Ajax Pet Euthanasia: Peaceful In-Home Pet Euthanasia

Peaceful Passing: Providing Compassionate dog, cat, and small mammal Euthanasia in Ajax
Ajax is a community defined by its connection to the water and its vibrant, family-oriented neighbourhoods. From the serene stretches of the waterfront along Lake Ontario to the quiet, tree-lined streets of North Ajax near Greenwood, this is a place where families grow and memories are made. At Peaceful Passing, we understand that our pets are central to those memories. When a beloved companion’s health begins to fail, the prospect of saying goodbye can feel overwhelming. We are here to ensure that this difficult transition is met with dignity, love, and peace.
Our Compassionate In-Home Services in Ajax:
Peaceful Passing offers compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services across the Town of Ajax. Our goal is to provide a stress-free farewell in the sanctuary of your own home, away from the clinical sights and sounds of a veterinary office. We bring gentle veterinary care directly to your door, honouring the unique bond you share with your pet. Our certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian, Dr. Cathy Hooper, serves Ajax and the surrounding Durham Region, ensuring your loved one’s final moments are spent in their favourite place, with the people who matter most.
Services Offered
A Loving Goodbye for Your Dog in Ajax
The life you’ve shared with your dog in Ajax is filled with cherished moments—perhaps brisk walks along the Rotary Park waterfront, exploring the winding trails at Greenwood Conservation Area, or simply relaxing in your backyard watching the squirrels. When their health declines, the decision to consider dog euthanasia is a heartbreaking but loving choice to end their suffering.
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 are deeply attached to their territory and find their greatest comfort in the safety of their own home. For a cat who is unwell, the journey to a vet’s office can be a source of significant stress and fear. Our cat euthanasia service in Ajax is designed to respect your cat’s need for a peaceful, familiar environment. We conduct our visit with quiet sensitivity, allowing your cat to rest on your lap, in a warm sunbeam, or wherever they feel most content. This gentle approach ensures their final moments are filled with warmth and love, not fear. It is a dignified farewell that honours the special place your cat holds in your family.
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. We handle all logistics with the utmost reverence, ensuring that you do not have to worry about the details during your time of grief. 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.

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.
Cremation and Aftercare Services in Ajax
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 at a cemetary 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 We will handle the transportation of your pet with reverence, giving you space to grieve and remember the life you shared. If you are looking for compassionate pet euthanasia in Ajax, our 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 Ajax 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 Ajax 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 or aquamation, 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 and see if you have any questions. 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 Susan CliftTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Making the decision that your pet no longer has the best quality of life is very difficult. Pets are an integral part of our lives. A compassionate and skilled veterinarian as found at Peaceful Passing makes all the difference at this difficult time. Thank you so much for your care and concernPosted on Jennifer WoodsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a referring veterinarian, I am very grateful to have Peaceful Passing as a trusted option for my clients. Their team is consistently professional, compassionate, and attentive during what is an incredibly difficult time for pet owners. They approach each case with sensitivity and respect, ensuring both the pet and their family feel supported throughout the process. Communication is clear and timely, and I always feel confident that my clients are in excellent hands. For families who wish to say goodbye in the comfort of their own home, Peaceful Passing provides a truly meaningful and gentle experience. I would highly recommend their services to both colleagues and pet owners seeking a peaceful, dignified end-of-life option.Posted on Christina DailleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Peaceful Passing’s vet was an absolute gift to us during one of the hardest moments of our lives. The care, compassion, and thoughtfulness she showed while helping us say goodbye to our dear Thomas meant everything. She created such a peaceful, respectful experience that truly honored him, and I can’t imagine going through that moment any other way. We will always be grateful for her kindness.Posted on Michael MaingotTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Yesterday, I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog, and unfortunately my experience with Peaceful Passing did not meet my expectations. My initial interaction with their representative was positive. She was polite, professional, and helpful while explaining the process and booking the appointment. However, the scheduling process quickly became stressful. I was first told there was availability within a couple of hours, which felt overwhelming given the situation. When I e-mailed back a little later, I was told that no appointments remained and that an additional after-hours fee would be required if I wanted service that same day. I instead booked for the following day. I was informed the appointment window would be between 1–3pm and was later given a specific time of 1:30pm. At that point, I was asked to provide full payment in advance. I was initially asked to send an e-transfer, which I personally found unusual, but I was able to arrange payment by credit card instead. The total cost came to approximately $1400, including after care arrangements, which was significantly higher than what I have paid for similar services at veterinary clinics. On the day of the appointment, I was notified that the veterinarian would be running late, and she arrived at approximately 1:45pm. From my perspective, the interaction felt quite brief and clinical. After confirming paperwork and after care details, the procedure began shortly after arrival. During the sedation—administered by injection in the rear—my dog had a noticeable physical reaction, which was very difficult to witness. I understand that different veterinarians may use different approaches, but this experience felt more distressing than what I have encountered in the past. I would have much preferred the sedative and final injection to be administered through a single IV in the leg. The final injection was administered in a way that, to me, felt slower than I was expecting, which made the moment feel longer and more emotionally difficult. After my dog passed, the process concluded fairly quickly, and I was asked to bring her out to the vehicle myself when I was ready. This felt abrupt at a time when I was still processing everything. I want to be clear that this review reflects my personal experience. While the booking representative was professional, the overall experience did not feel as gentle, supportive, or compassionate as I had hoped for—especially given the nature of the service and the cost. For such a difficult and emotional moment, I believe many pet owners are looking not just for the service itself, but for a strong sense of care, empathy, and reassurance throughout the process. Unfortunately, that was not how this experience felt to me. For that reason, I would carefully consider other options in the future.Posted on Gerry WaggTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Peaceful Passing for making this very hard and difficult time with our best friend Ronnie a whole lot easier, not easy saying goodbye to your best friend after 15 great years this way. Dr Lynn was AWESOME and very proffesional, she did a great job easing us and making Ronnie as comfortable as possible during this process.Posted on Laura AcornTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From my first phone call to Peacefull Passing, everyone was so kind and understanding of the pain i was going through. Dr Cathy Hopper was incredible -patient, gentle, and deeply compassionate. She reassured me every step of the way and treated my Pup as if it were her own. I will always be grateful for the care and kindness shown to us during such a heartbreaking time.Posted on Khoral HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I don't review businesses on Google a lot, but this is a business that deserves endless reviews. My girlfriend just had to have her beloved fur baby, Royal, put down, and all I can really say is this organization went above and beyond. Dr. Suzanne Gallant was so caring and understanding and patient and explained everything to us in the most sensitive way. There was no confusion, uncomfortableness for us or for Royal. Suzanne was with us every second and every step of the way, and we are so grateful that we got to say goodbye to our baby this way. My girlfriend was so anxious about having to potentially have Royal put down in a noisy, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar environment and this made and impossible experience that much more comfortable. For anyone who is having to say goodbye to their furry family member, I cannot recommend Peaceful Passing enough. Thank you for giving my girlfriend and her beloved baby girl the most respectful passing we could have ever asked for. Royal was in the best possible hands, and got to make one last friend before saying goodbye.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