Losing a loved family member is very difficult. We work with pet owners to make appropriate end-of-life decisions. When the time comes, we ensure that your pet departs peacefully and with dignity.
Our euthanasia services include:
- Compassionate support through the decision-making process
- Early-morning and end-of-day appointments
- Emotional support through the euthanasia process
- Individual and general cremation options
We have compiled several resources many people have found helpful in coping with the loss of a pet:
Online Resources
Pet Loss Support Hotlines (grief counseling)
- (630) 325-1600—Staffed by the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
- (607) 253-3932—Staffed by Cornell University veterinary students
- (217) 244-2273(CARE) or (877) 394-2273(CARE)—Staffed by University of Illinois veterinary students
- (888) 478-7574(ISU-PLSH)—Staffed by Iowa State University veterinary students and volunteers
- (517) 432-2696—Staffed by Michigan State University veterinary students
- (614) 292-1823—Staffed by Ohio State University veterinary students
- (508) 839-7966—Staffed by Tufts University veterinary students
- (540) 231-8038—Staffed by the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM)
- (509) 335-5704—Staffed by Washington State University veterinary students
Books
Children
- It Must Hurt A Lot: A Child’s Book About Death by D. Sanford
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by J. Viorst
- The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages by L. Buscaglia
- The Dead Bird by M. Brown
- Badger’s Parting Gifts by S. Varley
- Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone?: A Pet Loss Memory Book by S. Sibbitt
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
- The Cat Next Door by B.R. Wright
- Dog Heaven by C. Rylant
- Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping by M. Tousley
Adults
- The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies by W. Sife
- Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children by H. Nieburg
- My Personal Remembrance Journal by E. Traisman
- Loving and Losing a Pet: A Psychologist and a Veterinarian Share Their Wisdom by M. Stern and S. Cropper
- Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by M.A. Allen
- It’s Okay to Cry by M. Quintana, S. Veleba, and H. King
- For Every Dog an Angel by C. Davis
- Cold Nose at the Pearly Gates: A Book of Hope for Those Who Have Lost a Pet by G. Kurz
- Dogs Have Souls Too: The Spirit of Miss Sarah by G. and E. Watson
- Conversations with My Old Dog by R. Pasick
- Journey Through Pet Loss by D. Antinori