Preparing yourself in advance for your pet’s death can be a difficult task to discuss and is emotionally taxing. However, thinking about this ahead of time can allow the opportunity to discuss how you would like your pet memorialized. Our job is to help relieve emotional stress by giving you various options of cremation and burial.

What to expect during your euthanasia:

You will be taken into a private room with your pet. If you have not already discussed/decided what you would like for your pets end of life process, we will do so at this time. Financial/technical aspects of your pets passing will also be handled.
A veterinarian will come into the room and sedation will be given to your pet during this time. Your pet will fall unconscious over the next 10-15 minutes. They will no longer feel pain or be aware of their surroundings. You may take as long as you like to say goodbye to your beloved pet.
Your pet will be removed from the room for the final euthanasia process. During this time we would love for you to sign a river rock to be placed in our memorial area, and sign our book with a passage/memory about your pet.
If you would like your pet brought back to you following the euthanasia we can do so. If you have said your final goodbyes you may leave at any time you are ready.

We are also now offering a In-Home Euthanasia.

Familiar and comfortable environment.
Reduced stress on your pet in their final moments.
More quality time with the family.
Greater privacy and intimacy for the family.
Personalization.

Our clinic offers take home burial and cremation options:

Private Cremation- will allow the remains of your pet, and your pet only, to be given to you. They will be shipped to the veterinary clinic, and we will call you once they arrive (2-4 weeks).
Group Cremation- your pet will be sent in for cremation, with no return of ashes.

Urn Options

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Blooming Bio Urn

Each urn comes with a Blooming Expression adornment (3 different shapes) which can be planted in a garden or special place where it will grow and bloom into 12 varieties of perennial wildflowers – blooming year after year in honor of your beloved pet.

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Photo Urn

This urn contains a sliding panel closure and separate photo compartment. It is available in 3 finishes: cherry, natural, and black. *Please circle a finish.

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The Friendship Collection

A simple urn, that has a cherry colored finish with a nameplate option. This urn is included in private cremation. If you would like one of the others shown above instead, please let us know. Optional: Name plate - In all CAPS. eg, 'SPARKY'

Additional Memorial Options

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Memorial Fur Clipping

A small amount of your pet’s fur is enclosed and viewable in a card personalized with your pet’s name. The card is then placed into a clear 4’’x7’’ protective sleeve.

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Shadow Box

It attractively features your pet’s clay paw print recessed in a protected shadowbox. The other side of the frame can accommodate a 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photo of your pet. Available in black or cherry finishes. Clay paw print of your pet is included. Cherry or Black

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Clay Paw Print

The Impression of your pet’s paw is made on an oval terra cotta colored clay and is placed in a decorative box.

GRIEF SUPPORT

Here at Sunrise, we also have pet in our families, so we sympathize the the loss of a family member. The impact can be devastating, and the process of recovery can be lasting. We have found support in the following resources that we hope helps you during your grieving.

For Reading: “Coping with the Death of Your Pet” by The Humane Society.
For one-on-one counseling and talking: The Pet Loss Help webpage is dedicated to pet loss support with a full listing of hotlines and websites.