Below are answers to the most common questions about in-home pet euthanasia and cremation in Jupiter, FL. Rover Veterinary Care is available 7 days a week. Call (561) 295-7979 if your question isn't listed here.
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.
Our availability varies by day and week, but we typically have appointments available 7 days a week and can often provide care within 12–24 hours of a request. Appointments can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance. Click here to check our current availability.
We have found the pet quality of life resources from the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care useful in helping families determine the right time.
After introductions and meeting your pet, we give the first injection subcutaneously (like a vaccine, with a tiny needle). This first injection is a personalized combination of three to five medications drawn from three key classes — an opioid for pain control, an anti-anxiety medication to ease any fear or distress, and a dissociative anesthetic that creates a deeply relaxed, almost dreamlike state. Rather than a single drug, it is a synergistic blend designed to take effect within moments; families often describe watching their pet visibly relax right away. 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.
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. There are additional travel fees for travel greater than 20 miles from our home base.
If you choose communal cremation, your pet’s cremated remains are respectfully incorporated into a memorial reef through Memorial Reefs International. These Pet Reefs are placed in an undersea memorial garden dedicated to companion animals, creating a lasting tribute that also supports ocean reef restoration. This living legacy allows your pet to be honored in a meaningful and environmentally conscious way.
Included in the cost of private cremation, you may choose one complimentary memorial option. This includes your choice of one of our standard urns or a satin keepsake pouch, with engraving included when a complimentary urn is selected..
If you prefer a different style, we also offer a wide selection of specialty urns and memorial items available for purchase. You may view the full memorial product catalog here.
After your appointment, the crematory will email you secure login details to an online portal where you can view and select your urn. Your family will have 72 hours to make your selection, allowing you time to choose what feels most meaningful. During this process, you may also choose to add additional memorial products if you wish.
Photos of our standard urn options are shown below.
Credit card is preferred, though we are able to accept cash, check, zelle, or venmo as needed. We are now able to accept care credit as well.
In-home pet euthanasia in Jupiter, FL through Rover Veterinary Care starts at $450 for euthanasia only. Packages including communal cremation start at $600. Packages including private cremation are $700. Additional fees apply for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (561) 295-7979 for current pricing.
Dr. Matzke focuses exclusively on end-of-life veterinary care — she does not see routine patients or run a general clinic. Every appointment she makes is a home visit for a family navigating one of the hardest moments of pet ownership. That singular focus shapes everything: the unhurried pace, the way she settles in before beginning, the two-injection process she uses so your pet falls into a peaceful sleep before anything else happens. It is what she does every day, and it shows.
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
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/
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