Peaceful Passing - Compassionate in home end of life veterinary care

04/02/2025

💛We are so grateful to Nicole Lahaie and her family, to Barbara Latkowski (writer), and to all of the pet caregivers who have chosen our services and who have shared their experiences with others. We are so honoured to have been a part of your pet's journey. 🐾

Posted by Mac Sinclair in Pets and animals on Guelph SPACES

03/31/2025

Meet Dr. Kirsten Graham, one of our incredible veterinarians serving Rockwood, Guelph, Erin, Acton, Georgetown, Orangeville, Tri-cities, and surrounding areas.
Dr. Kirsten Graham has been dedicated to improving the lives of pets since graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2005. With experience in small and large animal practice, pet nutrition, and wildlife care, she now focuses on veterinary weight management and end-of-life care. She is honored to support families with compassion and respect during their pet’s final moments.
To learn more about Dr. Graham, please visit our website: https://peacefulpassing.ca/about-us/our-team/

03/25/2025

We are excited to share our newest website with you.
Supporting pets and their families during the end-of-life journey is our passion. Our new site features our patient intake form, our trusted team of caring staff, our 5-star google rating and reviews, as well as some new offerings to help with end-of-life decisions. 🩷
www.peacefulpassing.ca

01/17/2025

While we often associate mobility decline with dogs—especially larger breeds—our feline friends can experience these challenges too. At Peaceful Passing, we’re here to support you with compassionate resources and guidance to help your pet, whether they’re a dog or cat, navigate their ✨golden years✨. From understanding their needs to providing comfort at home, we're with you every step of the way. Use our FREE online Quality-of-Life tool to assess your pet’s well-being. Learn more about supporting your pet's mobility in our recent blog found here: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/navigating-the-gentle-decline-supporting-your-companions-mobilitynbsp

01/13/2025

Is your pet showing signs of mobility changes? At Peaceful Passing, we're here to support you with compassionate resources and guidance to help your furry friend through their ✨golden years✨. From understanding their needs to providing comfort at home, we're with you every step of the way. Use our FREE online Quality-of-Life tool to assess your pet’s well-being. Learn more about supporting your pet's mobility in our recent blog found here: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/navigating-the-gentle-decline-supporting-your-companions-mobilitynbsp

01/03/2025

Saying goodbye to a cherished companion is one of the hardest experiences any pet parent can face. If you’re dealing with a terminal diagnosis or anticipating the loss of your dear friend, you may be experiencing emotions like fear, guilt, and anxiety.

Our latest blog shares gentle suggestions on how to embrace the present while preparing for the future, including: Creating cherished memories 🐾 Planning the last day together 🐾 Making end-of-life decisions with grace 🐾 Addressing aftercare wishes and 🐾 Support resources.

Let this post guide you through some of the tough decisions, so you can focus on making the most of the time you have left with your precious companion. You can find the full blog here: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/navigating-the-journey-anticipatory-grief-and-preparing-for-your-pets-passingnbsp

12/30/2024

To support pets and families this holiday season, we are offering home visits on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.🐾

12/23/2024

To support pets and families this holiday season, we are offering home visits on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. 🐾

12/20/2024

This holiday season might feel especially difficult if you're grieving the loss of a cherished pet. The holidays can intensify the sadness, but Peaceful Passing is here to help you navigate this challenging time. Our newest blog, "Coping with Pet Loss During the Holidays: A Compassionate Guide for Grieving Pet Parents," provides thoughtful advice and shares insights from local pet loss experts. Let us assist you in finding solace, understanding, and healing. To learn more, visit https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/navigating-pet-loss-during-the-holidays-a-guide-for-grieving-pet-parents

12/16/2024

This holiday season may look different if you are feeling the loss of a beloved pet. Losing a pet during the holidays can feel overwhelming, but Peaceful Passing is here to support you through this journey. Our latest blog, "Navigating Pet Loss During the Holidays: A Guide for Grieving Pet Parents," offers heartfelt guidance and features insight from local pet loss specialists. Let us help you find space for comfort, support, and peace. To learn more, visit https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/navigating-pet-loss-during-the-holidays-a-guide-for-grieving-pet-parents

12/13/2024

As we approach the end of the year, we understand that the holiday season can be a difficult time, especially for those facing the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet.

