Some people need to have as much data as possible. These are people who couldn’t rest if they made a final decision without exhausting all reasonable possibilities. For others, this is not as important.

Would you consult with a specialist? Would you consider a treatment or surgery? If you would consider having a consult or pursuing a treatment you will need to have the information.

Is it a walk? A toy or game? Just sitting with you? Eating?  Can he/she do these things? If not, is it likely that a treatment would result in this joy returning?

Do you have the time, emotional, and financial resources to manage your pets’ health problems? Now? and ongoing future needs?

Quality of Life Checklist

Home burial

Cremation Services

We work very closely with and can arrange for cremation services which could include

An individual/ private cremation where your pet is cremated would receive your pet’s ashes returned to you in a decorative wooden box.

A group cremation is where your pet is cremated with others. With a group cremation, you are not receiving your pet’s ashes back. It is, however, a more cost-effective option if this is not important to you.

Memorials

Terrapin Glass – Memorial Glass Jaffrey, NH

Terrapin Glass

Local Hospice Resources and At Home Euthanasia Options:

Empathy Vet Care

Grief and Support Resources

Children and Pet loss

Support Center of Lap of Love

Veterinary Care Coordinators across the United States are offering guidance and support for one of the hardest phone calls that we, as pet parents, may ever make.

You are not alone – we are here for you every day of the week to coordinate and assist you every step of the way.

(855) 933-5683

Support@LapofLove.com

Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Support (families)

http://www.petloss.com

The Pet loss Support Page-Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss (families)

http://www.pet-loss.net

The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (families and veterinary teams)

https://www.aplb.org

End of Life Care I ASPCA

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/end-life-care

Pet Loss Hotline: (877) GRIEF-10

Best Friends-resources across the United States

https://bestfriends.org/resources/pet-loss-and-grief-resources

Colorado State

Argus Hosts a Friends of Friends

Pet Loss Support Group

See the group meeting schedule here.

Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC
(970) 412-6212

A support group for pet parents with “special needs” pet.

 Two Hearts Pet Loss Center

http://www.twoheartspetlosscenter.com

Burial should only be performed per your local and state laws and when applicable, with the landlord’s authorization.

There are no official guidelines for the proper disposal of dead animals. However, to protect human, animal, and environmental health please follow these guidelines:

• Before you select the location of the burial site please ensure that you are aware of the location of any underground utilities such as electric, fuel, and gas lines.
• Ensure that the top of the body is covered with at least 2 feet of earth. If this depth is not attainable, consider cremation or it is important to cover the hole with a large rock to prevent digging by wildlife or domestic animals. Euthanized pet remains are potentially poisonous and could cause illness or death to animals who ingest them.
• Pets that died of some contagious diseases should be cremated rather than buried to prevent further transmission of disease.
• Animal graves must not be located within 200 feet of any lake, river, stream, or groundwater and 500 feet from a well used to supply potable drinking water as the deceased animal may leak body fluids after passing.
• It is also recommended that burial sites are not close to home foundations.

It is recommended to place a layer of lime at the bottom of the hole and on the body. Lime aids in decomposition as well as reduces odors.

Compress the earth and level the soil.

Take a moment to yourself…

Finally, if you ever sell your property, it is important to notify future buyers of the presence of any animals that may be buried on the land.

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…

our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.