Saying goodbye to a beloved friend is never easy. We understand this firsthand and want to help you through this difficult transition.
Our pets leave indelible paw prints on our hearts. At Angel Animal Hospital, we honor every patient who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and provide a comforting, peaceful space to remember them.
From gentle end-of-life hospice care and peaceful euthanasia to memorial keepsakes and grief support, our compassionate staff is here for you and your family.
Compassionate End-of-Life Care & Bereavement Support in Galloway, OH
The unconditional love, companionship, and devotion our pets bestow upon us are irreplaceable gifts. When the time comes to navigate senior decline, terminal diagnosis, or end-of-life decisions, Dr. Candace Fisher and the Angel Animal Hospital team provide a calm, dignified, and peaceful environment centered on comfort and compassion.
Assessing Your Pet's Quality of Life
Deciding when it is time to say goodbye is one of the most agonizing decisions a pet parent can face. Dr. Fisher works closely with families using the HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale, evaluating:
- Hurt: Is pain effectively controlled? Is breathing easy and unlabored?
- Hunger: Is your pet eating well on their own or with gentle encouragement?
- Hydration: Is your pet drinking enough fluids or receiving palliative subcutaneous fluids?
- Hygiene: Can your pet stay clean, groom themselves, and urinate/defecate without distress?
- Happiness: Does your pet still greet family members, wag their tail, purr, or express interest in toys and activities?
- Mobility: Can your pet stand up and walk without severe discomfort or frequent falling?
- More Good Days Than Bad: When the bad days begin to outnumber the good, compassionate euthanasia is the final gift of love and peace we can offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can family members be present during the euthanasia procedure?
Yes, absolutely. We encourage family members to stay with their companion for as long as they wish. Your pet will be gently sedated first into a peaceful, pain-free sleep before the final medication is administered.
What aftercare and cremation options do you offer?
We partner with trusted, compassionate pet crematory services offering both private cremation (where your pet's ashes are returned in an elegant urn) and communal cremation.