What is the Pet Euthanasia
Process when at home?

Comprehensive Guidance
& Support for Pet Euthanasia
on the Sunshine Coast

Supporting You Through Every Step of Your Pet’s Farewell

I am here to guide and support you and your family through every step of your Pets farewell. I will walk this journey with you.

Service hours

Home pet euthanasia is available 7 days a week. While most appointments are booked a day or two in advance, I understand urgent situations may arise. In the case of emergencies I will always try my best to be with you when possible.

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STEP 1

Planning

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STEP 2

Make an Appointment

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STEP 3

Euthanasia

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STEP 4

Aftercare

STEP 1 – Planning

When is the Right Time?

Euthanasia can be the hardest decision of all, but most people know deep in their hearts when it is time to say farewell. Indicators that your pet is ready include: being unable to get up without help to toilet, eat, or drink; loss of dignity; pain; loss of mobility; not eating meals or drinking; not greeting you as they typically would; and not getting excited by their favorite things such as food, leash, ball, frisbee, cuddles, and you. Sometimes the signs are subtle and difficult to articulate. Sometimes your local Sunshine Coast veterinary surgeon may tell you the time has come to say goodbye.

When your bond with your pet is strong, you often just know in your heart when the time comes.

If you are unsure when the right time to say farewell is, I am happy to chat with you. Every pet’s journey is different, and euthanasia can be a very selfless decision to make. We all want our pets to live forever, but we don’t want them to suffer either.

Who Do You Want Present?

You may want the whole family present to farewell your pet, or you may prefer immediate family, a support person, or privacy. Consider who should be part of the euthanasia decision and who should be informed. You may want to arrange FaceTime for interstate or international family members not present on the Sunshine Coast.

The involvement and presence of children may also need to be considered. Only you know what is most appropriate for your children. As a vet and a mum, I am happy to discuss all of your concerns to help you make the best decision for everyone involved.

What Aftercare is Right for My Pet and My Family?

There are many options for pet aftercare available on the Sunshine Coast, and the choice is a very personal one. If you are having trouble deciding, please call me, and I will help you.

STEP 2 – Reach Out to Make an Appointment

Reach out to me in whichever way is most comfortable for you. I can be contacted by phone at 0493 462 893, but if it is hard to speak, I am also reachable by SMS/text, or via the booking form.

If I do not answer, please don’t worry; I may be busy with another family and will call you back as soon as possible, usually within the hour.

I will always try to be as accommodating as possible to fit your needs. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available.

I can help you make a booking for aftercare and coordinate this so you do not need to make any further calls.

I will then send you a confirmation so you know exactly what to expect.

Make an Appointment

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STEP 3 – Euthanasia

After meeting you and assessing your pet, the best sedation and analgesia medication will be given to your pet to relieve any pain and ensure a gentle and peaceful farewell. The sedation medication will help your fur baby become very comfortable and quite sleepy. I will detail the process and answer any further questions you have. You can have some quiet, peaceful time or cuddles with your pet while they are pain-free, relaxed, and sleepy.

When your pet is relaxed, I will clip a little hair and use a numbing cream before placing an IV catheter. The combination of sedation, pain relief, and the local anesthetic gel means that most pets do not feel the catheter being placed. During the at home pet euthanasia, your pet will then be given an anesthetic through the IV catheter, and they will fall asleep in seconds. More anesthetic is given so that your pet will peacefully pass in their sleep.

I will occasionally offer other methods if suitable for your pet and their condition.

I will confirm when your pet has passed.

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STEP 4 – Aftercare

When you have had time to say goodbye to your pet, I can help you with the aftercare choice you made.

If you have chosen a Private Sunshine Coast Pet cremation service then they will arrive to look after your baby.

If cremation with no ashes returned has been selected then I will transport your pet with the utmost dignity for aftercare.

If home burial is chosen, I can help you lay them to rest.

