Frequently Asked Questions

I usually need 24-48 hours notice to schedule an appointment although many days I have same day availability. (depends on if I am working a different job that day)

If your pet has an urgent need for euthanasia we will do our best to accomodate an appointment if our schedule allows. If your pet has labored breathing/respiratory distress, is bleeding internally, or is seizuring please take them to the closest emergency clinic.

Often times it can be incredibly difficult to know when it might be the right time to say goodbye. There are Quality of Life assessment tools online that are helpful. If you are really struggling we can schedule a virtual or in home quality of life consultation with Dr. Thomas to help guide you in making the kindest choice in the end of life care for your pet.

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Messages are checked from 9am-6pm. We do not have services available 24 hours a day. If you find your pet iis n need of emergent care outside of our regular hours please contact your closest emergency animal hospital.

• West Coast performs our individual cremations. They offer four different complimentary urns and have additional memorial products and urns on their website available to purchase.
• We use the Tacoma Pet Crematory for our communal cremations. Ashes are scattered in the Puget Sound.
• Water cremation (aquamatian) is aviailable through Resting Waters in West Seattle if you prefer (you would need to make those arrangements) 
• Chambers Creek Pet Memorial Park offers pet burial and  witnessed cremation

We service Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Purdy, Key Peninsula , Burley and Olalla

• If you are in the Port Orchard/Bremerton area you can contact: Full Circle Veterinary Services 360-919-1480
• If you are in Belfair you can contact: Land of Two Fields 206-486-4616
• If you are in the Tacoma area you can contact The Good Life for Pets 253-444-I858

If I cannot accommodate your appointment request, in the Gig Harbor area you can also reach out to Concierge Vet or The Good Life for Pets.

Yes, your pet will be given an injection of anesthesia and pain drugs under the skin. They will fall deep asleep in 5-15 minutes (depending on cat/dog. age, size and clinical condition). Once asleep we know they are not experiencing any discomfort, fear or anxiety. They will not be conscious for the last injection which offers them a peaceful passing in their sleep which is the final gift you can give your beloved pet. 

I use Square to create invoices and can accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, debit cards. 

I can also take payments via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal

I also accept checks and cash.

It typically takes 1-2 weeks for the urns to be ready and I will contact you to arrange a good day/time to bring your pet home.

All private cremations come with a clay pawprint, ink pawprints and fur clipping. If you are burying your pet or not getting remains returned and would like a pawprint please let me know.