We serve the Colorado Front Range, including Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and surrounding areas. For a detailed list, please visit our Areas We Service page.

You can schedule an appointment by calling us at (720) 287-2553 or by filling out the appointment request form on our Contact Us page.

There may be times when financing is beneficial for an anticipated expense, like end-of-life pet care services. There are two financing companies available for you that offer flexible payment options. Visit our Financing Options page to learn more.

During a home visit, our veterinarian will assess your pet’s condition, discuss your concerns, and provide compassionate care tailored to your pet’s needs. The visit aims to ensure your pet’s comfort and dignity in their familiar environment.

A proactive quality-of-life assessment or TeleAdvice appointment helps identify pain or discomfort early and gives you time to create a compassionate care plan. It reduces stress when urgent decisions arise and ensures your pet receives the best care throughout their final chapter.

Yes. We know that timing is not always on our side, but we are happy to prepare you and your loved one for this difficult decision so that you are ready when it’s time to say goodbye.

Grieving often begins before the loss occurs. Talking with our grief support specialist, reading articles about anticipatory grief, and discussing plans with family members can help you process emotions gradually. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our goal is to make this transition as peaceful and comfortable as we can for everyone involved, especially your pet. If our team feels we are unable to move forward while keeping our veterinarian safe, we are able to discuss options available which can include pre-medications, gentle restraining techniques, and/or postponing the appointment. 

Dogs or cats with terminal illnesses, chronic pain, or declining health may benefit from hospice care. Our veterinarians can assess your pet’s condition and discuss appropriate options to manage their comfort.

Signs of pain in pets can include changes in behavior, decreased appetite, restlessness, or vocalization. Our team can help assess your pet’s pain levels and recommend appropriate interventions.

Indicators include persistent pain, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, or inability to perform daily activities. Our Pathway to Care Assessment can assist in evaluating your pet’s quality of life.

Yes, our veterinary professionals work with you to develop a personalized care plan that addresses your pet’s specific needs, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout their final chapter. 

In short, no. Since we understand that you know your pet best, we know that you are making what you feel is the best decision with them in mind. Additionally, our veterinarians will always spend time at the beginning of the appointment to get to know you and your loved one. This helps to ease your pet into a comfortable situation and helps our veterinarian to understand and reassure you that you are making a kind choice for your loved one. In addition, this time with your loved one ensures that our veterinarian is able to make them as comfortable as possible.

No, the process is designed to be painless and stress-free. The initial sedative ensures your pet is relaxed and unaware before the final medication is administered.

Choose a quiet, comfortable space where your pet feels at ease. You may include their favorite blanket or toys. Our team will handle all medical aspects, allowing you to focus on your pet.

You know your child best, but we will always recommend that they be given the opportunity to say goodbye and to grieve. Linda Goldman, author of Life and Loss, has said, “If a child is old enough to love, he or she is old enough to grieve.” Children can understand that existence consists of beginnings and endings—the start and end of a book or a playdate, sunrise and sunset. Death is a part of our lives and should be shared with children as well. That being said, if a child does not want to be present for the euthanasia of a pet, they should not be forced. What you choose to discuss with your child regarding what happens during and after death is very personal and will depend on the child’s age. Our veterinarian will take the time and do their best to explain the process to your children at an age-appropriate level and answer their questions about the loss of their family pet.

We recommend that housemate pets be present for the euthanasia of their companion. The process is very calm, quiet, and peaceful. Dogs and cats will know that their friend has passed. Perhaps the most important aspect is that they have time afterwards to say goodbye, so that they are not looking for a “lost” companion. For example, families with a young pup who may be a distraction or an anxious dog who may be distressed by the presence of a guest in the house might choose not to have that pet present for euthanasia, but it is suggested that they be allowed to come in to visit the deceased pet before transport to the veterinarian’s vehicle. Our veterinarian will always give you and your pets the privacy and time you need at that point.

When your pet has passed and you have had time and privacy to say goodbye, we will transport the body to our very own Amare Pet Cremation Services or Guardian Pet Aquamation. Beyond the trust with these two partners, there is communication through identification that stays with your pet as well as identification and instruction forms to ensure that your wishes are followed exactly, whether you request that your animal’s ashes are returned to you or not.

You may also choose to make your own arrangements for aftercare such as burial, transport for burial at another location, or transport to a cremation service of your choice.

Our aftercare services include various cremation options, memorial keepsakes like paw prints or fur clippings, and guidance on creating a tribute to honor your pet’s memory.

We are confident that the ashes you receive are those of your deceased pet. In addition to our trust in our sister company, Amare Pet Cremation, we now have a digital tracking system in place, which tracks your loved one through the pet aftercare journey. Your pet is assigned a unique identification number that is electronically scanned at multiple points throughout the aftercare process, from our office, and throughout the cremation facility.

If you want our assistance to transport your loved one after they have passed, we handle all body care through cremation. If you are not wanting ashes returned, we will coordinate a communal cremation in which your loved ones’ ashes will be scattered along with others on the crematory’s private property.

Absolutely. We can provide paw prints, fur clippings, and other keepsakes upon request to help you remember your beloved pet.

Home burial laws and regulations can differ between counties. Although we are happy to allow you to memorialize your loved one in the way you wish, we ask that you first check with and defer to your local county laws along with any HOA and/or landlord agreements.

Yes, we offer a variety of urns and memorial products to suit your preferences. Our team will guide you through the selection process before or during the appointment, or you can browse options on our website.

Our team will need access to your home, so please ensure there is available parking nearby. If there are specific parking instructions or restrictions, inform us ahead of the appointment.

We offer after-hours services from 8:00 pm to midnight. If you require immediate assistance during these hours, please call us at (720) 287-2553.

Here at Caring Pathways, we treat you and your pet like family. We know that this decision is difficult and nearly impossible to make, so we want you to know that you are not alone. We will partner alongside you through the entire process and make sure that you and your loved one are supported.  We also understand, firsthand, how difficult grief and transition can be, which is why we continue to offer our support after the appointment.