$635
The above total includes the $135 travel fee for our in home cat euthanasia services in Central and South Jersey.
There are no additional charges for our complimentary and personalized memorial keepsakes.
Helpful Details at a Glance
We travel to all of Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Camden, Salem, and Gloucester counties to provide in home euthanasia services for cats in Central and South Jersey.
Due to our extremely large service area, we are unable to offer aftercare services (such as cremation, transport, burial, etc.); however, we compiled a list of local pet crematories in the Cremation section below for families to contact directly to arrange aftercare services.
Due to the in-home nature of our services and for the safety of everyone involved, we are unable to euthanize animals that show signs of aggression, as oftentimes, our liquid pre-euthanasia sedatives and/or anesthetics are given orally (either mixed in soft treats if the pet is interested in food or placed against the pet's gums to be absorbed if the pet is not interested in eating), all in an attempt to avoid the sting that may be felt with injections.
We are unable to offer convenience euthanasia (which is the euthanasia of psychologically and physically healthy animals that are simply no longer wanted).
In home euthanasia appointments are scheduled with a two-hour (120-minute) estimated arrival window due to our large service area. While we always strive to arrive as close to the starting time as possible (for example, arriving around 1:00 PM for a 1:00–3:00 PM appointment), we truly appreciate your understanding and patience if travel conditions cause unexpected delays.
Cats are creatures of comfort who find security in the familiar (e.g., the people they love, the spaces they know, and the scents that make a house feel like home). Unlike dogs, who often adapt more readily to new environments, cats tend to experience greater stress when taken outside of their familiar surroundings, and a veterinary visit, however compassionate the care, can be an overwhelming experience for many feline companions.
In a clinical setting, it is common to see cats retreating to the back of their carrier and their eyes may be dilated and their bodies tense. However, at home, the difference is often remarkable. Many cats are visibly more relaxed (e.g., enjoying chin scratches, moving freely through their familiar space, and showing interest in treats offered to them). Families frequently share, both during and after the appointment, that they could see how much calmer their cat was at home, and that choosing in home euthanasia felt like the right decision for their companion.
For a cat, spending their final moments in the home they know, surrounded by the people they love, is a profound act of kindness… and it is at the heart of everything we do at HolisticalVets.
Cats are often very good at masking pain and discomfort, which can make it genuinely difficult for even the most attentive owner to recognize when their cat is struggling. By the time signs of decline become obvious, a cat may have been experiencing discomfort for longer than their family realized, which is why paying close attention to subtle changes in behavior, appetite, grooming, and daily habits can be so important.
If you are unsure whether your cat’s quality of life is declining, we provided a complimentary Quality of Life Assessment Form. It is designed to help you reflect on your cat’s daily experiences and gain clarity during what is often an emotionally overwhelming time.
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Pet Loss Support Resources
At HolisticalVets, we understand that the in home euthanasia process is an emotional and deeply personal experience for every family. To help you know what to expect, we’ve outlined a general step-by-step overview of our cat euthanasia process below.
While each appointment follows a similar structure, our approach is thoughtfully designed to be as gentle, calm, and stress-free as possible. Every detail, from our peaceful pacing to our use of holistic, low-stress, and Fear Free handling methods, reflects our commitment to your cat’s comfort, dignity, and emotional well being during their final moments.
Please note that the specific steps below may vary slightly depending on your cat’s individual needs and comfort level, as we strive to create a peaceful, compassionate, and comforting at home euthanasia experience that honors your beloved companion and supports your family through this difficult time.
First, we will arrive at or near the scheduled time (within the 2 hour (120 minutes) estimated time of arrival window) and introduce ourselves to you, your cat, and your family.
After introducing ourselves to your cat, we will then examine him or her and if permitted, offer them some tasty treats to help them relax.
If euthanasia is still elected, we will then request that a form confirming your decision for cat euthanasia is signed.
When you and your cat are ready, we will administer a potent anesthetic containing a pain-reliever to minimize any potential discomfort going forward.
It’s important to note that the anesthetic may be given orally and/or via injection (please note that the injection may cause a brief stinging sensation for a few seconds) and that some pets may need repeated injections depending on their individual needs (these repeated doses are much less likely to be felt by the pet).
In order to give the anesthetic the best chance of working properly, it is highly important that the environment around your cat be quiet, calm, and free from anxiety at all times and that any handling of your cat (e.g., petting, hugging, etc.) be done so in a soft and quiet manner, as overstimulating touch and sounds will decrease the effectiveness of the anesthetic and may make it harder for him or her to relax.
