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.
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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 Tarable
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?
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.
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If this is an emergency, please contact your nearest emergency vet hospital
Clinic Website
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Waterloo Region
Phone
519-650-1617
Location
405 Maple Grove Rd, Unit 14
Cambridge, ON