Dr. Neri will text or phone when she arrives at your home to help avoid making any pets more excited or anxious. She will speak with you and assess your pet's condition to decide the most peaceful way to proceed. Depending on how alert your pet is and their preferences, initial sedation may be given orally. This is followed by an injection of anesthesia in their lower back region that will put them asleep. As long as there is no heart/lung disease affecting breathing, the final injection of euthanasia solution will be given once they are no longer aware of their surroundings (not responding to sound, to having paws touched, no longer tracking movement with their eyes), that gently and painlessly ends the pet’s life. The process is peaceful, and any Loved Ones are welcome to stay with their pet if they wish. Afterward, Dr. Neri can help arrange aftercare if desired, such as cremation or memorial keepsakes. Dr. Neri will always explain what you can expect before, during, and after the process.
Consulations can happen over the phone or in person at your home. Dr. Neri will discuss comfort-focused options for aging or terminally ill pets and quality of life assessments.
Compassionate Crossings utilizes cremation Services by Companah. Dr. Neri also offers memorial keepsakes, such as clay paw prints, decorative urns, and preserved fur.
Dr. Neri serves The Triangle Region and the surrounding areas. Scroll down to bottom to see a map of the area served and travel price calculator
Animals Served: Primarily Dogs & Cats (Rabbits, Birds, Ferrets and Reptiles - call to inquire).
*Please inform the veterinarian at time of booking if the weight is a best guess - a weight that is off by more than a few pounds can affect how smoothly the procedure goes.
Deceased pet pickup fee: $100 (+ travel fee if applicable).
In-Home Consult Fee: $250 (with records provided prior to appointment for me to review so I can best address any concerns) - if you prefer a video chat, please call for pricing.
Quality of Life Phone Consult: $0
Out of Hours Fee (Appointments from 8pm-6am): $50 - $100.
Private Cremation - includes ashes returned in one of four standard urns with in-person home delivery.
Group Cremation - Ashes Not Returned
* Pets will be weighed prior to cremation and price corrections made if necessary.
Clay Paw print: $0 for one, $15 per each additional paw print
Ink Paw Print/Nose Print: $15 each
Preserved Fur: Lock of hair in glass vial or zip baggie: $0
By Companah Pet Cremation
Clay paw print with name and stand: $30
Laser engraved paw print on wood with name and stand: $30
Laser engraved paw print on urn: $30
Decorative Urn - Rosewood Urn with Tree of Life and name engraved; Cherry MDF; Scatter Pouch or biodegradable Urn included in private cremation pricing - call for additional options.
Servicing Area Highlights: Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Durham, Garner, Clayton, Willow Springs, Sanford, Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, Smithfield, Benson, Goldston, Mebane, Knightdale, Lillington, Cameron, Siler City, Snow Camp, Graham, Butner, Youngsville, Rolesville, Zebulon.
All prices will be confirmed over the phone. If your travel price is over $125, it is almost certainly an error, or you are outside the service area. Please contact Dr. Neri for clarification.