When it is time to say goodbye to your friend, we are here. We know that pet loss is a difficult time and we want to provide the most compassionate, gentle care when it is time to say goodbye to your best friend.

We will provide aftercare of your pet, and provide aquamation options to you. You can decide if you wish to receive your pet's remains back, or you can select other options that will honor your pet's memory. 

Our staff will delicately explain the process to you, and the appointment will move at your pace.

We use a local, licensed aquamation company that will care for your pet with the utmost respect.

Assessing Your Pet's Quality of Life

It can be very difficult to decide when it is time to say goodbye. There are many resources that are available to help you decide. A "Quality of Life" scale can be helpful in assisting your decision on when it is time to say goodbye. 

There is also questions that you may want to ask yourself to help aid in your decision making process.

The Euthanasia Process: What to Expect

At 43rd, we move forward with this process respectfully and utmost care. Our loving Doctors will perform an exam on your pet and explain/answer any questions you may have. Then we will give your pet a sedative to make them very sleepy and relaxed. After they are sleeping deeply, our nurses will place a IV catheter into your pets' leg. Finally, after our Doctor has asked you if you are ready to say goodbye, they will give a final medication into the IV catheter that will allow your pet to pass peacefully away.

Through the entire process you are able to stay with your pet.

Memorializing Your Pet

After we assist you in making end of life care decisions, we will guide you through memorial options. You can also select other memorial pieces to honor your pet and our staff will help you with any selections that you may have.

At 43rd Avenue Animal Hospital, we are here to support you and your family through every step of this difficult process. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance making end-of-life decisions for your beloved pet.