Once your cat is fully anesthetized and is completely unaware of their surroundings, the veterinarian will administer the euthanasia solution through a peripheral vein (in the limbs) and/or an abdominal vein; however, depending on the pet, other routes may be selected if deemed easier for the pet.
It is important to note that certain factors, such as low blood pressure, fragile veins, or other circumstances, may require our veterinarian to carefully examine multiple veins to ensure their proper functioning before administering the euthanasia solution to your pet.
This process may involve clipping a small section of fur to assist in visualizing the vein(s) if necessary, followed by the gentle insertion of a needle into one or more veins to assess their patency and ensure the smooth flow of the solution. Rest assured that once anesthetized, your cat will be in a deep, painless sleep and will not experience any discomfort.
Please be aware that the time it takes for your cat to pass away can vary, ranging from a few seconds to over an hour and during this process, your cat may exhibit involuntary reflexes; however, they will not be aware of these reflexes occurring.
The veterinarian will confirm your cat’s passing by listening to his or her heart and assessing their eyes, which may remain open. This step may be repeated multiple times over a period of 10-30 minutes to ensure that your cat has indeed passed away peacefully.
Lastly, as a heartfelt gesture, if you elected to receive them in the consent form, we will gift you with personalized pet memorial keepsakes that are meant to help you cherish and remember your beloved cat.
Please note that the digital ink prints will be emailed (to the email address on file) and memorial bookmarks will be mailed via the postal service (to the mailing address on file) in the days following the at home euthanasia appointment. HolisticalVets is not responsible for prolonged mail transit times.
Please understand that we reserve the right to discontinue/refuse service and/or cancel appointments at our discretion and at any time. If such a situation arises, we will promptly notify you through the email address you provided (or in person if we are already at the appointment location). This policy particularly applies when euthanasia appointments are made primarily for convenience or involve animals displaying aggressive behavior, as we are not able to offer our euthanasia services in those circumstances. Additionally, this policy applies to appointments that pose safety risks to our staff or the public, or that violate our Code of Conduct and ethics.
If you need to reschedule or cancel a scheduled euthanasia appointment for any reason before we begin our journey to the appointment location or before our team has prepared and gathered the necessary resources, there will be no charge to the credit card on file, as we completely understand that circumstances can change and decisions may evolve in regards to euthanasia. However, please be aware that if our staff has already initiated the trip, begun preparation, or arrived at the appointment’s location, a fee of $275 will be charged to the credit card on file regardless of the reason(s) the appointment was rescheduled or cancelled. This fee accounts for the time and resources dedicated to making the journey and preparing for the appointment, allowing us to continue providing compassionate care to other pets and clients. Therefore, due to our extremely large service area, please notify us via email (info@holisticalvets.com) at least 4 hours before your scheduled appointment time to avoid cancellation or rescheduling charges. For example, if your in home euthanasia appointment is set for 11am, please email us by 7am at the latest. While we process rescheduling and cancellation requests during our business hours (8am – 5pm, Fridays through Tuesdays), we also accept requests outside these hours. If your request is received outside of business hours, the timestamp of your email will determine if a cancellation/rescheduling fee applies.
To reschedule or cancel, please email us at info@holisticalvets.com and we will email you back during our business hours once we receive your email. If looking to reschedule your appointment, please check our scheduler for available days and times, and in your email, specify your preferred new appointment slot. Once we receive your request, we will let you know (via email) if we can reschedule the appointment to your requested day/time. If we are able to accommodate your request, you will also receive a confirmation email detailing the new day/time.
We genuinely appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding our policies. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@holisticalvets.com.
Yes, HolisticalVets provides compassionate in home euthanasia services for cats throughout Central and South Jersey. We understand that cats are particularly sensitive to stress and change, so we wanted to be able to provide a service where a cat’s last moments and memories can be ones of peace and calm, and not fear, anxiety, or stress.
Yes, HolisticalVets provides compassionate in home euthanasia services for dogs throughout Central and South Jersey. Saying goodbye to a beloved dog at home, surrounded by familiar surroundings and family, can provide a sense of peace and comfort during an incredibly difficult time.
Please click on our webpage titled “In Home Dog Euthanasia” to learn more.
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy, and deciding when it’s time can be one of the hardest choices you’ll ever face.
To offer guidance and support, we provided a Quality of Life Assessment Form to help you reflect on your cat’s daily experiences and gain clarity as you navigate this emotional decision.
In addition, we also offer Quality of Life telehealth consultations for dogs and cats, where we can discuss your concerns and help you assess your cat’s comfort and well-being through video conference.
