Compassionate Euthanasia
It is never an easy decision to say good-bye to a pet. They are part of your family, loved and cherished. But sometimes, for our sick or aged animals, euthanasia is the right choice. Our doctors will support you during this difficult time by ensuring a compassionate and painless transition.
Whether it is during a consultation or the humane euthanasia procedure, our doctors will work with you to ensure both your pet’s and your own needs are met. Our doctors will guide you through the process, then begin by administering a small amount of sedation to relax your pet, so no pain is ever felt. Compassionate care and the calm of your own home allows for a gentle passing with no anxiety or discomfort.
Lotus works exclusively with Animal Memorial Services for care of remains. This animal-only business provides both communal and private cremations. With private or ‘individual’ cremation, the ashes of your companion animal will be returned to you in a cedar box with their name on a placard. With communal or ‘group’ cremation, the ashes of your companion animal will not be returned to you, but instead scattered in a garden. If there are other care arrangements that you prefer, please let us know so that we may be able to assist you.
Transitioning to life without your pet is difficult. Below you will find a list of resources to assist you in this challenging time. Also, every first Tuesday of the month an animal loss support group is held at the San Francisco SPCA.
COMPLIMENTARY URNS that in inclusive to the private cremation price provided to you (prices are applicable to patients' weight) are seen below. We work with Animal Memorial Service for crematory services.
The complimentary urns: Hand carved Rosewood Urn, Bio Remembrance Urn, Serenity Urn, Cedar Memorial Urn, Scattering Tube, Metal Urn Tan, Metal Urn Blue & Bio Remembrance Urn. If a client prefers not to choose an Urn or look at the selection of complimentary urns, the Hand Carved Rosewood is the standard. Floating name plate included.
All 8 complementary urns come with a brass floating name plate with 1-2 line. Any additional Lines would be extra in cost. The name plate comes with 2 lines with 30 characters each which includes spacing as well. If at 30 characters, it will be very close together. Ideal is 20-25 character. A client can add a floating name place (3 M adhesive tape on back). 2 lines, 30 characters per line. Complimentary.
i.e. Fluff Johnson-first line, My boy-second line. Or Fluff-First line, Johnson-Second line.
All Wood Urns can have a brass name plate-$ 36 for 4 lines, 30 characters per line. (winder plate)*
Scattering Tube (Hard Polymer) and Bio Remembrance (paper Mache type feel) with pouch with flower seeds, Urn do not come with a floating name plate.
*Personalized name plate engraving is included with Metal Urns (Tan and Blue) $ 18 1 line (15 characters per line) . Up to three lines $36. They do not come with a floating name plate.
The name plate comes with 2 lines with 30 characters each which includes spacing as well. The digital files for the paw prints can definitely be emailed to the clients upon request.
Add personalized engraving to any of the Urns, please contact the company for this service after you have scheduled with Lotus and sign needed forms. (408) 847-1002)
They will soon have a catalog on online. You would still pay Lotus in full, but you would need to contact Animal Memorial Service personally for preferred urns or personalized engravings or items.
If of interest, a digital paw print can be arranged for $13.00. For the digital paw prints, it will be returned to the client in a 5x8 card stock paper, and we can email the paw print in Jpg and PDF form to the client if requested.. A laser engraved paw print into a maple wood disk can also be arranged for $54.00 (which includes the digital paw print). A laser engraved paw print into plaque that goes on to the Memorial Urn can also be arranged for $54.00 (which includes the digital paw print). Hair clipping is also an additional cost for a fee, but they is something you could do prior to our appointment. Fur Clipping is $ 16.00, performed at Animal Memorial Service and later sent to the client, if selected.
Per Animal Memorial Service
INDIVIDUAL CREMATION: Using water flow, temperature and alkalinity, alkaline hydrolosis accelerates the natural process of decomposition. Using modern technology, our process replicates what happens to a body when buried and is, in fact, just an acceleration of what Mother Nature does. This begins with the gentle pick up of your loved one from your veterinary clinic. Once in the care of Animal Memorial Service, your pet is placed into a cremation chamber and separated from other pets. When the cremation process is complete, we ensure that you receive only the cremated remains of your loved one, in your choice of urn. You may also choose from a variety of additional memorial products.
COMMUNAL CREMATION: Using water flow, temperature and alkalinity, alkaline hydrolosis accelerates the natural process of decomposition. Using modern technology, our process replicates what happens to a body when buried and is, in fact, just an acceleration of what Mother Nature does. This begins with the gentle pick up of your loved one from your veterinary clinic. Once in the care of Animal Memorial Service, your pet is cremated in a group setting with other pets. The cremated remains, of your beloved pet, are not returned to you.
Resources
Animal Memorial Service—Custom memorial services for your animal, along with a list of local resources.
SPCA Animal Loss Support Group—Over 30 years of grief counseling and support for animal loss. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the San Francisco SPCA.
Petloss.com–An online depository of resources for those grieving for the loss of their animal companion, including an online forum, memorial ceremony, and additional listings.
Books
For Adults:
Grieving the Death of a Pet by Dr. Betty Carmack, R.N., Ed.D., Augsburg Publishers 2003
Coping With Sorrow On The Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson, M.Ed, Alpine Blue Ribbon Books, 1996
For Children:
When A Pet Dies by Fred Rogers, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1988
Helping Children to Cope with Separation & Loss by Claudia Jewitt, Harvard Common, 1992
Snowflake in My Hand by Samantha Mooney, Delacorte, 1983