Gentle Endings Pet Euthanasia Service

Gentle Endings Pet Euthanasia Service Humane pet euthanasia in the comfort of your home.

Big shout out to Dustin Henderson. I made a post asking for a crafty "Goodbye kisses" container to keep with me and he m...
02/09/2025

Big shout out to Dustin Henderson. I made a post asking for a crafty "Goodbye kisses" container to keep with me and he made me this gorgeous hand crafted wooden box. It went to good use for the first time yesterday as I had 2 appointments. Both sweet babies happily enjoyed some goodbye kisses before going over the rainbow bridge.

01/14/2025

Hello all. As most people know, I have changed jobs and am primarily working in hohenwald. That has not changed much for my home euthanasia service. I am still primarily serving wayne county as I still live here. The only change is that my available days are now Tuesdays and weekends.

My fee has changed as well. The holiday discount was well received so I will be permanently reducing the base fee to $225.

01/02/2025

Making the decision to euthanize a beloved pet is by far one of the most difficult decisions a pet parent will ever make. On top of the obvious reasons, a big reason pet owners seem to struggle with this is due to anxiety about how the procedure works and fear that the pet will suffer. I have found that communication is the key. I try with every case to ensure that the owner understands and consents to every step. I'd like to take a moment to explain my process for anyone that wants to know more about the procedures and medications administered. I'll use a dog for the example simply because that's my most common patient type.
I use a 3 step process
The first medication given is a mild sedative. I always warn that this will be the only injection that may cause some pain as it can sting going in. After about 10 minutes, the pet will become very relaxed and ready for me to place a catheter for IV access. This allows me to continue without the pet needing heavy restraint and tends to help the owner relax as well. Seeing your pet in a relaxed state after long term suffering from medical conditions can be incredibly cathartic and aids in saying goodbye.
The next step is deeper anesthesia. I give a combination of a heavy relaxant and anesthetic. This relaxes all the Muscles and removes any consciousness. After this step, the pet is unaware of anything happening. Another term for this is surgical plane of anesthesia.
The third step is, of course, euthanasia itself. Euthanasia solution is a highly potent anesthetic and euthanasia is an intentional overdose of this medication. I administer this slowly into the vein. After a few seconds the heart shuts down and the pet passes. The passing is painless and humane.
The anesthesia is not completely necessary logistically but I find it makes the process smoother and keeps both pet and owner calm all through the procedure. Simply administering the solution in the vein will result in humane euthanasia but the pet may panic and has to be restrained while it is given. I have also seen patients "fight" the medication more if no sedatives are used.

There's just nothing like having the companionship of a good pet
12/28/2024

There's just nothing like having the companionship of a good pet

Mr Sherman passed over the rainbow bridge at 9 years young this past Wednesday Sherman was in late stage heart failure a...
11/30/2024

Mr Sherman passed over the rainbow bridge at 9 years young this past Wednesday

Sherman was in late stage heart failure and was struggling to breath. At his appointment with his general practitioner, it was discovered that his little heart had grown so much that his lungs could not expand enough to allow him to breath well. On top of that, his kidneys were struggling from long term heart medication use. He was essentially in a chronic state of respiratory distress and medications were no longer managing the symptoms. She, unfortunately, had to recommend euthanasia due to poor quality of life, a recommendation we all hate to make.

Sherman was one of those cases that really makes me realize the value in this service. When I arrived, he was already laid up in his parents' bed surrounded by his loving family. He was panting and struggling to get comfortable but still very happy to have all his people with him. As the sedative kicked in, his family reminisced about his life and told me about how good of a companion he had been. After the sedative kicked in and he was able to relax, they spent a few minutes just enjoying seeing him in a peaceful state before we escorted him into his final rest.

RIP little Sherman. Your family loved you so very much and you will hold a place in their hearts forever.

11/30/2024

I have availability Monday if anyone is in need of my service.

I got to meet a very precious boy yesterday. He was definitely an example of the good ones going too soon. Abel was a 6....
11/20/2024

I got to meet a very precious boy yesterday. He was definitely an example of the good ones going too soon. Abel was a 6.5 year old pittie that had unfortunately developed a very severe case of lymphoma that quickly began to affect his entire body.
When I arrived, he was so excited to meet a new friend. Through the coughing and wheezing, he just wanted to be loved. He was able to go to the big sleep in his own home completely surrounded by his large family. He passed while his family stroked and comforted him. While euthanasia is never fun, it is heartwarming to witness the love that owners have for their precious furbabies.

