Common Questions Test
- What areas do you cover?
- How much advance notice do you need to make an appointment?
- What days and hours are you available?
- What will euthanasia be like for my pet?
- How long does the appointment take?
- Is there anything I need to do before you arrive?
- Do I need proof from my family veterinarian?
- Why do you chose to do Euthanasia as a Veterinary Service?
- Why does it cost more for in home pet euthanasia that my family veterinarian? What does your fees cover?
- Who can I talk to about my grief?
What areas do you cover?
Pet home euthanasia services are provided for dogs, cats and exotic pets throughout Maricopa County Yavapai County, Pima County, Pinal County, Apache County, Cochise County, Coconino County, and Gila County which includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Cave Creek, Glendale, Sun City, Peoria, Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Tonopah, Tucson, Casa Grande, Florence, Rio Verde, Prescott, Sedona and Camp Verde. Jerome, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Paradise Valley, and Green Valley.
How much advance notice do you need to make an appointment?
I want to be available for you anytime you need me. I would say 2-3 days advance notice is nice to be able to guarantee you get the appointment date and time that you desire. Same-day appointments are available, even if this means it is an appointment later in the evening. On rare occasions, my schedule is booked for the day. Of course, if your pet is suddenly in extreme distress and vocalizing, etc, then please take them to your nearest emergency clinic as you can not wait for a home pet euthanasia. There is a fee of $60.00 added due to the short notice and changing my schedule to accommodate your emergency needs. But I am happy to be there for you.
What days and hours are you available?
I like to be available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
What will euthanasia be like for my pet?
Pets love to meet me when I come to your home. They greet with me a way of their tail and appreciate the wonderful treats I offer them. They are comfortable in ways that surpirse my owners. Your pet will have a look of acceptance and trust and become comfortable with each moment. If they are anxious pets, you will be surprised at how well they behave. If they have a feisty, spunky personality , they will remain this same way throughout our time together. I love to see their personalities in these last loving moments. You will be surprisingly relaxed because your pet will be and you will be amazed at how well you feel after the euthanasia because your pet will pass without stress, worry and complications.
How long does the appointment take?
Most appointments last approximately one (1) hour for dogs and 45 minutes for cats. I do not think about time, time flies by. The importance is placed in love and making sure every owner and every pet has the time they need to say the words they want to say, take the time they need until they feel comfortable and not feel rushed so they have closure and peace.
Is there anything I need to do before you arrive?
Simply take your dog out for one last outside time within 1 hour of my arrival, if they are ambulatory. Place family cats in a bedroom together so we may introduce them to your beloved pet after the euthanasia. This relieves the stress of your cats, tremendously. I will show you why at the appointment.
Do I need proof from my family veterinarian?
This is not necessary. If you would like to ask me any questions about your pets condition and would like to provide blood work or other medical records so I can explain in further detail, then please have those available for my review. This helps me confirm your decision should you need such confirmation.
Why do you chose to do Euthanasia as a Veterinary Service?
I do this every day, because I truly love pets and their people. I love my profession, too. I feel honored, every day, to have the privilege to be able to come into the sanctity of your home and be present with a family who is giving such love to their beloved pet friend and family member. I get to feel and observe such perfectly pure love that these last loving moments provide. This is where I chose to give of myself and my time, pulling years of learning, heartfelt patience and perseverance to the test. I chose to spend my days, giving and helping people say good-bye with dignity. My reward is the heartfelt appreciation that comes out of the mouths of my clients, every day, who will not do it any other way from here forward.
Why does it cost more for in home pet euthanasia that my family veterinarian? What does your fees cover?
The fees are mostly to cover a veterinarians time. The average in home pet euthanasia and cremation delivery ranges from 4-5 hours a day which includes the hour drive to your home, an hour to the crematory delivery site, 1/2 hour at the cremation site preparing paperwork to assure proper completion, an hour in the home (more for extra time allowed per individual basis) and medications for injections. The physical examination is performed for no charge. The family veterinarian usually give injections that are more direct and time efficient. Their staff is in charge of the details I have described above as the veterinarian, themselves have a more pressing schedule and patients that requires their time. As an in home pet euthanasia service, i handle all of the administration duties myself. As this result, it makes this service possible.
Who can I talk to about my grief?
Pet Loss Individual Counseling
infomation, Sandra Nettles, LCSW, MSSW 602.750.8051,
www.deerval.com page PetLoss.htm Animal Chaplain , Animal
Communicator - Christina Corbisello at Ani- Motions by calling (928)
300-7709 through her email animalhealer@esedona.net
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Phoenix: Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Pet Loss Support
Group, meets first Saturday of every month from 9-11:00 a.m. at
Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5699,
602-636-5390, info@hov.org, http://www.caaainc.org/petgriefsupport.htm
Tucson: Renee Terry, M. Ed., CHt., LPC, Our Beloved Pets Counseling,
2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712, (520) 603-8319.
