PROVIDING PEACEFUL AND COMPASSIONATE IN-HOME PET EUTHANASIA IN FORT COLLINS, LOVELAND, GREELEY, AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Western Skies End-of-Life Veterinary Care is a small local veterinarian owned in-home pet euthanasia service. We are dedicated to providing peaceful and compassionate euthanasia in the comfort of your pet’s familiar surroundings. Our goal is to help families say goodbye in a calm and supportive environment where their pet can be surrounded by love and comfort.
It is a privilege to be welcomed into your home during this important moment. We strive to create a gentle, respectful, and stress-free experience for both pets and their families, helping you honor your pet’s life with dignity, kindness, and love.
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At Western Skies Veterinary Services, we provide compassionate in-home pet euthanasia in the comfort and familiarity of your pet’s home environment. We are a small, locally owned business which allows us to provide personal and consistent care to our neighbors and their beloved pets. Our goal is to help families say goodbye in a calm, peaceful setting where pets can remain surrounded by the people who love them most.
Our in-home pet euthanasia service allows pets to remain comfortable in familiar surroundings during their final moments. We understand that saying goodbye is never easy, and we strive to make the experience as gentle, respectful, and stress-free as possible for both pets and their families.
With Western Skies, you can trust that your pet will experience a peaceful, dignified farewell.
Making end-of-life decisions for our pets is incredibly difficult. Are you unsure where your pet is in their journey? Do you have questions regarding signs of pain, mobility changes, appetite, or overall quality of life? Our veterinarians are here to help you navigate this challenging and important chapter in your pet's life.
Our Quality of Life Appointments provide a compassionate assessment of your pet's comfort, mobility, appetite, behavior, and overall well-being. We take the time to answer your questions, discuss available options, and help you make informed decisions about your pet's care with confidence and peace of mind.
Learn more about our Quality of Life Appointments.
Honoring your pet’s memory is an important part of the farewell process. We offer unique digital paw prints and other keepsake options to help families create lasting reminders of the special bond they shared with their beloved companion. A Paw Pals shadow box paw print and lock of fur are included with the appointment.
Request an Appointment today to learn more about our compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services.
Our goal is to make the process as gentle, peaceful, and stress-free as possible. With in-home pet euthanasia in Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas in Northern Colorado. Our team is here to support you and your pet every step of the way.
You can call or text to begin the conversation with one of our care coordinators, Emily or Manda. Because we are a small and local team, we are able to offer consistency, flexibility, and timeliness when you reach out. We begin with a compassionate conversation to answer your questions, discuss the appointment process, and help you understand what to expect during an in-home pet euthanasia visit.
We will arrange a time that works best for your family. An in-home appointment allows your pet to remain in a familiar and comfortable environment, avoiding the stress of travel or clinic visits.
We encourage families to create a peaceful setting with favorite blankets, toys, treats, or other comforting items. You may also decide who would like to be present during the appointment. We also have a pre-visit guide we can send by email.
Our veterinarian will arrive at your home and guide you through the process with compassion and care. We strive to provide a peaceful, respectful, and gentle experience for both pets and their families. We always make sure these appointments have the time they deserve so that there is no rush.
A Paw Pals shadow box paw print and fur clipping are included with the important. We offer numerous memorial options including digital paw prints, ink nose prints, ink paw prints, clay paw prints, and other remembrance items to help honor your pet’s life and memory. We partner with a local crematory that offers both traditional cremation and aquamation. Read more about aftercare options. If you elect to have your pet’s ashes returned, you will have a choice of 7 complimentary urns with a free engraving.
In-home pet euthanasia in Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas in northern Colorado. Our team is here to support you and your pet every step of the way.
At Western Skies, we understand that saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy. We believe something this important is best supported by a local independently owned service. We are proud to be a small, veterinarian owned service that provides compassion, personalized, and consistent care.
With Western Skies, you can trust that your pet will receive gentle, personalized care, and your family will be supported throughout the entire process.
