Walking With You Through the End of Life Journey
Trusted care
Since our founding in 2010 by Dr. Larry Magnuson, we have continued to be a family-owned practice. We are honored to be trusted by thousands of pet owners over the years in Northern Colorado, providing compassionate in-home end-of-life care services.
We are you
We are pet lovers, and we, too, understand the love and loss of a beloved pet. We want the best for our furry best friends at every stage of their lives.
End-of-life care experts
Our team is proud to be the first American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Accredited End-of-Life Care Practice, and all of our veterinarians and veterinary technicians are Fear Free Certified.
Not just a euthanasia service
Our team of veterinary professionals is dedicated to every stage of your senior, geriatric, or terminally ill pet’s journey, providing professional advice and comfort care in their favorite spot – home.
Your beloved pet always remains within our care
We are the only end-of-life veterinary practice in our service area with a dedicated cremation operation, our sister company, Amare Pet Cremation.
What Our Clients Say
Our Services
We are proud to be your trusted in-home veterinary care provider serving senior, geriatric, and terminally-ill pets. Our Northern Colorado-based veterinarians will travel to your home in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Greeley, Johnstown, Longmont, and Erie, providing end-of-life pet care services. We are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Palliative and Comfort Care Assessments
An initial assessment appointment is completely focused on maximizing your pet’s comfort and quality of life. Our hospice veterinarians assess your pet’s current health challenges, pain levels, quality-of-life indicators, and your family’s specific concerns for their care.
In-Home Quality-of-Life Assessments
One of our end-of-life care veterinary experts will evaluate your beloved pet in the comfort and privacy of your home to help you make the best and informed decision for your pet.
TeleAdvice Appointments
A TeleAdvice appointment with one of our highly-skilled veterinary professionals will facilitate virtual face-to-face in-depth conversations to help you better understand the quality of your pet’s life and your care options moving forward.
In-Home Pet Euthanasia
After a final consultation and review, our Caring Pathways transitional services allow for a dignified and respectful euthanasia with a professional veterinarian.
After Crossing Body Care
Our pet crossed the rainbow bridge within the last 24 hours and I need assistance today with aftercare arrangements.
Aftercare Services
Every aspect of your pet’s final care and arrangements is of the utmost significance in honoring the life, and the love, you shared. We will walk you through paw print memorial options, cremation services, and custom pet memorial products with our sister company, Amare Pet Cremation.
Our Service Area
Northern Colorado Service Area Highlighted in Blue
The Caring Pathways Blog
What Compassion Looks Like on the Other End of the Line: Voices from Our Client Care Team
Reaching out for end-of-life care for a beloved pet is never easy. For many families, the first phone call comes during a time of uncertainty, grief, guilt, fear, or heartbreak. In those moments, what families need is not just information. They need someone who will...
5 Years at Caring Pathways: A Reflection on Purpose, People, and Compassion
By Dr. Chelsea McGivney, Executive Director of Operations At Caring Pathways, we are grateful for team members whose longevity reflects deep commitment to our mission. As Dr. Chelsea McGivney marks five years with Caring Pathways, she shares this personal reflection...
Senior Cat Care: Subtle Signs Your Geriatric Cat May Need More Support
Written by Dr. Nicole Masterson, Veterinarian, Caring Pathways Senior cats often communicate changes very quietly. As someone who has spent many years caring for cats, I know how easy it can be to miss the subtle signs that a cat’s quality of life may be changing....
Considerations Around Outdoor Pet Euthanasia
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...
How to Know If You’re Doing Enough for Your Senior Dog or Cat
Written by Dr. Lauren Barrow, Caring Pathways veterinarian in Virginia Beach Maggie, Bill, and the Question So Many Families Ask A few months ago, I had a senior hospice patient, a chocolate Lab we’ll call Maggie, who was diagnosed with several common older dog...
Caring Pathways Featured in dvm360 Cover Story on Veterinary End-of-Life Care Training
The January/February 2026 issue of DVM360 features a compelling cover story on the evolving role of clinical rotations in veterinary hospice and palliative care. In “Clinical Rotations for End-of-Life Care,” author and Caring Pathways Director of Hospice and...
Signs of Pain in Dogs and Cats
And When It’s Time to Consider In-Home Comfort Care Reviewed for medical accuracy by the Caring Pathways Medical Advisory Board When a beloved pet starts slowing down or acting differently, most families share the same concerns: I don’t want them to be in pain. I...
Pet Loss During the Holidays: Grieving & Self-Care
The holiday season is often painted as a time of universal happiness and celebration. However, for those who have recently experienced the loss of a beloved pet, this time of year can feel like the opposite. Whether you are currently in the process of saying goodbye...
Finding Healing Through Senior Pet Adoption: Ben’s Story
November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a time dedicated to celebrating older pets and the families who welcome them into their lives. For me, this month carries personal meaning. After losing my heart dog this summer, the grief was overwhelming. That loss led...
How Caring Pathways Supports Harley’s Dream Rescue & Rehabilitation
Here at Caring Pathways, we believe deeply in honoring the bond between pets and families, especially in those final chapters of life when compassion and comfort matter most. That’s why we’re honored to be partnering with our neighbors in Berthoud, Colorado: Harley’s...
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