Caring Services
All services are provided by appointment only. For emergencies - please contact your local emergency animal hospital (i.e Hawthorne Animal Hospital, Animal Emergency Center, VEG in Brentwood). We do not accept emergency appointments.
Euthanasia
These prices do not include cremation. Price includes travel to your home, discussion of the procedure and aftercare with Dr. Kraushaar, gentle sedation and peaceful Euthanasia of your beloved pet. Optional: ink paw and/or nose print keepsake
0-100 pounds: $300
Over 100 pounds: $400
Service areas:
Medora, Shipman, Brighton, Jerseyville, Carrolton, Alton, Godfrey, Fosterburg, Wood River, East Alton, Cottage Hills, Bunker Hill
(In effect 1/15/2026) Additional service areas with $75 travel fee:
Elsah, Grafton, Edwardsville, Maryville, Collinsville, Maryville, Granite City, Pontoon Beach
Cremation Options
Cremation options available through Gent Funeral Home (Pets at Peace). If your pet is over 40 pounds help will be required for transport.
Communal Cremation
Your pet's ashes will not be returned to you. Instead, they will be scattered at the crematory's pet cemetery with other beloved pets.0-50 pounds: $66 51-100 pounds: $71 >100 pounds: $82Semi-Private Cremation
Several pets will be cremated at the same time with each pet having its own private SEGregated section in the cremation unit. The crematory will contact you directly to pick up your beloved pets remains. specialty urns can be purchased directly from the funeral home0-5 pounds: $85 6-50 pounds: $135 51-100 pounds: $199 >100 pounds: $230
Quality of Life Consultation
Included with any same day scheduled service
Phone Consultation: $30
In-Person Consultation: $100