Gentle Pet Passages is a compassionate in-home pet euthanasia service based in San Antonio, Texas, founded by Dr. Jerrod Killian, a retired U.S. Army veterinarian. The service offers a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience for pets in the comfort of their own homes, minimizing stress and anxiety during a difficult time.

🐾 Services Offered

1. Virtual Quality of Life Assessment
Through Zoom or phone consultations, veterinarians assess your pet’s condition by reviewing medical records and discussing key indicators such as appetite, mobility, comfort, and overall happiness. This service provides guidance on pain control, diagnostic testing, and when euthanasia may be appropriate. 

2. Gentle Euthanasia at Home
The process involves:

• Pre-euthanasia sedation: A calming injection under the skin to ease anxiety.

• Euthanasia: A final injection administered intravenously, completing the passage within one to two minutes.

• Clay Paw Keepsake: A personalized clay paw print as a memento.

• Aftercare Assistance: Transportation of your pet to Fond Memories Pet Cemetery & Crematorium for cremation services. 

3. Pricing
Euthanasia services are priced based on pet weight:

• Up to 49 lbs: $310

• 50 to 99 lbs: $355

• 100 to 150 lbs: $375

Private cremation packages include a choice of urns, an engraved nameplate, a clay paw print, and delivery to your primary care veterinarian. Gentle Pet Passages

💬 Client Testimonials

Clients consistently praise Gentle Pet Passages for their professionalism, empathy, and respectful approach during a challenging time. Many appreciate the ability to say goodbye to their pets in a familiar and loving environment.