Areas we serve · Halton Hills
In-home pet euthanasia in Georgetown and Halton Hills
A peaceful goodbye at home, across Halton Hills
Dr. Shanna Clinch, Dr. Suzanne Gallant, Dr. Brooke Manderson and Dr. Kirsten Graham visit families at home across Georgetown, Acton, Glen Williams, Norval and the rest of Halton Hills, seven days a week.
Fill out our short form, and between 8 am and 8 pm our Client Care Team will send your personal quote and the times we can come. Our vet will explain each step before it happens, and there is never a rush.
Has your pet already passed away? We can help with aftercare.
- Open every day7 days a week, 365 days a year
- 20 minutes to an hourMost visits, never rushed
- Dogs, cats and small petsRabbits and guinea pigs too
- No overnight care24-hour hospitals nearby
Your Halton Hills veterinarians
Four of our vets share the visits here, so one of them can usually come when you need us.
Dr. Shanna Clinch
Guelph and the Tri-Cities
Dr. Suzanne Gallant
Halton, Hamilton and Brantford
Dr. Brooke Manderson
Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Guelph
Dr. Kirsten Graham
Guelph, the Tri-Cities, Erin, Acton and Georgetown
Dog and cat euthanasia at home in Halton Hills
In-home dog euthanasia in Georgetown
A trip to the clinic can be hardest for a big dog whose back legs are failing. At home, your dog can lie on their own bed with their family around them, and afterwards we carry them out on a stretcher, with your help, so no one has to lift them alone.
In-home cat euthanasia in Georgetown
Many cats dread the carrier and the car far more than anything a vet does. At home there's no carrier and no drive. Your cat can stay on your lap or in a favourite spot, and our vet will work around them.
We also help rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets at home, where they're calmest and the whole family can be there.
Receive euthanasia information and pricing
What happens during the visit
Our vet is usually in your home for 20 minutes to an hour. How long depends on your pet, because every pet relaxes at their own pace.
Your pet is sedated first, and most pets fall asleep within 5 to 20 minutes. The final injection is only given once your pet is deeply asleep and you're ready, and afterwards you can take as much time as you need. Every step of the visit, explained
If your pet is very nervous, we can prescribe calming medication for you to give before we arrive. Just mention it when you book.
How we can help in Halton Hills
Aftercare in Halton Hills
Private and communal cremation are both available in Halton Hills. If you choose cremation, our vet takes your pet with them and cares for them until they reach Gateway Pet Memorial. Aftercare options and timing
Paw prints, urns and other keepsakes are in our memorial store. If you're planning to bury your pet at home, please read our note on home burial first.
When we can come
We're open every day of the year, including weekends and holidays, and we can often come the same day. Our regular veterinary hours are 9 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Visits outside those hours carry an after-hours fee.
What affects the cost
- Your pet's size
- How far we travel
- The aftercare you choose
- Visits outside 9 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Saturday
- Any extra time or medication your pet needs
Your personal quote arrives soon after you fill out the form. Payment is taken when you book, by e-transfer. If e-transfer isn't possible, we take a credit card over the phone. More about fees and payment.
What families say
More than 550 families have given us five stars on Google.
- Hayley Ehmann
We cannot say enough positive things about the client care team and Dr. Graham. The extremely quick email response times from Laura and Andrea was immensely appreciated, their kind and supportive words and knowing we could count on them for guidance was so very much appreciated. Dr. Kirsten Graham came into our home and made us instantly comfortable in such a sad, heartbreaking situation. Our beloved beautiful dog Jake came to the end of his life, and the support, compassion and care that Dr. Graham provided for us allowed us to be in the moment with Jake and help him pass with comfort and love. Thank you again.
- Shannon Griffiths
The team at Peaceful Passing has helped us, help two of our pets across the rainbow bridge. A year ago, Dr. Suzanne helped us with our beloved dog, Dax and this week, Dr. Shanna helped us with our adored cat, Meyah. Laura helped with all the steps, was quick to answer and assisted us every step of the way. They are truly caring, deeply supportive and exactly the type of team you want to have help you during these terrible times. Our whole family was grateful and appreciated their kindness and patience with us.
