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 Monterey
- Dr. Maria Kuty, DVM – House Call Veterinarian 
 Phone: 831-239-4689
 Email: drmariakuty@dvmventer.com
- Peaceful Paws Veterinary Services – Dr. Gabriella Ravina, DVM 
 Phone: 831-708-9588
 Email: infor@peacefulpawsvet.net
- Dr. 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.com
- Pawsitive Pet Mobile Vet – Dr. Danielle Hettler, DVM 
 Phone: 831-233-0531
 Email: pawsitivepetmobilevet@yahoo.com
- Peaceful Journey Home – At Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care 
 Dr. Carrie Nagel, DVM
 Phone: 831-264-8727
 Email: cnageldvm@hotmail.com
Santa Cruz Based
- Dr. Tom Schwarzmann, DVM – House Call Veterinarian 
 Phone: 831-726-2481
 Email: Bosko42b@att.net
 Also serves Monterey
- Dr. Maria Kuty, DVM – House Call Veterinarian 
 Phone: 831-239-4689
 Email: drmariakuty@dvmventer.com
- Peaceful Paws Veterinary Services – Dr. Gabriella Ravina, DVM 
 Phone: 831-708-9588
 Email: infor@peacefulpawsvet.net
- Dr. 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.com
- Pawsitive Pet Mobile Vet – Dr. Danielle Hettler, DVM 
 Phone: 831-233-0531
 Email: pawsitivepetmobilevet@yahoo.com
- Peaceful 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.
