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AT HOME PET EUTHANASIA
Pet euthanasia is a difficult issue for many people to handle. For most of us, confronting this issue for our pets means confronting fear, guilt, and grief. Our pet’s typical life span is but a fraction of our own, so it’s an issue we must ultimately be prepared to face whenever we make the commitment to bring a pet into our homes and into our families. Every pet owner faces that final day with a beloved pet in their own unique and personal way. It is a deeply personal and very private matter and your pet’s last hours really shouldn’t take place in a foreign, clinical environment like a veterinary hospital. Their final moments should be spent in the peaceful and familiar surroundings of their home and in the company of their loving family.
 When the time comes for this ultimate Act of Kindness, Dr. Murtha will bring his experience and compassion to your house to help you say goodbye to your pet in a peaceful and loving manner. After meeting with you and your family, Dr. Murtha will administer a series of two or three injections. The first injection(s) consist of a mixture of a tranquilizer and a narcotic medication. This will help your pet to become quiet, absolutely relaxed and free from pain – usually within five to ten minutes.
When you and your pet are ready, Dr. Murtha will administer the final injection, which is a concentrated form of a barbiturate anesthetic solution. The first effect of this injection is complete loss of consciousness – and in a few seconds, the remainder of the body’s functions will slow down and stop. It is very fast-acting and there is no suffering – just a painless and peaceful passing.
At Home Pet Euthanasia Fees
Euthanasia Only:
Includes house call, evaluation and euthanasia. Remains are left in the pet owner's care for home burial or collection by crematory, cemetery or city agency. Payment for this service must be made by cash, debit or credit card.
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$355 |
$370 |
$385 |
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$425 |
$445 |
Euthanasia and Communal (Group) Cremation:
Includes house call, evaluation, euthanasia, transportation of remains & communal cremation. Cremated remains are NOT returned to the pet owner. Payment for this service must be made by cash, debit or credit card.
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$395 |
$435 |
$475 |
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$515 |
$535 |
Euthanasia and Individual Cremation:
Includes house call, evaluation, euthanasia, transportation of remains, individual cremation and standard urn. Cremated remains will be delivered to the pet owner by the crematory via UPS within 7 to
10 days.
Standard urn is a rectangular cedar box.
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$520 |
$560 |
$600 |
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$640 |
$660 |
Euthanasia and Private Cremation:
Includes house call, evaluation, euthanasia, transport of remains, Private Cremation* and
Standard Urn**. Cremated remains will be delivered to the pet owner
by the crematory via UPS within 7 to 10 days.
*Private Cremation: A Private Cremation takes place at the Forget-Me-Not Pet Crematory in Northborough, Massachusetts at a time that is convenient to and arranged by the pet owner. At the Private Cremation the pet owner will be given time to be with their pet in a private setting to say their final good bye, and then be allowed to witness (or have a family member or friend witness) the cremation if they so desire. A Private Cremation allows the pet owner (or representative) to observe the cremation process in a very personal way, thereby alleviating any doubt that they are getting their own pet’s cremated remains returned to them.
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$600 |
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$680 |
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$880 |
$900 |
Making the decision to have Elwood put to sleep was the most difficult decision I have ever made. Your patience and kindness throughout the entire procedure was beyond anything I had expected...thank you.
I could tell from your voice over the phone and after meeting you that you have a gift and I am sure most people will agree that you make the process so much easier. I have begun to make a garden around the base of the little tree where Elwood spent his last moments of his life.
I received his ashes in less than a week. They also sent the lock of his hair. Now I have to think of Jake, he seems to be adjusting well. So Tom again I thank you so very much. You are a very special person.
Sincerely,
Dee Martinelli
Taunton, MA
Premium Decorative Urns
Please note the urn’s model number and price prior to the home visit.
Engraving is available on all urns for an additional $30.
Special Hand Delivery of Cremated Remains: Private hand delivery of cremated remains from the crematory directly to the pet owner’s home by An Act Of Kindness is available if you do not wish to have your pet’s remains shipped via standard UPS delivery. UPS is a very reputable and reliable company and while UPS delivery issues such as delays and damage are possible, they are exceedingly rare. Private hand delivery of cremated remains by An Act Of Kindness is a service that is available to pet owners who are not comfortable taking risks of any kind with their pet’s remains.
Special Hand Delivery of Cremated Remains Fee: $115.00
*Note: Additional transportation fees may apply for deliveries outside our Primary Service Area.
Payments Accepted
AN ACT OF KINDNESS accepts cash, debit cards*, VISA, MasterCard, American Express & Discover.
Full payment is required at the time scheduling of service visit is finalized, unless prior arrangements have been made.
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