Peaceful Passing - Compassionate in home end of life veterinary care

12/23/2024

To support pets and families this holiday season, we are offering home visits on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. 🐾

12/20/2024

This holiday season might feel especially difficult if you're grieving the loss of a cherished pet. The holidays can intensify the sadness, but Peaceful Passing is here to help you navigate this challenging time. Our newest blog, "Coping with Pet Loss During the Holidays: A Compassionate Guide for Grieving Pet Parents," provides thoughtful advice and shares insights from local pet loss experts. Let us assist you in finding solace, understanding, and healing. To learn more, visit https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/navigating-pet-loss-during-the-holidays-a-guide-for-grieving-pet-parents

12/16/2024

This holiday season may look different if you are feeling the loss of a beloved pet. Losing a pet during the holidays can feel overwhelming, but Peaceful Passing is here to support you through this journey. Our latest blog, "Navigating Pet Loss During the Holidays: A Guide for Grieving Pet Parents," offers heartfelt guidance and features insight from local pet loss specialists. Let us help you find space for comfort, support, and peace. To learn more, visit https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/navigating-pet-loss-during-the-holidays-a-guide-for-grieving-pet-parents

12/13/2024

As we approach the end of the year, we understand that the holiday season can be a difficult time, especially for those facing the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet.

We are fortunate to work with the Farley Foundation, which helps pet owners who need assistance with the cost of veterinary care such as:

- Seniors receiving the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
- Disabled individuals receiving the Ontario Disability Support Payment (ODSP) or the
Canada Pension Plan Disability Payment (CPP Disability).
- Individuals receiving assistance through the Ontario Works Program.
- Persons with an annual household income of less than $25,000.
- Supportive housing for seniors, retirement homes or long-term care facilities with
live-in pets.

This is a tough time, both emotionally and financially. Let us help alleviate some of that burden. If you qualify for assistance, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] before December 31st, 2024.

12/09/2024

☃️This holiday season, celebrate the memory of your beloved pet with a beautiful custom wood ornament, hand crafted by Crystal at We Got Wood. This can be the perfect addition to your home, to commemorate the joy your cherished companion brought to your life. You can learn more about this talented artist in our latest blog, "10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet", which can be found here: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

12/03/2024

At Peaceful Passing, we believe that celebrating your pet's life with a timeless keepsake can be a beautiful reminder of the bond you have shared with your cherished pet. Jenn Wilson, a certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist, provides personal and compassionate Legacy Sessions, designed to honour and preserve your beloved pet's memory. Learn more about Jenn Wilson Pet Portraiture in our recent blog, "10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet" found here: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

11/27/2024

At Peaceful Passing, we are deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing of pets and their families, especially during the difficult process of grieving the loss of a cherished companion.

We are honoured to share a talented local artist, Cathie, of Wheeldon Photography, recently featured in our blog, "10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet", found at https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

One of Cathie's specialties is to work with owners of geriatric and palliative dogs to preserve their bond, and their dog's unique details, with images and artwork from her special Legacy Sessions. These sessions are given special priority in her schedule and are always handled with the utmost respect and kindness. A portion of the session fee from her Legacy Sessions is donated to the charity of the client's choice in their dog's name.

11/26/2024

While some pets may "make it through" one more Christmas, we often wonder if it's in their best interest and how much enjoyment they gain from this experience.
Oftentimes, as pet-owners, we postpone painful decisions until after the holidays so we don't feel we've ruined Christmas for our loved-ones.
Also, we often justify that our pet shouldn't miss the opportunity to spend time with their favourite people and take part in the festivities.
We understand that saying goodbye to a pet right around the holidays can be especially painful and can turn a celebratory time into a time of mourning.
However, to honour our beloved pet, we must educate ourselves and allow quality-of-life to dictate the timing of end-of-life care.
Our Quality-of-Life Assessment tool was designed to help pet-owners with decision making and to understand how to assess their pet's comfort on a daily basis. https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/quality-of-life
Peaceful Passing is here to help. 🐾

Knowing when it's time for pet euthanasia is difficult. Our compassionate veterinarians provide guidance and support to help you make the right decision for your beloved companion.

