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In-home euthanasia and end of life support for your pet.

As a mobile veterinary hospice team, we provide peace and comfort to your pet and your family during the very difficult end of life stage for your beloved animal companion.

We will be there to support and guide you through the heart breaking decision of when it is time to say good-bye to your animal friend.

We provide services in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.

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Grief Retreats

Dr. Lianna has expanded her role as a grief support group facilitator for pet loss and bereavement. She is now hosting grief retreats to help people coping with loss of any kind.

Click here to find out how this supportive space can help you work through your grief.

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Benefits of Pet Hospice Home Care

In Home Euthanasia

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Snow Berketa Rescued and adopted November 1, 2010

Snow Berketa
Rescued and adopted November 1, 2010
Died March 21, 2023 🐾

Snow bid us his final farewell and crossed the rainbow bridge this afternoon.

Surrounded by his humans; me, Gary, Hayley and Matthew and with as much love and positive energy we could provide, our journey together ended.

For 12.5 years he brought us joy, happiness, fun, and unconditional love.

He saved me regularly from my pain, and brought so much comfort and support to my children and his papa, and to all who knew him.

We were absolutely blessed to call him family.
He left his paw prints on our hearts.

As he was transitioning, my daughter quietly sang to him “ For Good" (from Wicked)
Here are some of the lyrics.

I've heard it said,
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn.

And we are led to those
Who help us most to grow if we let them.
And we help them in return.

Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you.

Like a comet pulled from orbit as it passes the sun,
Like a stream that meets a boulder halfway through the wood.

Who can say if I've been changed for the better
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good.

It well may be
That we will never meet again in this lifetime.
So, let me say before we part:

So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you.
You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart.

And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend.

Like a ship blown from its mooring by a wind off the sea.
Like a seed dropped by a sky bird in a distant wood.

Who can say if I've been changed for the better
But because I knew you...

Because I knew you...

I have been changed for good.

Who can say if I've been changed for the better.
I do believe I have been changed for the better.

And because I knew you…

Our gratitude to Claire Place Veterinary Hospice for their compassion and grace.

Spencer June 6, 2006- March 21, 2023 Adopted as

Spencer
June 6, 2006- March 21, 2023

Adopted as a baby kitten, Spencer used to suck on his tail before he fell asleep on my shoulder. He loved cuddles, dirt baths, the occasional cheezie or Werther soft caramel, and in spite of himself, sister MacKenzie. I will miss you every day. xoxo Mommy

Jack. March 12, 2012 - March 19,2023. He was kno

Jack.
March 12, 2012 - March 19,2023.

He was known as our big man. He was a sweet boy who always wanted to be close to his family.

Biff - aka The Biffalo, Biffy Boy, Biffery, Biff B

Biff - aka The Biffalo, Biffy Boy, Biffery, Biff Buff, Bifferoni, Baby Boy, Biffy Boo, Mr. Biffy...

November 05, 2010 - March 19, 2023

Our hearts hurt beyond measure.

Biff, our gentle giant, enriched our lives to the fullest every day and made us laugh endlessly with his antics. This very handsome guy with a deep, rumbling voice was a tremendously loving soul. He expressed his love with a special look in his big, brown eyes, and with his demands for kisses and cuddles. Biffy collected many friends from near and far, and enjoyed so many adventures and experiences.

We miss him tremendously, and will keep The Biffalo's happy buffalo dance playing in our minds forever.

We are so very grateful that Biff became a part of our family. We love you Biff, forever and always.

Jersey March 01, 2009 - February 03, 2023 Furever

Jersey
March 01, 2009 - February 03, 2023

Furever in my heart. The hole in my heart will never be replaced as you were the best fur baby ever.

Maple 2007-2023 A beautiful, beautiful being with

Maple
2007-2023
A beautiful, beautiful being with the biggest heart and the worst case of FOMO ever!!!!

"Though the casing has worn away the light inside will shine brightly forever."

Zero December 21, 2007- March 18, 2023 Zero, How

Zero
December 21, 2007- March 18, 2023

Zero, How did I get so lucky?! 15 years with you. The most beautiful 15 years of my life because of you. Zero has been without a doubt the best thing to have ever happened to me. He’s taught me so much and has been by my side for every challenge thrown my way.
He loved sun bathing, ripping out chunks of grass from the lawn lol, car rides, stealing carrots from the garden, snoozing and giving kisses until you physically had to move him. He had eyes that pierced your soul and almost seemed human like. He had the best smelling nacho paws and softest ears. Life as we know it will never be the same but we will feel forever blessed to have been his moms. We love you handsome boy. We cannot wait to see you again 🤍 love mom, mama, Jack and Binx

