When the time comes to say goodbye to your dog or cat, the thought of a stressful car ride and an unfamiliar veterinary clinic can be heartbreaking. At Rover Veterinary Care, we believe your pet deserves to spend their final moments in the place they love most: home.
Dr. Katie Matzke provides compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services throughout Jupiter, Palm Beach County, and Martin County. Our mobile veterinary service comes directly to your home, allowing your pet to pass peacefully surrounded by family, free from the anxiety of a clinical setting.
For most pets, visiting the veterinarian causes stress. The car ride, the waiting room filled with unfamiliar sounds and smells, the cold exam table. These final moments should be peaceful, not anxious.
In-home pet euthanasia removes all of that stress. Your dog or cat remains in their favorite spot, whether that's a sunny corner of the living room, their bed on the porch, or curled up on the couch with family. They stay calm because they're home.
Pets are most relaxed in their own environment. The familiar scents, sounds, and people they love provide natural comfort during their final moments.
Unlike a clinic setting where space is limited, home euthanasia allows everyone to participate, including children, other family members, and even other household pets.
For aging or ill pets, simply getting into a car can be painful and frightening. We eliminate that entirely by coming to you anywhere in South Florida.
Appointments typically last 30-60 minutes. There's no waiting room, no rush, no other patients. Just your family and your pet.
Understanding the process helps ease some of the fear. Dr. Matzke handles every step with gentleness and patience.
One of the hardest parts of pet ownership is knowing when to let go. Many families struggle with this decision, and that's completely normal.
Signs that may indicate declining quality of life include:
If you're uncertain, call us at (561) 295-7979. Dr. Matzke can discuss your pet's specific situation and help you understand their condition. There's no pressure, just honest guidance from someone who understands how difficult this decision is.
Rover Veterinary Care serves families throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County from our Jupiter, FL base. We regularly provide in-home euthanasia in:
If you don't see your city listed, call us. We may still be able to serve your area. We also offer pet cremation services throughout the region.
Dr. Katie Matzke was born and raised in Jupiter, Florida. She attended the University of Florida for both undergraduate and veterinary school, graduating from the UF College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013.
Dr. Katie founded Rover Veterinary Care in 2020 after seeing firsthand the need for compassionate in-home end-of-life services. In 2023, she moved her family back to her hometown of Jupiter and expanded Rover Veterinary Care to serve South Florida families.
With a 5-star rating and 98+ Google reviews, families throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County trust Dr. Matzke to provide gentle, professional care during one of life's most difficult moments.
We know this is one of the hardest calls you'll ever make. But you don't have to go through it alone. Dr. Katie Matzke and the Rover Veterinary Care team are here to answer your questions, discuss your pet's condition, and help you make the most compassionate choice for your family.
We typically respond within a few hours and can often accommodate next-day appointments.
We provide compassionate in-home pet euthanasia throughout the region.
