Peaceful Journey Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

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Peaceful Journey Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

The final journey should be a peaceful journey. We provide in-home compassionate medical care to help minimize your pet's pain and suffering.
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Our Philosophy
We recognize that this is a difficult time for you, your pet and your family. Peaceful Journey provides compassionate individualized care to help minimize pain and suffering. Our goal is to make your pet's final journey as peaceful as it can be. In-Home Hospice Care
Hospice is supportive care for pets faced with a terminal illness. This specialized care begins the moment your pet ha

s been diagnosed with a life limiting condition. We can help provide in-home services that include palliative care, pain recognition and management, fluid therapy, wound care, nutrition management, and other medical support not requiring hospitalization. We strive to provide a personalized care plan that is right for your pet. In-home hospice gives families time to adjust to their pet's progressive disease and say good-bye in their own way. With the assistance of Peaceful Journey staff, this can be experienced with dignity in the comfort of home. In-Home Euthanasia
In-home euthanasia allows families to say goodbye to their beloved pet in a peaceful familiar setting. We are here to help during this difficult time. Our euthanasia services include:
+ Consultation on your pet's condition and the process so you know what to expect.
+ The opportunity for you and your family to be with your pet in their favorite spot throughout the process.
+ Sedation for painless passing.
+ Assistance with after care and commemoration.
+ A follow-up consultation and resources on grief and pet-loss support, as needed. Peaceful Journey staff will work together with you, to help you decide when the time is right. Peaceful Journey Will Happily Partner With Your Veterinarian....
We will work in partnership with your pet's primary veterinarian to ensure continuity of medical care. This helps formulate a well-informed palliative care plan tailored to your pet's unique history and medical situation. We keep your veterinarian apprised of the treatment plan and your pet's status throughout their final weeks and months.

07/16/2024

These hot days can be particularly challenging for older or sick pets. Their failing bodies may not be able to handle the stress of warmer temperatures as they are already working hard to compensate for the effects of age and illness. Please pay close attention to any changes in their posture, breathing rate, or the way their bodies move when they breath.

05/07/2024

Grief is not linear. There is no timeline. Be kind to yourself during the process.

05/04/2024

"The decision to euthanize your pet can be framed as a way to honor their legacy. How do you want to remember your pet in their final days, hours, and moments? How do you want your pet to feel during those moments? Of course, most pet owners want their pet to be comfortable and relaxed, free from anxiety and pain, and surrounded by their favorite people—and euthanasia is often the best way to ensure that." -Lap of Love

04/30/2024

It's important to keep a close eye on your cat's quality of life as weight loss and a decline in health can happen quickly. Please check out the charts on our web site to help with this ongoing evaluation. https://www.peacefuljourneyvet.com/faqs/the-decision

02/22/2024

This is Hobbes. Hobbes is an old man, but he is still thriving. He is very much engaged and happy, his fur is shiny, he plays multiple times a day, and he currently has no diagnosed disease. He is even pretty close to his best weight! He had an injury as a young cat so we are closely watching to know when he will need pain relief for arthritis.

At Peaceful Journey Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia we offer a couple of tools to help dog and cat owners recognize when their pets are no longer thriving or when pain levels warrant further conversation with their veterinarian. Please let us know if you would like us to email these tools to you. [email protected].

01/30/2023

Toe grips can be a great option to give older dogs more traction on smooth surfaces such as hardwood floors. They may also be helpful on ice. Please reach out if you have questions about this option or if you would like information about hospice or euthanasia services.

01/11/2022

Has your pet had a recent cancer diagnosis? Is your pet getting up there in years and showing signs of decline? Please give us a call to talk about what comes next.

We love talking with clients about their beloved pets and the special times they have had together. We can share information that can help make the next months easier. 406-414-7240

08/16/2021

As our pets age, we may see changes in their behavior. Senior pet behavioral indicators of concern to discuss with a veterinarian include:

-Pacing or unsettledness
-Standing in one place for a period of time
-Indoor elimination
-Decreased interest in normal activities
-Changes in weight or appetite
-Decreased walk distance or frequency

If you would like to schedule a virtual quality of life evaluation to see if your pet and family would benefit from hospice care, please contact us at 406-414-7240.

01/26/2021

Senior cats and small dogs can benefit from the gentle warmth of a heated cat bed in the winter.

Address

P. O. Box 62
Gallatin Gateway, MT
59730

Telephone

+14064147240

Website

https://www.peacefuljourneyvet.com/

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Our Story

Dr. O’Rourke is the first Montana veterinarian to complete a year-long course of study to become a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian (CHPV). She is pleased to share this specialty knowledge with her clients, and is open to discussing and incorporating many types of therapies to assist with your pet’s quality of life and pain management. In-Home Hospice Care Hospice is supportive care for pets faced with a terminal illness. This specialized care begins the moment your pet has been diagnosed with a life limiting condition. We can help provide in-home services that include palliative care, pain recognition and management, fluid therapy, wound care, nutrition management, and other medical support not requiring hospitalization. We strive to provide a personalized care plan that is right for your pet. In-home hospice gives families time to adjust to their pet's progressive disease and say good-bye in their own way. With the assistance of Peaceful Journey staff, this can be experienced with dignity in the comfort of home.

In-Home Euthanasia In-home euthanasia allows families to say goodbye to their beloved pet in a peaceful familiar setting. We are here to help during this difficult time. Our euthanasia services include: + Consultation on your pet's condition and the process so you know what to expect. + The opportunity for you and your family to be with your pet in their favorite spot throughout the process. + Sedation for painless passing. + Assistance with after care and commemoration. + A follow-up consultation and resources on grief and pet-loss support, as needed. Peaceful Journey staff will work together with you, to help you decide when the time is right. Peaceful Journey Will Happily Partner With Your Veterinarian.... We will work in partnership with your pet's primary veterinarian to ensure continuity of medical care. This helps formulate a well-informed palliative care plan tailored to your pet's unique history and medical situation. We keep your veterinarian apprised of the treatment plan and your pet's status throughout the process. About Peaceful Journey Dr. Chris O'Rourke graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She spent 3 years in private practice before pursuing a residency in the field of laboratory animal medicine. Within this field, Dr. O'Rourke gained knowledge and experience working with a wide variety of species. A key aspect of her training has focused on the ability to recognize and alleviate signs of pain and distress in animals. Through 26 years of veterinary experience, Dr. O'Rourke has become a passionate advocate for peaceful and painless end-of-life transitions. The idea of helping other pet owners began to emerge as she provided care for her cherished Sydney, a shelter dog who was part of her life for 16 wonderful years. She is a member of the International Association for Animal Hospice & Palliative Care (IAAHPC), the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Montana Veterinary Medical Association.