In-Home Euthanasia

Deciding when to say your final goodbye is one of the most difficult decisions to make as a pet parent. The ability to provide your beloved pet a calm, pain free passing at home where they are most comfortable is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. The human-animal bond we share with our pets is undeniable. The bond is often defined by unconditional love, loyalty, devotion, and the reliance on us to fulfill their physical and emotional needs throughout life.

The Process

Before Your Appointment
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When your appointment is scheduled, we will reach out via text to confirm and answer any questions or concerns that you may have. 

The Appointment
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After meeting the family, Dr. Brinson will gently introduce herself to your pet, giving them time to feel at ease. 

Individualized Sedation: Your pet will then receive sedation tailored to their individual needs, helping them feel comfortable and relaxed. This sedative is administered directly under the skin via small injection and takes 5 to 10 minutes to take effect. 

Peaceful Passing: Once the sedative has taken effect and your pet is in a deep sleep, the final injection is administered causing them to pass away peacefully. 

After saying goodbye, you can trust that your pet will continue to be treated with dignity and compassion. Whether you prefer cremation or home burial, we’ll explain the arrangements and support your wishes.

What’s Included
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  • Phone consultation discussing possible questions or concerns regarding in home euthanasia

  • Gentle Sedation & Pain Reliever

  • Euthanasia

  • Ink paw print

  • Notification of your pets passing to regular veterinarian

next steps: aftercare

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Making the decision to move forward with euthanasia is an extremely difficult choice and is affected by so many factors. It is part of The Peaceful Journeys responsibility to walk the family through this process with our quality of life assessment resources. We are available for home quality of life assessments or telemedicine consults.

  • After introducing myself to your pet, a sedative injection will be given under the skin to help your pet relax and enter a deep sleep. At this point, they will not be feeling pain or anxiety and they are ready to pass with the administration of the final injection.

  • We are here to provide a stress free, calm, and personal euthanasia. Therefore, any place you feel your pet is at ease is best. Common choices are on their favorite bed or any area they enjoyed spending time.

  • There are many options available for body aftercare including private cremation, communal cremation and home burial. Please see the ‘Aftercare’ page for further details.

Heartfelt Words From Pet Families

  • "As difficult as this time was for us, Dr. Brinson was outstanding beyond words”

    - Alvaro G. 

  • "Thank you Dr. Brinson for your kindness. We couldn't have found a better doctor in our time of need.”

    - Parveen

  • "Dr. Jenny, I honestly cannot thank you enough for the support and comfort you gave us.”

    - Brianna F

  • "It is terribly difficult when the time comes to say goodbye to our beloved pets, but I highly recommend The Peaceful Journey to help make this difficult decision a little less painful. Thank you Dr. Brinson!”

    - Christy B. 

  • "My experience with The Peaceful Journey was a great one. Dr. Jenny Brinson was so kind, professional and thoughtful throughout the whole experience, I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

    - Brooke R

The ability to provide your beloved pet a calm, pain free passing at home where they are most comfortable is one of the greatest gifts we can give.

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I am ready to schedule an appointment. How do I proceed? 

Request an appointment here.

Have Questions?

If you have questions about in-home euthanasia, what to expect, or whether this service may be right for your pet, please use the form below. Dr. Brinson will be happy to provide more information and help you understand the process.

If you’re ready to schedule care, Request Appointment.