We are fortunate to work with the Farley Foundation, which helps pet owners who need assistance with the cost of veterinary care such as:

- Seniors receiving the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
- Disabled individuals receiving the Ontario Disability Support Payment (ODSP) or the
Canada Pension Plan Disability Payment (CPP Disability).
- Individuals receiving assistance through the Ontario Works Program.
- Persons with an annual household income of less than $25,000.
- Supportive housing for seniors, retirement homes or long-term care facilities with
live-in pets.

This is a tough time, both emotionally and financially. Let us help alleviate some of that burden. If you qualify for assistance, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] before December 31st, 2024.

12/09/2024

☃️This holiday season, celebrate the memory of your beloved pet with a beautiful custom wood ornament, hand crafted by Crystal at We Got Wood. This can be the perfect addition to your home, to commemorate the joy your cherished companion brought to your life. You can learn more about this talented artist in our latest blog, "10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet", which can be found here: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

12/03/2024

At Peaceful Passing, we believe that celebrating your pet's life with a timeless keepsake can be a beautiful reminder of the bond you have shared with your cherished pet. Jenn Wilson, a certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist, provides personal and compassionate Legacy Sessions, designed to honour and preserve your beloved pet's memory. Learn more about Jenn Wilson Pet Portraiture in our recent blog, "10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet" found here: https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

11/27/2024

At Peaceful Passing, we are deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing of pets and their families, especially during the difficult process of grieving the loss of a cherished companion.

We are honoured to share a talented local artist, Cathie, of Wheeldon Photography, recently featured in our blog, "10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet", found at https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

One of Cathie's specialties is to work with owners of geriatric and palliative dogs to preserve their bond, and their dog's unique details, with images and artwork from her special Legacy Sessions. These sessions are given special priority in her schedule and are always handled with the utmost respect and kindness. A portion of the session fee from her Legacy Sessions is donated to the charity of the client's choice in their dog's name.

11/26/2024

While some pets may "make it through" one more Christmas, we often wonder if it's in their best interest and how much enjoyment they gain from this experience.
Oftentimes, as pet-owners, we postpone painful decisions until after the holidays so we don't feel we've ruined Christmas for our loved-ones.
Also, we often justify that our pet shouldn't miss the opportunity to spend time with their favourite people and take part in the festivities.
We understand that saying goodbye to a pet right around the holidays can be especially painful and can turn a celebratory time into a time of mourning.
However, to honour our beloved pet, we must educate ourselves and allow quality-of-life to dictate the timing of end-of-life care.
Our Quality-of-Life Assessment tool was designed to help pet-owners with decision making and to understand how to assess their pet's comfort on a daily basis. https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/quality-of-life
Peaceful Passing is here to help. 🐾

Knowing when it's time for pet euthanasia is difficult. Our compassionate veterinarians provide guidance and support to help you make the right decision for your beloved companion.

11/22/2024

We discovered this talented pet photographer, Laura Wombwell, while creating our blog, '10 Ways to Memorialize Your Beloved Pet'. We love that Laura offers Star Sessions💖, which focus on senior and/or palliative pets. See our blog to find out more https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet.

11/20/2024

While some pets may "make it through" one more Christmas, we often wonder if it's in their best interest and how much enjoyment they gain from this experience.

Oftentimes, as pet-owners, we postpone painful decisions until after the holidays so we don't feel we've ruined Christmas for our families.

Also, we often justify that our pet shouldn't miss the opportunity to spend time with their favourite people and take part in the festivities.

We understand that saying goodbye to a pet right around the holidays can be especially painful and can turn a celebratory time into a time of mourning.

However, to honour our beloved pet, we must educate ourselves and allow quality-of-life to dictate the timing of end-of-life care.

Our Quality-of-Life Assessment tool was designed to help pet-owners with decision making and to understand how to assess their pet's comfort on a daily basis. https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/quality-of-life

Peaceful Passing is here to help. 🐾

Knowing when it's time for pet euthanasia is difficult. Our compassionate veterinarians provide guidance and support to help you make the right decision for your beloved companion.

11/19/2024

Peaceful Passing recently shared a blog on our website https://www.peacefulpassing.ca/blog-2-1/10-ways-to-memorialize-your-beloved-pet and are excited to share this beautiful way to cherish your pet's memory. Blown Away Glass Studio in Elora, Ontario creates custom, one-of-a-kind handmade pieces that incorporate your pet's ashes into decorative glass.