Compassionate Hospice Care for Your Pet
At By the Hearth, we believe that the final chapter of a pet's life should be defined by comfort, dignity, and unwavering support. Our veterinary hospice services focus on maintaining the highest possible quality of life for pets facing terminal illness or advanced age, prioritizing comfort over curative treatments.
Our team works closely with you to monitor comfort levels and quality-of-life markers, providing the clarity needed to make difficult decisions with peace of mind. We are here to support both you and your pet through every step of this gentle journey.
Services & Pricing
After scheduling your appointment, an invoice and payment link will be sent to you via email. Payment is due at least 6 hours before your appointment. For appointments scheduled same-day, payment is due within 1 hour of scheduling.
Quality of life consultation
An in-home visit by Dr. Buckley to provide professional guidance to help you assess your pet’s quality of life and navigate difficult healthcare decisions with clarity and clinical insight.
$300
Small animal in-home euthanasia services
$400
A gentle farewell in the sanctuary of your home. We ensure your pet’s transition is peaceful, dignified, and surrounded by the love of family.
At this time, we are unable to provide in-home service for aggressive animals.
Livestock & equine euthanasia services
$400
Give your farmyard companions a peaceful, low stress goodbye. Our environmentally friendly euthanasia protocol means that animals can be buried, composed, or rendered safely after they have passed.
Aftercare arrangements must be made by the owner for horses & livestock.
Transportation to Rush Inter Pet (one way)
$50
After you say your final farewell, we can provide transportation of your pets remains to our partner aftercare facility. If your pet is being cremated, you may pick up the ashes at the facility or have them delivered to you for an additional $50 transportation fee.
Cremation with ashes returned
- Pets up to 15 lbs.........................................................................................................$194.40
- Pets 16 to 30 lbs.........................................................................................................$199.80
- Pets 31–60 lbs............................................................................................................$205.20
- Pets 61-90 lbs...................................................................................................... .....$243.00
- Pets 91-120 lbs..................................................................................................... .....$264.60
- Pets 121-200 lbs.........................................................................................................$291.60
Cremains will be returned in a wooden Tree of Life urn pictured above
Alternative urn options and other momentos may be arranged directly through Rush Inter Pet at (585) 533-1685). View urn selection here
Cremation with no ashes returned
- Pets up to 30 lbs.......................................................................................................$129.60
- Pets 31 to 60 lbs........................................................................................................$140.40
- Pets over 60 lbs.........................................................................................................$172.80
Group Burial
- Pets up to 30 lbs.......................................................................................................$102.60
- Pets 31 to 60 lbs........................................................................................................$113.40
- Pets 61-120 lbs..........................................................................................................$129.60
- Pets over 120 lbs.......................................................................................................$162.00
Aftercare services are provided by Rush Inter Pet, Inc. at 139 Rush West Rush Rd, Rush, NY.
Owners may also arrange aftercare independently.