Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care
At Retrievable, we understand that saying goodbye is one of the hardest moments we face as pet parents. Our Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care services are designed to provide comfort, dignity, and peace—for both you and your beloved companion—during this deeply emotional time.
Whether your pet is nearing the end of their journey or living with a terminal illness, our compassionate team offers:
- Gentle Home Euthanasia in the familiar surroundings of your home, reducing fear and stress for your pet.
- Palliative and Hospice Care focused on maintaining comfort and quality of life in their final days or weeks.
- Personalized support and guidance every step of the way, ensuring your decisions are met with understanding and respect.
We are here to help you create a loving and peaceful goodbye, honoring the bond you’ve shared.
Why Choose Retrievable Veterinary Care?
Comfort of Home
Give your pet the ability to say goodbye in the comfort and familiarity of home, where they feel safest and most at ease.
Fear Free Certified Care
Dr. Kotsch is Fear Free Certified and experienced in minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress for your pet throughout the visit.
Locally Owned in San Diego
Retrievable Veterinary Care is a locally owned practice dedicated to serving families throughout San Diego with compassion and personalized care.
Transparency & Guidance
We strive to be completely transparent about both the euthanasia process and the cost of services so families feel informed and supported every step of the way.
Professional Aftercare
We partner with Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery, a reputable family-owned crematorium and pet cemetery that treats your pet’s remains with dignity, care, and respect.
Testimonials
“Dr. Kotsch was incredibly compassionate during such a heartbreaking time, offering both emotional support and professionalism as she helped my beloved dog pass peacefully. I am forever grateful for the kindness she provided, making an incredibly difficult moment a little more bearable.”
— Taco’s Family
“Our family recently had to say goodbye to our beloved dog, Sammie, after 14 wonderful years together. We are so grateful to Dr. Kotsch for her compassion and support throughout such a difficult experience.
We were able to say goodbye to Sammie in the comfort of our home, and she helped him pass peacefully and pain-free. She also took care of all the transportation and cremation arrangements, and we were able to order keepsakes through the crematorium.
Her kindness, professionalism, and support made an incredibly difficult day a little easier for our family.”
— Sammie’s Family