It can be hard to imagine a life without your best friend by your side. However, it’s a sad fact of life that we pet owners often outlive our furry friends. For many of us, there comes a time where we can see the final farewell in the not-so-distant future as our pets become sick or simply too old to continue. Putting time and thought into your pet’s memorial is a great way to honour your pet’s life. Carefully consider each part of your pet’s passing with your family and close friends. This will let you start getting used to the idea of life without your loyal companion and will also offer great relief when the time comes.

Choosing to euthanize a pet is possibly the hardest decision a pet owner has to make. When a senior or sick pet, it can be hard to know when the right is time to say farewell. Your vet will advise when your pet is suffering too much. Your vet will work with you and your family to ensure all viable treatment options are exhausted before considering euthanasia.

There can be a temptation to prolong your pet’s life for the sake of the family; however, you must remember that there comes a time where a sick or senior pet has a poor quality of life. Only your vet is qualified to support you in making this decision. Euthanasia can be carried out at home or at the vet clinic, depending on what your vet offers. Both choices have their benefits. Express your wishes to your vet ahead of time to ensure your needs are met when the time comes.

We’ve got a handy checklist for pre-planning your pet’s cremation. You can take care of as much or as little of this as you like ahead of time. The more you prepare, the easier it will be when the time comes to say farewell.

We're here for you at every step of the way as you say farewell to your loyal pet. From pre-arranging a pet cremation, to what to expect on the day, all the way through to the aftermath and coping with grief, we're here for you.