Jul 13, 2026 | Pet Euthanasia, Saying Goodbye, End of Life Pet Care, Pet Loss
A personal reflection from Margaret Spalletta, BA, RVT, Practice Consultant Manager at the American Animal Hospital Association At Caring Pathways, we are honored to walk alongside families during some of the most tender moments they will ever share with their beloved...
Apr 8, 2026 | Euthanasia Appointment, Pet Euthanasia, Saying Goodbye
What Families Should Know About Public or Outdoor Pet Euthanasia Settings Written by the Caring Pathways Medical Advisory Board Some families consider having their pet’s euthanasia take place outdoors or in a meaningful public location, such as a park, trail, or other...
Sep 14, 2024 | Pet Euthanasia, Early Care and Planning for Aging Pets, End of Life Pet Care, The Caring Pathways Journey
At Caring Pathways, our mission has always been to serve the hearts and minds of pet owners by providing peaceful, compassionate end-of-life care for their pets with honesty, integrity, and respect in the comfort of their homes. As we continue to evolve and grow, we...
Aug 21, 2024 | Saying Goodbye, Euthanasia Appointment, Pet Euthanasia, End of Life Pet Care, Blog
So often in my work as an end-of-life care veterinarian, I bear witness to pet owners grappling with the decision to euthanize their pet. They express that, more than anything, they want to get the timing right. They don’t want their pet to suffer, and they also don’t...
May 9, 2024 | Pet Euthanasia, Children and Pet Loss, Blog
As a veterinarian, I have been doing exclusively in-home pet hospice and euthanasia for over four years now. It’s the most purposeful and fulfilling job I’ve ever had. When I go into a home and empathize with pet owners about how hard it is to say goodbye to our pets,...
Feb 15, 2024 | Pet Euthanasia, End of Life Pet Care
As a home hospice and euthanasia veterinarian, something I frequently hear from grieving pet parents is, “I was hoping she’d just die peacefully in her sleep”. We all hope for that. I think that’s the way any of us – dog, cat, human, or otherwise – would...
