In-Home Euthanasia

When it is time to say goodbye to our beloved friends, in-home euthanasia allows for this difficult moment to be shared in the comfort of your home. 

Euthanasia

  • There are many reasons that families make the very difficult choice to euthanize a beloved pet. If you have reached this point, and feel you have explored possible treatment and care options as far as you can and/or wish to go, then perhaps the best thing for your pet is in-home euthanasia.

    Allowing a failing animal friend to pass peacefully, surrounded by loving care, at the place your pet feels most comfortable and safe is the last gift of devotion that you can provide. The word euthanasia means good death. This is the goal we have for your beloved companion.

    Your pet can be on a bed, your lap, the back of the pick-up truck—wherever is best for all of you. Unlike the same process in many veterinary clinics, we take our time and prioritize a calm and comfortable approach rather than speedy results. With a series of injections, we gradually induce a deeper and deeper sleep, until finally, your pet’s vital functions cease and death occurs.

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    • Travel to your home

    • A sedative medication for your pet to help ensure that their last moments are in peace and comfort

    • Euthanasia injection

    • Molded paw print

    • Fur clipping

    • A children’s book and additional grief resources are provided to assist with your grief journey (we also have several grief resources available online)

    • Transportation and care for your pet’s remains are available for an additional fee (see Next Step Resources below)

  • Please see Our Fees for details

Next Step Resources

For pricing information for the following services, please see Our Fees.

  • Love Always Veterinary Care can arrange for the cremation of your pet. We use Koefran Pet Crematory for this service.

    You can see what specialty memorial product they offer on their products page. Please call, text or email for details about options and cost.

    You can also reach out to other crematories in our area such as Heaven’s Gate Pet Memorial Center and Crematory in Wheatland, or Caring Pets Crematory in Sacramento, and make arrangements for the after care of your pet privately.

  • If your pet is less than 80 lbs, Love Always Veterinary Care can take care of transportation and cremation.

    Dr. Chandler will need your assistance moving your pet into her car if your pet is over 30 lbs.

    If you choose private cremation, Dr. Chandler will hand deliver your pet’s cremains (ashes) at no additional fee.

    If your pet is heavier than 80 lbs, you will need to arrange for transport and cremation services through Heaven's Gate Pet Memorial Center and Crematory in Wheatland.

  • Includes a polished cedar urn (2 styles to choose from)

    For pets over 80 lbs, please see the above Cremation Information.

  • Available for pets up to 80 pounds

    Your pet will be cremated along with other beloved pets and their collective cremains (ashes) will be scattered on the private property of the crematory service in a beautiful wilderness area.

  • You have the option to bury your pet on private property if it’s within the legal restrictions of your area.

    General recommendations include burying your pet 4 feet deep with a minimum of 3 feet of dirt overlying your pet’s body, and distance from any water source of at least 100 ft.