- Alfrun Galick
Thank you Peaceful Passing for handling this sad experience with great professionalism and compassion. The Vet arrived on time and explained the process. Her caring made it all a little easier to handle. Thank you again ❤️
- Jessica Douthwright
My family had to say goodbye to our beloved Marsha, our 17.5 year old cat over the weekend. While it was an incredibly difficult decision and saying goodbye was extremely hard, we would not have wanted it done any other way. Dr. Graham assisted Marsha in crossing the rainbow bridge with so much compassion and care. Our spicy old tortie had a history of becoming stressed at the vet's office (even though she had the most amazing vet team), and we were so thankful that her final moments were spent at home, cuddled in our laps, relaxed, comfortable, and safe. Dr. Graham allowed us to hold her the entire time. We didn't have to send her away or be absent for any moment. We were able to make sure Marsha felt loved, held, and comfortable until the very end. Marsha was our soul cat, she was the one that first made us a family. Allowing her to pass quietly, relaxed in our arms in the comfort of our own home, on the couch that she spent most of her time napping on, felt like the final act of love that we could do for her. Once she passed, we were able to spend some time alone with her to say our final goodbyes before bringing her to Dr. Graham, who was waiting with a cozy spot for Marsha to lay and make her final trip to her resting place. Thank you so much to Dr. Graham and the peaceful passing team for all of your kindness and support for such a difficult time. Although Marsha is gone, we have been finding comfort in how calm and peaceful her final moments were. We're so thankful to the peaceful passing team for allowing us to give Marsha our final act of love and kindness, and the passing that she deserved.
- Mitchell Burton
We recently went through every Pet Owner's most difficult moment. We had to say goodbye to our beloved 19 year old cat Zoey. We opted for having her put to sleep at home as opposed to stressing her out at the vet for her final moments. In the end we chose Peaceful Passing to help us say goodbye, and I'm grateful we did. The price was fair compared to their competitors, and they were quick to respond and had the gentle touch you expect for a situation like this. I will mention they made a small mistake on the original quote, so I had to send an updated payment twice, but as it seemed to be a genuine mistake i will not hold it against them. The main reason I will recommend them though is because of Dr. Shanna. The veterinarian who arrived for the appointment. Dr. Shanna is the veterinarian you hope you get to help end your pets suffering. She was on time, extremely compassionate to us and our pet, and brought a sense of dignity and respect to thus experience with her perfect bedside manner. She made this sad experience manageable and helped ensure we got to say goodbye to our cat on out own terms. Based on my experience I would absolutely recommend Dr. Shanna and Peaceful Passing to others
- Adam Ciccone
Made us feel very confortable, at ease. Thank you
Communities we visit around Halton Hills
- Georgetown
- Acton
- Glen Williams
- Norval
- Terra Cotta
- Limehouse
- Stewarttown
- Ballinafad
If you live nearby and aren't sure whether we can reach you, fill out the form and we'll let you know. See every area we serve.
If you need help overnight
We don't provide overnight emergency care. If your pet is in crisis overnight, please call one of these emergency hospitals. Calling ahead lets them be ready for you.
- Lakeshore Animal Health Partners Emergency & Specialty Hospital806 Southdown Road, Mississauga
905-858-6767 - North Town Veterinary Hospital496 Main Street North, Brampton
905-451-2000 - Campus Estates Animal Hospital1460 Gordon Street, Unit 2A, Guelph
519-837-1212
Questions families in Halton Hills ask
Do you come to Acton and the rural parts of Halton Hills?
Yes. We visit homes across Halton Hills, including Acton, Glen Williams, Limehouse and the rural areas in between. If you aren't sure whether we reach your address, fill out our form and we'll tell you.
Is there a travel fee to Georgetown?
Depending on where you are in Halton Hills, a travel fee may apply. It's always included in the personal quote we send you, so there are no surprises on the day.
How soon can you come?
We can often come the same day. We aren't an emergency service, so if your pet is in crisis and we can't reach you in time, please call one of the 24-hour hospitals listed on this page.
My pet has already passed away at home. Can you help?
Yes. We can collect your pet from your home and arrange their cremation. Fill out our form for a pet who has passed, and our Client Care Team will call you.
Can our other pets be there?
Most of the time it helps. Other pets can say goodbye before the visit and come back afterwards to see and sniff their friend, so they understand what has happened. If a pet gets too excited with a stranger in the house, we can decide together on the day.
When you're ready, we're here to help
Fill out our short form for your personal quote and the times we can come. If you're not sure it's time yet, our quality-of-life assessment can help.