Top 3 Reasons to Choose In-Home Pet Euthanasia

The decision to end the suffering of a beloved pet is gut-wrenching. Pet lovers often go through of roller-coaster of emotions when wrestling with this difficult choice, making it all the more difficult to choose the best option. Though we wish that our beloved animals could pass on naturally from this world in a peaceful state of sleep, this often isn’t the case. Traditionally, the only option to relieve an animal’s pain and suffering was to bring them to the vet’s office to be euthanized. These days, at-home euthanasia is becoming more and more popular and many pet lovers are electing to say goodbye in the comfort of their own homes.Here are the Top 3 Reasons to Choose In-Home Euthanasia:In-Home Euthanasia Provides Comfort to Your Pet:Think of the scariest, most-stress inducing place possible. For many animals, that place is the vet’s office. It’s filled with strange sounds and smells, unfamiliar faces and unpleasant memories. The car ride alone is enough to trigger an extreme stress response in many pets. With at-home euthanasia services, you can save your pet the added stress during their final moments. In-Home Euthanasia Provides Comfort to You and Your Family:Saying goodbye to a pet is a very emotional experience. It’s normal to cry and show physical signs of grief when a beloved pet passes on. Doing so in a clinical environment in front of complete strangers is, at best, uncomfortable for most people. On top of that, having to drive home afterwards in an emotional state can be dangerous. With in-home services, this can all be avoided. You are free to create a loving environment of your choosing for your pet’s final moments. In-Home Euthanasia Provides Peace of Mind:Though most professional veterinarians are fully-qualified to perform euthanasia services, with in-home pet euthanasia you can work with a service that specializes in end-of-life care. Choosing to end the life of a suffering pet is different than any other medical decision you will make for your pet. Working with a professional that specializes in this compassionate service can help provide the best possible experience.If you find yourself facing this extremely difficult decision, consider at-home euthanasia for your pet. Nothing in the world can make make saying goodbye easy, but at-home services can make the experience more peaceful and dignified for both your and your pet.

Client Memories: Dawn & Susie

Saturday, May 9th was supposed to be a glorious day for Dawn O’Bar and her partner, Susie. Friends and family had traveled to Arizona to celebrate their lifelong commitment to each other in marriage. Unfortunately, Dawn’s dog, Minnie, wasn’t in a particularly festive mood. Her bad days had begun to outnumber the good and today was no exception. After much deliberation, Dawn and Susie decided they wanted Minnie present, as she had been such an important part of their lives.The wedding ceremony went off without a hitch, but the following day Dawn and Susie knew they had an important decision to make. The newlyweds discussed Minnie’s quality of life and with a heavy heart came to the conclusion that “it’s time.”Minnie was the third of three dogs Dawn and Susie would have to put to sleep over the course of six months. For their other two dogs, they had the euthanasia procedure done in the “tense environment” of a veterinarian’s office. Dawn explained “That’s not my dog’s home. That’s not my home, then you have to drive your weeping self home after the situation.”When it came time to say goodbye to Minnie, they wanted to create a more comforting environment, so they turned to Gentle Journey:

“(Gentle Journey) was so kind and compassionate, what a difference. For a sad situation, they made it very comfortable. I won't be going back to a vet's office.”

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never an easy thing to do, but for Dawn and Susie, being able to do so in the comfort of their own home provided them a sense of peace and serenity. If you’ve decided to make the compassionate choice to end the suffering of your companion, and in-home procedure can provide great comfort to you and your pet. To learn more, give Gentle Journey a call at 602-332-7757 or visit us online: