Homer Glen At Home Pet Euthanasia

Young girl hugging dog on the ground during in home pet euthanasia

House Call Vet Services

For dogs and cats in Homer Glen.

Hospice Care

Cremation

Hospice Care
Quality of Life Consultations
Euthanasia
Cremation

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Peaceful

Comfortable

Private

Peaceful • Comfortable • Private

Basket decorated with flowers next to rose petals for in home pet euthanasia

Dog Stretcher decorated with flowers to transport dogs after in home pet euthanasia

Flowers on dog stretcher for in home dog euthanasia

Open white chest with red rose petals for at home pet euthanasia

Basket decorated with flowers for small dogs and cats euthanized at home

Closed white chest with rose petals for pet euthanasia at home

Pet hair memorial keepsake surrounded by red rose petals

Pet hair memorial keepsake with lock of dog hair

After your pet has passed, we wrap them in an angel wing blanket and transport them in a custom basket or stretcher decorated with flowers, along with a white silk bed inside.

Homer Glen Pet Euthanasia At Home

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End of Life Pet Care

VIP Vet Visit is a mobile vet practice in Homer Glen (serving zip code: 60491). We also travel to other local cities in the southwest Chicago suburbs. Our house call veterinarians provide end of life services for dogs and cats, including hospice care, euthanasia and cremation, in the comfort of your home.

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Special Services – 100% Free

*Your appointment includes numerous beautiful offerings – all free of charge.

Special Services – 100% Free

*Your appointment includes numerous beautiful offerings – all free of charge.

Clay Paw Print

As a memorial keepsake, we offer to make a clay paw print with your pet’s name for you to keep after your final goodbye.

Personalized Glass Jar

We offer a hand made glass jar personalized with your pet’s name & a heart necklace to keep a lock of their hair.

Rose Petals

We offer fresh rose petals to scatter around your pet as a sentimental gesture when saying your final goodbye.

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Pet Loss Resources in Homer Glen

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Counseling

Renfree Counseling & Consulting – (708-870-9277) – 15915 South, Crystal Creek Dr #E, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Renfree Counseling and Consulting is a private practice managed by Kathy Renfree, LCPC. She offers individual and family counseling in a private practice environment. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapies as well as incorporating psychodynamic theories to achieve long lasting results.

Panozzo Therapy – (708-846-2869) – 15915 Crystal Creek Dr, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Lisa Panozzo is a licensed therapist and licensed clinical social worker dedicated to improving the lives of people in her local area with professional psychotherapy and cognitive therapeutic services. Unlike many other local licensed therapist offices, she accepts Medicare. Her goal is for clients to gain the emotional stability and mental focus needed to improve their day to day lives.

Grief Therapists in Homer Glen – Psychologytoday.com Online Directory

Support Groups

GriefShare at Parkview Christian Church – (708-478-7477, Ext. 422) – 14367 W. 159th Street, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491

GriefShare is a 13-week group led by those who understand what you are experiencing and offer support for people grieving the loss of someone close.

Because they believe that true healing from a hurt as deep as the death of a loved one must be built on a relationship with Jesus, Grief Share helps point you toward Christ as the only lasting source of healing.

The cost for the GriefShare workbook is $20.

Volunteering

Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter – (708-301-1594) – 13016 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491

The Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter, more often referred to as T.L.C., has been in operation since 1974. T.L.C. has served the community as a private, non-profit, humane society, dedicated to the prevention of abuse, neglect, and cruelty to animals. The shelter provides refuge for an average of three to four thousand animals yearly. If you are interested in helping their cause, give them a call to inquire about any of their current volunteer opportunities.

