If you are facing an end of life decision for your pet, here are some resources you may find helpful. AVC is able to provide in-home euthanasia services to help your pet cross the rainbow bridge as peacefully as possible, and can help you with making decisions about palliative care - please
contact us for more information about these services.
Ontario Veterinary College Pet Trust: Pet Loss Support Guides: This page has pet loss support guides for pet owners and children, links to support groups, grief/bereavement resources, and a list of helpful books.
Gateway Pet Memorial: Information about cremation and memorial products.
AVC Quality of Life Scale: This is a tool to help you and your family decide whether to pursue palliative care for your pet, or whether it is time to consider humane euthanasia. The Quality of Life (QOL) Scale allows everyone involved to view the situation objectively, by taking subjective and emotional thoughts out of the equation.
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