When the time comes to say goodbye we want your pet to be as calm and comfortable as possible, surrounded by the safety and security of their own home.
Our vet will begin by spending some time with you and your pet. This allows him to gently assess your pet's current health and ensure you feel at peace with your decision. He will approach the situation with understanding and calmness, carefully explaining what you can expect thoughout each step, so you feel fully informed and supported.
When you are ready, our vet will administer a gentle sedation under the skin that will allow your pet to peacefully drift into a deep sleep over approximately 5 to 10 minutes. During this time, our vet will respectfully step back to give you privacy so you can be with your pet to hold and comfort them as they fall to sleep. If you prefer our vet to stay in the room, he will of course remain with you. We understand that each goodbye is different. Our vet is skilled at reading your cues and will sensitively adapt the pace of the visit, moving as slowly or quickly as feels right for you. There is no time pressure so you and your family can say your final farewells at your own pace.
The word "euthanasia" comes from the Greek words "eu" (good) and "thanatos" (death), meaning "good death" or "easy death." Our carefully chosen method and medication prioritises your pet's comfort. The initial sedation ensures your pet is in a deep sleep and unaware of the final, pain-free injection. Within moments of the second injection, your pet will pass away without pain or discomfort.
We also provide pet cremation services. If you would like us to support you with your pet's aftercare, we come prepared with soft blankets and bedding to gently and lovingl wrap them in. We offer you another opportunity to see your pet at peace before respectfully transporting them for cremation. You are welcome to carry your pet to our vehicle if you feel comfortable doing so or our vet will handle this with the utmost care. If you want to come to the vehicle, we allow you time to give them a final cuddle and say your final farewells. After we leave you, your pet will be taken to a local, family-run pet crematorium called Old Flatts Farm. This is the same crematorium we use for our own pets. For more information about your cremation options, click here for cremation, urns and keepsakes.
If you prefer to keep your pet at home after they have passed, you are welcome to make your own private arrangements.
Answers to other questions you may have can be found by clicking frequently asked questions.
For families exploring alternative options, we offer an opportunity to support Improve International, a well-regarded veterinary educational training provider. Their Pet Gifting Programme directly improves animal care and can help save future pets' lives by equipping qualified vets with advanced techniques.
If you are interested in this option and choose to donate your pet's body after they have peacefully passed away, the training programme offers financial support by contributing towards the cost of our home visit as a heartfelt thank you for this incredibly generous and compassionate gift. This contribution means your home visit will receive a discount from the educational programme. Furthermore, for each pet gifted to the programme, an additional donation will be made to a charity of your choice, allowing your pet's legacy to extend even further.
You can find out more about A Priceless Gift here.
Please know, this option is subject to availability just one of the choices we provide.
