Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Pickering

Peaceful Passing: Providing Compassionate dog, cat, and small mammal Euthanasia in Pickering
At Peaceful Passing, we understand that your pet is a cherished member of your family. The decision to say goodbye is one of the most difficult you will ever make. Our mission is to provide compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services throughout Pickering and its surrounding communities, allowing your beloved companion to pass with dignity in the comfort of their own home.
Our Pickering Veterinarian, Dr. Cathy Hooper, and our dedicated client care team offers a calm, respectful, and private alternative to a clinical visit. We serve the entire City of Pickering, from the beautiful lakeside neighbourhoods to the quiet rural hamlets.
Our Service Area Includes All of Pickering:
Our team is proud to provide comprehensive coverage across the region. We are dedicated to serving families in all of Pickering’s distinct communities, including:
Rural Pickering: We regularly travel to the historic hamlets and rural areas of Claremont, Whitevale, Brougham, Green River, and Greenwood.
Urban Pickering Neighbourhoods: Our services are available to all residents, whether you are in Rosebank, West Shore, Bay Ridges, Duffin Heights, Highbush, Amberlea, Liverpool, Rouge Park, or the Seaton area.
Our Compassionate In-Home Services in Pickering:
We provide specialized services to ensure a peaceful transition for your pet.
For Dog Owners: Learn more about our In-Home Dog Euthanasia Pickering services.
For Cat Owners: Discover our gentle In-Home Cat Euthanasia Pickering services.
If you have questions or need to schedule a consultation, please contact us. We are here to help.
Services Offered
A Dignified Goodbye for Your Dog
Saying goodbye to your loyal dog is a profoundly difficult and emotional experience. At Peaceful Passing, we provide compassionate in-home dog euthanasia services throughout Pickering, Ontario. With compassionate services offered by Dr. Cathy Hooper, we are here to support you, ensuring that your dog’s final moments are peaceful, comfortable, and surrounded by love in their familiar home environment.
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
Saying goodbye to a beloved cat is one of the most heartbreaking decisions a pet-owner can face. Dr. Cathy Hooper offers compassionate in-home cat euthanasia services throughout Pickering, Ontario. We are here to support you, ensuring your cat’s final moments are gentle, dignified, and in the comfort of their own home.
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, complementing the advice of your trusted veterinarian. Together, these resources ensure that your decisions are rooted in your pet’s best interest and comfort.
Cremation and Aftercare Services in Pickering
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 individually, 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 searching for pet euthanasia near me in Pickering, 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 Pickering 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 Pickering Team

Dr. Susan Dailley
Veterinarian & Founder

Laura Tarable
Client Care Coordinator

Dr. Cathy Hooper
Pickering & 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
Posted on Amanda Robertson-RickerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Responsive, compassionate and professional. It made the hardest task in life flow as good as it possibly could under the circumstances. We were grateful to be able to be in our own home with our family present. Thank you Peaceful Passing for holding us up through this painful process. <3Posted on Murray SchniderTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the privilege to watch Dr Graham perform the euthanasia service on my grand dog Boomer. She exercised caring compassion and gentleness while attending to Boomer, This is an excellent company that offers a stress free at home environment for your pet to pass. No need for the pet to have to make an uncomfortable trip to the vet. Thank you for providing this valuable service for end of life for pets.Posted on ivana knezovicTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have dealt with Peaceful Passing twice now and they have been amazing each time. Unfortunately for the first time, time was of the essence and my dog could not make it to her appointment. They were very understanding when we had to cancel it. The second time around, we had to make the difficult decision to put our cat down as he had a very aggressive and invasive form of cancer. This was very stressful and upsetting but the staff at Peaceful Passing were very compassionate and caring from start to finish. Dr. Suzanne was amazing and very personable when she came over. She was very comforting and calm which helped my family out a lot. I can’t thank her enough. My cat really hated going to the vet so passing away at home was the best, kind and loving thing we could’ve done. I would recommend this to anyone in their time of needPosted on David BakerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to Dr Graham Boomer was able to pass comfortably from the place he loved to be, at home surrounded by familiarity and love. She was so incredibly kind and caring with him. We couldn’t imagine doing this any other way. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts!Posted on Beth HolcombeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Graham and the entire team was so wonderful in helping me get through what was absolutely one of the worst days of my life. She helped my beautiful soul cat of 18 years Monkey pass so peacefully. I was worried that it would be awkward since it was her first time meeting me but she made me so comfortable and reassured me that I was doing the right thing for her. Laura was also so compassionate listening to me cry and ask to move up the appointment because Monkey was declining quickly and I didn’t think she could wait another 2.5 hours. While I hope I don’t need their services again for a very long time with my other cat, I will not hesitate to schedule with them when that time comes and will recommend them to anyone who needs a team of people who truly just want the best for the smallest members of your family. Photo is taken 2 weeks ago of my sweetest senior in her favourite window sun spot.Posted on Linda Anderson-ThomasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Gallant made an excruciatingly painful event, calm, gentle and caring. I can’t thank her enough for helping our beloved dog, Hawkeye, pass. We had the whole family there and he was eating a chocolate chip muffin . It was a loving send off which is exactly what we wanted. Thank-you ❤️Posted on JAYNE SQUIRESTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As upsetting and heartbreaking this time can be me and my family wanted to sincerely thank Dr Shanna for coming into my home and helping our beloved Molly Mae cross the rainbow bridge. Dr Shanna showed nothing but respect and compassion and we are truly grateful. Having Peaceful Passings involved was the best decision and we wouldn’t have had it any other way. Thank you again ❤️Posted on Rachel NancekivellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are so kind and professional. We’ve used them twice now and both times our dogs were calm and at peace in the warmth of their own home. We will continue using Peaceful Passing in the future and highly recommend them.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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