Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Poulsbo (AESC)
Pet Loss and Grief
We would like to share our process with you.
❤️ A special room in our hospital was created just for you and your pet’s comfort during this process.
🧡 Most pets will have an IV catheter placed in their leg. This will allow our doctor to administer the medication in a peaceful, painless manner when you are ready. While our team is placing the catheter, another member of our team will review aftercare options with you and finalize your wishes.
💛 Our doctor may provide a sedative to your pet to calm them and help make their final moments more peaceful.
💚 Whenever possible, you may spend time with your pet in private until you are ready to say goodbye.
💙 When you are ready, our doctor will administer the medication and your pet will simply fall asleep and pass peacefully within 5-10 seconds. Our doctor will confirm they have passed.
💜 After the procedure we will prepare your pet for your choice of aftercare.
Aftercare
We offer 3 options for the aftercare of your pet’s remains.
Our staff will be happy to provide you with pricing for our cremation services.
Home Burial: we will assist you in preparing your pet’s body for travel back home for burial. We provide a white, cardboard coffin for transport of all but the largest breeds.
Group Cremation: this process cremates your pet, along with others, and buries their ashes at the Pet Cemetery. You will not receive any ashes back. You will receive 2 ink paw prints as keepsakes.
Individual Cremation: this process cremates your pet individually, and the ashes are returned to AESC in an urn of your choosing. A clay paw print of your pet, as well as two ink paw prints, are included with this service.
Pet Loss and Grief Resources
We understand that the loss of a pet is often difficult, and we understand the depth of your loss.
Below you will find additional resources for coping with the loss of a beloved pet.
Pet Loss Support Center
