The most difficult part of having a pet is having to say goodbye. When the time comes to make this difficult decision, we’ll be here for you. If you are uncertain if it is time, we can schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians in person or over the phone to discuss your pet’s quality of life so you can make an informed decision.

Once you’ve made the decision to proceed, upon arrival with your pet we’ll bring you to a room where you can get comfortable with them. You’ll be able to decide if you would like your pet cremated or if you would like a home burial. For cremation, you may choose either private cremation where your pet’s ashes will be returned to you, or communal cremation where their ashes will be incorporated with PetReefs, a memorial coral reef restoration project. You can also elect to have us make paw prints of your pet. We will review the process and ensure you don’t have questions before proceeding.

If you have chosen to do a home burial, we will wrap your pet nicely in a blanket and can assist in bringing them to your car for you. If you choose to have them privately cremated, our cremation service Final Gift will return their remains within 7-10 days, and we will call you when they arrive. They will be returned in an urn of your choosing and a certificate of cremation.

For additional resources and grief support please visit our End of Life page under the Resources tab.