11/22/2024

We discovered this talented pet photographer, Laura Wombwell, while creating our blog, '10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet'. We love that Laura offers Star Sessions💖, which focus on senior and/or palliative pets. See our blog to find out more https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

11/20/2024

While some pets may "make it through" one more Christmas, we often wonder if it's in their best interest and how much enjoyment they gain from this experience.

Oftentimes, as pet-owners, we postpone painful decisions until after the holidays so we don't feel we've ruined Christmas for our families.

Also, we often justify that our pet shouldn't miss the opportunity to spend time with their favourite people and take part in the festivities.

We understand that saying goodbye to a pet right around the holidays can be especially painful and can turn a celebratory time into a time of mourning.

However, to honour our beloved pet, we must educate ourselves and allow quality-of-life to dictate the timing of end-of-life care.

Our Quality-of-Life Assessment tool was designed to help pet-owners with decision making and to understand how to assess their pet's comfort on a daily basis. https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/quality-of-life

Peaceful Passing is here to help. 🐾

Knowing when it's time for pet euthanasia is difficult. Our compassionate veterinarians provide guidance and support to help you make the right decision for your beloved companion.

11/19/2024

Peaceful Passing recently shared a blog on our website https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet and are excited to share this beautiful way to cherish your pet's memory. Blown Away Glass Studio in Elora, Ontario creates custom, one-of-a-kind handmade pieces that incorporate your pet's ashes into decorative glass.

11/14/2024

At Peaceful Passing, we truly believe that memorializing your pet will contribute postively in the process of healing. Our most recent blog post, found at https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet offers 10 special ways to honour your pet's memory. This beautiful engraved river stone was created by https://rockyourworld.ca/ and is such a perfect tribute to Davey, our little rescue Snorkie. It rests in his favourite outdoor spot in our yard.

11/08/2024

We know you probably have thousands of photos of your cherished pet stored on your device. Yet, have you considered a professional photo shoot to capture the special bond between YOU and YOUR PET at all stages of their lives, including the end. We have had the pleasure to meet several talented photographers in our area and are so pleased to feature Canovas Photography in this post and in our most recent blog: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet. Not only does Sharon provide grief support, she also offers Rainbow Bridge Sessions for senior pets that are ready to gain their wings. How special is that?
Photo Credits: Canovas Photography Hamilton

11/05/2024

At Peaceful Passing we see seasons of life come to an end but we know the pets we meet will never be forgotten. In fact, we are certain that their families will find unique ways to remember, memorialize, and honor their beloved companions. In memory of Dr. Dailley's beautiful boy, Beacon, we would like to begin this conversation about memorialization and ask pet parents to participate in sharing the ways in which their loved-ones live on. For those who may be preparing to say goodbye to a pet, we have just published '10 Ways to Memorialize your Beloved Pet', which you may find in our blog www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet. 💖

10/11/2024

October is Farley month!
Did you know that the Farley Foundation, created by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), generates and allocates resources to subsidize veterinary care for Ontario families in need?
Please join our efforts to raise money for this wonderful cause that helps pets and people in our community.
To Donate please visit https://www.farleyfoundation.org/donate/
Veterinarians may apply for funding on behalf of those pet-owners experiencing the following:
- Seniors receiving the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
- Disabled individuals receiving the Ontario Disability Support Payment (ODSP) or the Canada Pension Plan Disability Payment (CPP Disability).
- Individuals receiving assistance through the Ontario Works Program.
- Persons with an annual household income of less than $25,000.
-Supportive housing for seniors, retirement homes or long-term care facilities with live-in pets.

08/30/2024

Please note that Peaceful Passing will be closed this Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, for the long weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will reopen on Monday, September 2, ready to assist our wonderful community. Enjoy your weekend!

06/24/2024

Noticing subtle changes in your pet's behaviour?🔎

Improve their wellbeing by creating a predictable environment for them. Try to treat them as you normally would, and keep things safe. For example:

- Maintain structure and discipline
- Integrate mental stimulation
- Provide them with physical aids
- Make things comfortable

Doing this is essential for your pet’s longevity. Read more about caring for your aging pet at the link in our bio.

In this article we will look at the aging pet and how to assess some of the risk factors associated with age. We will explore different ways to improve the quality-of-life of senior pets, and ultimately, how to know that it is time to give them the peaceful passing they deserve.