Euthanasia &
End-of-Life Care
Compassionate Support Through Every Stage
Caring for your pet through every stage of life is one of the greatest honors of our profession. When their comfort or quality of life begins to decline, our dedicated team is here to help you understand your options and walk beside you through each decision.
Our end-of-life services include:
Quality-of-life consultations
Pain and comfort management
In-hospital euthanasia
At-home euthanasia (when our schedule allows)
Aftercare and memorial options
Compassionate guidance from specially dedicated team members
You do not have to navigate this process alone.
“Fox Run cared for my elderly dog through her final years and, ultimately, helped me say goodbye. She had been by my side since college, and I’ll always be grateful for the kindness, compassion, and support they showed us throughout the entire process.”
Signs It May Be Time to Talk
Every pet and every situation is different. Families often begin considering an end-of-life conversation when they notice:
Ongoing pain that can no longer be well controlled
Difficulty breathing
Advanced cancer or organ failure
Severe weakness or mobility problems
Frequent falls or difficulty standing
Loss of appetite or refusal to eat
No longer enjoying favorite activities
Withdrawal from family members
Confusion, anxiety, or distress from cognitive decline
More difficult days than comfortable days
You do not need to wait until your pet is in a crisis to contact us. Our team can help you evaluate their comfort and understand the options available.
Schedule or Speak With Our Team
To discuss a quality-of-life consultation, pain management, in-hospital euthanasia, or at-home euthanasia, please call:
A dedicated member of our team will help you with:
Choosing the appropriate type of appointment
Understanding what to expect
Reviewing scheduling and availability
Discussing costs and aftercare
Answering questions about your pet’s comfort
Supporting you throughout the process
We are honored to care for your pet throughout their life and grateful for the trust you place in us during these tender moments.
A Conversation, Not a Commitment
It can be difficult to know when your pet’s quality of life has changed or when it may be time to consider saying goodbye.
A quality-of-life consultation gives you the opportunity to meet with one of our veterinarians, discuss what you are seeing at home, and better understand your pet’s comfort, medical condition, and available options.
These appointments may include a discussion of:
Pain and mobility
Eating and drinking habits
Breathing changes
Interest in favorite activities
Anxiety, confusion, or cognitive decline
Good days compared with difficult days
Treatment and comfort-care options
Whether euthanasia should be considered now or in the future
A quality-of-life consultation does not mean you are committing to euthanasia. It is simply a supportive conversation designed to help you make an informed and compassionate decision.
Lap of Love also has a Quality of Life Scale on their website which can help guide these conversations and decisions.
Pain & Comfort Management
Supporting Comfort for as Long as Possible
For some pets, the next step may be adjusting their medical care rather than immediately considering euthanasia.
Our veterinarians can help develop an individualized comfort-care plan that may include:
Pain medications
Arthritis or mobility support
Anti-nausea medications
Appetite support
Anxiety management
Palliative care
Environmental or lifestyle adjustments
Ongoing quality-of-life monitoring
Our goal is to help your pet remain as comfortable and connected to your family as possible.
What Is Euthanasia?
The word euthanasia means “good death.”
In veterinary medicine, euthanasia is a gentle and painless medical procedure used to relieve suffering when a pet’s quality of life has significantly declined.
The decision is deeply personal and is never easy. Our team will explain each step, answer your questions, and give you the time and privacy you need.
In-Hospital Euthanasia
A Peaceful and Private Goodbye
In-hospital euthanasia is available for families who prefer to say goodbye at Fox Run Veterinary Hospital.
Our specially dedicated team members will guide you through:
What to expect during the appointment
Comfort and sedation options
Aftercare choices
Cremation and memorial products
Estimated costs
Any personal requests or questions
The procedure is peaceful and painless. We provide unhurried time before and after so your family can say goodbye in the way that feels right for you.
At-Home Euthanasia
Fox Run Veterinary Hospital now offers at-home euthanasia appointments for established clients who would prefer a peaceful goodbye in their pet’s familiar surroundings.
This is a new and thoughtfully developing service. Scheduling availability depends on our ability to integrate the service responsibly into our hospital schedule.
Our goal is to offer this service carefully so every family receives attentive, compassionate, and unhurried care.
Benefits of an
At-Home Appointment
At-home euthanasia may be especially helpful for pets who:
Become anxious or distressed at the veterinary hospital
Have significant mobility challenges
Are difficult or painful to transport
Feel most comfortable in a familiar environment
An at-home appointment:
Takes place in your pet’s favorite resting space
Allows family members to be present
Provides a quiet and private environment
Uses the same gentle medical process as an in-hospital appointment
Gives your family time to say goodbye without the stress of traveling
At-Home Appointment Requirements
At-home euthanasia appointments:
Are available to established Fox Run Veterinary Hospital clients
Must take place within a 20 minute drive of the hospital
Require a 50% deposit to reserve the appointment
Are scheduled with an arrival window rather than an exact time
Providing an arrival window allows our team to give each family the time and attention they deserve without rushing a previous appointment.
What to Expect
Before the appointment, a dedicated team member will speak with you about:
Your pet’s current condition
The location of the appointment
Who would like to be present
What will happen during the procedure
Aftercare and cremation options
Memorial products
Pricing and deposits
Any special requests your family may have
During the appointment, our team will move at a gentle pace and explain each step before it happens. You may spend time with your pet before and after the procedure.
Aftercare & Memorial Options
Our Sympathy & Memorial Care Coordinators will help you understand the available aftercare options, which may include:
Private cremation with return of your pet’s ashes
Communal cremation
Memorial urns
Clay paw prints
Resin paw prints with your pet’s fur
Other available remembrance items
You may discuss these choices before the appointment so you do not feel pressured to make decisions during an emotional moment.
“I love Fox Run Veterinary! I have an older cat now, they have watched over her since the place opened. Genevieve is 15 and everyone there is so kind and helpful. They really work with your budget to make sure your pet gets what they need. They don’t wine and dine you and give you an enormous bill at the end. Not only that, they follow up with you, and always ask how she is doing. The best veterinary hospital I have been to in Colorado Springs! I totally recommend.”