A gentle goodbye

End-of-life pet care in the comfort of home

Offering pets a peaceful passing with personalized euthanasia care in the comfort of their own home

In Home Euthanasia Service
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What we do

Pet Requiem is a veterinary house call service providing veterinary care and in-home euthanasia for New York’s geriatric and ailing pets.

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Our mission

Our mission is to provide compassion and education to pet owners, offering peace of mind during this difficult time

Dr. Wendy McCulloch
Dr. Wendy McCulloch

Who we are

Our pets are there for our ups and downs. Providing a comfortable life at the end is a specialty and passion of Dr. Wendy McCulloch. Pet Requiem was founded in 2009 as the first service of its kind in New York City.

Services we offer

The bond we form with each pet is special and unique and that should be honored in end of life care. Pet Requiem offers a more personalized and compassionate option for at home euthanasia of dogs, cats, and more.

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We can help you recognize signs of pain and discomfort in your pet and recommend interventional measures to help your pet during their illness through to their final days.

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Palliative Care Consultations

We can help assess your pet’s comfort and quality of life, offering management recommendations.

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Medical Consultations

We perform exams and testing to diagnose and monitor specific conditions for senior and infirmed pets from the comfort of their home.

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Neighborhoods we service near New York, NY

We service NYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and portions of Queens and The Bronx to provide veterinary and euthanasia services in the comfort of your own home. Please fill out our form to confirm you're in our service area

Pets are family and we think that is particularly true for New Yorkers.
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FAQs

Knowing the right time to say goodbye to a pet

What types of animals do you service?

We service all types of domestic cats, dogs, and pocket pets. Please fill out our contact form to confirm we can provide for your pet

How do I know if euthanasia is an appropriate choice for my pet right now?

We are committed to guiding you through the pet euthanasia process, ensuring you have a clear understanding at every step. Please take a moment to review these resources if you are uncertain if euthanasia is an appropriate choice for your pet right now.

Quality of Life Scale

Feline
https://my.vetmatrix.com/0033049/storage/app/media/pdf_files/FelineQualityofLifeScale.pdf

Canine
https://my.vetmatrix.com/0033049/storage/app/media/pdf_files/QualityofLifeScale.pdf

Knowing the Right Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/19/well/family/pet-dog-cat-death-euthanasia.html?referringSource=articleShare

How does the procedure work?

The euthanasia process takes approximately 15-20 mins, we allow 45-60 mins for the appointment but follow your lead to pace the process so you will not feel rushed or pressured. The first step is a subcutaneous injection of sedation. Once your pet is comfortably sleeping the next step is an anesthetic administered intravenously. Your pet’s heart and breathing will stop while they are sleeping.

Do you ever decide not to proceed with euthanasia?

Dr McCulloch requests medical records prior to all visits. Dr. McCulloch will make a physical assessment of your pet, discuss their signs and address your concerns. This may reveal other available treatment options.

Why in home pet euthanasia?

Whether the conversation starts at the vet or at home, we want to ensure our families have considerable time and support to process this decision and grieve. When it is time to say goodbye we will ensure your pet has a tranquil and peaceful experience in the privacy and comfort of home surrounded by those who love them