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Peaceful euthanasia
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Lisa Hunter
Lisa Hunter
2023-11-12
Our Grand dog Digga had gone down hill with his health fast, we had been unable to get into a vet and was given the name of this wonderful business, The Kindest Goodbye, and that is what it was, I was lucky to book in the same day to say good bye to Digga, the vet came to our house and was kind, compassionate and thorough with her explanation of what to expect. She allowed us time to spend with Digga to say our good bye there was no pain or stress for him and he slipped away with dog dignity across the rainbow. We chose individual cremation and to have him delivered back to us. Overall this was as stressful as it could be, thorough and an excellent business showing compassion and care. We definitely recommend this business to anyone that is saying goodbye to a loved pet.
Ebony Gallagher
Ebony Gallagher
2023-11-11
Such a wonderful service that we were so grateful for at a very stressful time preparing to say goodbye to our beloved dog. Professional and gentle and we highly recommend. Thank-you for providing us with the opportunity to give Sasha the most peaceful goodbye.
Lou Reschke
Lou Reschke
2023-11-10
We are very grateful for the care and support we received from this beautiful team. Our wonderful family dog of 14yrs was given a nurturing and peaceful passing from this life. I felt very supported throughout
Rachael Fox
Rachael Fox
2023-11-09
The kindest Goodbye were very comforting to deal with during this very difficult time. The genuine compassion helped me. Thank you to Chelsea and to Dr Sha you’re a blessing.
Nancy Harrison
Nancy Harrison
2023-11-07
A beautiful farewell for our boy. We had to make the very sad decision recently to put down our old JRT. A friend had mentioned they had had a euthanasia done at home for their dog by the Kindest Goodbye recently and had a good experience and so we booked in with them. I must say it made a tremendous difference. The last pet dog I had put down over 15 years ago was in at the clinic and the experience couldn't have been more different. The lovely vet that came was very calming and patient and gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye to our little Mack. We were beside ourselves so it was very much appreciated. She really was absolutely lovely and the whole process was very smooth and peaceful. Highly recommended if you want to give your pet the best goodbye you can.
Soka Australia
Soka Australia
2023-11-06
Highly recommend The Kindest Goodbye team. Chelsea and Dr Sha were so supportive, compassionate and made Zeva's farewell very memorable for all those involved. Thank you for demonstrating such care and love towards my family.
Jodie Northcott
Jodie Northcott
2023-11-04
Great service. Very easy online booking when I was in a very anxious state. Dr Kate Thompson came to our house and was very kind and professional. Peaceful and low stress for our much loved old girl. Thankyou.
vicki murray
vicki murray
2023-11-01
Recently I used the services of “Kindest Goodbye” for my life long pet (Cozi). A Dr. Shagufia Singh came to my home for the service and treated Cozi with great dignity, respect and care. I thank her and Kindest Goodbye for their thoughtfulness and would recommend the company to any family faced with the decision to say good bye to their beloved pet. Thanks again🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛❤️
Katrina Hill
Katrina Hill
2023-10-27
The kindest goodbye is just that! We had to make the tough decision to put to rest our beloved dog and from the very beginning of making contact to the very end of getting him home was as perfect as could be. From speaking with Tom at the beginning to confirm details to meeting Dr Abby to assist in one of hardest days we've had in a while was made simple. Everyone we had dealings with were so caring and patient and not once did we feel rushed. We opted to get our boy cremated and the delivery service to bring him home was just as perfect. Liz was also so kind. Even though the pain is still there we know we made the right decision to make he's last moments as comfortable as possible here at home. Thank you all. You cared for our old boy just as he deserved.

Who We Are

The Kindest Goodbye is a network of dedicated and experienced vets providing caring in-home euthanasia services across Australia.

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  • The Kindest Goodbye

    Putting your pet to sleep in the comfort of home, with loved ones by their side and away from the stress of the vet clinic is the kindest goodbye you can give your beloved friend.

  • Experienced Vets

    As a team of pet lovers, we understand what it’s like to love and lose your pet. We believe that your pet’s end-of-life journey should be just as caring, loving and unique as they are.

Our Services

Home Euthanasia

One of our dedicated vets will visit your home to perform your pet’s euthanasia. From the moment of arrival, everything is done to make the process as peaceful and stress-free as possible for them and you, ensuring we can give your beloved pet the kindest goodbye possible.

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Aftercare Services

We offer a wide range of individual cremation options through our crematorium partners. Cremation without the return of ashes is also available, or we can leave your pet in your care if you wish to make your own arrangements.

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How It Works

 

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Making a Booking

Simply click on the ‘Make a Booking’ button in the site menu and follow the prompts, entering a few details to allow us to prepare for our visit.

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Home Euthanasia

One of our dedicated vets will visit your home to perform your pet’s peaceful euthanasia. Everything is one to ensure your pet’s end-of-life journey is as gentle and stress-free as possible.

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Aftercare

We offer a wide range of after-care options through our crematorium partners. Or if you wish, we can leave your pet in your care to make your own arrangements.

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FAQs

How much does a home euthanasia cost?

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Weekdays (8am-6pm)- $449
After hours (weekends, public holidays and 6pm-8am weekdays)- $599

Our pricing includes the visit itself, sedation prior to euthanasia and the euthanasia process itself.

