End-of-Life Care
In-home euthanasia and palliative care — with time, space, and someone who has done this before. We help you understand what's happening so you can be present when it matters most.
Not sure yet
An honest assessment of where your pet is. No pressure to decide anything.
When you're ready
Gentle, unhurried, at home. Time to say goodbye without a clinic setting.
Recognising the signs
Many changes in a pet's final stage are gradual and easy to dismiss. If several of these feel familiar, it's a good time to talk.
"You don't have to be certain. You just have to be willing to ask."
If you're unsure whether what you're seeing is serious, a phone consultation is a low-pressure place to start. We'll talk through what you're observing and help you decide whether a visit makes sense — without any obligation to proceed.
Schedule a call →What to expect
We don't push you toward a decision. We give you information and time to make the one that's right for you and your pet — with complete support either way.
A phone call. We talk through what you're seeing, answer your questions, and help you understand what your options are. No commitment required.
Schedule a call →An unhurried in-home evaluation. We look at pain levels, mobility, appetite, and overall quality of life — and talk through what we find, honestly.
In-home euthanasia, on your timeline. We create the space for a goodbye that happens at home, in the quiet, with the people who love your pet.
During the quality of life visit
It starts with what you've been seeing
Your observations matter. We begin with your concerns and what's changed at home.
Your pet's comfort and condition are assessed
Mobility, breathing, awareness, appetite, and overall quality of life — evaluated gently and without rushing.
We talk through what's going on
What may be causing the changes, what to expect from here, and what your options are — honestly.
Next steps are explored together
Continued support, natural progression, or euthanasia — each explained clearly, without pressure.
You'll leave with clarity
You'll understand where things stand, what to expect, and how to move forward — with calm and confidence rather than uncertainty.
After the visit
We stay in touch after the visit. You shouldn't have to figure this out alone.
We partner with a small, family-owned local provider to offer aquamation — a water-based process that typically returns more remains than traditional cremation. Individual and communal aquamation both available.
A cedar urn and bamboo paw print are provided by the aftercare partner as standard. A framed ink nose print is also available as an optional keepsake — just let us know in advance.
Losing a pet is a real loss. We can refer you to pet bereavement resources, counselors, and support groups in the Ventura and Ojai area.
We can help arrange the donation of your pet's belongings — beds, blankets, unopened food — to a local shelter, rescue, or family in need.
Pricing
No surprises. Costs are shared before anything is confirmed.
Phone consultation
A 20–30 minute call to understand what you're seeing and explore your options.
What it covers
Quality of life visit
In-home assessment of your pet's condition, pain, mobility, and overall wellbeing.
Includes
In-home euthanasia
Peaceful, gentle, and unhurried. At home, surrounded by the people and places that mattered most.
Includes $150 travel fee. Final price based on your pet's weight — $525 to $625.
Includes
Optional aftercare & keepsakes
Individual aquamation
$350
Remains returned in urn of your choice
Communal aquamation
$85
Shared service, no remains returned
Clay paw print
Included
Prepared during the visit
Framed ink nose print
$200
Prepared during the visit
Start with a conversation. There's no commitment and no wrong questions.
Common questions
Before you decide
There's no single answer, and that uncertainty is normal. We look at quality-of-life markers — whether your pet can eat, move, rest comfortably, and engage with their surroundings. The phone consultation is specifically for this.
That's exactly what the quality-of-life visit is for. It's an honest, in-home assessment with no pressure to make any decisions.
Yes. There's no point in this process where you're committed to a decision. Even on the day of a scheduled euthanasia appointment — if you or your pet needs more time, we follow your lead.
On the day
Dr. Teresa Schumacher handles all end-of-life visits personally. You'll speak with her before she arrives — so you've already met, and she already knows what matters to your family.
Yes. The visit is at your home, on your terms. Children, other pets, anyone who matters — they can all be there. We follow whatever feels right for you.
There's no fixed time limit. We don't rush. Most visits take 60–90 minutes, but if your family needs more time before, during, or after — that's what we're there for.