At Western Skies Veterinary Services, we focus exclusively on providing peaceful and compassionate in-home pet euthanasia. Our goal is to help families say goodbye in the comfort of home, surrounded by love, familiarity, and dignity.
We are committed to making this difficult experience as gentle and supportive as possible while helping you honor the bond you share with your beloved pet.
Your pet’s senior years can be some of their most meaningful. We understand that pets are family, and our team treats them with the same love and respect.
With personalized care and attention, you can trust us to provide the highest level of support for both you and your pet.
In-home pet euthanasia allows your pet to pass peacefully in their sleep in the comfort of home. Western Skies provides compassionate and personalized care, ensuring your pet is calm, safe, and surrounded by loved ones.
This is a personal decision for every family. Some pets, especially those that are sick and elderly, may experience stress from a car ride or a visit to a veterinary clinic. Some families may also prefer the privacy and comfort of home.
Our veterinarian will arrive and spend time comforting your pet and verbally confirming all of your wishes. When your family is ready, a gentle combination of sedation and pain medication will be given to help your pet welcome a deep sleep where they cannot feel pain or stress. This is followed by the euthanasia medication which allows your pet to pass peacefully in their sleep. The process is peaceful and painless, with your family able to stay by their side.
Yes. Many families choose to have children or other pets nearby. Western Skies guides you on how to include them safely, ensuring the experience is gentle and supportive for everyone. Being at home allows other pets to have closure. We also offer grief support resources for children, including coloring books and children’s books, at no cost to you.
Most in-home euthanasia visits take 45 to 60 minutes, giving enough time for your pet to be comfortable and for your family to share a private, meaningful goodbye.
We serve Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and surrounding Northern Colorado areas, bringing professional, compassionate care directly to your home.
The cost of an appointment depends on how much your beloved pet weighs, where you live, and your aftercare wishes. More information regarding fees and payment options can be found on our fees page.
After your pet passes, we help guide you through options like private cremation, group cremation, or home burial where permitted. Traditional flame cremation and water-based cremation (aquamation) are offered with no price difference. Keepsakes such as paw prints are also available to honour your pet’s memory. More information about aftercare options can be found here.
The veterinarian will handle your pet’s body with dignity and care. Based on the aftercare choice you selected on your consent form, she will either transport them to our cremation/aquamation partner or leave them with you for home burial.
Signs include chronic pain, reduced mobility, loss of appetite, or a decline in quality of life. Our veterinarians provide guidance to help you make the most compassionate decision for your pet in a quality of life appointment. Please visit our Quality of Life page for additional guidance and resources.
You can request a visit by phone, text, or online. Our phone number is (970) 388-1995 and our email address is info@westernskiesvet.com Western Skies will schedule a time convenient for your family and provide compassionate guidance throughout the process. Urgent same day euthanasia appointments are often available but the earlier in the day you can get in touch, the better, for urgent needs. We recommend scheduling 24-48 hours in advance when possible.
Yes. Your pet’s comfort and dignity are our top priorities. Our experienced veterinarians ensure a gentle, peaceful passing in the security of home.
Absolutely. You may hold your pet, pet them, and talk to them throughout the entire process.
Western Skies provides in-home pet euthanasia services for multiple species, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, backyard poultry, and some other exotics.
We generally collect payment at the time your doctor reviews all of your wishes at the start of the appointment in case there are any last minute changes. We accept all credit cards, debit cards, checks, and cash. Pre-payment can be arranged if desired. Payment plans and financial assistance are also available and can be arranged prior to the appointment.
Western Skies was established in 2019 Dr. Lisa Burnett, a local veterinarian. Dr. Lisa was passionate about keeping Western Skies veterinarian owned without corporate interests when she needed to move to another state. She sold the business to Dr. Emilea Burton in early 2024. We are a local, veterinarian owned, small business and are grateful to be able to help our neighbors in northern Colorado through one of the toughest times we face with our pets. Read more about Our Story.
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I could not have asked for a better way for my pup to go. Dr. Emilea Took such good care of him and made the experience much easier. He got to meet one last new friend and pass very peacefully. Thank you.
Griffyn S.
