Resources

Quality of Life (QOL)

There will never be a good time to say goodbye. It will always feel like it is either too soon or too late. We will never be ready, that’s for sure, even if our pets are. We sometimes feel guilt or remorse, regardless of the decision we make. Please refer to our Quality-of-Life Resources below to help guide you during this challenging time.

Dr. Julie Buzby’s Blog post on QOL:

Using a Quality of Life Scale for Dogs

OSU Veterinary Medical Center

How Will I Know? Assessing Quality of Life and Making Difficult Decisions for Your Pet

IVAPM

Is Your Cat in Pain?

IVAPM

Is Your Dog In Pain?

Dr. Julie Buzby's Blog Post On:

When Caring For a Sick Pet Becomes
Too Much: Pet Caregiver Fatigue

Dr. Julie Buzby’s Blog post on:

How Will You Know When It's Time to Euthanize Your Dog? 5 Caring, Heartfelt Messages

How Do I Know When It's Time?

Assessing Quality of Life for Your Companion Animal and making End-of-Life Decisions

Medical Library

VIN Veterinary Partner: Articles written by veterinarians for information about diseases and conditions in pets. *Please note that we are not affiliated with VIN, but it is a great resource for reliable information.

Emergency Clinics

We understand that urgent situations can be stressful, and we want to do everything we can to help. While we do not provide emergency services and are unavailable overnight, we often have same-day appointments available to assist you. If you need immediate care and we can’t be there for you, we encourage you to contact your local veterinarian or an emergency clinic. Your pet's well-being is important to us, and we want to ensure they receive the care they need.

Here are a few emergency Hospitals in the Orlando area:

Veterinary
Emergency Clinic

VEG ER for Pets
Winter Park, FL

24/7 Animal Hospital
of Orlando

Pet Loss Resources

Coping with the Loss of a Pet: A Guide for Adults, Children and Surviving Animals

Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Death of a Companion Animal

APLB: Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Recommended Reading

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: Pet Loss Resources and Support

Pet Parent Grief Support
(Available in English, French and Spanish)

Pet Loss Help: Mourning Companion Animals

Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss By Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed.

Dog Memorial Ideas: 10 Ways to Honor Your Dog's Legacy

The Last
Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand.
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years;
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Bring to me those who to my needs will tend,
Only, stay with me till the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close — we two — these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

Author Unknown

LovingArmsFl.com

Cherish Every Moment

Peaceful In-home pet euthanasia greater Orlando area — English & Spanish.

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