulations), or choosing from communal or private cremation through a trusted partner. We also offer a variety of keepsakes, including clay pawprints, locks of fur, and ink nose or pawprints to help you preserve a tangible memory of your beloved companion.To support you through this journey, below please find some helpful links on how to know when it’s time, what to expect during the process, and resources for grief support. In addition to the support of our compassionate staff, these resources are here to help you feel informed, comforted, and never alone. We’re here for you every step of the way.

How to know when it’s time

• Pet Quality-of-Life Scale
• Daily Assessment
• Assessing Quality of Life and Making Difficult Decisions for Your Pet
• Pre-Planning & Pet Aftercare Guide

What to expect

• Assessing Quality of Life & Euthanasia in Companion Animals – Veterinary Partner

Grief support links

• https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/resources/pet-loss-support
• https://www.petlosscommunity.com/
• https://www.schoedingerpets.com/grief-and-healing/
• https://petcremationcolumbus.com/resources/grief-support/