End-of-Life Care
Compassionate Support When Time is Uncertain
End-of-life care is not a single moment — it is a process that unfolds differently for every pet and every family. At Peaceful Moments Veterinary Care, we support families through this time with compassion, honesty, and respect for both the animal and the human–animal bond.
Whether you are preparing for a peaceful goodbye or navigating uncertainty about next steps, we are here to help guide you with clarity and care.
Our approach to end-of-life care
End-of-life care focuses on comfort, dignity, and minimizing suffering. Our role is to help families understand their options, answer difficult questions, and support thoughtful decision-making without pressure.
We believe that end-of-life care should be:
- Gentle and unhurried
- Centered on comfort and quality of life
- Guided by the needs of both the pet and the family
- Free of judgment, guilt, or rushed decisions
Comfort Room Euthanasia
For families who are unable to say goodbye at home, or who prefer a quiet, private setting outside the home, we offer Comfort Room Euthanasia at our Kalamazoo clinic.
- A calm, private environment
- Freedom from the noise and stress of a busy veterinary clinic
- Time and space for families to be together
Comfort Room Euthanasia offers the same compassionate, unhurried care as our in-home visits, in a setting designed to support peace and privacy.
Palliative & Hospice Care
For families seeking guidance, comfort planning, or support before making end-of-life decisions.
When a pet is living with a life-limiting illness and euthanasia is not yet the right choice, Palliative and Hospice Care may help support comfort and quality of life.
- Managing pain and discomfort
- Supporting appetite, mobility, and daily comfort
- Helping families understand changes as they occur
- Reassessing quality of life over time
These services are not intended to cure disease or prolong suffering, but to provide comfort and guidance during an uncertain time.
*Please note, all palliative and hospice consultations will need to have a phone visit with our Licensed Veterinary Technician scheduled first. This allows us time to review your pet's medical history and to compile a current quality of life assessment.
Supporting Comfort and Mobility
For some pets receiving palliative or end-of-life care, additional support may help reduce discomfort related to mobility challenges.
We collaborate with our Stride & Mobility Center to support comfort and mobility during palliative and end-of-life care.
This support is comfort-focused and always aligned with the broader goals of end-of-life care.