Areas we serve: Kitchener

Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Kitchener

Kitchener is a city with a proud history of being an innovative, caring, and vibrant place to live. That strong sense of community is something we extend to all members of our families, including the pets who bring us so much joy. From established, tree-lined streets to new communities creating their own traditions, Kitchener is a place we are proud to call home.

When your pet’s health declines, the decision to say goodbye is a difficult but deeply loving one. Peaceful Passing offers compassionate in home euthanasia services throughout Kitchener, reflecting the caring spirit of our community. We bring our gentle veterinary support to your home, allowing your pet to pass with dignity, surrounded by family. Whether you live in Stanley Park, Doon South, or Huron Park, our service is here for you.

Dr. Susan Dailley, Dr Shanna Clinch, Dr. Kirsten Graham, Dr. Meredith Geldart and Dr. Nikki Dobben are our five dedicated mobile veterinarians serving Kitchener, Elmira, Ayr, New Hamburg and the surrounding area. Peaceful Passing was established in 2015 to ensure that our loved ones’ final moments are spent in their favourite place, surrounded by the people they love.

Our practice exclusively offers compassionate in-home pet euthanasia and aftercare services for small animals.

Please take a moment to submit the following form to receive personalized pricing and information.

Services Offered

A Loving Farewell for Your Dog

Your dog has been a faithful part of your life in Kitchener, sharing in family moments and offering unconditional love. When their journey becomes too difficult, choosing dog euthanasia is a final act of kindness to end their suffering.

Our service for putting a dog to sleep at home eliminates the stress of a final trip to a clinic. Your loyal companion can remain in their favourite spot—their bed, a cozy rug, or your garden—in a calm and familiar environment. We are dedicated to ensuring their farewell is as peaceful and loving as the life you shared together.

A Gentle Goodbye for Your Cat

Cats find deep security and comfort in their home. For a cat who is frail or unwell, being removed from this sanctuary can cause significant anxiety. Our cat euthanasia service in Kitchener is designed to honour their need for a peaceful and familiar setting.

We conduct our visit with quiet professionalism and sensitivity, allowing your cat to rest wherever they feel most comfortable—on your lap, in a favourite chair, or curled up in a sunbeam. This gentle approach ensures their final moments are filled with warmth and affection, free from fear. It is a dignified passing that respects the special place your cat holds in your heart.

Pet Transportation and Cremation or Aquamation Service

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 or aquamation 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 and aquamation 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.

Our Aftercare Options

Following your pet’s passing, we continue to support you by managing all aftercare arrangements with dignity. We partner with trusted local professionals to provide caring cremation services, handling every detail according to your family’s wishes.

You can choose the option that best honours your pet:

Communal Cremation: Your pet is cremated with other cherished pets, and their ashes are scattered respectfully.
Private Cremation: Your pet is cremated individually, and their ashes are carefully returned to you in an urn of your choice as a lasting memorial.

We will handle the transportation of your pet with the utmost care, allowing you to focus on grieving and remembering your companion. When you need compassionate pet euthanasia in Kitchener, our team is here to help.

What to expect:

Our commitment is to provide a serene and supportive experience. When our veterinarian arrives at your Kitchener home, she will begin by gently explaining the process and answering all of your questions. We move at your family’s pace, ensuring you have the private time you need to say your goodbyes.

The procedure involves two injections. The first is a sedative that allows your pet to fall into a deep and peaceful sleep, ensuring they are free from any pain or distress. Once your pet is fully relaxed and your family is ready, the final medication is given, allowing them to pass away quickly and gracefully. The entire process is humane and designed to feel like a gentle transition.

Our Compassionate Kitchener Team

Dr. Susan Dailley

Veterinarian & Founder

Dr. Shanna Clinch

Guelph & Tri-Cities Area

Dr. Nikki Dobben

Drayton Area

Dr. Meredith Geldart

Guelph & Tri-Cities Area

Dr. Suzanne Gallant

Halton, Hamilton, & Brantford Areas

Laura Vincent

Client Care Coordinator

Dr. Kirsten Graham

Guelph & Tri-Cities Area

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 compassionately 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 20-60 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 or aquamation 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

    
 
 
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   Kim Simon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It’s been a month and a half now since having to contact Peaceful Passing Home Mobility Services to help my beloved cat, Sasha over the rainbow bridge. She was exactly two months shy before her 17th birthday. It was an unfortunate but very sudden decision as my cat was declining rapidly and I could not bare to see her suffer any longer. Since it was already evening hours, I contacted Peaceful Passing with uncertainty as I’ve never done this sort of thing before and wasn’t sure it was even legit, but when they responded back quickly with very detailed information about their services, costs, etc and so on, gave me that realization that it was legit. It was fairly prompt than I expected and even though there was a cost for after hours services , it was worth it more so as Dr. Brooke had to adjust her time for an on call appointment to come to my place. The staff are very compassionate and understanding. I recommend Peaceful Passing to anyone having to make that sudden decision as I did.  I cannot say whether it’s pricey or not as it’s very close to the same price as going to an in person veterinarian. I was and am satisfied with their services 100%. Thank you to the Peaceful Passing team for all of your support during my difficult time. Sasha: Oct. 10, 2009- Aug. 10, 2026.
  
