In Home Pet Euthanasia
Because healing starts with the way you say goodbye
Preparing to say a final farewell to your beloved pet is never easy. Whether they’ve been by your side for years or they’re being taken away too early, your pet deserves the very best end-of-life care.
Choosing in-home pet euthanasia in Townsville allows your pet to pass away at home, in a calm and familiar environment. It is the ultimate act of kindness, especially if they are unwell or fearful of that final trip to the vet.
Although we don’t offer veterinary services directly, we partner with trusted local mobile vets to form a supportive team that can walk alongside you during one of the most difficult times in your life. Together, we aim to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you can focus on what truly matters: being present with your beloved pet and saying goodbye in your own time and way.
Our partner mobile vets
To make the process as gentle and seamless as possible, we can liaise directly with your chosen vet to coordinate the aftercare transfer. Here is how aftercare works with each of our partner vets.
Dr Ben Leyden
Transfers your pet directly into our care on the same day during business hours, or the next day if the appointment takes place after hours.
Typically transfers your pet to their clinic in Kirwan. We then collect your pet from their premises during business hours.
NQ Vets Mobile
Dr Taylah Burgess
Dr Taylah offers transfers on a case-by-case basis, so please discuss this with her when booking. If a transfer isn’t possible, we can collect your pet with our home collection service for $120, or you can bring your pet to us yourself.
Pure Souls service
Self-delivery
You are also welcome to bring your pet into our care yourself, by appointment. Our office is at 9/25 Greg Jabs Drive, Garbutt, and we can arrange a suitable time with you.
Pure Souls service
Home Collection
You can always choose to spend more time with your beloved pet at home after their passing, giving your family the space to say goodbye, reflect, and honour the rituals that are meaningful to you. Once you’re ready, our team can collect your pet from your home with care. Home collection is $120.
Prefer to say goodbye at Pure Souls?
Our private Angel Area in Garbutt offers a calm, unhurried space to farewell your pet, with gentle care from start to finish and aquacremation available afterwards. From $420.
Whilst we will always do our best to be with you when you need us, we endeavour to work with families for whom pet euthanasia is a planned and carefully considered decision. If your pet is in crisis or requires urgent medical attention please contact
JCU Vet 24/7 Emergency Hospital located at 1 Solander Rd, Douglas
NQ Care 24/7 Emergency Hospital located at 232 Woolcock St, Currajong
Q & A
Let us answer your questions....
The process of in-home pet euthanasia townsville is peaceful and compassionate. A veterinarian will visit your home and administer a gentle sedative to relax your pet. Once your pet is calm, a second injection will be given to peacefully and painlessly allow them to pass. We will be there to guide you and ensure that the experience is handled with care and respect.
The entire procedure usually takes around 30-45 minutes, including time to comfort your pet and say goodbye. We move at your pace, giving you the time you need for your final moments together.
No, the procedure is painless. Your pet will receive a sedative to help them relax before the final injection is given, allowing them to pass peacefully without distress.
Absolutely. We encourage you to stay with your pet to provide comfort and say your goodbyes. Being there during the procedure can be a comforting experience for both you and your pet.
After your pet has passed, we will handle their remains with the utmost respect. If you have chosen Aqua cremation, we will transport your pet to our facility, where the process will be carried out. You’ll receive your pet’s remains in a beautiful, eco-friendly way.
Yes, there is an additional cost for home euthanasia, especially for after-hours, weekend, or public holiday services. Please contact us for details regarding the specific fees.
No, we dont offer after-hours or emergency euthanasia. Whilst we will always do our best to be with you when you need us, we endeavour to work with families for whom euthanasia is a planned and carefully considered decision. If your pet is in crisis or requires urgent medical attention please contact JCU Vet 24/7 Emergency Hospital located at 1 Solander Rd, Douglas 4814 QLD
Absolutely! We can create beautiful keepsakes, including paw prints or fur clippings, as a way to honor your pet’s memory. Please let us know if you would like to arrange these at the time of booking.
We service a wide range of areas. Please contact us to confirm if your location is included, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
To prepare, you may want to gather your family, choose a peaceful space, and perhaps have your pet’s favorite blanket or toy nearby. The vet will guide you through every step and ensure you feel comfortable with the process.
We understand that plans can change. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
After the procedure, our team will arrive to further assist you with the transport of your pet. With great care and respect your loved one is placed in a transportation pouch and transferred to our facility in one of our refrigerated vehicles.
