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The Gentle Goodbye
Dr . Jessica Vinterella , Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with Soul Purpose Veterinary Hospice and Home Euthanasia
By Kim Welsh
For pet lovers , every day is a gift of unconditional love from our beloved pets . We are their whole life , and they make our lives whole ! Inevitably , though , we are faced with a dilemma when our fur baby is nearing the end of life . Pet owners often hope that their pets will pass quietly , while asleep in their favorite bed , so the family can avoid the heart-wrenching ( but often necessary ) decision to euthanize them . Fate , however , rarely provides this solution .
Dr . Jessica Vinterella , Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with Soul Purpose Veterinary Hospice and Home Euthanasia , is driven by her experience of caring for her own senior dog , to whom she ultimately provided euthanasia in the comfort of their home . She has made it her life ’ s mission to provide in-home guidance , supportive care and euthanasia services to pet parents .
Dr . Jess provides compassionate in-home care for terminally ill pets . She provides in-home consultations , supportive care treatment plans , inhome humane euthanasia services and resources for grief counseling . Preserving the bond between people and their pets is essential during this difficult time . When decisions are made , the well-being of the entire family must be considered . Open and honest communication among veterinarians , pet owners and their family is important as they work together to weigh many factors to make the best decisions . The final moments of a pet ' s life should be spent calmly in their familiar home setting , surrounded by the comforts and people they have known all their life . Leaving this world peacefully , with dignity , is the final gift we can give .
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