AAHA-accredited in-home pet euthanasia. At your family’s pace, never rushed.
A CPEV-certified veterinarian comes to your home, explains every step before it happens, and stays as long as your family needs. A gentler alternative to a clinic visit, in the space your pet knows and loves.
AAHA-accredited practiceHouston · Tampa · LakelandWithin 24-48 hours
Why in-home changes everything
A farewell that feels like the love story it always was
A clinic visit can’t show us the bottom of the stairs, or that your dog has been sleeping in a different spot than usual. Those details matter, and you can only see them at home.
In-home care means:
Your pet stays calm in their own familiar space
The entirety of the family (children, other pets) can be present
No travel, no waiting room, no unfamiliar smells or sounds
Your vet explains every step before it happens
You set the pace. There is never any rush.
We stay as long as your family needs
The visit, step by step
What to expect
Every appointment is shaped around your family. Here is how a typical visit unfolds.
1
We arrive at your home
Your veterinarian arrives calmly and without hurry. We introduce ourselves, take a moment to settle in, and let your pet get comfortable with a stranger in the house before anything else happens.
2
We sit with you first
Before we examine your pet, we talk with you. We ask what brought you here, what you've been noticing, what you want for this moment. Your perspective shapes everything that follows.
3
A gentle, explained procedure
We walk you through every step before it happens. The procedure itself is gentle and peaceful. Your pet remains in their own space, in your arms or nearby, surrounded by the people they love.
4
Your family takes all the time you need
There is no rush to end the appointment. Sit with your pet. Say what you need to say. We are present for as long as you want us there.
5
Aftercare and grief support from here
Before we leave, we coordinate every aftercare detail with deep care and sensitivity. Cremation, memorialization options, home burial guidance: all of it arranged so you don't have to make those decisions alone. Complimentary grief support sessions are available to every family we serve.
Not sure if it’s time yet?
Our Quality of Life Assessment is for families in exactly that moment
Loved sits between your primary veterinarian and the emergency room. We come into your home, take the time these conversations need, and give you honest guidance on what comes next.
Everything your family needs. Nothing you have to arrange yourself on one of the hardest days of your life.
Licensed, CPEV-certified veterinarian
Every Loved vet holds full licensure and CPEV certification, a specialist credential in end-of-life care. Chosen for clinical skill and for how they show up for families.
All the time you need
We are never in a hurry. A typical appointment is 45 to 60 minutes. Your family sets the pace from the moment we arrive to the moment we leave.
Every step explained
Nothing happens without your understanding. Your vet walks you through each step before it occurs, so there are no surprises and no uncertainty.
We coordinate cremation, memorialization keepsakes, and home burial guidance through trusted partners, so you don't have to navigate logistics on this day.
Complimentary grief support
Every family we serve receives access to virtual grief support sessions with a licensed veterinary social worker, for as long as they need it, at no cost.
Our care team, before and after
From the first uncertain call through the days that follow, our care team is available. You are not navigating this alone at any stage.
An additional fee may apply for larger pets, as extra care and support are often needed. Home burial guidance included at no additional charge for families who prefer it.
Only 12–15% of practices qualify
What AAHA accreditation means for your pet’s last day
AAHA accreditation isn't required. It's a choice, and we chose it because we believe your pet's final moments deserve the highest standard of care, backed by independently verified expertise.
Your pet's comfort comes first. AAHA standards guide our use of best practices for comfort, relaxation, and pain management. We take every measure to make this transition as gentle as possible.
A calm, stress-free experience. Our AAHA-trained team uses gentle techniques, soft voices, and the familiar home setting to ease your pet's transition. Their last moments should feel safe and full of love.
Compassion backed by expertise. Our veterinarians specialize in creating a peaceful, respectful goodbye. This isn't just our job. It's our calling.
"No one should have to apologize to their pet. They should be able to say: I did everything I could for you."
12–15%
of veterinary practices meet AAHA's rigorous standards
Certified in end-of-life veterinary care
CAETA-certified: specialists in peaceful goodbyes
CAETA certification isn't required to make house calls. Our veterinarians earned it because we believe that the last moments of a pet's life deserve a practitioner who has trained specifically for them, not a generalist making an exception.
Trained specifically for this moment. CAETA certification focuses entirely on end-of-life care: the protocols, the communication, and the compassion required when a family is saying goodbye.
A calmer, more informed experience. Our CAETA-certified vets know how to guide families through every step before it happens. No surprises. No uncertainty. Just quiet, unhurried care.
The difference you can feel. When a veterinarian has trained specifically for end-of-life visits, families feel it. The pace is different. The presence is different. That's what CAETA prepares them for.
"Every family deserves a veterinarian who has trained for this moment, not just a clinician who is willing to make the drive."
