Paws into Grace offers end-of-life care for pets in San Diego

SAN DIEGO Women-owned and operated Paws into Grace offers compassionate end-of-life care for pets including home euthanasia Based in San Diego and operating throughout San Diego Orange Riverside and San Bernardino counties Paws into Grace offers cat and dog owners the opportunity to say goodbye to their beloved companions in the comfort of their own homes without the emotional burden of having to drive to and from a veterinary hospital Paws into Grace offers home euthanasia for cats and dogs only The company however performs cremation in its facility for bulk animals people have as pets including rabbits reptiles fish and chickens along with pocket pets like hamsters I was inspired to build this company back when I was age revealed Dr Elizabeth Benson veterinarian and company founder My inspiration with Paws is to change someone s entire experience with death I want the healing process to begin right away And it starts with a beautiful goodbye Benson began with a dream to give pets and their parents a beautiful last encounter Her experiences with losing her mother as a young girl late-night emergency veterinary hospital rooms and stagnant funerals inspired her to start Paws into Grace in Working in a busy vet hospital Benson wondered how she could comfort pets surrounded by all the startling noises and unfamiliar smells It was there she realized in their last moments that these precious pets belonged at home in the arms of their family Paws into Grace marketing manager Lauren Johnson announced the company of late added something new to its repertoire Paws has just now expanded its memorial offerings by bringing more creative work in-house she declared Our in-house artists can create custom-engraved urns paw nose print keepsakes and jewelry pieces Families can even request specific colors or styles making each tribute custom and unique Johnson added that the company also has other news to review Paws not long ago reached an exciting milestone our COO Courtney de Craen was invited to join the board of an international organization that shapes the standards of pet aftercare the IAOPCC she disclosed This means Paws into Grace now has a direct role in influencing how ethical compassionate care is provided around the world It also shows how trusted and respected our group is in the industry giving families even more confidence in the work we do Johnson noted Paws into Grace s cremation office mirrors its compassionate approach to end-of-life pet care Our cremation office is not what you might expect she declared It is a cozy warm and welcoming space designed to provide comfort to grieving families Added Johnson Our experienced veterinarians and staff provide in-home hospice patronage for pets home euthanasia private memorial services and cremation services Our goal is to ensure that every pet s final moments are met with love dignity and comfort We also offer private pet viewings where families can gather and visit their pet before cremation in a peaceful setting We are one of only a insufficient businesses in the United States that offers both in-home pet euthanasia and cremation in our facility explained de Craen This is pivotal because we have oversight of and maintain strict ethics tracking and standards of care for each pet that enters our facility De Craen added that the business is redefining pet loss by providing a peaceful and dignified ending for every pet s journey We believe that every farewell should happen at home where your pet feels largest part at ease We are here to guide each family through the challenging journey of loss ensuring they can say goodbye with love and grace Johnson pointed out the cremation process differs from traditional methods in that we use water instead of fire she declared This eco-friendly approach avoids emissions that occur with fire cremation making it a more environmentally friendly option This process is called Aquamation It is a gentle process that results in more ashes remains back to a pet s family compared to traditional fire cremation We do also offer fire cremation upon request Paws into Grace s organization noted Johnson coordinates pet memorial ceremonies with flowers and thoughtful details We offer a variety of memorial items to help families honor their pets Johnson revealed We have a large selection of urns including options with custom engravings as well as handmade jewelry pieces created in-house using a small amount of a pet s ashes We also offer custom glass memorials shadow boxes filled with mementos personalized beads and key chains After a home euthanasia appointment Johnson pointed out bulk families opt for cremation One of the key benefits of using our services is that we own and operate our cremation facility she revealed We handle every step of the process with care and respect We have an advanced tagging system ensuring families receive their pet s ashes with complete confidence and peace of mind Pet home euthanasia in San Diego starts at Journey fees may be additional based on location Weekend holiday and after-hours fees may apply Individual cremation ashes back in an urn starts at and communal cremation ashes spread at sea starts at Cremation fees are weight dependent This article was originally published in March at sdnews com It has been updated and edited for style Paws Into Grace Info pawsintograce com - A video about Dr Elizabeth Benson and the origin of Paws into Grace is here You can also watch a general video about Paws here