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   Virginie Smolenski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It can be the hardest decision to know when to say goodbye to your beloved friend.  Dr. Simonne was unfailingly supportive, kind and reassuring throughout this process.  We were lucky to have a few days with Suki to spoil her with love and all her favourite things, as we came to terms with the inevitable.  When the day came, Dr. Simonne guided our family and assisted this very loved old girl to a beautiful, peaceful passing.  She also helped our children with clear explanations and memorial paw prints.   The compassion, experience and understanding she provided made this most difficult of days better, and most importantly, Suki's final moments as calm and full of love as possible.  We are eternally grateful. x
  
 
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   Maree 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently said goodbye to our beautiful dog, Mambo, with the help of Dr Simonne Stewart from The Gentle Farewell. From the moment she arrived, she had such a calm, gentle presence. She made what was one of the hardest days of our lives feel a little easier. Nothing felt rushed or intrusive. She was wonderful with our children and took the time to include our other dog too, which meant a lot to us. Mambo was relaxed in her presence, with no anxiety at all. Saying goodbye was not easy, but Dr Simonne helped make the experience as peaceful and gentle as it could be. We are so grateful for her kindness and care. Thank you. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Krystal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Simonne is most kind, compassionate and professional. She provided gentle support and a peaceful at-home euthanasia of our beloved cat on a sunny Sunday afternoon in our backyard. It was a beautiful and heartfelt experience we are very grateful for.
  
 
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   Andrea Grech 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so grateful to Dr Simonne for showing such kindness and compassion with our beautiful Busta. She treated him with such gentle care and explained everything to us every step of the way. It was a difficult day to get through but I’m forever grateful for everything you did.
  
 
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   Kate Filmer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simonne is patient, kind, professional and understanding. She was kind enough to endure long and hard conversations with me in the months leading up to our final decision. However, the day that we knew we were ready to say goodbye, she dropped everything to be here within hrs. I could not have asked for more at a time like that. Willow was by our sides since our children were 3 and 4 yrs old. For 16.5years Willow was their sister, their joy and their confidant in hard times. Therefore, saying goodbye to her was the hardest thing we have done as a family. It has taken 3 months of walking through the grief to be strong enough to write this. Thank you Simonne for making our goodbye not only bearable, but a precious memory. 🤍🐶✨️
  
 
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   Belinda Ellis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Simonne as soon as she walked in the door we felt completely at ease and knew we had made the right decision to honour the passing of our dear dog. Dr Simonne gave us space and honoured the bond we had with our dog of 13 years.  It was the most beautiful experience for saying our farewell. Thank you Dr Simonne for your compassion.
  
 
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   Meg Thomas-Hall 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I truly can not adequately express the gratitude I have for Dr Simonne. Her gentle, calm, supportive and nurturing nature was so incredibly appreciated. She showed such tender kindness to our treasured baby girl yesterday and such understanding to all of us too. She talked us quietly through the process and even during my panic, she reassured me with care. In a time of such intense grief and utter heartbreak, Dr Simonne felt like a friend holding my hand and supporting my heartbreak. Her follow up has been so very much appreciated. I truly can't express adequate gratitude. Dr Simonne you came recommend from a friend, and I couldn't have wished for anything more perfect than how you guided us through, possibly the most devastating time of our lives. Thank you with everything I have 💗
  
 
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   John and Sheree Holden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so grateful to Dr Simonne for making our last moments with our beloved Molly so calm and peaceful. Your gentle, kind and caring approach was appreciated.
  
 
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   Mike baird 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the moment we made the tough decision to call time on or beloved boy Calvin, Dr Simonne was there.  Very clear on details leading up to the day.  Beyond compassionate during the time of need.  She clearly cares for both the animal and the human and makes everyone feel at ease.  It was a sigh of relief knowing our boy went in the best way possible.  Would recommend The Gentle Farewell to anyone who’s had to make the same decision we did.  Thank you again, including the follow up the next day, which was unexpected but definitely welcomed. ❤️ 💐
  
 
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   RONA SANCHEZ 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Never in all my 60 odd years have a met an angel like simmone she made the process so peaceful made us feel like we did the right thing I would recommend her 100 times over. Bob is grateful for the dignity of his last moments We can never repay your kindness and caring Rona and Phil