Adopting

PetSmart – Adopt a local dog or cat near Homer Glen through Petsmart Charities. Conduct an online search:

Adoptable Dogs Near Homer Glen – or – Adoptable Cats Near Homer Glen

Adopt-a-Pet.com – A non-profit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) adoption advertising charity and North America’s Largest Non-Profit Pet Adoption Website:

Adoptable Dogs Near Homer Glen – or – Adoptable Cats Near Homer Glen

Counseling

Renfree Counseling & Consulting – (708-870-9277) – 15915 South, Crystal Creek Dr #E, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Renfree Counseling and Consulting is a private practice managed by Kathy Renfree, LCPC. She offers individual and family counseling in a private practice environment. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapies as well as incorporating psychodynamic theories to achieve long lasting results.

Panozzo Therapy – (708-846-2869) – 15915 Crystal Creek Dr, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Lisa Panozzo is a licensed therapist and licensed clinical social worker dedicated to improving the lives of people in her local area with professional psychotherapy and cognitive therapeutic services. Unlike many other local licensed therapist offices, she accepts Medicare. Her goal is for clients to gain the emotional stability and mental focus needed to improve their day to day lives.

Grief Therapists in Homer Glen – Psychologytoday.com Online Directory

Support Groups

GriefShare at Parkview Christian Church – (708-478-7477, Ext. 422) – 14367 W. 159th Street, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491

GriefShare is a 13-week group led by those who understand what you are experiencing and offer support for people grieving the loss of someone close.

Because they believe that true healing from a hurt as deep as the death of a loved one must be built on a relationship with Jesus, Grief Share helps point you toward Christ as the only lasting source of healing.

The cost for the GriefShare workbook is $20.

Volunteering

Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter – (708-301-1594) – 13016 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491

The Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter, more often referred to as T.L.C., has been in operation since 1974. T.L.C. has served the community as a private, non-profit, humane society, dedicated to the prevention of abuse, neglect, and cruelty to animals. The shelter provides refuge for an average of three to four thousand animals yearly. If you are interested in helping their cause, give them a call to inquire about any of their current volunteer opportunities.

Adopting

PetSmart – Adopt a local dog or cat near Homer Glen through Petsmart Charities. Conduct an online search:

Adoptable Dogs Near Homer Glen – or – Adoptable Cats Near Homer Glen

Adopt-a-Pet.com – A non-profit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) adoption advertising charity and North America’s Largest Non-Profit Pet Adoption Website:

Adoptable Dogs Near Homer Glen – or – Adoptable Cats Near Homer Glen

Euthanasia Appointment Overview

Dr. Karie, along with an assistant, will travel to your home (serving Homer Glen and other neighboring southwest Chicago suburbs), so you and your pet can remain in a peaceful, comfortable and private environment. All of your love and focus can be directed towards your furry family member during this emotional time. The entire appointment is typically 1 hour long, which gives her the opportunity to work at a relaxed pace without rushing through any part of the process.

Dr. Karie will begin the appointment by providing an overview of the euthanasia procedure. She takes as much time as you want to discuss any of your questions or concerns. The entire process is individually tailored towards your preferences, interest level and comfort.

small white dog laying on couch with pet parent before in home euthanasia

Once you are ready for the procedure to begin, your pet will receive a sedative under the skin that consists of a pain-reliever mixed with a heavy sedative to help them feel calm and comfortable. As the sedative takes effect, usually within a few minutes, you can typically notice your pet’s pain slip away as they continue to relax.

Once you and your pet are relaxed and at peace, you’ll have as much time as desired to share one last memory together. After receiving your permission to proceed, Dr. Karie then administers a second injection with an overdose of anesthesia that will typically make your pet go to sleep within 60 seconds.

Lastly, a third injection of angel juice is administered that first effects their brain and respiratory center. This rapidly stops their breathing before stopping their heart and giving them their angel wings.

The entire process is very peaceful for your beloved family member. After your pet has passed, you can continue to spend as much time with them as needed. As a memorial keepsake, we offer a clay paw print for you to keep after your final goodbye, along with a personalized glass jar containing a lock of your pet’s hair – free of charge. If cremation is elected, we transport your pet out of the home in a custom carrier lined with fresh rose petals and can include their favorite toy or blanket.

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