Rosie 2012-2023 💖 We had to say goodbye to Ros

Rosie 2012-2023 💖

We had to say goodbye to Rosie today. Rosie had chosen Bianca from the very beginning, following her around at the pet shop and from then on, never leaving her side. Rosie was there for Bianca like no other companion. Keeping her feel safe during her anxiety attacks and depression from a very young age, meowing at Bianca’s door to go in and sleeping by her side every night. She was truly a special cat. Today as a mother, it was one of the hardest thing to witness my daughter feel true grief for the very first time. The moment will pass, life will go on, but they will always be that little feeling of emptiness without Rosie in her life… in our lives. She was truly the best cat she ever had. Rosie is now with Camille, Jasmine and Casey. God Bless her with them always 💞😓🙏🏼

Koda 🐾 March 7, 2012 - January 22, 2023 It is

Koda 🐾 March 7, 2012 - January 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts 💔 and so hard to say goodbye to our sweet handsome boy, Koda, also known as Koda Bear, Koda Doda, Boonie and Mister!
Koda brought so much love and joy to our lives for almost 11 years. He was always so happy when anyone came over and greeted you with his wagging tail.
I always loved rubbing your soft ears & cuddling with you. You are so cute and one of a kind, ♥️ finding and carrying big sticks & logs from our walks, and lots of back rubs on the grass.
You are now with your big sister Molly, at the rainbow bridge 🌈 and are free to run together again forever my sweetie, until we meet again my loves.
Love always, Mom (Cheryl) Andy, Ashley & Brittney xoxo 😘

Snoopy. Date of birth is October 2011, death Marc

Snoopy. Date of birth is October 2011, death March 10, 2023.

Snoopy was my first cat, and the best for a newbie like me. He was easy going, sociable, relax and a great brother for his little sister Alfie. I will miss his head massages and having him sleep on my pillow. The house feels empty without him around.

Gordon October 14 2007 - March 8 2023 Gordon was

Gordon
October 14 2007 - March 8 2023

Gordon was such an old soul, he was the most sweetest, gentle kindest dog I ever met.
He loved everybody and everybody loved him. On our daily walks people would stop (even in cars) and want to come say Hi to Gordon.
He loved to sit outside on a warm sunny day in his own lawn chair just basking in the sunshine for hours on end.
He loved going in the car and taking a drive to the Nepean Sailing Club where he would soak in the fresh air and sit and relax for hours.
He loved going to his Uncle Steve's house to sit on the first step of his pool and roll around to get a little water on him, he never wanted to go in the pool just sit on the steps and watch everyone.
Gordons favorite place was home. He loved cuddling up on the couch always beside someone and he loved his stuffed toys especially his stuffed ducks. He adored his human sister Ashley who he was always so excited to see.
He loved a tasty steak dinner for his birthdays.
I could go on and on forever about our sweet Gordon.
Gordon will be greatly missed.

Jersey Adopted July 5th 2012- December 29th, 2023

Jersey
Adopted July 5th 2012- December 29th, 2023.

Words don’t seem to be enough to sum up your life on this earth but I’ll try.

You had big shoes to fill when we brought you home so soon after losing our beloved Ziggy. While I worried a love like that couldn’t be found twice in a lifetime, you quickly proved me wrong.

You were loyal beyond words. You fiercely protected every member of your family as though it was your life’s purpose. You showed kindness to everyone you met and allowed a calmness to set in around you when people would pet you. You changed the minds and hearts of many that feared big dogs because of your sweet nature.

You taught our human babies compassion and caring and love for all living things.

You brightened every one of my days.

I miss my best friend. I miss your smell. I miss your sounds. I miss your face in the window and your tail wagging. I miss holding you. I miss you completely.

You led a perfect life. You forever changed ours for the better. I’m eternally grateful that we found each other when we did.

We’ll forever hold you in our hearts and memories and one day it won’t hurt as much to miss you.

Run free. Swim your heart out and watch over us when you can.

Love forever, Mama, Dada, Bean and Doodle.

Sarah Adopted 2009 - Passed peacefully 2023 My sw

Sarah
Adopted 2009 - Passed peacefully 2023

My sweet Sarah, rescued from roaming in my neighbourhood, in April, 2009. She delivered a kitten two weeks later and the kitten was adopted by my friend.

This photo is of my sweet Sarah, in the garden this summer, next to a statue commemorating my cat, her buddy, Billy who passed away June 20, 2022.

Sadly, Sarah crossed the Rainbow Bridge, assisted by the wonderful, caring Dr. Dorothy.

I hope that Sarah and Billy are snuggling together. I wish that they were still here, snuggling with me.

