One Last Gift - Final Wishes

Decisions to discuss with the family may include:

1. Would you like to be present?
   This is a personal choice & no matter what, your pet will be treated with the respect & care he/she deserves with our team.



2. Would you like your pet cremated?
   Private or Group & With or Without cremains returned
   Private means: your pet will be the only one cremated, & then his/her cremains will be returned to Adel Veterinary Clinic within 1 week. We will notify you when your pet is ready to return home with the family.
   Group means: communal cremains are scattered at Trusted Journey's cemetery, in their Memorial Scatter Garden. Their cemetery is open 365 days a year during daylight hours.



3. Would you rather take your pet back home with you?
   Please check with your local city ordinances about home pet burials. You can also check out Trusted Journey Burial packages.



4. Where would you like to say goodbye?
   
   
   
   1. In Clinic
   
   
   2. Outside at the Clinic
   
   
   3. At Home
   
   



5. Would you like to bring along their bonded buddy?
   Pets go through a grieving process just like us humans. By allowing them to have one last sniff they may get the closure they need. We welcome you to bring any pet you'd like to say good-bye.



6. Payment
   
   
   
   • Virtually in the comfort of your own home with our app
   
   
   • Over the phone
   
   
   • Upon arrival at the clinic
   
   

We understand it can be incredibly difficult to say goodbye to your beloved pet only to have to return to that same exam room with a different pet. We created a special room to provide you & your fur baby an extra layer of comfort during your final moments.

If you so wish, Adel Vet Clinic would like to offer you the following items at no charge: (please let us know how many)
Fur Clipping
Paw Print - your choice of color(s)
Nose Print - your choice of color(s)

A small donation will be made to our AVC Memorial Fund to help local pets and their people in need.

Grief Counseling Options:

• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.APLB.org


• Pet Loss Grief Support, Rainbow Bridge & Candle Ceremony: http://www.petloss.com/

Euthanasia Process

Our team is with you & your beloved friend. At this time, we will take a moment to make sure all your questions are answered. Please let us know if you have any further questions, then we will begin the process.

Phase 1 - Sedation

We find it most helpful if we give your fur baby just a little bit of medication to help them relax. Not that euthanasia hurts, we just want them to be totally with you in their last moments. We may take your pet to the treatment area to shave a little hair off the leg, place a catheter, & administer the sedation medication. Then we will bring your pet right back to you & leave you with a doorbell to let us know when you are ready. Once you push the button, we will hear the sound & come back to start the next phase.

Phase 2 - Injection of the Euthanasia

You are ready & have chosen to stay. We will give the solution in the IV while your pet is on your lap or at your feet. You will be hugging, talking, & loving on your pet the entire time. Then he/she will go peacefully over the rainbow bridge until you meet again. Your doctor will then listen carefully to confirm your beloved pet is truly gone.

Phase 3 - Peace for your Pet, but Painful for all the Humans

You get to stay as long as you'd like with your pet. Once you are ready, feel free to leave out the side door of the comfort room & our team will finish out the rest of your wishes. We will keep your pet in a temperature-controlled area until they are picked up by Loving Rest. If you selected to have your pet privately cremated with ashes returned, you can expect a call from our office within 7 business days. You will receive your pet's fur clippings & colored prints within a week the mail.