End-of-Life Resources for Your Beloved Pet

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• Lap of Love—"...is a network of veterinarians around the country (locations) whose goal is to empower every owner to care for their geriatric pets. Our philosophy centers around the human-animal bond and the need for that bond to be as undisturbed as possible during this most difficult time." They offer in-home veterinarian consultation, veterinary hospice, in-home euthanasia, and aftercare. Tools to help you understand and decide are on their website. 

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• Companion Bridge—..."We provide a loving and supportive community for people to connect, share, and assist one another on behalf of their companion animals.  Our purpose is to address, educate, and provide online space to raise funds for people with either special needs companion animals or animals requiring significant financial medical attention that would otherwise be euthanized."

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• Peaceful Passage—"...is a service providing gentle, dignified, at home euthanasia for your pet.  This service eliminates the stress, pain, and discomfort of traveling to your veterinary office, while allowing your beloved pet to leave the world in a most peaceful way.

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• Maryland SPCA—"...offers low-cost owner-requested euthanasia for pets that are suffering from serious illness or injury and are at the end of their life."

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• Lasting Tributes—"It is our goal to provide you with tender support and assistance during a most difficult time — the loss of a dearly loved pet. We offer prompt and compassionate care, and provide the resources to see you through your loss." They offer transportation after you pet passes, private cremation, and private burial.