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The Sunset Vets In home euthanasia is designed to be calm, peaceful and minimally stressful for you and your pet.
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Our companions come into our lives for only a short time making the goodbye too quick. They are here for only a small pa...
31/05/2024

Our companions come into our lives for only a short time making the goodbye too quick. They are here for only a small part of our lives but for them we are their whole life.

This is what we all hope to see when our time comes. We keep our companions in our hearts so when the next chapter comes...
29/05/2024

This is what we all hope to see when our time comes. We keep our companions in our hearts so when the next chapter comes they are waiting for us to continue the chapter they started.

A huge thank you to the men and women who serve past and present. ❤️🇺🇸
27/05/2024

A huge thank you to the men and women who serve past and present. ❤️🇺🇸

Grief is a part of the euthanasia process. Taking the time to process your grief and letting the pain out helps heal the...
24/05/2024

Grief is a part of the euthanasia process. Taking the time to process your grief and letting the pain out helps heal the wound left on your heart.

Q: What can you do the night before your appointment?A: You can spoil your companion by treating them to their favorite ...
22/05/2024

Q: What can you do the night before your appointment?
A: You can spoil your companion by treating them to their favorite food, giving them extra love, taking photos, go for a walk if able, and just spending that quality time with them.

Q: How do I prepare for in-home euthanasia?
A: You can focus on your companion by giving extra love, a soft bed with potty pads if needed. Notify your primary veterinarian. Playing music during the procedure can sometimes be soothing as well as low light levels.

Q: Should you continue medications?
A: We always say yes continue medications to keep your baby as comfortable as possible before and during the procedure.

Q: Will my pet fall asleep within 5-20 minutes of receiving the sedative drugs?
A: Most pets will fall asleep within 5-20 minutes of receiving one dose of the sedative drugs. If your pet is taking longer than this to fully relax, they may require more medication or a different medication.

Q: Is my companion aware after sedation?
A: Most companions slip into a deep sleep within minutes of the first injection of a sedative/pain medication.

If you have any questions please feel free to texts us at 972-366-5393.

It's okay to feel sad after euthanasia. Losing a part of your family is painful. We hope to make the goodbye easier. If ...
20/05/2024

It's okay to feel sad after euthanasia. Losing a part of your family is painful. We hope to make the goodbye easier. If it is nearing time for you to say goodbye to your companion please reach out to us to learn if in home euthanasia is right for you. 972-366-5393.

Every animal that comes into our lives teaches us a new lesson. Love, patience, acceptance, and so much more. The bigges...
17/05/2024

Every animal that comes into our lives teaches us a new lesson. Love, patience, acceptance, and so much more. The biggest lesson sometimes is how to cope with loss and to grieve fully.

Here at Sunset Vets we know how hard it is to walk through life after loss. Knowing that the paw prints will always be o...
15/05/2024

Here at Sunset Vets we know how hard it is to walk through life after loss. Knowing that the paw prints will always be on your heart makes the walk a little less hard.

We know how hard saying goodbye is but knowing you will always have those special memories makes getting to the goodbye ...
13/05/2024

We know how hard saying goodbye is but knowing you will always have those special memories makes getting to the goodbye so special.

Happy Mother's Day from our family to yours. ❤️💐
12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day from our family to yours. ❤️💐

It is ok to not be ok after the loss of a pet. It is truly life altering to have an immediate change of your daily routi...
24/01/2024

It is ok to not be ok after the loss of a pet. It is truly life altering to have an immediate change of your daily routine. The pain of vacuuming up their last bit of fur is brutal. The little things you didn't even know were significant stand out like a bright light. Therapy is healthy in these moments. Reach out to us if you need to connect with a therapist that understands.

22/01/2024

In home euthanasia is designed to be calm, peaceful and minimally stressful for you and your pet.

Only a dog and Jesus can teach us this lesson.
22/01/2024

Only a dog and Jesus can teach us this lesson.

No two dogs are the same, but your heart is capable of loving in different ways. Take your time, recover, but don't push...
19/01/2024

No two dogs are the same, but your heart is capable of loving in different ways. Take your time, recover, but don't push away the desire to have another pet if that day comes along.

If you have a senior dog, we highly advise doing preventative screens on them! You never know if you'll catch early sign...
17/01/2024

If you have a senior dog, we highly advise doing preventative screens on them! You never know if you'll catch early signs of kidney disease, splenic tumors or an enlarging heart etc. These things can be managed if found quick enough. All too frequently these diseases are caught in the emergency room when it is too late. There is never a guarantee with life, but these diagnostics just might give you a little more time with your baby!

One of the questions I always ask my clients is "are you ready". I know the answer to the question is no. No one can be ...
15/01/2024

One of the questions I always ask my clients is "are you ready". I know the answer to the question is no. No one can be ready for this moment. I remind everyone of this thought. It only hurts this bad because it was that good.

Thankful for our best friends.
12/01/2024

Thankful for our best friends.

What's your fancy? Some of us love both!
10/01/2024

What's your fancy? Some of us love both!

We see you. We know not everyone will experience the loss of a horse, but we have. We will be here to hold your hand sho...
08/01/2024

We see you. We know not everyone will experience the loss of a horse, but we have. We will be here to hold your hand should the time come for you.

Pets are only with us for a short while, but it is substantial the impact they make.
06/01/2024

Pets are only with us for a short while, but it is substantial the impact they make.

When cats love, it is a choice. There is nothing that beats the feeling that they chose you!
04/01/2024

When cats love, it is a choice. There is nothing that beats the feeling that they chose you!

