The Process
Making the first contact with me....
When you have decided to have your pet put to sleep at home, please contact me to arrange an appointment time that suits you. Feel free to fill out the online enquiry form or call me during office hours.
If talking is too difficult, please use the online enquiry form, SMS or email me anytime. My preference is the online form as it captures the information I need so your appointment runs smoothly.
You have a confirmed appointment...
Once I have received your appointment request I will contact you to confirm your appointment and send some additional information so you know exactly what to expect from my service. If you are able to read this information beforehand it will help you understand the process so it can be as smooth as possible.
When I get to your home.....
When I arrive at your home, your pet will be given a sedative to ensure they are as comfortable as possible and prevent any anxiety your pet may have. I can then talk about any thoughts you wish to discuss or can give you a moment alone with your pet while they relax. The sedative is a twilight sedation so they will drift into a sleep at this point.
Once your pet is asleep I may will place an intravenous line (IV line) in your pet's arm if it is a medium or large breed dog. The IV line placement is equivalent to a pinch and the analgesia of the sedative means that your pet will not wake up when I do this.
Your pet will then be given anaesthetic medication through the IV line and they will fall asleep in seconds. Once asleep more anaesthetic is continued to be given and your pet will peacefully pass in their sleep.
For small pets a very heavy sedation paired with a general anaesthetic so that they are deeply asleep and unable to feel anything at all. The final overdose of anaesthetic medication is then given into their tummy area and they will peacefully pass without feeling this at all.
You've said your final goodbye.....
Once you have had time time to say goodbye to your pet they will need to be transported to the aftercare of your choice.
Individual cremation services that I organise will arrive at your home at our agreed time (usually at the conclusion of my visit). They will be a separate company so they will be able to answer any questions you may have about their service. In circumstances where the cremation service is unable to attend your home I may be able to organise transportation myself (depending on availability) and this will be discussed at the time of booking.
With Forever Farm burial I will be able to transport your pet myself. When in my care, your pet will be treated with the utmost dignity as I would expect for our my beloved pets.
For home burial services (where you are keeping your pet with you to be buried at home) I do not need to organise any transportation for your pet.
