IN-HOME EUTHANASIA SERVICES
Grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears,
But laugh,
And talk of me as if I were beside you,
I loved you so-- 'twas heaven here with you
--Isla Paschal Richardson
Caring and compassionate euthanasia services in the pet's home can be the final act of caring to a pet companion, explains Andrea S. Mullen, DVM. "In this most difficult and intimate of experiences, I empathize with the decision that no one wants to make. I have developed a service designed to honor the pet's life and respect the owner's difficult decision."
Dr. Mullen utilizes a two-injection protocol. The first injection is a sedating medication. In the one to 15 minutes while the sedating medication is taking effect, the owner may say "good-bye." The pet's last awareness is the owner saying farewell. Only after that has taken effect does Dr. Mullen administer a second injection which stops the heart.
Dr. Mullen's complete service includes the following options:
Private cremation with personal return of ashes.
A memorial candle.
A pet loss support book.
A memorial clay paw print.
One free session with Certified Bereavement Facilitator Julie Klee, of Pet Loss Services.
Aerial spreading of ashes over the scenic Pacific Ocean by airplane.