Walking With You Through the End of Life Journey
Trusted care
Since our founding in 2010 by Dr. Larry Magnuson in the Denver Metro Area, we have continued to be a family-owned practice. We are honored to be trusted by tens of thousands of pet owners over the years, 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. We consist of a team of over 20 veterinarians who will travel to your home from Castle Rock to Fort Collins, 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
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The Caring Pathways Blog
Compassionate In-Home Senior Pet Care in Colorado’s Mountain Towns
My name is Dr. Megan Coveyou, and I am an in-home hospice and palliative care veterinarian with Caring Pathways. I live in the mountains of Gilpin County with my horses, dogs, cat, chickens, parrot, and my family. I have been with Caring Pathways since 2015, after...
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Navigating Pet Loss During the Holidays: Tips for Comfort and Healing
Written by Dr. Chelsea McGivney, Veterinarian and General Manager, Caring PathwaysThe holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a time of family gatherings, festive traditions, and moments of joy. But for those who have recently...
Why I’m Thankful to be an End-of-Life Care Veterinarian
Written by Dr. Mindy Brewster, Caring Pathways Colorado Veterinarian“You Have the Worst Job in the World” This statement still catches me off guard because of how much space there is between the sentiment and how I actually feel about my work as a hospice...
Caring Pathways: Our Team Approach to End-of-Life Pet Care
Written by Dr. Chelsea McGivney (General Manager) and Dr. Megan Coveyou (CO Lead Veterinarian)We believe that the end of a pet's life is one of the most sacred and significant moments in their journey. Our mission is to ensure that pets and their families receive the...
Understanding Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Advice from a Veterinarian
Written by Dr. Mavi Graves, Caring Pathways Veterinarian in Fort Collins, COA few years ago, I had a euthanasia appointment scheduled for a 14-year-old poodle mix named Sadie. Like many geriatric dogs, Sadie had not seen her regular vet in many years and did not have...
Exploring The Human-Animal Bond: Jason and Annabelle
Written by Dr. Gina Singleton, Caring Pathways Veterinarian in Fort Collins, COThe bond between humans and their pets is one of the most profound connections in life. At Caring Pathways, we often witness the depth of this bond during some of the most challenging...
The Caring Pathways’ Journey: Advancing Compassionate End-of-Life Care for Pets
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...
How to Know When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet: The Perfect Goodbye
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...
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