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2675 SW High Desert Drive #26
Prineville, OR 97754
Phone (541) 408-6925
 
 

Unfortunately if you are a pet lover you will probably be forced to deal with their mortality at some point in your life. Our pets live such accelerated lives that the years fly by before our very eyes. If we have a well-thought out plan ahead of time, it will undoubtedly reduce the amount of stress we are faced with when that moment arrives. We never know when that moment will come, for ourselves or our Pets. It is also a good idea to have a trusted guardian in place to care for your pets in case something should happen to you. We all have to remember to live in the now, enjoy and cherish every moment.

Things to consider:

Making the decision to euthanize your pet

This is a difficult decision for most people and is the greatest gift of unselfish love you can give them. You will want to consider your pet's level of pain and treatment options if any are available.

This is never going to be an easy decision to come to terms with when the brain knows what needs to be done, but the heart is not willing to let go.

By pre-planning you will be able to decide if you want to have a home euthanasia where your pet will be in quiet, comfortable and familiar surroundings. Any time you can lessen the stress on your friend and arrange for a peaceful passing, you will also find some peace. You can arrange this through most vet clinics, it is my belief that you should always try to use the vet you have a relationship with. (If it is not offered by your clinic, we can help you with this) You can talk to your vet about pre-sedating which puts them in a deep sleep. This will give you a chance to see him in a peaceful state, to say your final goodbye. It is important to let them know it's ok to go and tell them you will be alright and how much you love them having been in your life. By releasing them from their failing bodies you have given them the greatest gift of all.

Euthanasia at the Clinic

This can also be a very private and spiritual moment, and again, you can request the pre-sedation to give you some time with your friend before he passes. Some clinics have a special room designated for euthanasia which has soft lighting and allows you to bring their bed and provide a more peaceful setting.

Hospice Care is another option to consider

Hospice care where you can keep him comfortable and live out his life at home and let him go in his own time.

This is quite a journey and will require a great deal of care in some cases and you need to remember to give yourself a break.

I recently came across an article regarding this option and was very relieved that I did as I had a client that had already decided this is what he wanted for his kitty. I was grateful for the article because it gave me insight on how to comfort him. It indeed was a journey.

 

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When I lost Annie she was fairly young, only 7 years old and full of life. Her mortality was the last thing on my mind. I had no way of knowing that when I left the house that morning I would never see my dear Annie alive again.

I shut the gate behind me but she must have gone under it. She had been hit by a car and was out in the road in front of my house. I was totally unprepared what to do next.. in that moment she was ripped from my heart.

I was renting a home and knew that I would be moving so therefore home burial was not an option. That's when I realized that I wanted a private cremation for my friend.

I hope my story will help other pet lovers make important decisions and arrangements before they actually need our service.

 

 

Embracing Death's Journey with our Animals
By Ella Bittel

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