End of Life Pet Care

A difficult decision.

When a pet’s quality of life deteriorates to the point where they experience more bad days than good days, you may be faced with the difficult decision regarding whether to choose euthanasia.

The same way we provide compassionate care for pets in their early days, we’re prepared to support you and provide end of life care for them during their last. As partners in your pet’s health, we’ll make sure you’re informed about all potential treatment options before you make a decision. We understand that making that kind of choice is never easy, but we promise to be there every step of the way. 

Should you decide euthanasia is the right choice for your pet, we’ll prepare you for the process and answer any questions you may have about what’s going to happen. We hope you’ll find some comfort in knowing our humane methods will ensure your pet is laid to rest peacefully.  

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We know that losing your pet unexpectedly can be heartbreaking and stressful. If your pet should pass outside of our regular business hours, please contact one of our trusted colleagues who will be able to provide after-life care for your pet, assist you with the next steps, bereavement services, and answer any questions you may have.

Animal ER Care, LLC
5520 N Nevada Ave #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
P: (719) 260-7141

North Springs Veterinary Referral Center
10520 White Diamond Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
P: (719) 920-4430

Animal ER Care
Central 3670 Rebecca Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
P: (719) 755-0558

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Coping with Pet Loss

Pets are family and losing them comes with the same grief as any other loss. If you’re struggling with grief following the loss of your pet, remember to:

• Give yourself time to mourn and cry 
• Do your best to stick to your regular routine
• Talk about your feelings with family, friends, or even our hospital staff
• Memorialize your pet in a way that’s special to you 

You can use these resources if you need additional support:

• Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB)
• The Rainbow Bridge 

Please reach out to us at (719) 528-5557 if there’s anything we can do for you.