Planning Ahead

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We hear pet parents say all the time, I want her to pass peacefully in her sleep.  

That is exactly what we strive to provide at Paws Finding Peace. 

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In order to have a peaceful goodbye, you will likely need to do some planning.

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• Think about who will want to be present - will they need to request time off of work?  

• Will you need to get a babysitter? 

• Who will want to come over beforehand and say goodbye - will you need to schedule around others? ​

• When possible, it would be best to schedule at least 2 days in advance. However, we do our best to accommadate an urgent/same-day request (call for availablity). 

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If you are visiting our website, then you are already starting to take steps to ensure your beloved companion has a gentle passing.  It is best to call us ahead of time to discuss how and when to schedule an appointment.  

You can fill out this form which will help us assist you.   

We typically offer appointments Monday-Saturday.

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The Procedure​

What to expect: 

The veterinarian will first meet you outside to go over paperwork and payment.  If you are feeling ill, please make sure you have your mask on when you come out to greet the vet.  If anyone in the house is immunocompromised and/or you prefer mask-wearing, please let us know and the veterinarian will wear their mask.  

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Once you are ready, your pet will receive sedation.  This generally involves two sedative injections for dogs and a single injection for cats and rabbits.  These drugs will cause him/her to go into a very deep sleep (a state of sedation or anesthesia).  During this time you can offer love and support: giving love, pets, kisses and verbal reassurance.  Once he/she is sedated, then the euthanasia drug is given.  Individual family members can stay for a little or as much of the procedure as they would like.  

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Pricing

At-home euthanasia:

$ 320 (up to 15 lbs)

$ 370 (16 - 49 lbs)

$ 420 (50 - 89 lbs)

$ 470 (90 - 125 lbs)

$ 520 (126-175 lbs)

Over 175 lbs - call for availability

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Weekend, urgent/same-day appointment and/or holiday fee (call for availablity): $100 - $250

 

Includes: house call visit, sedation (pharmaceuticals), euthanasia (pharmaceuticals and procedure) and

memorial clay paw print and keepsake glass for fur.

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Travel fees:

Towns with a blue paw on the map below have no travel fee.

Towns with a green paw on the map below have a $50 travel fee.

Towns with an orange paw on the map below have a $100 travel fee. 

Towns with a yellow paw on the map below have a $150 travel fee. 

Towns outside our travel map have a $150-250 travel fee (call for availability). 

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*Communal Cremation (ashes are not returned)

up to 15 lbs: $120

16 - 49 lbs: $170

50 - 89 lbs: $220

90 -125 lbs: $270

126 -175 lbs: $320

Over 175 lbs - call for pricing & availability 

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*Private Cremation (ashes are returned to you)

up to 15 lbs: $220

16 - 49 lbs: $270

50 - 89 lbs: $320

90 - 125 lbs: $370

126 - 175 lbs: $420

Over 175 lbs - call for pricing & availability 

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Ashes can be picked up at our office at 904 Meadow Street, Chicopee.  

Ashes are usually ready for pick up in 5-10 days. 

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Paws Finding Peace offers water-based cremation.  

Ashes are returned in a clasp urn in three color choices or the carved Tree of Life urn.

When you pick up your beloved pet's ashes, their memorial package (clay paw print, lock of fur in keepsake glass jar and ink paw print) will be returned with their ashes.  

Additional memorial packages can be purchased for $50. 

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We have a small selection of cremation jewelry at our aftercare center.

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Cancellation policy:  Unfortunately, canceling an appointment means that your appointment slot was not available for another family with a pet in need.  We try to be as reasonable as possible with cancellations.

We ask for 24 hours notice if possible if you plan to cancel your appointment.     

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We understand how difficult it is to say goodbye.  Guilt, anxiety and doubt are almost always part of the process.

 

The appointment begins once we begin traveling to your house and ends once we are back at the office.  

The visit at your house is a portion of the appointment time.

 If the euthanasia is not performed after we start our travel, your appointment fee will be $50 less.