Hospice Consultation & Care

Eliminate fear and relieve stress.

Determining if it’s time to turn to veterinary hospice for your pet doesn’t have to be a stress-filled decision. Dr. Kennedy is here to help you determine if it is the right time — and ensure your pet gets the treatment and care they need right now.

There are a couple simple steps that will help get things started. You will …

1) Fill out the Quality of Life (QoL) survey which will help you objectively determine if it’s time to consider hospice care and/or euthanasia. Dr. Kennedy is committed to ensuring your pet’s comfort and quality of life are where they need to be.

2) Schedule a hospice evaluation visit. This visit is all about determining the comfort and well being of your beloved pet. At this in-home visit, Dr. Kennedy will conduct a physical exam and address any immediate issues.

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What We’ll Talk About

Once the steps above are complete, Dr. Kennedy will sit down with the family — and as a team — will discuss how things are going using the QoL survey as a guide. The conversation will address key issues, concerns, and questions. This will help you, your family, and Dr. Kennedy determine the best plan to provide the care and comfort your beloved companion deserves.

Some of the issues that will be addressed are …

How well your pet is getting around
How easily the pet has access to where they use the bathroom
Appetite and diet
Pain control
Other issues of comfort

You’ll also establish best points of contact with the Doctor so you’ll know best how and when you need to get a hold of her for any questions or concerns going forward.

Dr. Jessamyn is a professional, gentle, and compassionate veterinarian and I feel so fortunate she chose to specialize in hospice care. My oldest Bichon is 15 and has myriad health issues that have shown up in the last two years. Ensuring her quality of life and that she’s pain-free and happy is important to me. Being cared for in the comfort of our own home rather than at our vet hospital takes away that stress for her. I am being provided with expert traditional and alternative veterinary knowledge plus emotional support — and my Jeanie receives the Trigger Point Myotherapy treatments that make her feel oh-so-good! I cannot imagine going through this process without Dr. Kennedy as our vet.

~Rachel Setola

Peaceful Shores Services

In-Home Veterinary Hospice

The initial hospice consult visit is all about determining the comfort and well being of your beloved pet. Dr. Kennedy will do a physical exam and address any immediate issues; then she will sit with the family, as a team, to discuss how things are going.

In-Home Veterinary Euthanasia

This is one of the hardest decisions you will make in your pet’s life. Allowing your pet to experience the transition smoothly and peacefully in their own home can make a big difference — and not just for the pet.

Cremation & Transportation

It is important to think ahead of what you might like to do with your pet’s remains after passing. Some people prefer to make arrangements on their own, or have Dr. Jessamyn take care of this step.