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Peaceful at-home cat euthanasia

From Australia's most trusted vets

Available Adelaide-wide

Australia's only network of mobile vets open from 6:00am to 11:00pm, 365 days a year

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At Pawssum vets, we understand how painful it can be to say goodbye to a cherished cat. That's why we offer caring, in-home cat euthanasia services throughout Adelaide - ensuring your pet's final moments are filled with peace, dignity, and love. Being at home allows your cat to remain in a familiar and comforting environment, close to the people who mean the most. Our compassionate veterinarians are here to walk with you through every step, helping you give your loyal companion the gentle farewell they deserve.

We take the utmost care

We go to great lengths to be caring and respectful during this difficult time.

Compassionate vets

We know what your cat means to you. All our vets treat you and your pet with love and compassion.

Licensed and experienced

All of our vets are licensed and verified, bringing years of experience to give your cat the best farewell possible.

Why you should consider a more compassionate goodbye with Pawssum

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We know how hard this must be, so we're with you every step of the way.

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Cat euthanasia explained: compassionate guidance for pet owners

Cat euthanasia is a compassionate choice made to prevent further pain and suffering when a pet's quality of life declines. Understanding the process - from recognising the signs that it may be time, to knowing what happens during the procedure - can help pet owners navigate this emotional decision with clarity and care. With Pawssum mobile vets doing it at home designed to be peaceful and painless. With the right support, you can make this final act of love with compassion, dignity, and deep respect for your loyal companion.

Why choose a home euthanasia for your pet?

At Pawssum, we're here to support pet owners during one of the most difficult times - by bringing compassionate veterinary care to the comfort of your home. Many pets become anxious or frightened during car rides or visits to the clinic. That's why we offer in-home euthanasia services for cats and cats, ensuring your beloved companion can spend their final moments in a familiar, peaceful environment.

The stress of traveling to a veterinary clinic can be overwhelming for both pets and their owners. With Pawssum, there's no need to wait for the next day - our flexibly opening hours including after-hours home visits provide timely, gentle support when it's needed most. A home setting helps keep pets calm, free from the unfamiliar smells and sounds of a clinic. It also gives owners the space to grieve privately, surrounded by family and loved ones. Questions such as "How much does it cost to put a cat to sleep?" or "Should i put my cat down if he is still eating?" can be answered by our mobile vets.

To learn more, please visit our cat euthanasia service page.

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Peaceful euthanasia

From $399

Our team will book a licensed, experienced, and caring vet at a time that works for you.
Bookings are available until 11:00pm.
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Thoughtful aftercare services designed for your cat's euthanasia

Compassionate support from Pawssum every step of the way - At Pawssum, our friendly and supportive staff are here to help you through every part of the process. We'll assist with organising your pet's in-home euthanasia visit, aftercare arrangements, and the return of ashes in your chosen urn. We partner with trusted, professional pet cremation and burial services to ensure your pet is treated with dignity and respect. Pets can be collected from your home by cremation staff or transported by the attending veterinarian. If you wish to bury your pet at home, please check with your local council, as burial laws and restrictions may vary.

Private pet cremation services - Private cremation allows you to honour your pet's life with ashes returned in a personalised urn or scatter box. Many pet owners find comfort in keeping a beautiful keepsake at home or scattering the ashes in a place filled with memories - like a garden, beach, or walking trail. A range of urns and memorial options are available, including engraved urns and outdoor memorial stones. This option gives you a meaningful and personal way to say goodbye and celebrate your pet's life.

General pet cremation services - General cremation is a respectful alternative for pet owners who choose not to have ashes returned. Some people change their minds later, so we encourage you to take the time to decide what feels right. Our team is here to offer guidance and support throughout this emotional time.

Flexible payment plans available - To help ease the financial burden, Pawssum offers flexible payment plans through Zip Pay and Vet Pay. These options allow you to provide your pet with a dignified farewell without added stress. Our compassionate team is here to support you and make the process as smooth and comforting as possible.

General cremation

From* $279

Includes:
  • Careful and respectful transport
  • Cremation with friends (other pets)
  • Ashes scattered in the crematorium gardens
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Private cremation - ashes returned

From* $459

Includes:
  • Careful and respectful transport
  • Guaranteed individual cremation
  • Ashes carefully delivered to you (in container)
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Remembrance options

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Includes:
  • Careful and respectful transport
  • Guaranteed individual cremation
  • Ashes carefully delivered to you in a beautiful urn
Plus, your choice of:
  • Paw prints
  • Keepsake jewellery
  • Fur clippings
and other memorabilia to remember your pet by.
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*Kindly note that all prices are subject to change based on location, after-hours care and pet weight, and will be confirmed by our customer care team before any booking is made.

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Get a quick assessment of your cat's quality of life

If you are not ready to speak with someone and just want a little more guidance on whether euthanasia is the right decision, you can use our quality of life assessment tool below. It is only a guide, and symptoms should always be assessed by a vet, but it might put you on the path to making the right choice for your much loved pet.

