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End of Life Services

Saying goodbye to your beloved pet can be one of the most difficult times in your life. HSSC’s compassionate staff understands and is here to support you when euthanasia is the most humane choice for a pet’s quality of life. HSSC offers private and communal cremation services for your pet, providing you and your pet with the utmost respect, professionalism, care, and compassion.

**COVID-19: End of Life appointments are still available. For safety reasons, only one family member may be in the room with the pet.**

Appointments

End of Life Services are by appointment only. Please call 941.955.4131 x112 for more information or to set up an appointment.

**Same Day: We can usually accommodate requests for same-day euthanasia, but there is a $30 service fee, which is in addition to the fees listed below.**

Those interested in this service must provide proof of ownership. The fees for humane euthanasia and private cremation are as follows:

	Commemorative Private Cremation (w/Euthanasia)	Clay Paw Print (Add-on)	Standard Euthanasia & Communal Cremation	Standard Euthanasia with Body Take Home	Remains Disposal
Includes	Urn & Nameplate, Grief Materials	Clay Paw Print, Grief Materials	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pets up to 30lbs	$105 ($185)	$25	$80	$55	$30
Pets from 31–65lbs	$135 ($215)	$25	$80	$55	$30
Pets from 66–120lbs	$155 ($235)	$25	$80	$55	$30
Pets over 120lbs	$185 ($265)	$25	$80	$55	$30

The Humane Society of Sarasota County reserves the right to refuse to euthanize an animal at its sole discretion and/or decide that the animal is not a suitable candidate for euthanasia.

*Other memorial products and speciality urns available upon request. (E.g., clay paw prints, headstones, jewlery, etc.)

Pet Memorials

Honoring the memory of a beloved pet can aid in the healing process after experiencing loss. If you are looking for a lasting token of remembrance for your pet, HSSC offers several memorial and tribute options. Learn more.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

–Author Unknown

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY

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