Nova Born: 27/03/2005 Died: 02/03/2023 25 days sh

Nova
Born: 27/03/2005
Died: 02/03/2023

25 days shy of her 18th birthday, our sweet Nova passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love.
Nova was a loving cat who was full of sass. She loved belly scratches but loved attacking your hand even more when she was over it. She loved spending time at the cottage sitting in the window; having the wind blow through her whiskers or sitting on top of the wall and monitoring the comings and goings. In her younger years, being an escape artist so she could run up a tree was her favourite past time.
In her later years, Nova could always be found soaking in the sun in her little sister Kayla’s bed, waiting for her to get home from school.
Nova’s purrs and snores will forever be present in our home. She will forever be missed by Mom, Dad, Kayla, and her feline siblings, Tinkerbell and Chester. She was loved beyond any words could describe.
Nova was our favourite hello and our hardest goodbye.

Bijou <3 August 25, 2009-March 2, 2023 ~A sweet l

Bijou <3
August 25, 2009-March 2, 2023

~A sweet little girl~

Bijou was a beautiful, sweet companion who brought so much joy, love and laughs to her human roommates. She will be missed every day.

Thunder <3 Born 2013 - Passed peacefully February

Thunder <3
Born 2013 - Passed peacefully February 27, 2023

Mia September 13, 2010 - February 28, 2023 Our sw

Mia
September 13, 2010 - February 28, 2023

Our sweet girl Mia aka Mooey, (her love name), was so very loved by her family and is and always will be deeply missed. She was the best girl, independent but loving. She loved going outside on her leash to enjoy chattering at the birds and soaking up the sun. She was spoiled and loved everyday of her life.

Her favourite toy, a crumpled up ball of aluminum foil gave her hours of fun! Now she will roam free with no more leash to hold her back.

Your presence is deeply missed Mia. Rest in the sun and roam free from your leash our sweet girl.

We will love you forever,

Mom, Dad, Scott, Kevin, Alexa & Sophie ♥️

Kush September 3, 2011-March 3, 2023 After more t

Kush
September 3, 2011-March 3, 2023

After more than a decade of being the sweetest, most protective and loving boy we could ever ask for, Kush was able to go peacefully and comfortably in his home surrounded by his family. We miss him so so much already and we will miss him everyday until we meet again ❤️

Guenhwyvar (Guen) Adopted November 2008 (age 5.5 m

Guenhwyvar (Guen)
Adopted November 2008 (age 5.5 months)
Died February 28, 2023

The first time I held Guen, she snuggled into my arms and began licking my hand. I knew then she was the one I was bringing home, but really…I was just lucky that she chose me. Guen was calm, patient, loving, smart, snuggly, playful, and gentle. Nothing phased her, moving house, or moving province (twice), new puppy, new kitty, new babies…she was the same friendly girl until the very end. We loved her, and she loved us ❤️

Maxx June 27 2008-Feb 23-2023 He was the sweetes

Maxx
June 27 2008-Feb 23-2023

He was the sweetest boy. He loved to swim and retrieve toys. He will be missed by his human family, Lynne, Hannah and Ryan and his pet family Nova. He has crossed the rainbow bridge to join his friends Ollie and Comet.
RIP Maxx <3

Clancy, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, born Decemb

Clancy, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, born December 7, 2012, was taken into our family at 8 weeks old and passed away February 25, 2023. Clancy was the absolute epitome of ”A Good Boy”. He loved the outdoors whether it was on daily walks, swimming, laying on the lawn or lounging on the couch. Clancy is sadly missed by his Mom, Dad & Brother “Quigley” who is 20 days younger.

Tod, born May 12th 2007 crossed the rainbow bridge

Tod, born May 12th 2007 crossed the rainbow bridge on February 21st 2023. He was a stubborn yet goofy boy who loved people even more than his beloved snacks and will be forever missed.

Paw Feb 4, 2008-Feb 16, 2023 He is the greatest lo

Paw
Feb 4, 2008-Feb 16, 2023
He is the greatest love of my life and will remain in my heart and memory . They say "nothing is perfect in life " , well I disagree completely because he was flawless . God made him perfect.

My best friend ,my son and parent at times, Paw was so many things to me and will forever be in my thoughts and dreams . I love you Paw 🐾

Finn Adopted January 2009 at 18 months, passed Feb

Finn
Adopted January 2009 at 18 months, passed Feb 23, 2023. We adopted this untrained sock-swallowing boy at 18 months, and he was our Sophie’s faithful friend for life, putting up with her bossy ways. Finn was the happiest dog,
funny and sweet, even when he was naughty. We shall miss him so much, and
remember him with love always.

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