I provide peaceful in-home euthanasia visits (or come to my comfort room/garden for this service if you don’t want your pet to die at home)

My experienced PAs, Registered Veterinary Nurse, Lorraine and ex- groomer and Dog lover, Helen, are excellent at supporting you over the phone as you make the difficult decision when to book for this service. Do get in touch and she will arrange a time to discuss with you.

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When I arrive at your house I will use a calming essential oil blend on a tissue near your pet to help them feel more relaxed with a new person around them. I then spend some time with you finding out all about your pet and the special bond you have, while gently introducing myself through touch to your pet when they are ready. Next we complete the paperwork and make sure that you are certain about arrangements for afterwards. I will then decide which medicines are most suitable for your pet and quietly prepare them in another room while you spend some time with your pet. The rest of the family are welcome to be involved, including other pets - as much or as little as they choose. 

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I will gently administer a sequence of medicines to calm your pet prior to the final injection. There is usually no nausea, and your pet can smoothly fall asleep in your arms.  Once they are deeply sleeping, and unaware, the final medicine will be given, during or shortly after this injection, death will occur. 

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I will give you space to have a few moments alone with your pet after they have died before returning to make whatever keepsakes you choose - a clipping of fur or a nose/paw imprint, as well as quietly attending to any hygiene needs. I offer both ink and play-doh paw prints, which can then be used as you wish, or sent to Theresa at Pob's pet keepsakes to be made into plaster-of-paris paw keepsakes. She can also create keepsakes using ashes or hair into glass. 

I allocate at least an hour, often more, for these appointments to allow everybody plenty of time to process, including other pets and other members of the family, who are welcome to be present. 

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I will then assist you with your planned choice for aftercare - whether wrapping for burial in the garden, or I (for a small additional fee) can transport your pet in my car to Abbey Pets.  Please call them on 07771 700524 before my visit to arrange choice of casket or scatter-tube and fees directly with them. 

Of course you are welcome to arrange for another pet crematorium to collect your pet, or I can assist you with transferring to your car if you are taking the body to the pet crematorium. If you are local to your regular veterinary surgery, I can take the body to them so they can arrange cremation on your behalf.

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Before I leave, I will leave you with two essential oil blends to comfort you in the early days after your loss. If you would like to call Lorraine or Helen to talk about your grief, they are available to help with telephone support and can signpost you to pet bereavement charities who offer a free counselling service. 

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