At Home Pet Euthanasia Services - end of life assessments
When the time comes to say goodbye, we are here to support you and your pet with care, compassion, and dignity.
What to expect
When Lucia arrives, she will first ensure that you and your pet are comfortable. She will then gently explain the process and answer any questions you may have. You’ll be asked to sign a euthanasia consent form. Family and friends are welcome to be present, and you can choose a calm, comfortable place for your pet to be.
A gentle sedative will be given just under the skin to help your pet relax and drift into a peaceful sleep within 10–15 minutes.
Once they’re fully settled, the final injection is administered ensuring your pet’s passing is calm, painless, and dignified.
Afterwards, you’ll have time for a private goodbye. If cremation has been arranged, Lucia will take care of your pet’s transport with compassion and respect.
Aftercare Options
Individual Cremation
Your pet will be cremated on their own, and their ashes will be returned to you in your choice of keepsake, urn, casket, or scatter tube. This option allows you to keep your pet’s memory close and create a lasting tribute.
Shared Cremation
Your pet will be cremated with other much-loved animals in a respectful, communal process. Ashes are not returned. This is a simple and dignified option for those who prefer not to keep ashes.
Burial at home
If you wish to bury your pet at home, Lucia can leave them in your care after they have passed. Please make sure to check and follow local guidelines regarding home burial.
Quality of Life Assessment
Sometimes it’s hard to know whether your pet is still comfortable, or if they’re beginning to struggle. This one-hour home visit is a calm, unhurried consultation with Lucia, your vet, in the comfort of your pet’s familiar surroundings.
Together, we’ll talk through your pet’s daily routines, health, mobility, appetite, and happiness, and use a structured Quality of Life scoring tool to help you understand how your pet is really coping.
This visit includes:
- A full discussion of your pet’s medical history and current condition.
- A gentle clinical examination (if appropriate).
- Guidance on what can be done to keep your pet comfortable for longer.
- Honest, kind advice about what to expect in the coming weeks or months.
- Support in recognising when “it might be time”.
- A written summary and personalised plan.
