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A STRESS-FREE ALTERNATIVE
TO TAKING YOUR PET TO
A CLINIC.
Helping to create a personalized plan so that your pet can transition in the comfort of their own home, in the gentlest and most caring way possible.
My name is Dr. Megan Dunbar, but most people know me as Dr. Megan or simply Megan. I have lived in the Sacramento Valley for over 35 years and have practiced Veterinary Medicine since 2014. During my time as a veterinarian, I have found that people wish they could end their beloved pet’s life in the comfort of their home. I have devoted my life to the care and comfort of animals and thought that if it was one of my pets, I would want them to transition in the comfort of their home. I provide pet owners the choice to say goodbye in the gentlest and most caring way possible.
This is already one of the hardest decisions a pet owner has to make. I will help with the difficult decision by providing a stress-free alternative to taking your pet to a clinic. My service will provide a personalized plan for the care and handling of your pet before and after the transition.
In-home pet euthanasia Services
In addition to traditional domestic pets like dogs and cats, I have a wide scope of experience and understand that some animals including livestock are pets to many. These services include but are not limited to goats, sheep, chickens, exotic birds, pigs, and cows. In certain instances, such as livestock, handling of your pet afterward will require coordination with a hauling service that I can organize at the owner’s request.
ABOUT THE PROCESS
Pre-euthanasia Consultation:
The home visit includes a Quality of Life discussion and consultation at the family’s request, as well as a euthanasia discussion with any questions answered about the process and care of your pet afterward.
Pre-euthanasia sedation and anesthesia:
This is to provide your beloved pet with a comfortable and relaxed transition. The sedation will make your pet sleepy, relaxed, and takes less than 5 minutes. When the anesthesia is in full effect, your pet will be completely under anesthesia and unaware of anything after that.
Euthanasia:
After the anesthesia, I use state-of-the-art medication that is painless and gentle when you and your pet are ready.
In-Home Euthanasia with Cremation:
I have partnered with a local crematorium to provide professional services for you and your pet. There are different options for your pet including private cremation where your pet in cremated individually and remains can be picked up from the Heaven’s Gate. Communal cremation is when pets are very respectfully cremated together and the remains are spread on a horse ranch in Lincoln, CA.
I can assist with the cremation of smaller pets (0-70 pounds). For larger pets, I think it is more cost effective and better, logistically, to go through the crematorium directly. I can discuss this with you over the phone. They will pick up your beloved pet after our appointment if requested. Please contact Heaven’s Gate Pet Memorial Center at (530) 377-9709. They are a local, family business in Wheatland, CA.
FEES
Euthanasia: The fee for the house call, sedation, anesthesia and euthanasia starts at $325 and goes up by weight and location. My normal service area is 20 miles from Plumas Lake, greater than 20 miles is $375. This does not include the cremation.
Private Cremation:
up to 20 pounds: $260
21-50 pounds: $320
51-100 pounds: $360
100-200 pounds: $440
Communal Cremation:
up to 20 pounds: $150
21-50 pounds: $170
51-100 pounds: $200
100-200 pounds: $230
Additional fees do apply for larger animals, longer travel, and weekend/after-hour/holiday visits.
Consult: A consult is not required when planning an at-home euthanasia but is a service offered. The at-home consultation has a fee of $200. A consult is not required prior to euthanasia.
Equine Euthanasia
I have an extensive background with horses, big and small. The fee includes the ranch call, sedation, and euthanasia. These euthanasias can take more planning when it comes to handling your horse afterward. I understand that emergencies do happen and will do my best to coordinate the care of your horse after the transition. The hauling service and remains service have additional, independent fees.
At-Home Pet Euthanasia Testimonials
“When the time came for us to say goodbye to my husband’s constant companion, our Fox Terrier Tug, Megan gave us the time. Euthanasia is the hardest decision we ever make for our pets and we are forever grateful for Dr. Dunbar’s compassion, her patience, her concern for Tug and for the kindness she showed my husband and myself. ”
“Megan has been and is a very personable, caring and attentive vet to both myself and my animals needs. No matter the time of day or day of the week, she is always accessible and responsive. I have never felt more comfortable and confident in trusting my animals to anyone other than Megan.
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“I would highly recommend any services provided by Dr. Megan. I have had to suffer through the loss of two of my cherished pets due to illness. Dr. Megan was our physician through both of their treatments and their final steps towards euthanasia. Dr. Megan’s kind, patient, and compassionate demeanor made this difficult decision bearable.”
“Megan has been my vet for the last few years and it’s the first time a vet has understood that my goats are like family to me and not just an animal. She is very kind and respectful which matters the most to me. I would recommend her services above all others.
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Local In-Home Euthanasia Service
I service the Yuba City, Marysville, Sutter, Colusa, Live Oak, Gridley, Olivehurst, Arboga, Plumas Lake, Wheatland, Sheridan, Rio Oso, Pleasant Grove, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, Penryn, Newcastle and surrounding areas. I also service areas outside of these areas, with additional travel fees for extended travel.
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SERVICING Yuba city, marysville, olivehurst, plumas lake, wheatland, sheridan, lincoln, rocklin, roseville and surrounding areas
☎ PHONE
(916) 316-1994
EMAIL
pahvetservices@gmail.com
PAYMENTS
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