​Dr MacKenzie has been offering in-home End of Life services on the North Shore for over 10 years. Our services and costs are listed below. You can visit our website Pets at Peace for additional resources, testimonials and more.

 

End of Life Consultation

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Many owners simply need to talk with a professional before making any final decisions. We welcome open communication about your needs and wishes. Our goal is to make you aware of all your options. We want you to be comfortable with whatever decision you choose. Quality of life phone consults with the doctor are 30 minutes long and cost $100. If you need more time than this, you will need to schedule an end of life in- home consultation. Please keep in mind that phone/email consults are strictly to discuss quality of life, not medical treatment or medication options. In order to discuss medications, illnesses and treatments, we will need to have a current VCPR (veterinarian-client-patient relationship). We can also come to your home for a consultation so we can properly assess your pet and the situation (establishing a VCPR). The cost for the End of Life Consultation is $480.00. At the majority of these consultations, the owner will decide to euthanize. If we move forward with euthanasia at this appointment, we do not charge an additional fee unless after care is requested.

 

Euthanasia

 

The euthanasia process includes a discussion of your pets situation and family needs, an exam (if the doctor feels it is appropriate), an injection of a sedative, and then euthanasia. When you are ready, our doctor will sedate your pet to relax them. Once the medication takes affect (roughly 10-20 minutes), the euthanasia solution is injected. This injection will first put your pet into an anesthetic state, then it will cause the heart to slow down until it stops. It is generally a very quick and peaceful process. The cost is $480.00 ( There is an additional charge for aggressive pets and for dogs over 100lbs). This includes the consultation, doctor’s travel time, sedation and euthanasia but does not include aftercare/transport or memorial products.

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After Care

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You can choose to either take care of your beloved pet's remains (please be aware there are laws and regulations on how a body is disposed of and varies by town/city and state.) or we can arrange after care for you. There are two options and the costs are as follows (includes transport fee):

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​Communal Cremation (ashes are not returned instead they are scattered on the tranquil grounds of the crematorium.)

                                  0-45lbs $185                                   

                                46-100lbs $215                              

                               101-145lbs  $255                          

                               146-200lbs $390**

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Individual Cremation (ashes returned*)

                                 0-20lbs $290

                               21 - 45lbs $310

                               46 -75lbs $340

                             76 - 100lbs $380

                            101 - 145lbs $415

                            146-200lbs $565**

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** These fees include an additional $100 for the crematorium to pick up directly from your home due to the size of your pet. Please note these appointments may take more time to schedule due to the coordination with the crematorium. 

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​We work with Final Gift Pet Crematorium .  

Urns included in the cost of an individual cremation are pictured below. You choose one.

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They have more options for urns on their website for additional cost if you'd like something more than the provided urn.

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*Ashes will be hand delivered to your veterinarian's office at no additional charge. If you prefer, they can be delivered via USP to your home for $45 (please be aware, someone must be home to sign for the package). 

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Memorial Products

All Memorial Products will be created at the crematorium and returned with your pet's ashes. If you have opted for a communal cremation, these memorials products can be delivered to your regular veterinarian for you to pick up or delivered by UPS to your home for a charge of $45 (please be aware, someone must be home to sign for the package).

Paw prints are available for $55 each. They are made from air dry clay and set in a faux leather frame. Ink paw or nose prints are available for $30 each. 

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For a full list of memorial options please click here: Final Gift Memorial Items

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Alternative After Care Options

 If you wish to have a more personal interaction with the crematorium and/or wish to be present for cremation, we recommend

Rainbow's End Pet Crematorium in Danvers, MA. Please contact them directly for more information.

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Another option is Aquamation which is the gentle process of using water instead of fire to return a body back to Mother Nature. If this is an option you are interested in, we recommend Petrichor Aquamation in Woburn, MA