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
Common Misconceptions about Hospice and Palliative Care for Pets
Our beloved pets are important parts of our families. Witnessing our pets age, or having to face a terminal illness can be one of the most challenging aspects of being pet owners. In such situations, hospice and palliative care can provide comfort, support, and peace...
Is a natural death or euthanasia better for your pet?
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 like to go,...
Navigating Pet Care’s Impact on Your Quality of Life
Written by Dr. Gina Singleton, Caring Pathways Veterinarian in Fort Collins, COIn this article, we'll explore the importance of considering your own quality of life when making end-of-life care decisions for your pet. At Caring Pathways, we understand the profound...
What to Expect with In-Home End-of-Life Veterinary Care
Being the caregiver of a geriatric pet, or one who has received a life-limiting diagnosis can be difficult and scary. Challenges associated with caring for your special family member, adapting schedules to meet their needs, and fear of the unknown can all lead to...
New Year’s Resolutions and Your Pet: Starting the Year on the Right Paw
As New Year's Day approaches, our thoughts turn to making the upcoming year even better than the last. While our pets are perfect just as they are, here are some ideas to ensure they start the new year with their best paw forward.ID CheckTake a moment to check your...
When to Euthanize a Pet: Understanding the Right Time
The decision to schedule a beloved pet's peaceful transition involves a myriad of considerations, primarily centered around their quality of life. While evaluating quality of life warrants its own discussion, this article aims to explore additional factors pivotal in...
Adopting a Senior Pet – Thoughts and Considerations
Adopting a pet is a life-changing decision, offering numerous joys and challenges. While puppies and kittens often steal the spotlight in adoption centers, senior pets–those typically classified as seven years or older–offer a unique set of benefits and considerations...
Why is Losing a Pet so Painful?
Navigating the Inevitable: Reflecting on the Unspoken Truth of Pet OwnershipWe all know that someday, the beloved animals we welcome into our families will leave us. While this inevitability may not be at the forefront of our minds, it becomes painfully apparent as we...
Preparing for Fall with Older Pets
Autumn has returned, and with it, the perfect opportunity to assess how your pet's needs have evolved since last fall. Depending on your pet's size and breed, they have aged between 4 and 8 years since the previous autumn. It's astonishing how this passage of time can...
How Often Should I Take My Senior Pet to the Veterinarian?
I love seniors. Dogs, cats, ferrets, humans... love ‘em. While they are not all like this, they often give me a sense of calm wisdom when I am around them. Dogs are especially emotive in this way. Of course, I love puppies and kittens too, but I find that our senior...
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