One Last Gift/Dr. Jason Cordeiro (Denver/Boulder Area)
720-432-4579
Zen Pet/Dr. Becca Klobuchar (Denver Area)
720-255-1454
* mobile vet offering holistic health care modalities
Flatirons Veterinary Care/Dr. Bob Irmiger (Boulder Area)
(303) 444-4315
Elysian Fields/Dr. Erica Rambus (Denver Area)
(720) 334-3734
https://drericarambus.weebly.com/dr-rambus.html
A Peaceful Passage/Dr. Christine Daigler (Denver Area)
(303) 948-1540
https://www.apeacefulpassage.com/
Journey Home/Dr. Stephanie Kotas (Denver/Boulder Area)
303-542-7213
*also offers hospice/palliative care
Mountain Veterinary Services/Dr. Lisa Cass (Boulder County; can request if outside Boulder County)
303-718-2419
https://bouldermountainvet.com/
*also offers acupuncture and hospice/palliative care
Tender Touch Animal Hospital
303-733-2728
https://www.tendertouchvet.com/about-us
*not an in-home euthanasia provider, but offers attentive care and in-house services.
*When it’s more emergent or after hours, you can try the larger companies below*
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
303-424-3325 (24 hour ER)
https://wheatridge.ethosvet.com/
Home to Heaven (Northern Colorado)
970-412-6212
https://hometoheaven.net/home/
Caring Pathways (Denver Area)
(720) 287-2553
Lap of Love (Denver Area)
(720) 399-7334
https://www.lapoflove.com/find-a-vet/Colorado/Denver/about
Pet Cremation Services (Arvada and Centennial)
303-403-1647
https://petcremationservices.com/
Guardian Pet Aquamation (Loveland)
970-889-9331
http://guardianpetaquamation.com/
*water-based, environmentally friendly cremation for pets; also offers euthanasia services and quality of life consultations
Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Services (Henderson, Colorado Springs, Johnstown, Phoenix, Las Cruces, Albuquerque)
720-237-3060 (Henderson)
https://www.lastingpawspetmemorial.com/cremation-services/
Denver Pet Cemetery
303-288-0177
https://denverpetcemetery.com/
Burial/Body Care Information
https://hometoheaven.net/services/body-care/
*good information on options available on body care
Pet Burial Laws by State
https://emergencyvetsusa.com/pet-burial-laws/
International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care – Directory of Providers
https://community.iaahpc.org/search/custom.asp?id=5952
In-Home
Pet Euthanasia Directory
https://www.inhomepeteuthanasia.com/Holistic
Veterinarian Directory
https://www.ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian/International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society Directory
Red Rover Relief
*This charity provides financial aid to pet owners with animals in need of urgent veterinary care.
The Pet Fund
*This nonprofit association helps out owners who face putting their pet down because they can’t afford the required medical treatment.
CareCredit
https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/
*CareCredit offers veterinary financing that makes it easier for owners to give their pets the healthcare they need.
KarmaSue
*KarmaSue provides education, counseling, and financial support to Coloradan families that have companion animals living with cancer in an effort to honor the human-animal connection.
https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/honoring-bond-program-support-pet-owners
*a variety of resources
https://www.animalsinourhearts.com/comfort.html
*a variety of resources
https://www.humananimalbondtrust.org/
*free pet loss support group in Denver
https://www.amcny.org/pet-loss-support-program
*free pet loss support group (Zoom meetings) and additional resources
https://wheatridge.ethosvet.com/end-of-life-arrangements/grief-resources/
*resources including national hotlines, grief support, horse loss support and book recommendations
https://judyramsey.net/managing-grief-and-loss
*offers information as well as resources and supportive flower essences
https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/2018/07/13/herbs-for-grief/
*article on herbal support for the heart during times of grief
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/plants-herbs-for-grief
*article on herbal support for the stages of grief
https://pethelpful.com/pet-ownership/The-Dog-Dying-Process-Signs-a-Dog-is-Dying
*article on signs a dog is dying
https://issuu.com/ovcpettrust/docs/ovc_pet_trust_pet_loss_04042018_fin_ed1420d5d3d712/32
*preparing for the loss of a pet
http://www.fesflowers.com/product-info/flower-essence-formulas/animal-relief-formula/
*Flower Essence Support to calm and comfort animals in trauma or transition)
https://shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/members/become-a-member/
*Animal Reiki practitioners
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-end-of-life-doulas-help-ease-the-final-transition/
*article on EOL doulas
https://whatsyourgrief.com/resources/
*grief specific resources
Flower Essence Support
http://www.fesflowers.com/product-info/flower-essence-formulas/animal-relief-formula/
*to calm and comfort animals in trauma or transition)
Pet Memorial Products
https://www.veterinarywisdom.com/
*clay pawprint kits and other pet memorial products
Sugarberry Memorials
https://www.sugarberrymemorials.com/
*cremation ash custom jewelry
*cremation ash urns
Soul Bursts
https://soulbursts.com/pages/pet-dog-ashes-into-glass
*cremation ash glass art/jewelry/urns
Spirit Pieces
*cremation ash glass art/jewelry/urns
Precious Creatures Taxidermy
http://www.preciouscreaturetaxidermy.com/new-page
*memorial taxidermy
The Terrorium Shop (Denver)
https://theterroriumshop.co/services
*memorial taxidermy
The Loss of A Pet – A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies (Sife, Wallace)
The Pet Loss Companion (Dolan-Del Vecchio, Ken & Saxton-Lopez, Nancy)
When Your Pet Dies – A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing (Wolfelt, Alan D.)
I’ll Always Love You (Wilhelm, Hans)
Common Diseases in Cats
https://www.lapoflove.com/resource-center/common-diseases-in-cats
Common Diseases in Dogs
https://www.lapoflove.com/resource-center/common-diseases-in-dogs