Palos 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 Palos.

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.

Palos Pet Euthanasia At Home

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End of Life Pet Care

VIP Vet Visit is a mobile vet practice in Palos Park, Palos Heights and Palos Hills (serving zip codes: 60463, 60465 & 60464). 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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708-315-7972

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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 Palos

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Counseling

Ethos Counseling Group – (708-329-8991) – 9300 W 107th St, Palos Hills, IL 60465 (in St. Luke’s Church)

Ethos Counseling Group is there to help you find a way when you are lost or the way seems too long or challenging. They are ready to meet you today with encouragement and support at any stage of life, and they will work with you to find a bright future outside Ethos door.

Associates in Professional Counseling – (708-448-0884) – 7804 W College Dr #2NE, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Associates in Professional Counseling (APC) is a faith-based practice with counselors having a solid background in scriptures, prayer and Christian faith.

Grief Therapists in Palos – Psychologytoday.com Online Directory

Support Groups

Moraine Valley Church Group – (708-385-8604) – 6300 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

GriefShare has a support group in Palos Heights that meets weekly for 13 weeks to help you cope with the loss of a loved one and move toward rebuilding your life. Their sessions are divided into 3 parts: video seminar with experts, support group discussion with focus and personal study/reflection.

There is a registration fee of $18 that covers the cost of the workbook.

Volunteering

The Children’s Farm at The Center – (708-361-3650) – 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464

The Children’s Farm is a large organization that has many different initiatives, programs, and special events. They are always looking to add volunteers to their staff who are interested in supporting their programs and interacting with the public. Whether you want to volunteer one-time, or you want to volunteer all the time, they would love to have your help. There is no prior farm experience necessary, and they offer volunteer training sessions regularly.

Adopting

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

Adoptable Dogs Near Palos – or – Adoptable Cats Near Palos

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 Palos – or – Adoptable Cats Near Palos

Counseling

Ethos Counseling Group – (708-329-8991) – 9300 W 107th St, Palos Hills, IL 60465 (in St. Luke’s Church)

Ethos Counseling Group is there to help you find a way when you are lost or the way seems too long or challenging. They are ready to meet you today with encouragement and support at any stage of life, and they will work with you to find a bright future outside Ethos door.

Associates in Professional Counseling – (708-448-0884) – 7804 W College Dr #2NE, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Associates in Professional Counseling (APC) is a faith-based practice with counselors having a solid background in scriptures, prayer and Christian faith.

Grief Therapists in Palos – Psychologytoday.com Online Directory

Support Groups

Moraine Valley Church Group – (708-385-8604) – 6300 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

GriefShare has a support group in Palos Heights that meets weekly for 13 weeks to help you cope with the loss of a loved one and move toward rebuilding your life. Their sessions are divided into 3 parts: video seminar with experts, support group discussion with focus and personal study/reflection.

There is a registration fee of $18 that covers the cost of the workbook.

Volunteering

The Children’s Farm at The Center – (708-361-3650) – 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464

The Children’s Farm is a large organization that has many different initiatives, programs, and special events. They are always looking to add volunteers to their staff who are interested in supporting their programs and interacting with the public. Whether you want to volunteer one-time, or you want to volunteer all the time, they would love to have your help. There is no prior farm experience necessary, and they offer volunteer training sessions regularly.

Adopting

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

Adoptable Dogs Near Palos – or – Adoptable Cats Near Palos

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 Palos – or – Adoptable Cats Near Palos

Euthanasia Appointment Overview

Dr. Karie, along with an assistant, will travel to your home (serving Palos Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills 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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