End of Life & Grief Support

It is never easy to say goodbye.

Our pets are an important part of our families and end-of-life decisions can be overwhelming. We hope the wonderful memories you shared with your pet will help you through this difficult time.

We want to do whatever we can to help ease your pain. Below you will find links to resources that may be of help to you and your family. We always welcome your call or email with any questions or concerns.

Articles

How Do I Know When It’s Time?
The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

Pet Quality of Life Scale
Lap of Love

Additional Resources:

Coping with the Loss of a Pet
Grief Associates
Pet Loss Support Group
Supporting Children and Teens After the Death of a Pet or Companion Animal

In-Home Euthanasia Services

Peace For Pets (Dr. Evelyn Ivey) (916) 250-3239 dr.ivey@peaceforpets.net

Faithful Friend (Dr. Sarah Whitley) (916) 582-1821 sarah@faithfulfriend.pet

Lap of Love (Dr. Sue Mowatt) (916) 318-7078 sacramento@lapoflove.com

Dr. Sue Pet Hospice (916) 224-5543 text preferred

Happy Pet Mobile Vet (Dr. Erin McKerney) (530) 300-9077

Mountain Veterinary Services (Dr. Shannon Mays) (240) 869-3029 info@mountainvets.com

Cremation Services

Koefran

West Coast Pet Memorial Services

Postmortem Exams

Similar to humans, a post-mortem exam (called a necropsy in veterinary medicine) can be performed to provide information and the underlying pathology about why a pet has passed away. This can be informative both for veterinarians and for pet owners.

Necropsy Services Group
(530) 297-0470
nsg@necropsyservices.com