Paws Finding Peace

Paws Finding Peace Paws Finding Peace provides at-home euthanasia in Western Massachusetts and CT. We also offer water-based cremation at our aftercare center in Chicopee, MA.

“Say their name out loud, not in sadness but in gratitude for the joy they brought us.” 🧡🌈🧡
10/27/2025

“Say their name out loud, not in sadness but in gratitude for the joy they brought us.” 🧡🌈🧡

Our foster kitty is looking for a new home!
10/26/2025

Our foster kitty is looking for a new home!

Jess and Dr. Lauren are at the MVMA continuing education meeting for veterinarans. We have a table to share information...
10/25/2025

Jess and Dr. Lauren are at the MVMA continuing education meeting for veterinarans. We have a table to share information about Paws Finding Peace. We want to spread the word about saying goodbye at home and gentle water-based cremation. 🩷💙💜🧡🌈

Dr. Atkins joined her veterinary colleagues at the State House in Boston yesterday.
10/21/2025

Dr. Atkins joined her veterinary colleagues at the State House in Boston yesterday.

We are making a poster of final goodbyes to take to a veterinary continuing education meeting. We want to share with ve...
10/18/2025

We are making a poster of final goodbyes to take to a veterinary continuing education meeting. We want to share with veterinary collegues how beutiful our pet angels are when they get their last goodbye kiss. So many of our families take pictures of their pet angels after they are snuggled in our rainbow heart blankets for their last ride. If you have a picture of your beloved pet angel snuggled up after our visit and feel comfortable, please add a picture in the comments. 💜

We love supporting our friends at Kane’s Krusade. Sign up for the Pawsome 5k! 💜💙🧡❤️🩷
10/03/2025

We love supporting our friends at Kane’s Krusade. Sign up for the Pawsome 5k! 💜💙🧡❤️🩷

On the first day off fall, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge how difficult it can be as we transition into the ne...
09/23/2025

On the first day off fall, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge how difficult it can be as we transition into the next season. I think often of the Byrds song Turn, Turn, Turn during our daily work at Paws Finding Peace.
This article from Grief Every After discuss pet loss and grief surrounding the changing of the seasons.
We also have grief resources on our website. 💜

Life becomes full of unexpected surprises when you’re grieving your pet. One of which is when the seasons start to change. When nature begins its passage of time and highlights that the world is still spinning, even though your world has slowed to a halt.

08/29/2025

Here is a great quote from Jimmy Buffet on National Jimmy Buffet Day 💜❤️💙🩷

“Grief is like the wake behind a boat. It starts out as a huge wave that follows close behind you and is big enough to swamp and drown you if you suddenly stop moving forward. But if you do keep moving, the big wake will eventually dissipate. And after a long enough time, the waters of your life get calm again, and that is when the memories of those who have left begin to shine as bright and as enduring as the stars above.”

The internet says today is National Dog Day. We will take it. Any opportunity to celebrate a pooch should be embraced!...
08/26/2025

The internet says today is National Dog Day. We will take it. Any opportunity to celebrate a pooch should be embraced! Happy Dog Day. Please share a picture of your bestest girl or boy for everyone to gush over!

Our friends at TJO are in need kitten food. 🐾💜
08/15/2025

Our friends at TJO are in need kitten food. 🐾💜

Stumbled upon this sweet stone at a church, near a St. Francis of Assisi statue. 💜
08/01/2025

Stumbled upon this sweet stone at a church, near a St. Francis of Assisi statue. 💜

We are having more and more pet families come to our aftercare center in Chicopee after their beloved companions pass at...
07/01/2025

We are having more and more pet families come to our aftercare center in Chicopee after their beloved companions pass at home or are euthanized at the vet clinic. Some families seek out our service because water-based cremation is eco friendly and gentle. Other families choose us beacause we are local and make it very clear their babies will be treated with utmost respect and dignity. Others do not want their pet angels traveling out of state to be handled by a large corporation. And some just love the paw prints and memorial items that we include with our service. Whatever the reason a pet family chooses to use our cremation service, we are just thankful that they have entrusted us to honor their precious pet.
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Address

904 Meadow Street
Chicopee, MA
01013

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+14133275077

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This is a picture of Mr. Parker (aka. Porker, Mr. P). I met Parker at a park in Athens, GA. I was there taking a walk (contemplating life - I had just moved to a new town/state, was looking for a job, and was trying to get into vet school). Parker was skinny, intact, and not friendly. The park manager said he had been there a few days, Animal Control had tried to catch him without luck. I came back that night and brought him food - he growled at me. The next day I brought more food and he decided to trust me. About 5 minutes after he decided to be my friend Animal Control showed up. He was, sitting in my lap eating treats in a parking lot while growling at the Animal Control Officer. I had a choice - put him in the Animal Control truck or put him in my Honda Accord.

We had 12 wonderful years together. He was a huge goof ball who grew into a total love bug. When Parker was euthanized, the clinic I was working at made a clay paw print. This was the first pet that I had lost for which I had received a clay paw print. It now sits in a shadow box with two pictures Mr. P hamming it up for the camera. I am so thankful for the staff at ESVH for making his paw print - it is a constant reminder of all the joy he brought into my life.

Because I cherish Parker’s clay paw print so much, Paws Finding Peace will provide a clay paw print of your beloved companion as well.

Telling Parker’s story reminds me that some of the most important beings come into our life when we are least prepared.