Home Euthanasia


Losing a pet is a deeply emotional experience and choosing the right way to say goodbye can be difficult. Here at Faithful Friends Pet Memory Center, we understand the importance of making this process as gentle and comforting as possible. One option available to pet owners is home euthanasia. We do not have a veterinarian service however we do work closely with various local veterinarians to offer this service.  Here, we provide information to help you understand the differences between home euthanasia and euthanasia at a veterinary clinic, the associated costs, and how our services are integrated into this process.

Differences Between Home Euthanasia and Vet Euthanasia

Home Euthanasia:

  • Comfort and Familiarity: Your pet remains in the comfort of their home, surrounded by familiar sights, sounds, and scents. This can be less stressful for pets who may become anxious in unfamiliar environments.
  • Personal and Private: Home euthanasia allows for a more private and intimate setting. Family members can gather around and spend final moments with their pet in a peaceful and personal environment.
  • Convenience: No need to transport your pet, which can be especially beneficial if your pet is large, immobile, or in pain.
  • Higher Costs: Typically, home euthanasia services can be more expensive due to travel fees, the personalized service, and the time commitment required from the veterinarian.


Veterinary Clinic Euthanasia:

  • Immediate Medical Support: In a clinical setting, immediate medical assistance and equipment are available if needed during the process.
  • Structured Environment: The veterinary clinic is designed to handle all aspects of the euthanasia process efficiently, providing a structured and controlled environment.
  • Specialized Facilities: Clinics have specific facilities for handling the euthanasia and post-euthanasia processes, which might be comforting to some pet owners.
  • Lower Costs: Euthanasia at a veterinary clinic is usually less expensive. This lower cost is due to the use of the clinic's existing facilities and resources.


Our Involvement in the Process


While we do not have a private veterinarian on staff, we collaborate with various local veterinarians who offer at-home euthanasia services. Here’s how we are involved:


  • Flexible Scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling, to meet your needs, ensuring the process is as stress-free as possible.
  • Transportation: We arrange respectful transportation of your pet from your home to our facility. Starting at $40.
  • Aftercare Services: Once your pet has passed, we handle all aftercare services, including providing a range of cremation services options to honor your pet’s memory.
  • Cremation Services:
  • Private Cremation: Your pet is cremated privately, and you receive their ashes in a simple urns (upgrades are available), this also includes a clay paw impression and fur clipping. 
  • Communal Cremation: Your pet is cremated with other pets and their ashes are scattered in a memorial garden. No paw print or fur clipping. 
  • Keepsake Items: We offer a variety of keepsake items such as paw prints, fur clippings, urns,  ornaments, and more personalized memorial products to cherish the memory of your beloved pet.



We are dedicated to providing compassionate and respectful care during this difficult time. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you every step of the way.


Below are some area veterinarians who offer in-home euthanasia services:


Dr. Koopmans - At Home Euthanasia Services

513-426-6639

Dr. Stephanie Lee

859-250-6448

Dr. Craig Kuether – At Home Veterinary House Calls

859-578-0578

Hebron Animal Hospital

859-689-4700

Pet WOW

859-781-2577

Simpson Veterinary Hospital

859-485-6555

Lap of Love

513-445-5893 (Cincy/NKY)