Saturday was definitely a whirlwind of emotions. We escorted my best friend's dog to the rainbow bridge. She adopted her...
11/19/2024

Saturday was definitely a whirlwind of emotions. We escorted my best friend's dog to the rainbow bridge. She adopted her when were roommates in college and she was the last of our trio of dogs.
Angel had a rough start in life. She was taken into a rescue after being found with a shattered pelvis. My roommate took her in when she was a young adult as a temporary foster when her original foster had to leave for a while. They bonded immediately and it was apparent that Nora was meant to be her mom. Nora ended up keeping her of course. The two of us with our 3 dogs living in our college apartment make up some of my dearest memories.
Nora and Angel stayed inseparable. She was the happiest girl and loved being out in the sun, especially playing in the water. She got to kayak, travel and even go to the beach. Nora always made sure Angel felt loved and safe.

Unfortunately, cancer took hold and Angel began to steadily decline over the past couple months. Her body withered away and she lost the ability to hold down food. With her meds no longer keeping her comfortable, Nora brought her here for her final day. We found an open area by the trace where she could splash in a creek and enjoy the sunshine in her final moments. Nora held her close and we all bawled like babies. Not a dry eye between her mom, dad or Aunt Jamie.

RIP sweet Angel, tell my girls I love them then go play together until we all meet again. Splash in every puddle and find the biggest stick.

***the pumpkin shirt pics are from Saturday. She was in no way neglected, cancer was simply winning***

10/29/2024

I will be giving a significant discount through the end of the year. With holidays coming up and cold weather incoming, I fully understand how tight things can get. From my experience, declining pets tend to reach the quality of life threshold during the winter. Any appointments made between now and the first week of January will be $50 off my regular prices for euthanasia services. Message or call for appointments.

This big boy is Sammy. Sammy crossed the rainbow bridge this past weekend. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a foster...
08/29/2024

This big boy is Sammy. Sammy crossed the rainbow bridge this past weekend. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a foster home. His mom fosters for a shelter out of Canada. She is such a lovely soul that provides care for abandoned pets and gives them a safe place to heal. Sammy came to her unsocialized and terrified. She showed him love and companionship up until his last breath. She contacted me after his diagnosis of aggressive cancer. He had gone down, stopped eating and was no longer using the bathroom. I eased him over the rainbow bridge while she comforted him through the process. RIP sweet Sammy.

08/23/2024

I now have a phone number for this service. I know some either do not have messenger or prefer phone call. My number for the euthanasia service is now listed on the page.

07/25/2024

I am officially offering cytopoint injections. These can be done at tri-county animal clinic in Waynesboro. I am also open to doing them via home visits. You can send a message to inquire about pricing and appointments. This medication will require an initial exam/consult as it is a prescription item.

06/19/2024

Hello to my lovely followers, I have an odd question.

With this endeavor, my goal has been to supplement services that are not offered at my primary place of business, not to compete with it.

With allergy season in full swing, my own dog having them along with the rest of them, I'm wanting my clients to have access to what I think is the absolute best allergy treatment available but is not offered where I work. Is an up to once a month injection that acts as an itch blocker rather than an immunosuppressant. It also has way fewer potential side effects than most allergy treatments. The medication is called cytopoint.

Would anyone be potentially interested in this being added to my available services? If there is interest, I will gladly post more detailed information about this medication.

06/18/2024

I have appointments available tomorrow if anyone is in need of my services.

05/31/2024

Agreed ❤️‍🩹

Current pricesUpdated today to reflect some minor changes
05/30/2024

Current prices
Updated today to reflect some minor changes

I have appointments available tomorrow. Message if you need my services.
05/14/2024

I have appointments available tomorrow. Message if you need my services.

05/02/2024

I just wanted to express my appreciation for how great all my clients and followers of the page have been. So far this little side venture/passion project has been a success. I'm so grateful this community has welcomed the service and all the clients I have helped have been so incredibly kind.

I think what I have loved most has been hearing the stories of the pets' lives, something I don't have time for in the busy clinic setting. I love getting to give my full attention to that pet and actively listen to the owner tell me about all the adventures they've shared. I've gotten to hear about a cat that traveled to England, a dog that got a special trip to Colorado just to hike with his owner and so many tales of adopting pets from rescues or bad situation.

I'm hoping this page can also be a space for owners to connect as they work through the grief. I'd like to get the page where it will allow owners to make posts, share stories and give each other support during their loss.

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