Need certainty?

If you'd like the reassurance of a vet coming to your home for an in-person assessment, we can organise a vet to come to you. Our friendly and compassionate vet will assess your cat's vitals, overall condition, levels of pain, discomfort, mobility, illnesses, and any other welfare related issues. They will also be able to advise you about whether your cat is suffering or not with certainty. You will get all the information you need to do what's right for your best friend. Peace of mind from just $159.
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How it works

Call or book online

Our dedicated and helpful staff are here to help you make a booking, and to answer any questions you may have about our services. You can call us on 1300 343 580 or book online here.

Pick a date and timeslot that works for you

We are open 365 days a year from 6:00am - 11:00pm. We also accept urgent bookings.

Our vet comes to your home

One of our caring and professional vets will visit your home, and provide you and your beloved pet with service you will cherish.

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We have hundreds of registered vets located all over Australia.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for cat euthanasia

A familiar environment is so much better for an end-of-life experience, where your beloved pet is comfortable in their own home surrounded by the people (and other pets) who love them. You can set the day and time when to say goodbye, and do things like light candles and play soft music during the euthanasia. You and your family can grieve in privacy and comfort.

We believe that pet owners should have the option of good quality veterinary care at home at little or no extra cost when compared to going to the vet clinic. Our vets are all registered, experienced, professional and compassionate who love to help pets. Our customers give us a superb rating.

Our euthanasia services start from $399. We take Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit/debit cards as well as Vet Pay and Zip Pay.

Euthanasia enables your vet to cause a painless death, or to stop providing life-support measures, to your pet. It can be done only by a certified veterinarian, after taking all measures to try to help your dog, and only with your consent.

Signs will include not having an appetite, not being able to walk, yelps due to pain, medications not working, your pet giving up, your pet avoiding its bed, and general suffering. If you are not sure that it is time for euthanasia, you can book our quality of life assessment or a Telepet video call or chat, and one of our experienced vets will guide you.

It is recommended not to give your dog any food or water two hours before the procedure. Ask the vet any questions you have, so that there are no surprises, including how to make it as compassionate as possible. Decide on whether you and your family want to be present and make sure everybody knows what will happen. It is very important to celebrate your pet's last days - whether it’s a trip to its favourite park or one last photo, surround it with love, care and joy one last time. Everybody will be grieving, so be prepared for that time and put in place a support mechanism for this.

The decision about leaving or staying is deeply personal, and whatever you decide it should come from a place of love and compassion you have for your pet. Choosing to stay will give you a sense of comfort, closure and acceptance, and a healthy ground for the grieving process. It's important to avoid feeling regret. However, some owners prefer to say goodbye before the euthanasia and that's also ok. In terms of children, you need to carefully consider if they are old enough to comprehend the concept of euthanasia, and whether they want to witness it.

Euthanasia may appear uncomfortable to the pet owner. However, it will not be painful for your pet. A combination of drugs used during euthanasia ensure that within seconds, awareness is gone and the animal falls into a state of unconsciousness. During the next couple of minutes after the drugs are given there may be nerve and muscle twitching, vocalizations, urination, defecation, and open eyelids - these might be scary to see but your pet will be unconscious and unaware of all of these actions. They will not feel any pain.

Yes, we offer a number of aftercare options including gently, carefully and with utmost respect, handling and transporting your pet following euthanasia; cremation with friends (other pets); private cremation; having your beloved pet's ashes scattered in the crematorium gardens; having your pet's ashes returned to you in a lovely container, tube or an urn; paw prints and other memorabilia.

We operate in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Gold Coast, Newcastle & NSW Central Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra as well as in Auckland NZ. This includes surrounding suburbs as well. Feel free to contact us on {globals.phoneNumberAU} to check if our vets can come to you.

Pawssum always provides our customers with an itemised invoice which can be submitted to your insurance provider for claims. Please inquire with your insurance to determine whether at-home vet visits are in your level of cover.

There are several ways to contact us. You can call us on {globals.phoneNumberAU}, contact us via our online form here or chat to us online using the chat box at the bottom-right corner of this website. We will always get back to you within 24 hours.

You can make a booking by calling us on {globals.phoneNumberAU}. Alternatively, you can either go to the bookings page here, pick a desired date and timeslot, and fill out your details, or you can chat to us online using the chat box at the bottom-right corner of this website.

Our hours of operation are 6:00am to 11:00pm, 7 days a week including weekends and public holidays.

During the booking you will be able to provide your preferred day and timeslot. We will then try to find an available vet to suit you. We will always try and get to you when you need us (even if it is the same day). Sometimes for urgent cases it might be difficult to find a vet, so it is better to give us as much notice as possible.

Yes we do. We offer payment options with Vet Pay or Zip Pay. Contact us to find out more.
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