Compassionate Home
Euthanasia & Hospice for Pets
Gentle Journey is a veterinary practice solely dedicated to providing families the invaluable opportunity to bid farewell to their pets in the privacy and familiar surroundings of their own homes.
At Gentle Journey, we understand the profound, cherished bond between you and your beloved friend. We recognize that navigating the end-of-life journey can be a challenging and emotional time. Our mission is to provide you and your pet with the utmost care and support during this difficult transition.
We are here to help you navigate the end-of-life journey. Every being deserves a comfortable end. We want to honor the bond shared by you and your pet with compassion, grace, and dignity.
End-of-Life Veterinary Care
Gentle Journey provides compassionate in-home veterinary services for pets in their final stages, ensuring comfort and tranquility for a dignified passing.
Hospice
For pets facing a terminal illness or a decline in health, our hospice consultation provides you with the tools you need to support your companion in the final stages of their life. We work closely with you to ensure your pet’s comfort, manage pain, and maintain their quality-of-life until the time is right for a peaceful transition.
In-Home Euthanasia
When the time comes, our compassionate team will be honored to assist you in setting up a home visit, where one of our caring doctors will come to help you and your beloved companion. We offer a gentle and peaceful transition in the familiar surroundings they know and love, providing the utmost respect for your pet’s dignity. We will respect your traditions and requests to honor the passing of your pet. We welcome special music, flowers, family and friends, and other meaningful comforts.
Aftercare & Cremation
We handle every aspect with utmost care, from transporting your beloved companion to using environmentally conscious practices such as water-based cremation. Choose from a selection of beautiful urns to commemorate your pet’s memory. If you select our communal cremation option, the ashes are spread on the Pamlico River in Little Washington.
Knowing When It’s Time
Deciding when it’s time for end-of-life care for your beloved pets is an emotionally challenging task requiring careful observation of their well-being. Key signs to consider include mobility issues, chronic pain, loss of appetite, breathing problems, incontinence, behavioral changes, multiple health issues, and the use of a quality-of-life assessment.
Remember to seek support from friends, family, or a professional counselor if needed during this challenging process.