End of Life &
Grief Support
End of Life &
Grief Support
Compassionate Support During a Difficult Time
Losing a beloved pet is never easy, and the grief can feel overwhelming. To support families during this emotional time, we’ve gathered trusted resources for both grief support and in-home euthanasia services in the Monterey and Santa Cruz areas. These services provide information and guidance to help you navigate the process of saying goodbye to your pet.
Compassionate Support During a Difficult Time
Losing a beloved pet is never easy, and the grief can feel overwhelming. To support families during this emotional time, we’ve gathered trusted resources for both grief support and in-home euthanasia services in the Monterey and Santa Cruz areas. These services provide information and guidance to help you navigate the process of saying goodbye to your pet.
Pet Loss Grief Support
Healing Through Understanding and Care
BirchBark Foundation provides compassionate support for those experiencing the loss of a pet. Their sessions are facilitated by experienced grief counselors who create a safe, caring space for individuals, families, and children.
BirchBark offers both group and one-on-one sessions via Zoom. These services are free of charge and are currently available to California residents. For those outside of California, BirchBark also shares additional resources.
Pet Loss Grief Support
Healing Through Understanding and Care
BirchBark Foundation provides compassionate support for those experiencing the loss of a pet. Their sessions are facilitated by experienced grief counselors who create a safe, caring space for individuals, families, and children.
BirchBark offers both group and one-on-one sessions via Zoom. These services are free of charge and are currently available to California residents. For those outside of California, BirchBark also shares additional resources.
In-Home Euthanasia Services
Animal Internal Medicine Consultants recommends contacting your primary care veterinarian first, as some clinics may offer in-home euthanasia services for existing clients. If you need additional support, the following doctors provide in-home euthanasia in the Santa Cruz and Monterey areas.
In-Home Euthanasia Services
Animal Internal Medicine Consultants recommends contacting your primary care veterinarian first, as some clinics may offer in-home euthanasia services for existing clients. If you need additional support, the following doctors provide in-home euthanasia in the Santa Cruz and Monterey areas.
Santa Cruz Based
Dr. Tom Schwarzmann, DVM – House Call Veterinarian
Phone: 831-726-2481
Email: Bosko42b@att.net
Also serves MontereyDr. Maria Kuty, DVM – House Call Veterinarian
Phone: 831-239-4689
Email: drmariakuty@dvmventer.comPeaceful Paws Veterinary Services – Dr. Gabriella Ravina, DVM
Phone: 831-708-9588
Email: infor@peacefulpawsvet.netDr. Kacie Wells, DVM – Harbor Veterinary Hospital
Phone: 831-566-0633
Email: kwellsdvm@gmail.com
Monterey Based
Cruz Veterinary Services – Dr. Jacqueline Hofer, DVM
Phone: 209-769-4685
Email: jhoferdvm@gmail.comPawsitive Pet Mobile Vet – Dr. Danielle Hettler, DVM
Phone: 831-233-0531
Email: pawsitivepetmobilevet@yahoo.comPeaceful Journey Home – At Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care
Dr. Carrie Nagel, DVM
Phone: 831-264-8727
Email: pawsitivepetmobilevet@yahoo.com
Santa Cruz Based
Dr. Tom Schwarzmann, DVM – House Call Veterinarian
Phone: 831-726-2481
Email: Bosko42b@att.net
Also serves MontereyDr. Maria Kuty, DVM – House Call Veterinarian
Phone: 831-239-4689
Email: drmariakuty@dvmventer.comPeaceful Paws Veterinary Services – Dr. Gabriella Ravina, DVM
Phone: 831-708-9588
Email: infor@peacefulpawsvet.netDr. Kacie Wells, DVM – Harbor Veterinary Hospital
Phone: 831-566-0633
Email: kwellsdvm@gmail.com
Monterey Based
Cruz Veterinary Services – Dr. Jacqueline Hofer, DVM
Phone: 209-769-4685
Email: jhoferdvm@gmail.comPawsitive Pet Mobile Vet – Dr. Danielle Hettler, DVM
Phone: 831-233-0531
Email: pawsitivepetmobilevet@yahoo.comPeaceful Journey Home – At Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care
Dr. Carrie Nagel, DVM
Phone: 831-264-8727
Email: pawsitivepetmobilevet@yahoo.com
Find Support for Your Challenging Part of This Journey.
Whether you’re preparing to say goodbye or coping with loss, resources and guidance are available.
Find Support for Your Challenging Part of This Journey.
Whether you’re preparing to say goodbye or coping with loss, resources and guidance are available.