COUNSELORS:
Chandler: Kay Cox, The Pet Counselor, 12705 E. Via de Palmas,
Chandler, AZ 85249-3447, 480 802-4357., http://www.thepetcounselor.com/,petcouns@getnet.com
Chandler: Beth Temple-Holmes, RN, InSpirit Life Coaching, Chandler, AZ
85249, 480-748-3021 - provides an online support group at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paws-To-Remember-Pet-Loss-Circle-of-Support/115922378439322
Gilbert: Kay Cox, The Pet Counselor, 1400 N. Gilbert Road, Suite K,
Gilbert, AZ 85234, http://www.thepetcounselor.com/,petcouns@getnet.com
Mesa: Sandra Nettles, LCSW, MSSW, Deer Valley Counseling, 1819 S
Dobson, Suite 105, Mesa AZ 85202, 602.750.8051, http://deerval.com/PetLoss.htm,sandra@deerval.com
. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale,
Peoria, Tempe, Ahwatukee and nearby cities.
Phoenix: Sandra Nettles, LCSW, MSSW, Deer Valley Counseling, 2301 W
Dunlap Ave, Suite 206, Phoenix AZ 85021, 602.750.8051,http://deerval.com/PetLoss.htm
, sandra@deerval.com. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler,
Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Ahwatukee and nearby cities.
Phoenix: Marty Tousley, Bereavement Counselor, Hospice of the Valley,
1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5699, (602) 530-6970,http://www.griefhealing.com
, tousleym@aol.com.
Scottsdale: Sandra Nettles, LCSW, MSSW, Deer Valley Counseling, 14274
N Northsight Blvd, Suite 100, Scottsdale AZ 85260, 602.750.8051,http://deerval.com/PetLoss.htm
, sandra@deerval.com. Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler,
Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Ahwatukee and nearby cities.
Tucson: Renee Terry, M. Ed., CHt., LPC, Our Beloved Pets Counseling,
2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712, (520) 603-8319
http://www.pet-loss.net/links.shtml
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Angel Animals
While not specifically a "pet loss" site, this site focuses on animals
and spirituality, and offers an interesting selection of articles. (It
also has some pet loss resources.)
Animal Love and Loss Network
An organization of pet loss counselors and professionals; offers links
to support groups, plus a chat room.
Animals in Our Hearts
Offers links, articles, an audio-book, tips on helping a friend or
loved one cope with loss, and a variety of other animal-related
resources.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
An association of pet loss counselors and professionals. The site
offers links, articles, a bookstore, and directories of counselors and
pet loss support groups.
Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine
This site provides a number of excellent articles on pet loss, plus
additional resources for more help.
Athena's Angels
Provides a free e-mail based "shoulder to cry on" for people suffering
from the grief of pet loss. Not a counselor, but an individual willing
to provide comfort and support.
AVMA Guidelines for Pet Loss Support Services
Useful information for anyone interested in setting up a pet loss
support group.
Chance's Spot
Lots of useful stuff here, including a lot of resources for children.
Coping with the Loss of a Pet
An article covering grieving, the five stages of mourning, how to
explain pet loss to a child, and reasons for euthanasia.
FidoFinder.com
A site where you can register a missing pet, along with useful tips
for finding a lost pet.
Grief Healing
An excellent resource from pet loss counselor Marty Tousley. It offers
an extensive collection of Marty's articles and columns on grief, plus
other resources.
Healing and Inspirational Poetry
Dozens of lovely poems and "Rainbow Bridge Arrival Stories."
Hoofbeats in Heaven
A site dedicated to resources on "horse loss support," including an e-
mail support group.
In Memory of Pets
An extensive collection of links, book references, and other resources
for pet loss.
Land of Pure Gold: Leaving Pawprints on Our Hearts
Loads of tips and resources from a site dedicated to golden retrievers.
Lightning Strike Pet-Loss Support Page
One of the oldest pet-loss sites on the web, with an eclectic
selection of resources and links. Now offers pet loss support blogs!
New England Pet Hospice Blog
An excellent site with loads of good information on pet loss, grief,
coping, and dealing with a pet's terminal illness.
Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets
The primary site for information on pet hospice care.
Paws of the Heart
Though aimed primarily at the Virginia area, this site offers a wide
range of poems, articles and other tips for grieving.
Pet Hospice Care
A discussion group focusing on pet hospice care and bereavement.
The Pet Loss Grief Support Website & Candle Ceremony
Loads of information on pet loss, including online ceremonies,
tributes, articles, links, etc.
PetLossHelp.org
Articles, a weekly blog, and a place to add your photo tribute for
weekly postings.
Pet Loss Matters
This is a fabulous site with lots of resources. It offers free
tributes, a means of keeping a pet loss or remembrance diary, and
loads of quotes on pets and pet loss.
Pet Loss: Understanding Grief in Children
Rainbow Bridge Movie
A short, sweet "movie" version of the Rainbow Bridge story.
UK Counselling Directory: Bereavement
Though not specifically focused on pet loss, this directory would be a
good place to start a search for a UK bereavement counsellor.
