FAQs
What services do you provide?
We exclusively provide end-of-life care (in-home euthanasia and cremation services). The euthanasia is provided by a licensed veterinarian. We provide a complimentary clay pawprint at the time of care.
How far in advance do I need to book my appointment?
We are flexible with appointment scheduling, and we have appointments available 7 days per week. We most commonly provide care within 12-24 hours of care requests, although we are able to schedule up to two weeks in advance. Click here to see our current availability.
How will I know when it is time for euthanasia?
We have found the following quality of life resources useful in helping families to determine if it is the right time.
Quality of Life Scale for Pets - Online Calculator
Lap of Love Pet Quality of Life Scale
Ohio State University - How Will I Know
What happens at the euthanasia appointment?
After introductions and meeting your pet, we give the first injection subcutaneously (like a vaccine, with a tiny needle). This medication has pain control and sedation in it, so your pet will peacefully fall asleep over about 5-10 minutes. Once your pet is care-free, we will give the second injection, which is an overdose of a sedative, intravenously. After your pet has passed, we create a pawprint for you out of modeling clay. This pawprint will air-dry on a flat surface in about 72 hours, and it can be painted/decorated once dry.
Where do you travel?
We are based out of Jupiter, Florida. The northern border of our service area is Port St Lucie, the western border is Westlake, and the southern border is Boca Raton.
Other veterinary resources:
Emergency/Urgent Care
MedVet Jupiter
505 Commerce Way
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-4041
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens
4019 Hood Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 625-9995
Pet Emergency & Referral Center
3579 Northlake Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403
(561) 691-9999
Low cost vaccines and spay/neuter surgery:
Paws2Help Jupiter
185 E Indiantown Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
(561) 406-2263
https://paws2help.org/
Furry Friends
100 Capital Street
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 747-5311
https://furryfriendsadoption.org/
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
3200 N Military Trail #3100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 686-3663
https://peggyadams.org/services/
Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc
6521 Carol Street
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 402-1451
https://barkypinesanimalrescue.com/clinic-at-barky-pines/
