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Peaceful at-home cat euthanasia

From Australia's most trusted vets

Available Canberra-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 know how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye to a beloved cat. That's why we offer gentle, in-home cat euthanasia services across Canberra - providing comfort, compassion, and dignity during your pet's final moments. Saying goodbye at home allows your cat to remain in a peaceful and familiar setting, surrounded by the people who love them most. Our compassionate vets are here to guide and support you every step of the way, helping to ensure a calm, respectful, and loving farewell for your cherished companion.

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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Letting go with love: a gentle look at cat euthanasia

Letting go of a cherished cat is never easy, but understanding the euthanasia process can help bring peace during this emotional time. Cat euthanasia is a compassionate option when pain or illness diminishes your pet's quality of life. This gentle procedure is designed to minimise stress and ensure a peaceful passing, often with sedation and comfort measures. By approaching this decision with love and informed care, you can honour your cat's life and say goodbye in the most tender, respectful way possible.

Why choose a home euthanasia for your pet?

At Pawssum, we understand how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye to a beloved cat. That's why we offer gentle in-home cat euthanasia services, allowing your pet to spend their final moments in a peaceful, familiar setting surrounded by love. For many pets, traveling to a veterinary clinic can cause unnecessary fear and stress. Choosing cat euthanasia at home helps create a calm and comforting experience during this emotional time.

A visit to the vet can be overwhelming - not only for your pet but also for you as a pet owner. With Pawssum's mobile vet home visits, you don't have to wait or face the added stress of clinic visits. We offer flexible scheduling, including after-hours euthanasia services, so your cat can pass peacefully in the comfort of home.

For owners, a home euthanasia provides a private, meaningful way to say goodbye - surrounded by loved ones in a setting that feels safe and supportive. We're here to walk with you through every step of this journey, offering compassion, guidance, and care. 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. At Pawssum, we're committed to making your cat's final moments as gentle and loving as the life you shared together.

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Clear, competitive pricing, to make difficult decisions a little easier

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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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Individualised aftercare choices after your cat's euthanasia

Compassionate support from Pawssum every step of the wayAt Pawssum, our kind and professional team supports you through every step - from arranging the euthanasia visit to coordinating aftercare and returning your pet's ashes in a preferred urn. We offer trusted pet cremation and burial services designed to provide comfort and ease during this difficult time. Your pet can be collected directly from your home by our pet cremation staff or transferred by the attending veterinarian. If you prefer a home burial, please check local council regulations, as restrictions may apply.

Private pet cremation services - Honour your pet with private cremation, where ashes are returned to you for scattering or safekeeping in a personalized urn. We offer a variety of beautiful urns and memorial keepsakes to celebrate your pet's life and keep their memory close. Some owners choose to place a memorial stone in a favourite garden spot or scatter ashes in a meaningful location like the beach or hiking trails. Private cremation offers a peaceful, loving farewell for your beloved companion.

General pet cremation services - If you prefer not to have your pet's ashes returned, our general cremation service provides a respectful option. Many pet owners reconsider after the fact and appreciate having time to make this decision. We're here to guide and support you throughout this emotional process.

Flexible payment plans available - To help reduce financial stress, Pawssum offers flexible payment options such as Zip Pay and Vet Pay. Our caring staff are dedicated to helping you give your pet the compassionate farewell they deserve - without added worry.

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.

Our memorabilia will help you create a beautiful and meaningful tribute to your cat

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

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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.

Local vets, national coverage

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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