At Home Euthanasia

Yes. We help cats and dogs of every size. Home is often the gentlest place for a cat to say goodbye: no carrier, no car ride, no clinic smells, just their favorite blanket or sunny spot. The same is true for dogs, especially large or older dogs for whom stairs and car rides have become hard. For pets over 100 lbs, a $200 handling fee applies, but only if you choose cremation.

$340 for any pet under 100 lbs, tax included. That covers the euthanasia, and you make your own arrangements for burial or cremation. With communal cremation the total is $500; with private cremation and your pet’s ashes returned in a wooden urn with a brass nameplate, it’s $600. It’s one flat fee with tax already included, so there are no surprises. A few situations add a fee, such as appointments after our 3–4 PM arrival window or on weekends and holidays ($200, subject to doctor availability), or travel outside our service area ($200). We’ll always tell you when you schedule. See our full pricing.

We recognize the sometimes urgent need for euthanasia and offer same-day appointments (when possible). Our normal appointment hours are from 9AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday with our last regular appointment having an arrival window between 3-4PM, but we can sometimes accommodate appointments after that window, on weekends or on holidays for an after-hours fee ($200), subject to doctor availability.

Generally speaking, the more notice you are able to give us, the more flexibility we are able to offer you. Even 48-72 hours can offer us a lot of flexibility in our schedule.

We often have same-day availability, but it fills up fast, so calling in the morning gives you the best chance.

The euthanasia can be performed wherever on your property that you and your pet are most comfortable (couch, floor, bed, etc). For anything done outside, we do ask that you have a method to ensure that your pet is contained. We do caution owners that animals can lose control of their bladder and bowels after passing, so we recommend a non-permeable surface be considered under a blanket to avoid the need to clean during the emotionally raw period that occurs post-euthanasia.

We offer Paw Prints for $30 (including tax), and a “HeartBeat Memory Item” for $30 (including tax) done at the time of service. The crematorium that we partner with also has a wide variety of memory items available as well. Click here to view our memory products.

Yes, if you’d like us to. We take care of getting your pet to Forrest Run, the crematorium we partner with, so there’s nothing for you to arrange. With communal cremation (+$160), your pet’s ashes are laid to rest at Forrest Run Pet Cemetery and aren’t returned. With private cremation (+$260), your pet’s ashes come back to you in a wooden urn with a brass nameplate, usually within 2–3 weeks. You can pick them up at Forrest Run in Sherwood during business hours, or anytime at our 24-hour pickup facility in Glenbeulah. You’re also welcome to make your own arrangements. Our guide to pet aftercare options compares cremation, home burial and memorial keepsakes. If your pet has already passed away, here’s what to do.

We encourage our clients to not look for a particular “moment” of time, but to instead look at it as a “window of time” where there is justification for humane euthanasia. We almost never hear of an owner saying, “I wish I would have waited longer”, but we often hear, “I wish I would have done it sooner”.

The reality is that you as the owner are the best judge as to your pet’s quality of life. This is one of the hardest decisions we have to make as pet owners, so please don’t feel as though you have to struggle with this decision in private. You can call or text us anytime and talk over your pet’s case with us. Outside office hours we often reply by text as soon as we can. We can also provide a quality-of-life consultation where one of our veterinarians will come to your home and evaluate your pet in their home environment.

We’ve also written an entire article on this topic, which you can find here.

Our End-of-Life Care Guide also explains the euthanasia window in more depth, including the factors that help you see where your pet is in it.

Yes. Our hospice care starts with an in-home quality of life consultation ($240, tax included): a full, unrushed hour in which our veterinarian examines your pet at home, where pets don’t hide pain the way they often do at a clinic. You leave with a plan: comfort care options, signs to watch for, and clear next steps. We don’t prescribe medications, but we can send our report to your regular veterinarian, who can. You can call or text us anytime as things change, and when the time comes, we can help with a peaceful euthanasia at home. Learn more about quality of life consultations.

The only discomfort your animal will feel during this process is the initial sedative injection. This feels similar to a tetanus shot, and all animals respond differently. Some do not seem to notice, while others can be a little more sensitive to it. Either way, it is very quick and animals are usually back to enjoying the attention in less than a minute. The sedative is an important part of ensuring that they are in a deep sleep prior to their passing. This allows the last memories your pet has to be those of their family surrounding them with love.

The euthanasia process consists of two steps. The first is the sedative. This typically takes anywhere between 5-10 minutes for the animal to gently fall asleep. After this point, you are given as much time as you need to spend with them. When you are ready, the doctor will administer the medication that will stop their heart. This process can also take between five to ten minutes, but due to the sedation, the animal won’t experience any discomfort during this time. You can find more information on our euthanasia process page. Our guide also walks through what happens during an in-home euthanasia, from scheduling to aftercare.

We accept cash, check, and credit/debit card. We do not charge fees for credit card payments.

We also have financing options available through ScratchPay and CareCredit. Contact us for more details. Note that due to the mobile nature of our practice, any cash paid must be exact change.

Yes. Besides Sheboygan, our service area includes Sheboygan Falls, Kohler, Plymouth, Elkhart Lake, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Cedar Grove, Random Lake and Kiel. Not sure if you’re in our area? See our service area map or call or text us at (920) 399-2099.