At HolisticalVets, we believe in providing compassionate care to all pets, including during their end-of-life journey.
To ensure your cat’s comfort, we will administer profound anesthesia before proceeding with the euthanasia. In order to give the anesthetic the best chance of working properly and to help your cat relax, we ask that the environment around your cat be quiet, calm, and free from anxiety at all times and that any handling of your cat (e.g., petting, hugging, etc.) be done so in a soft and quiet manner.
At HolisticalVets, we know that every pet is unique and may react differently to the medications used during the euthanasia process. While some pets may experience a slight sting or discomfort from the initial anesthetic injection (if the anesthetic is given via injection and not orally), we take great care to minimize any discomfort they may feel. In some cases, pets may require additional anesthetic injections to ensure that they remain calm and comfortable throughout the pet euthanasia process (those subsequent injections are much less likely to be felt or noticed by the pet due to the effects of the pain-relieving effects of the first anesthetic).
Medications are a vital part of the pet euthanasia process, and pets can respond to them differently, just like humans do. During the euthanasia process, it is normal for pets to exhibit various reactions. Some of these reactions (which include, but are not limited to, muscle movement/tremors, agonal breaths, loss of bowel control, eyes remaining open, arching of the body, legs stretching out, etc.) may seem scary or surprising (especially if/when seen for the first time) and some reactions have a higher risk of occurring if the pet has an underlying disease. We cannot predict exactly if or how a pet will react until it happens; however, please be assured that HolisticalVets is experienced in assisting both you and your cat through any reactions that may occur, even those not specifically mentioned in this paragraph. Your cat’s comfort and peace are our highest priorities and the anesthetics we use essentially induce a state of deep sleep, where pain, stress, worry, confusion, and consciousness are eliminated; therefore, should any reactions occur, your cat will not be aware of their occurrence.
The duration of the euthanasia process can vary significantly, ranging from a few minutes to over an hour. It’s important to note that sick or debilitated pets may take longer to metabolize the medications used, as their organs may not be functioning properly. Conversely, in rare cases, pets with severely compromised health may pass away from the anesthetic alone. Rest assured that once your cat is fully anesthetized, they are completely unaware of their surroundings and are unable to experience any pain.
The total cost for our in home pet euthanasia services is $635, which includes the $135 travel fee. There are no additional charges for our complimentary and personalized memorial keepsakes, which include digital ink paw and nose prints, a memorial vial, and personalized memorial bookmarks.
HolisticalVets is unable to euthanize animals that show signs of aggression.
Signs of aggression, such as growling, hissing, attempts to bite, snap, scratch, resistance to being petted or held, and not allowing injections, can be displayed by animals for various reasons, including fear, pain, stress, and protection. It’s important to note that these signs of aggression do not imply that the pet is inherently bad. However, due to the in-home nature of our services, we are regrettably unable to provide euthanasia for animals exhibiting such signs. This precaution is necessary to prevent potential risks of injury to the pet, the pet owner, and our employees. Therefore, we strongly recommend that pet owners who anticipate a higher risk of their pet displaying signs of aggression contact their primary veterinarian or veterinary clinic. They can offer additional safety measures to protect both the pet and the veterinary staff during the euthanasia process.
Please note: At HolisticalVets, we prioritize the health and safety of both pets and humans. If a pet shows signs of aggression during an appointment, we cannot proceed with the euthanasia. In such cases, a fee of $275 will be charged to the credit card on file to cover travel time and resources utilized. While we understand that animals may be more prone to biting when they are sick, injured, or fearful, it’s important to be aware that if a pet bites a human, the bite must be reported to the local public health department as required by law. Additionally, if the bite occurs within 10 days of the pet’s passing, whether from euthanasia or other causes, New Jersey state law mandates rabies testing on the pet, regardless of its rabies vaccination status. Due to the at-home nature of our services, we cannot perform euthanasia or rabies testing in such cases (and a fee of $275 will be charged to the credit card on file to account for travel time and resources used if we are already on the premises). In such situations, two legal options are available: (a) postponing the euthanasia and strictly quarantining the pet, provided the pet is not actively suffering; or (b) proceeding with euthanasia and rabies testing at a veterinary facility with the necessary capabilities. If option (a) is selected and the pet passes away on its own before the 10-day quarantine period ends, rabies testing is still required by law.
Reducing Fear, Anxiety, and/or Stress in Dogs and Cats:
If you believe that your dog or cat may experience fear, anxiety, or stress before the euthanasia process begins, we highly recommend that you consult with your primary veterinarian and ask for a small amount of “fear-free” medication. This medication can be given to your pet a few hours before the euthanasia appointment to help alleviate any fear, anxiety, or stress they may have. At HolisticalVets, we apply Fear Free methods during every appointment to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress for your pet. Please be assured that we will also administer an anesthetic at the beginning of the in home euthanasia appointment to ensure your pet’s comfort and well-being throughout the entire process.