 
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   Farah Jazuli 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It’s taken me a while to do this review … it’s a bit strange to review one of the worst days of my life but I know looking at the reviews helped me when the decision had to be made. I lost my soul cat and it was a devastating experience but Dr. Graham was patient, compassionate and empathetic. She gave us the time and space to say to goodbye and showed us nothing but kindness. She communicated with me before her arrival and helped reduce as much of the anxiety surrounding what was to come as possible. She let me hold him, and reassured me it was the right decision to make. Afterward, communication around his remains was also very good and we had his ashes within a week. I’m sorry for anyone reading this review, who’s facing such a difficult choice but peaceful passing was there for us and I’m so glad for it.
  
 
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   Lori Rule 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you for your compassion and empathy at such a devastating time. Dr Hooper was wonderful, explained the process well, and was gentle with my girl. Being able to send her in peace in a place of comfort for her was incredibly important, and I appreciate the care given at every step of the way. I was given as much time as I needed to say goodbye. Thank you.
  
 
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   Kathy D 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so grateful to Peaceful Passing and Dr. Suzanne Gallant for the compassion and kindness shown to our family when it was time to say goodbye to our beloved 20-year-old cat, Tibby. Making that decision was incredibly difficult, but being able to have Tibby at home, in the place where she felt safe and comfortable, made an unbearably sad day a little easier. Dr. Suzanne was incredibly gentle, patient and compassionate. She took the time to explain the entire process to us and never made us feel rushed. We all sat together on my bed with Tibby, and everything was handled with such calmness, dignity and care. It was so peaceful, and we were able to surround Tibby with love in her own home as we said goodbye. We will always be grateful to Dr. Suzanne for making Tibby’s final moments as peaceful and loving as we could have hoped for. I would wholeheartedly recommend Peaceful Passing to anyone facing the difficult decision of saying goodbye to a beloved pet.
  
 
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   Courtney Seperack 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The care and compassion that these individuals show while transitioning to end of life with a pet is truly exceptional. I couldn't recommend this company enough.
  
 
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   Cate Welsh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Kirsten Graham was professional, compassionate and so kind when she came to our home. My son says she should be paid a million dollars for what she does and how wonderfully she does it. Thank you so much. Highly sensitive, kind and I so recommend this service. A dignified death for our wonderful Sadie.
  
 
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   Danielle Garcia 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m glad I had your services, since I contacted you I felt that you cared, deciding for Euthanasia of your loved dog is tough and you made it so smooth as it’s a stressful moment. I’m glad doctor Kirsten came she was so kind and helpful for us to go over this moment. I’m glad I could give this end to Sanji he deserved it.
  
 
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   Diana Duculet 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service was a true blessing given the condition of our beloved kitty. Not having to put him to another drive to the vet was a relief. We weren't sure of the date because the condition was evolving in his last few days, and the people at Peaceful Passing were very understanding. We managed to get an appointment the morning we decided it was time. Dr. Shanna was very gentle and compassionate through one of our worst times. Thank you.
  
 
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   Carly Kuntz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Peaceful Passing and Dr. Shanna made saying goodbye to our baby boy, Banx (a 12-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback with cancer) as peaceful as it could be. It was a devastating loss for us, but they made the process easy and smooth. They were very responsive prior to and flexible. The doctor herself was patient and kind and empathetic. We are still so sad, but at least he passed at home, in his favourite spot, with his loved ones with him, with his head cradled in my arms. Thank you so much Dr. Shanna and team. <3
  
 
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   Teresa Ferreira 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so grateful for the compassionate and caring service we received during one of the most difficult days of our lives. Dr. Shanna was incredibly kind, patient, and gentle with our girl. She took the time to explain everything and gave us the privacy and time we needed to say our final goodbye afterwards. We never felt rushed. Thank you for treating Kona and our family with such kindness and dignity. Ferreira Family
  
 
  
  
 
 
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