Private (guaranteed individual) cremation with the return of your pet’s ashes and a selection of memorial options are available at additional cost through our crematorium partners.

Communal cremation is also available for $100 if you do not wish your pet’s ashes to be returned. This price includes transportation to our crematorium partner. Alternatively, we can leave your pet with you to bury at home or make your own cremation arrangements.

Please note that for pets 40kg and over (or where the combined weight of multiple pets is 40kg or over) a $25 surcharge applies.

If we do not have a vet available that services your area, we may be able to arrange for someone from further afield to attend. Please note that in this instance an additional travel fee may be applicable, but this would be discussed with you prior to booking.

On the rare occasion where multiple pets are to be put to sleep during the same visit, additional pets are charged at a rate of $300 each.

How do I pay?

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Payment for online home euthanasia bookings is required at the time of booking via credit or debit card. We can also accept cash at the time of our visit or if you require a loan/BNPL provider, we ca also accept payment through TLC, VetPay (though please note a surcharge applies for VetPay)and can also accept ZipPay payments via their virtual credit card functionality. If you would like to utilise these alternative payment methods (including cash), please call us on 1300 799 452 or submit a euthanasia request form to organsie your booking.

 

What can I expect from a home euthanasia for my pet?

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Euthanasia is a very peaceful process. We ensure that everything is done to make your pet’s farewell as smooth and stress-free as possible including offering sedation prior to the euthanasia if desired, placing an intravenous catheter and giving family and loved ones as much time as you need with your pet at each stage of the process.

Choosing a home euthanasia for your pet saves you and them the added stress of travelling in to a vet clinic where they may have had negative experiences in the recent past, and allows you to say farewell in the place they know and love best.

When is the right time to put my pet to sleep?

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There are no strict, hard and fast rules around this question and ultimately, the decision must be yours as your pet’s guardian to make, however the following points may help guide your decision-making:

  • You may consider how much of the time your pet is enjoying their life i.e
    Can they no longer do the things they used to enjoy?
    Are they in constant pain?
    Are they constantly feeling nauseous?
    Are they unable to eat or get up to toilet?
  • Do you feel that you might be holding off on putting them to sleep for your own sake rather than theirs? This can be a very difficult question to ask ourselves, but ultimately of course we only want what is best for them.
  • As vets, we have many conversations with the families of pets before and after the process of euthanasia. In all these cases we almost never have a family who expressed after a euthanasia that they had made the decision too early, but sadly the opposite is very often the case.
  • We are blessed to be able to provide our pets with euthanasia as an end of life option. It is a peaceful, gentle and beautiful process that ensures they do not suffer unnecessarily and that we can give them the farewell they deserve embraced in our love.
  • The below Quality of Life Scale may be of assistance in assessing your pets individual situation.

Quality of Life Scale for Pets

What are your operating hours?

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We operate from 7am to 11pm 7 days a week, but please note that appointments are subject to the individual availability of the vets servicing your specific area.

Please click on our booking link to request availability in your area.

What areas do you service?

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We provide home euthanasia services to most of the Australian population, including the following areas:

VICTORIA
Greater Melbourne
Mornington Peninsula
Geelong and surrounding areas
Ballarat and surrounding areas
Colac and surrounding areas

NSW
Greater Sydney
Southern Highlands and Wollongong
Central Coast
Newcastle

QLD
Greater Brisbane
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast

SA
Greater Adelaide

WA
Greater Perth

ACT
Canberra and surrounding areas of NSW

To see whether we currently have vets available to come to your home, click here and send us an enquiry.

What happens after my pet has been put to sleep?

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There are a number of aftercare options available for your pet. If you wish to bury them at home and have the capacity to do so, we can leave them in your care. Otherwise we, or our crematorium partner will take them with us when we leave. If your pet is above 25-35kg in weight, please note that our vets will require assistance in transporting them to their vehicle. If you prefer not to have to assist with this process, please advise at the time of booking and we can organise for our crematorium partner to collect your pet directly from your home (please note that extra charges apply).

If you would like your pet cremated and their ashes returned to you to scatter, bury or keep in a memorial vessel, there are a wide variety of options to choose from. A link to a booking form to allow you to choose your memorial options for your pet will be included in your booking confirmation email. Please note that there is no need to rush your decision – you can take your time to decide on what option you feel would best help you remember and honour your beloved pet.

Should you opt for private cremation for your pet, the typical turanround time for the return of their ashes is 10-12 business days. This period can be shortened to as little as 24 hours should you wish at additional cost.

Alternatively, we can organise for communal cremation for your pet (without the return of their ashes).

What happens if my pet passes away before you arrive?

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Should your pet pass away prior to our arrival, we ask that you cancel your appointment through the link in your booking confirmation email or contact us immediately on 1300 799 452. You will not be charged for the euthanasia visit in the instance your pet has passed away prior to our arrival reagrdless of the timing so long as you notifiy us immediately.

If we are organising cremation for you, we may be able to organise for our vet to attend and collect your pet for transfer to our crematorium partner at a cost of $150. If this is not possible, we can organise for for the crematorium to collect from you directly.

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