If there are other animals in the household that have the potential to exhibit aggression towards animals or people, we require that they be securely confined away from our employees at all times. This precaution is taken to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
Reducing Fear, Anxiety, and/or Stress in Pocket Pets and Birds:
To ensure the comfort of your bird or pocket pet (a small mammal such as a guinea pig, hamster, chinchilla, ferret, rabbit, mouse, rat, etc.) and minimize any fear, anxiety, or stress, HolisticalVets may request that you gently pick up your pet from their enclosure and embrace them during the process.
Convenience euthanasia is defined by many as the euthanasia of psychologically and physically healthy animals that are no longer wanted. Since HolisticalVets is a veterinary practice that believes in providing compassionate, honorable, and ethical veterinary care, we only perform euthanasias that are medically indicated (such as when a pet’s quality of life is declining) and we are unable to perform euthanasias requested for the sake of convenience. Therefore, if we determine at any time that a pet is not a candidate for euthanasia for any reason, we reserve the right to decline to perform the service (please be aware that $275 will be charged to the credit card on file to account for travel time and resources used if our staff has already initiated the trip or arrived at the appointment’s location).
Yes, HolisticalVets provides compassionate in home cat euthanasia services throughout Central and South Jersey, including all towns in Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Camden, Salem, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.
Code of Conduct
Human Health
The Euthanasia Consent Form in our online scheduler below can only be completed by the cat’s legal owner or authorized agent for the legal pet owner. Upon arrival at the appointment location in Central and South Jersey, HolisticalVets also requires that the legal pet owner (or authorized agent for the legal pet owner) show legal identification (such as a driver’s license or state ID) and provide a signature relaying consent for the euthanasia.
If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties while completing the form below, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@holisticalvets.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible, but please note there may be a delay if we are assisting another client or in an appointment or if it’s outside our business hours.
Please note: Due to our large service area covering Central and South Jersey, there is a 2 hour (120 minutes) estimated time of arrival window for HolisticalVets to arrive at the designated appointment location.
An Overview: What to Expect as You Schedule an In Home Euthanasia Appointment and Complete the Euthanasia Consent Form Below
On this first page, please select the New Jersey county where your cat is located (Mercer County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Burlington County, Camden County, Salem County, Gloucester County, Cumberland County, Atlantic County, or Cape May County). Once you’ve selected your county, please click the blue arrow to continue to the next page and provide your cat's appointment details.
On this second page, please select a date and time for your cat's euthanasia appointment from the available options in the calendar. If you wish, you can also elect to receive complimentary and personalized memorial keepsakes, as well as upload a photo of your cat to be included on our Pet Memorial and social media in remembrance of him or her. Lastly, we kindly request that you take a moment to review the Terms and Conditions listed in the Euthanasia Consent Form. Upon completion, please click the blue “Continue” button at the bottom of the form to proceed. If you see a white “# questions to go” button instead, please click it to see which questions still require answers. Once all required questions are completed and the blue “Continue” button is clicked, you’ll be redirected to the payment page to pre-authorize your card and schedule your appointment.
After selecting your appointment details, you will be redirected to our secure Stripe Checkout page to pre-authorize your card. Stripe is a trusted global payment processor and your payment information is encrypted and transmitted securely using industry-standard protections, as all transactions are handled directly by Stripe in their PCI-DSS compliant environment. Please note: your card will not be charged immediately. The full payment is captured only after your appointment concludes, or a partial payment may be charged if the appointment is canceled with less than four hours’ notice. For your protection, Stripe may ask you to complete a 3D Secure verification (for example, a challenge question or a code sent to your phone) during this process. This is a normal step that helps prevent unauthorized use of your card. Once your payment is successfully pre-authorized, your appointment will be confirmed.
Once you successfully submit the Euthanasia Consent Form below, your screen will then update to show a summary of some of the details you provided regarding your cat's euthanasia appointment in Central and South Jersey, such as the date and time you selected, your cat's name, and the appointment's location. In addition, within a minute of submitting the form, you should also receive an automated confirmation email (titled "Appointment Confirmation") to the email address you supplied when filling out the form. If you don't receive this email (and if it's not in your spam folder), please email us at info@holisticalvets.com as soon as possible so that we can assist you. Thank you very much for your time. It is greatly appreciated.
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