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Discussion of the euthanasia procedure with the family, addressing any questions or concerns you may have, and completing a small amount of paperwork. The consent form can be filled out ahead of time by downloading it here. Ransitions was established by Dr. Melissa Vollaire to provide humane and compassionate in home euthanasia for pets and their families in the comfort of their own homes. Wall Triana Animal Hospital is a free service to assist you in finding a veterinarian near you. The vets are independent and we do not guarantee any services performed. We work directly with a local crematorium that comes to our clinic to ensure your pet arrives at the crematorium in accordance with your wishes.
We can also transport your beloved pet to Lasting Paws Pet Memorial for aftercare. If you wish, we can provide you with mild sedatives and/or analgesics which you can give to your pet the night before, morning of or when we arrive at your home. Some pets may be anxious or have chronic or acute pain and we want them to be comfortable & pain free during this process.
A Playlist to Help Say Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
Choosing a respectful end to your wonderful pet’s life is one of the hardest decisions that as a pet parent we must make. Our doctors are passionate about helping you and your beloved pet through this difficult process. One of the ways they can do so is by providing an in home consultation appointment. This consultation begins with a short assessment then leads to a discussion of what the doctors' findings are.
Has worked with Peaceful Partings since 2010 and in her spare time also helps out as a relief doctor in local veterinary clinics. One of the most difficult days was made easier with Missy's calming presence. She's truly amazing at helping families get through the difficult process of losing a pet. We also have three kids and she helped them by sharing books and stories. From the start of the process till the end when Albirds ashes were returned to us was amazing. Cremation as the most common choice and you can choose whether or not you would like to have your pet’s ashes returned to you.
Mobile Pet Euthanasia Service: Providing Comfort, Care and Compassion
Dr. Washburn returned to the states and practiced veterinary medicine in Virginia and then in Colorado Springs. During her years in practice, she realized there was a serious unmet need for in home euthanasia in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She had met so many pet owners who had struggled with a life-ending disease in their pets and determining whether or not pet euthanasia was the best option. Dr. Washburn knew the clinic was not the best place for owners and pets to say goodbye.
Although this may seem like a natural course of action to us, it is not for our pets. They do not understand what is happening and often become anxious by being in the veterinary hospital or having strangers in their home. You will want to devote your full attention to your ailing pet as you say goodbye. After the final euthanasia medication is given, the veterinarian will confirm that your pet has peacefully passed on. This is, of course, the most delicate moment of our time with you. Every family receives a paw print and fur clipping for an eternal keepsake.
Quality of Life Scale
They offer a wide choice of urns and personalized memorials that you can chose from when you bring your pet in for the procedure. We will also finalize some paperwork outlining your decisions for your pet’s aftercare. Our hospital offers you with a keepsake clay paw print hand-made by our technicians as a memento of your beloved furry family member. Once you have made this very difficult decision, you will also need to decide how and where you and your family will say their final goodbye. He understands the enormity of the love you have for your furry family members, because it is something he cherishes every precious day. Transitions Veterinary Services was started by Dr. Melissa Vollaire to provide caring and compassionate euthanasia for pets in their own homes.
Once the decision for in-home euthanasia has been made, we will serve you with our expertise and compassionate support. Our pet crossed the rainbow bridge within the last 24 hours and I need assistance today with aftercare arrangements. We are honored to be the first AAHA accredited end-of-life care veterinary practice. Once the final injection is given, your pet will become completely unconscious within a few seconds, and your pet will pass away shortly after the final injection.
With compassion and support for your family, they will assist with arrangements specialized to meet your individual needs during this challenging time. Whether your loved one is a dog, cat, horse, exotic or pocket-pet, Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Service can help ease the pain of your loss. We know that It’s never easy talking about a beloved pet when it’s time for their passing and we promise to be understanding and compassionate when discussing this end of life decision. We also take into consideration you and your family’s values and beliefs and respect your wishes during this difficult time. One of our compassionate doctors will walk you through your beloved pet’s Quality of Life and discuss the symptoms that your pet is experiencing. If you wish to have the doctor go over any lab work, test results, or reports that your primary veterinarian have ran, please have this ready before your appointment.
Placement of an intravenous catheter after your pet is heavily sedated. Then we will administer an IV injection of an anesthetic, and when the family is ready, the final medication is given. For additional information or questions, please feel free to call us- we will be happy to assist you with these needs during this difficult time.
From the moment a pet enters your life, you will want to do all you can to give them the best life possible. When you realize you are reaching the final days with your beloved dog or cat, it can mean it is time to make tough decisions about dignified, peaceful pet euthanasia. At Crossroads Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, we understand how hard it is to say goodbye, and we are here to guide and support you and your pet all the way through to those final moments. At Crossroads Animal Hospital, our veterinarians and compassionate staff members are here to help when you and your pet need us the most—even when it’s time to say goodbye.
The Quality of Life Scale takes only a few minutes and can help assess how your pet is feeling and can be used multiple times to evaluate changes in their condition. Please view our testimonial and memorial page to see how we have helped other pets and their families. Read about other families experience with Transitions, and share their stories of love and loss. We will always treat your pet with the utmost respect during every step of this process and ensure that through after-care, they are treated with dignity.
Dr. Bradley then started Trailhead Mobile Veterinary Clinic and enjoyed practicing small animal medicine in the mountains. After 2020 and 2021, her and her husband moved to the mountains west of Colorado Springs so she could take a year off. They enjoyed watching the deer graze in our front yard and listening to the owls talk to each other at night. They recently moved down to Colorado Springs to ‘re-enter civilization’ and joined Home with Dignity where she can continue practicing mobile veterinary medicine in a different capacity. Since her first childhood dog Labby and her cat named Pretinho, she has known the joys and sorrows of having pets.
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