Every Loved veterinarian holds CAETA certification
Common questions
You may be wondering…
These are the questions we hear most. Our full FAQ has answers to everything else.
Every pet and family is different. Watch for a pet who is shrinking their world: sleeping in a new spot, skipping meals for the third night in a row, stopping at the end of the driveway instead of going further. Significant mobility issues, difficulty breathing, or withdrawing from the family are all signs that quality of life may have shifted. Once you have a question or a doubt, that's enough reason to call. Our veterinarians are here to help you understand what your pet is experiencing and to walk alongside your family in making a decision you feel at peace with.
At home, there are no unfamiliar smells or sounds, no travel stress, and no waiting room anxiety. Your pet stays calm in their own familiar space. The entirety of the family, including children and other pets, can be present. And we take all the time you need. There is never any rush. Those details change everything, and you can only see them at home.
Absolutely. We design every visit around the entirety of the family. A typical appointment is 45 to 60 minutes. You are welcome to hold your pet, play music, or light candles. The veterinarian will take their time, walk through each step with you, and follow your lead. Whatever makes the moment feel right for your family, we are here to support that.
No. Our veterinarian will take the time to get to know you and your pet through conversation and a physical examination during the appointment itself. You know your pet better than anyone. We are there to support your family, confirm your understanding of their condition, and walk alongside you in offering this final act of love.
After your pet passes, we coordinate every detail with deep respect and sensitivity. Cremation, memorialization options, keepsakes: all arranged through trusted partners so your family has the space to grieve and remember. Home burial guidance is also available at no additional charge for families who prefer it.
“Last Thursday night, our family had to say goodbye to our 14 year old dog. She'd been suffering through heart failure and things started to decline rapidly. Dr. Bowes with EverLoved Vet Care came to our home and it could not have been a more beautiful, peaceful experience. We had our 9 year old children there and Dr. Bowes communicated so beautifully with them. One wanted to be there the whole time, and the other was in and out, during the 1.5 hour appointment. She had a beautiful book for my daughter to look at and read, which was very helpful. Dr. Bowes took her time, guided us through every step in the process, made sure we understood and were comfortable with everything, and she gave us plenty of time to have final words with our baby and to share memories. Everything was so gentle and peaceful. As difficult as it was emotionally, I could not have asked for a better experience for her end of life. Dr. Bowes also left us with grief support materials, including for children, and we also got a really nice personal card a couple days after. We want to thank Dr. Bowes and EverLoved for making this hard time bearable and just for leaving us with positive memories at the end. I think it will let all of us, especially the kids, be able to remember our doggie in the future in a way that is NOT painful, if that makes sense. Thank you again!”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
Tina Romero
Tampa, FL · June 2024
★★★★★
“Dr. Stephanie Bowes was the most compassionate, kind veterinarian we had the pleasure of meeting at one of the hardest times we will endure.She made our sweet Xena's journey over the rainbow bridge in the comfort of our home so much easier.EverLoved is lucky to have her as part of the team.”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
Danica Dowling
Tampa, FL · June 2024
★★★★★
+1
“While I wish that the need for End of Life care didn’t exist, I will say that I could not have asked for a better experience than I had with Everloved.The sheer amount of compassion and care that is given from that very first contact until the very last contact is AMAZING.This was my first time having to say goodbye to my beloved cat, Fayt, and I was so overwhelmed and lost at what to do. Julie answered the phone and immediately helped to calm my anxieties. She and Dr. Bowes are absolute angels and you can tell how passionate they are about bringing peace to not only you, but your furry child.They went above and beyond to fit me in between appointments so that Fayt did not have to suffer. I was anxious about taking too much time, but Dr. Bowes did not rush anything. She took the extra time to get to know Fayt, to get to know me, and she waited until I was ready before taking any step. What’s more, they personally bring your baby’s ashes back to you if you choose.Again, while I wish the need never came, I am so grateful for Everloved existing and allowing for this hard decision to be carried out in the comfort of your own home surrounded by loved ones. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone who is faced with having to say farewell to their fur babies.”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
mikemac 123
Tampa, FL · June 2025
★★★★★
“Stephanie is a literal angel to me and my precious Jake, She was the kindest , most compassionate , understanding vet with such a huge heart she made an indescribable pain so much easier , she brought such a sense of calm and peace into our home, our little guy passed surrounded by nothing but love and I’m forever grateful to loved vet, thank you with all my heart to the young lady who took my call (Chelsea I believe but that call was a bit of a blur as I was so upset I just now she was so kind and caring to me)and Dr Stephanie who both eased my pain and left me with beautiful memories of my little boy passing so peacefully, you are a hero Stephanie and I’m forever thankful it was you with Jakey and I that day…”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
★★★★★
174 families trust Loved across Florida & Texas
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