Home euthanasia of dogs and cats for a private and peaceful farewell.

386-562-5329

Serving the Volusia and Flagler Counties

Angels At The End is a veterinary service established exclusively for euthanasia of dogs and cats at the home of their owner. Some veterinarians are able to offer home euthanasia to their clients, but not all clinics can have a doctor be away during office hours. Contact your veterinarian when you are ready to say a final farewell to your pet, and if they cannot schedule a home euthanasia please contact Angels At The End.

Angels At The End is available from 9 to 5 on weekdays. Evening and weekend appointments are by advance arrangement. This is not an emergency service. In an emergency, you need to take your pet to your regular daytime veterinarian or to an emergency clinic if after-hours. Appropriate tests can be performed there to determine ALL the possible treatment options you have with your pet.

It can be difficult to decide when it is time to euthanize your pet. Their lives are so precious to us that we do not want to have our pets suffer needlessly or say goodbye to them too soon. Your veterinarian, who knows your pet and its medical history, is best equipped to help you decide when it is time. While the veterinarian at Angels At The End can discuss established indications for quality of life, the medical decision to choose euthanasia is ultimately between you and your veterinarian.

All pets receive a sedative injection as the first part of the euthanasia process. This allows them to relax and fall asleep while being petted or held by you. The last thing they remember is your touch and voice. After your pet is asleep and no longer aware of its surroundings, the euthanasia injection will be given. All steps of this process and what to expect will be explained to you. Once your pet has passed away, a clay paw imprint will be made for you to preserve. Your pet’s body will be wrapped in a soft cloth made specifically for this purpose and suitable for burial. Cremation can be arranged if desired.

Because the death of a pet can be a difficult time, Angels At The End has a grief resources handout. There are many books, websites, and hotlines available to help you and some designed especially to help children.

Please return to this website in the future as it is under construction. In coming weeks, look for links to grief resources and a memorial page. It is the goal of Angels At The End to make the end of your pet’s life as comfortable as possible for you and your pet.

Dr. Debra Volenec, DVM

Angels at the End

386-562-5329