It has always amazed me how long it takes for the grief over a pet loss to settle. It is normal to take years to be able...
03/01/2024

It has always amazed me how long it takes for the grief over a pet loss to settle. It is normal to take years to be able to talk about the loss without tearing up. Realize it is expected, embrace it as a normal part of life, and remember you are grieving because they were worth every second!

Happy New Years!
01/01/2024

Happy New Years!

We are a group of veterinarians that are passionate about end of life care. We aim to make this difficult moment just a ...
31/12/2023

We are a group of veterinarians that are passionate about end of life care. We aim to make this difficult moment just a little easier. We are honored to serve your pet.

They are never gone if their memory lives on.
30/12/2023

They are never gone if their memory lives on.

🧡🐾We used The Sunset Vets on 9/18/23 to help our Mika go to heaven. She was 14ish years old. I had her for 12.5 years....
07/11/2023

🧡🐾We used The Sunset Vets on 9/18/23 to help our Mika go to heaven. She was 14ish years old. I had her for 12.5 years. She was a massage therapy dog. She would greet (her clients) each day and then go to sleep in her little bed while they got their massage. She was so smart and loved to go on adventures. It was such a blessing to have The Sunset Vets come to our home and help her pass peacefully with those that she loves the most in this world. Thank you🌈

We have discussed at Sunset Vets that we would love to honor the pets we service by posting about their life on our page...
07/11/2023

We have discussed at Sunset Vets that we would love to honor the pets we service by posting about their life on our page. If you have had to use us in the past and would like us to post about how special your pet was - please email a picture and paragraph to [email protected].
Featured here is the best boy with the best boy! 🧡

We realize as veterinarians we are not appropriately prepared or trained to handle the emotions that come along with los...
06/06/2023

We realize as veterinarians we are not appropriately prepared or trained to handle the emotions that come along with loss. I’ve decided to partner with a therapist that focuses especially on this topic! If you need help navigating your pain, please don’t hesitate to reach out to her. *All sessions are done via Zoom* See below for her comments ⬇️

Needing time to process and grieve your beloved pet? Reach out now for a one time consultation to help you process your loss. Learn what grief looks like with a pet, how to help your children process the loss, and gain tools to move forward in the days and weeks to come.
Mention “The Sunset Vets” for $25 off a one time session with a highly trained professional counselor who specializes in grief.

Happy Easter. I can’t help but think our Lord is surrounded by all our animals that He gave us the honor to raise ❤️
09/04/2023

Happy Easter. I can’t help but think our Lord is surrounded by all our animals that He gave us the honor to raise ❤️

I’d like to start this page by telling my story of my own dog. I’ve kept this pretty quiet, mostly because it makes me c...
17/03/2023

I’d like to start this page by telling my story of my own dog. I’ve kept this pretty quiet, mostly because it makes me cry every time I discuss it, but this is the sole reason I opened The Sunset Vets. It’s a long one, but I feel it’s time to share.

Cash was my heart dog. He was my first dog I purchased on my own. I got a Treeing Walker Coonhound because the only thing I really knew about my grandfather was that he raised and hunted them. I felt I needed to connect with him in some way, so I sought out the dog I would name Cash. He moved to the island of St Kitts with me when he was 10 months old. He was a hard dog. Barked, ran after the monkeys (no joke), and broke into the fridge every time I turned around. But, he was my best friend. We moved like 100 times, he took it in stride. He was there for all the major events and life changes.

Every year I felt like it was going to be my last with him. I’m obviously influenced by my job and all the negativity feeds into my personal life. Once we got to double digits I quit praying for another year and started thanking God for the years he had given me with this silly dog. I played over and over in my mind how his euthanasia would go, and I cried every time I thought of it. But Cash kept on, as active as ever.

As he aged, he got laryngeal paralysis. Not severe, but enough that I knew that would be what made me make the call. I promised him from a young age I wouldn’t prolong his life for my benefit. This dog was active, wild and needed his freedom. A restricted life was not for him.

The day finally came, after his 14th birthday, that his eyes were different, his breathing was different, and he tried to hide from me for the first time in his life. I broke inside, I knew. My husband wanted me to take him to the clinic for a full work up, but I didn’t want to. My gut said not to let him suffer for 1 minute. I had to keep my promise to him. I sat with him in my room trying to come to terms with the fact I was going to end the life of my best friend. The one who kept me safe over seas. The one who supported me through vet school, marriage and kids. He just laid with his head on my leg as if he knew I needed time to process. Once I got the courage, I walked him to the barn with me. Something we had done many times. I pulled up the sedation drugs and just held the syringe for what felt like an eternity. I knew once I injected it I couldn’t turn back. I finally put myself into work mode and just did it, like I’ve done so many times. He fell asleep on my lap, I injected the solution to stop his heart without thinking, but as soon as I finished, I collapsed on him. It took a few minutes for the emotions to hit me. I called myself a monster in my head. Seriously who can euthanize their own dog? I prayed for peace about the whole thing. My husband encouraged me to cremate him so we could spread his ashes on his favorite beach. So we did just that. It took time, but I realized the experience had purpose. I had to feel that extreme pain to be able to empathize with other families who need this service. I felt called to tap into a very uncomfortable industry because that’s exactly where I am able to love people the most.

I don’t enjoy this side of my business at all, but I find value in making the process a little easier. Making the memory a comfortable one to think about. So please reach out if you need help, even if it’s just processing the pain. I’ve been there 🧡 Not a day goes by that I don’t miss my sweet Cash.

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