Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Whitby
Peaceful Passing: Providing Compassionate dog, cat, and small mammal Euthanasia in Whitby
Whitby is a town of rich history and beautiful landscapes, from the bustling downtown to the serene paths of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. It is a community that values connection—to our neighbours, our history, and our pets. As Whitby residents, we have a deep appreciation for our strong community roots. When a beloved pet’s health is failing, we want their final moments to be filled with peace.
Peaceful Passing offers compassionate in home euthanasia services across the entire Town of Whitby, including Brooklin and Ashburn. Our goal is to provide a dignified and stress-free farewell for your pet in the comfort of your own home. We bring our gentle veterinary care to you, honouring the bond you share with a respectful and loving goodbye.
Led by Dr. Cathy Hooper, in your area, our dedicated team offers a calm, respectful, and private alternative to a clinical visit.
Services Offered
A Loving Goodbye for Your Dog in Whitby
The life you’ve shared with your dog in Whitby is filled with memories—walks along the Waterfront Trail, exploring the Heber Down Conservation Area, or quiet evenings at home. When their health declines, the decision to consider dog euthanasia is a difficult but loving choice to end their pain. It is a final act of devotion to a loyal friend. Our service for putting a dog to sleep at home allows your companion to be in their favourite bed, surrounded by familiar sights and smells, with their family close by. It avoids the anxiety of a clinic visit and allows their last moments to be calm and full of love, a farewell worthy of the joy they’ve brought you.
A Peaceful Passing for Your Cat
Cats cherish the comfort and safety of their own territory. For a cat who is unwell, the journey to a vet’s office can be deeply stressful. Our cat euthanasia service ensures your feline friend remains in their safe haven. We eliminate the fear of carriers and car rides so they can experience a gentle departure surrounded by the people who love them most.
Pet Transportation and Cremation Services
Sometimes, our pets pass away suddenly and without warning. Peaceful Passing can help ease this difficult time by arranging aftercare and transporting your pet to our cremation partner. For Assistance, please fill out this form.
Aftercare, Paw Prints, Urns and Memorial Items
Choosing your aftercare is a personal choice. We offer cremation as well as memorial items such as paw prints, urns, jewelry, and other keepsakes.
Virtual and In-Home Quality-of-Life Assessments
Not sure if it’s time yet? Understanding your pet’s medical condition is crucial, but it’s also important to consider how you and your loved ones want to spend your pet’s last days together. We can help by assessing your pet’s quality-of-life and providing guidance during this difficult process.
Start The Quality-of-life assessment tool
Our Pet Quality-of-Life Scale offers a gentle guide to help you assess your beloved companion’s well-being. It provides a compassionate and objective perspective of their quality of life to complement the advice of your trusted veterinarian. Together, these resources ensure that your decisions are rooted in your pet’s best interest.
Cremation and Aftercare Services in Whitby
After your pet’s passing, we handle all the details of their aftercare with compassion. We work with trusted partners to provide dignified cremation services, ensuring your pet is treated with reverence every step of the way.
You can choose the option that best suits your family’s wishes:
Communal Cremation: Your pet is gently cremated with other pets, and their ashes are buried in a respectful manner.
Private Cremation: Your pet is cremated on their own, and their ashes are returned to you in a memorial urn as a lasting tribute.
Our team will manage the transportation of your pet, allowing you to focus on remembering the wonderful life you shared. If you are looking for pet euthanasia near me in Whitby, please know our compassionate team is here to help.
Our gentle Process: What to expect
A Peaceful Passing starts with a calm and supportive environment. When our veterinarian arrives at your Whitby home, she will walk you through the process and answer any questions you have. There is never a rush. We give you all the time you need to say goodbye in a way that feels right for you and your family.
The procedure involves two gentle injections. The first is a sedative to help your pet fall into a deep, peaceful sleep, so they won’t feel any discomfort. Once your pet is fully relaxed and you are ready, the final medication is given, which allows them to pass away gracefully. It is a humane and gentle process, designed to feel like quietly drifting off to sleep.
Our Compassionate Whitby Team
Dr. Susan Dailley
Veterinarian & Founder
Laura Tarable
Client Care Coordinator
Dr. Cathy Hooper
Whitby & Durham Region
frequently asked questions
What is included in the cost?
The cost for the visit will vary depending on the size of your pet, the distance driven, and other factors such as the need for additional time or medications. The in-home euthanasia service includes the veterinary visit to your home, a brief assessment, and the sedation & euthanasia procedure. Additionally, based on your aftercare selection, the cost may include, cremation, transportation, and keepsakes.
Will you assess my pet upon arrival?
It’s completely natural to question if the time is right. If you need additional clarity, you may find our Quality-of-Life Tool helpful, or you may wish to pursue a Quality-of-life assessment with one of our trusted veterinarians for further guidance.
Should you schedule a euthanasia with us, our veterinarian will briefly assess your companion upon arrival. If they feel euthanasia is not the most appropriate path at this time, they will discuss this openly and honestly with you.
How long does the appointment take?
We understand this is a tender time. Your veterinarian will be present in your home for 30-60 minutes, allowing ample space and time for you to say goodbye and be with your companion in a way that feels most comfortable and peaceful.
Will the vet take my pet with them after the appointment?
During your appointment, the vet will confirm your aftercare selection. If you opt for cremation services, the vet will handle your pet’s transportation from your home and will care for your pet’s body until they are respectfully transferred to the appointed aftercare provider.
Are you available for emergencies?
Peaceful Passing’s priority is to accommodate our patients and we can usually have a veterinarian available for same day emergency visits. However, Peaceful Passing is not a 24 hour emergency service. If this is a serious emergency, we recommend contacting your regular veterinary clinic or the nearest veterinary emergency facility.
What Pet Parents are Saying
If this is an emergency, please contact your nearest emergency vet hospital
Clinic Website
Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region
Phone
(905)-576-3031
Location
1910 Dundas St. E, Unit B101, Whitby