“EUTHANASIA IS AN ACT TO END SUFFERING, NOT AN ACT TO END LIFE”
Perhaps the kindest thing you can do for a pet that is extremely ill or so severely injured that it will never be able to resume a life of good quality is to have your veterinarian induce its death quietly and humanely through euthanasia. Your decision to have your pet euthanized is a serious one, and is seldom easy to make. Your relationship with your pet is special, and you are responsible for your pet’s care and welfare. Eventually, many owners are faced with making life-or-death decisions for their pets. Such a decision may become necessary for the welfare of the pet and your family. A decision concerning euthanasia may be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make for your pet. Although a personal decision, it need not be a solitary one. Your veterinarian and your family and close friends can help you make the right decision. Consider not only what is best for your pet, but also what is best for you and your family. Quality of life is important for pets and people alike.
If your pet can no longer experience the things it once enjoyed, cannot respond to you in its usual ways, or appears to be experiencing more pain than pleasure, you may need to consider euthanasia. Likewise, if your pet is terminally ill or critically injured, or if the financial or emotional cost of treatment is beyond your means, euthanasia may be a valid option. Your veterinarian understands human attachment to pets, and can examine and evaluate your pet’s condition, estimate its chances for recovery, and discuss its potential disabilities and long-term problems. He or she can explain medical and surgical options and possible outcomes. Because your veterinarian cannot make the euthanasia decision for you, it is important that you fully understand your pet’s condition. If there is any part of the diagnosis or the implications for your pet’s future that you don’t understand, ask to have it explained again. Rarely will the situation require an immediate decision and usually you will have some time to review the facts before making one. Once the decision for euthanasia has been made, you may wish to discuss the care of the remains of your pet’s body with your veterinarian and your family. Your veterinarian can provide information about burial, cremation, and other alternatives. -from American Veterinary Medical Association
Our Cremation Services
Our hospital offers two different choices for the cremation of your beloved friend.
Saying farewell with dignity and respect…..
Our pet cremations are performed by Animal Cremation Services in Edmonton
The loss of a beloved companion animal can be a traumatic experience. Cremation is a dignified method of final despositon. You have the peace of mind that your pet has been cared for individually.
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Communal Cremation
The first option is group cremation where the pet is cremated and buried with other cherished pets. We refer to this type of cremation as “Communal Cremation”. With this service the ashes are not returned to the owners.
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Private Cremation
The second option is where your pet is cremated by itself and the cremated remains are returned to you, sealed in an urn, box or rock of your chosing. We refer to this type of cremation as “Private Cremation” and is very similar to human funeral services. We do recommend this for your loved ones since it gives you something to remember they by. If you wish the ashes can be returned to you in a scatter box to be spread in their favorite haunts.
We are very sorry for your loss and extend our deepest sympathies. Please let us know if there is anything else you wish us to do to make this sad time more bearable.
The following is a selection of Urns, Caskets and Rocks for your pet’s remains.
A Name Plate for your pet’s name, date, or favorite saying “Forever in Our Heats” is included 