Understanding Depression
A general information site on depression.
PETS IN HEAVEN:
All Creatures Do Go to Heaven... Especially Pets
The presentation on this site can be a bit off-putting, but the verses
and translation details are very interesting and worth exploring.
Animals in Heaven: Proof that Animals Go to Heaven
A number of useful scripture references on the topic.
Creatures in Heaven
A publisher of books, DVDs and music on the issue of whether pets go
to heaven.
EternalAnimals.com
A number of loss-related resources, plus health tips and other info,
and a book and articles dealing with the "pets in heaven" issue.
For the Love of Animals
A variety of articles discussing the salvation of animals, including a
sermon by John Wesley!
BURIAL, CREMATION & EUTHANASIA:
American Association of Mobile and Housecall Veterinarians
A directory of mobile veterinarians; this is a good place to start a
search if you're looking for someone who will provide euthanasia
services in your home.
Backyard Burial
A site encouraging the home burial of pets, with stories, tips and
resources.
Equine Protection Network - Cemeteries and Crematories for Horses
A guide to facilities that handle burials or cremations for horses.
Green Pet Burial Society
Information and advocacy regarding natural burials within pet
cemeteries for those who prefer burial to cremation, and natural
burial to underground entombment. They also address pet burials in
family plots of (human) cemeteries.
Anthony Eddy's Wildlife Studio - Pet Animal Preservation
Information on freeze-drying pets.
Perpetual Pet
Information on freeze-drying pets.
VIRTUAL TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL SITES:
A Dog's Guide to the Hereafter
Not a tribute site per se, but a delightful photo presentation of what
might come next, in a dog's afterlife.
Angel Cats
Cat memorial site in the UK. (Lots of popups, unfortunately.)
Chance's Spot
Dogheaven
A memorial/tribute site. This site charges a fee for posting memorials
(portions go to charity), but also offers a number of useful (free)
resources.
Heaven's Playground Pet Memorial
A site where pet owners can post memorials and tributes; plus a
discussion forum, poetry, sympathy e-cards, and links.
ILovedMyPet.com
Offers a free online memorial listing for three months, and charges a
small fee for longer (or large) listings. All profits go to humane
associations.
In Memory of Pets
Light a Candle
An interesting site where you can light a "virtual candle" in memory
of your pet.
Pet Loss Matters
Pet Memorial Website
A place to post free memorials, photos, tributes, stories, etc.
Pets4Ever
A free site where you can post photos and stories about your pet.
PetsEverlasting.com
Free text memorials; may be a fee for photo memorials.
Washington State University Pet Memorial Program
By donating to the WSU pet memorial program, you can post a tribute or
you can obtain access for a friend or loved one to post a tribute to
their pet.
DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUPS:
Animal Love and Loss Network
An organization of pet loss counselors and professionals; offers links
to support groups, plus a chat room.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Chat Room
Chat rooms for pet loss and anticipatory pet loss; click the
"Chatrooms" button on the left to find the current schedule.
Chance's Spot Online Support Group
Meets online every Thursday from 9 to 10 P.M. Eastern time.
PetsEverlasting.com
Pet loss discussion forums.
Pet Hospice Care
A discussion group focusing on pet hospice care and bereavement.
The Pet Loss Grief Support Website & Candle Ceremony
PET LOSS CONDOLENCE CARDS:
1-2-3 Greetings: Electronic Pet Loss Condolence Cards
Free electronic pet loss condolence cards.
In Memory of Pets
You can order printed sympathy cards from this site.
TRANSLATIONS:
Here are links to some of our articles that have been translated into
other languages:
Les animaux de compagnie vont-ils au ciel?
Do Pets Go to Heaven?
Soutien lors de la perte de nos petit compagnons
French pet loss site; includes French translation of "Ten Tips on the
Loss of Your Pet."
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet is also available in
Japanese.
NOTE: If you would like to post a translation of materials on this
site, please contact Moira Allen.
Please note that our hotlines section has moved to http://www.pet-loss.net/hotlines.shtml
.
Bereavement Studies Seeking Assistance
Please note: These bereavement studies are not affiliated in any way
with The Pet Loss Support Page.
Dr. Sherman Lee and Dr. Nicole Surething, researchers at Christopher
Newport University in Virginia, are conducting a study aimed at
understanding the ways in which people cope with the death of a pet.
This survey is in follow up to a previous questionnaire listed on this
website. If you participated in the previous study, you are also
qualified to participate in this study. Dr. Lee and Dr. Surething are
looking for adults 18 and older who have lost a pet. The findings from
this research will be used to develop a broader research base for
understanding the impact of pet loss and the various ways people cope
with such a loss. The questionnaire will ask questions about your pet
and your relationship with your pet, your attitudes, your personality
characteristics, and how you coped after the loss. Participation in
this study will take about 10-15 minutes; you may choose to end the
survey at any time. To participate, please click here to take the
survey.
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sites that offer a significant amount of information or resources on
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welcome to use the button at left to accompany the link.
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