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
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 6
Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel is doing well! She has seemed to gain some of her weight back and is eating and drinking all right. She still has moments where she seems confused; crying out until one of us comes to her. We are going to be gone on vacation for a week...
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 5
Written by: Mandi Browning Today is Mabel’s 16th birthday and also the anniversary of the death of her brother, Goku. It is a strange day for us and we celebrate one of our babies and grieve the other. Mabel is doing pretty well. Her appetite hasn’t been too good but...
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 4
Written by: Mandi Browning We are going out of town for 4 days. Although Mabel is doing well, it is always a bit unnerving to leave her for that long. Kidney issues can come on so quickly and I worry that she will become ill and I will not be able to get to her...
The Journey to Goodbye: Part 2
Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel is my shadow. She has always been very attached to me…and I am pretty attached to her. Whenever I am home, she is at my side. I have never been apart from her for more than a week. She is my yoga partner, my work partner and my buddy!...
The Journey to Goodbye
Written by: Mandi Browning Mabel is my 15 year old tabby cat. She came to me at 8 months old after being in a pet store that was shut down for neglect. Mabel was very sick and a bit mean. She only weighed a pound and fit in the palm of my hand, but acted as if she...
Top 10 Cat Emergencies
Cats often become reclusive and hide when they are not feeling well, which makes knowing when they need to be seen by your veterinarian a challenge. They have unique signs of emergency conditions that often go unrecognized by owners. Some injuries are obvious, such as...
Easter Pet Poisons
The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline receive hundreds of calls this time of year from pet owners and veterinarians concerning cats that have ingested Easter lilies. “Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM,...
Caring for Pets When It Matters Most
Pets are part of the family, but sadly, they’re only with us for a season. Once that season nears its end, a decision must be made about helping them make their end-of-life transition. Of course, this is never an easy task. At Caring Pathways, we understand how...
5 Winter Safety Tips for Pets
Here at Caring Pathways, we want to do more than just provide end-of-life-care for pets. We want to help pet owners keep their pets well for as long as possible by providing them with some safety tips throughout the year. Now that we’re in winter, there are some...
Keep Your Best Friend Safe this Holiday Season
During the holiday season, there are so many dangers our pets may encounter, but if a few extra precautions are taken, you can keep your best friend safe. Top 5 Most Common Holiday Dangers These are some of the most common dangers that are often seen during the...
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