Euthanasia & Cremation Services at Carolina Place Animal Hospital
Saying goodbye to a long-time friend is painful. We work with clients to ensure their pet's comfort and dignity.
The doctors and staff at Carolina Place Animal Hospital are pet owners too. We each deeply love and respect animals and honor the special bond between humans and their furry family members. Our passion is to provide the best veterinary care for your pet and to keep them happy and healthy for many years. We understand that the end of life process can be very difficult, and want to work with you to ensure your pet’s comfort and quality of life for as long as possible. If at any time you contemplate euthanasia, feel confident that we do provide the service to ease this transition for your family.
Deciding When It Is Time
Deciding when the time is right for humane euthanasia involves considering a multitude of factors. Your veterinarian can help make the process less confusing. Some people seek guidance from animal communicators in determining whether it is time to let go. We recommend referencing a Quality of Life Scale to help inform your decision.
Aftercare Options
Communal Cremation: Your pet will be cremated and then buried at the pet memorial site garden. Your pet's ashes will not be returned to you.
Individual Cremation: Your pet will be cremated individually and the ashes will be returned to you. The ashes should be returned to the animal hospital within a week; you will receive a phone call from our hospital informing you when the urn arrives. At your convenience—and you can take as much time as you need—please come during our office hours to pick up your pet's ashes.
We will also prepare your pet for an at home burial upon request.