Services & Pricing
Euthanasia
Variable
Euthanasia Appointment Tier 1
Includes a glass jar with fur clipping.
$445
Euthanasia Appointment Tier 2
Includes a glass jar with fur clipping and either an ink OR clay paw print.
$470
Euthanasia Appointment Tier 3
Includes a glass jar with fur clipping, ink AND clay paw print.
$490
A peaceful transition is one of the most selfless things you can do as your pet nears their end of life journey.
Hospice/
Palliative Care
$550
The veterinary hospice model focuses on transitioning from invasive medical procedures to providing comfort care to maintain a good quality of life for both the pet and their family. The doctor provides a hospice plan that empowers families to shift to a home-based model for their pet’s care. Hospice/palliative care is appropriate for any life limiting condition that contributes to an excessive burden for the caregiver or medical treatment that the patient no longer tolerates.
*Additional fees will apply if diagnostics/treatments are initiated as part of the hospice plan.
Quality of Life Consultation
$385
The consultation appointment is designed to ease the fear of making the decision to say good-bye too soon or too late. It is a good solution for families that do not want a full hospice plan, but guidance on interpreting “when it is time”.
Acupuncture (Initial)
$335
Acupuncture is one of four main components of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). It is a very safe medical procedure that involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body in order to elicit a beneficial and therapeutic effect. The goal is to restore the normal body’s balance, specifically the Yin and Yang energy/Qi balance which helps with pain relief, promotes tissue healing, provides anti-inflammatory effects, regulates gastrointestinal motility, immune response/hormone levels, and relieves fever.
Acupuncture (Follow-up)
$225
Aftercare
Deciding how to care for your pet’s body after they’ve passed is a deeply personal choice. Gentle Hands Cherished Paws offers aquamation through Resting Waters and cremation through the Tacoma Mausoleum and Mortuary.
Aquamation
Resting Waters
The aquamation process uses gentle water flow, temperature and alkalinity to accelerate the natural decomposition of process. Individual and private aquamation are available through Gentle Hands Cherished Paws.
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Individual Aquamation: This option is for pet parents who are interested in having their loved one’s remains returned to them. Remains can be picked up directly from Resting Waters typically within 7-14 days of your appointment.
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Communal Aquamation: This option is for the pet parents who would like their loved one aquamated, but do not wish to have their pet’s ashes to be returned to them. ​
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Private Aquamation: This option is for pet parents who prefer that their pet be the only pet present during the aquamation process from start to finish. This special procedure, that is coordinated directly with Resting Waters.
Pricing
Individual
0 - 14 lbs
$330
15 - 49 lbs
$400
50 - 74 lbs
$420
75 - 99 lbs
$440
100 - 149 lbs
$480
150+ lbs
$525
Communal
0 - 14 lbs
$220
15 - 49 lbs
$270
50 - 74 lbs
$295
75 - 99 lbs
$310
100 - 149 lbs
$350
150+ lbs
$405
Private
0 - 49 lbs
$699
50+ lbs
$849
Cremation
Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary
Cremation is a flame based aftercare option provided through the Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary. Communal, individual, and private cremation are available through Gentle Hands Cherished Paws.
Individual Cremation: This option is for pet parents who wish to keep their pet’s ashes. The pet will be cremated individually and can be picked up directly from the Tacoma Mausoleum with an expected turnaround time of 7-14 days.
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Communal Cremation: This option is for the pet parents who would like their loved one cremated, but do not wish to have their pet’s ashes to be returned to them. ​
Pricing
Individual
0 - 24 lbs
$290
25 - 49 lbs
$330
50 - 74 lbs
$360
75 - 99 lbs
$420
100 - 149 lbs
$450
150+ lbs
$495
Communal
0 - 24 lbs
$180
25 - 49 lbs
$210
50 - 74 lbs
$225
75 - 99 lbs
$265
100 - 149 lbs
$310
150+ lbs
$360
Return of Remains
Gentle Hands Cherished Paws can facilitate the return of your pet’s remains if you do not wish to pick up directly from the aftercare facility. The fee varies based on location, but starts at $40.
Please note, the turn around time for return of remains is 3-4 weeks from your appointment date.
Travel Fees
Based on round trip mileage
Travel fees are calculated based on the actual round trip mileage traveled by the veterinarian from their home address. The veterinarian you are scheduled with will be determined by availability, schedules and location.
0 - 30 miles
$0
31 - 50 miles
$30
51 - 70 miles
$60
> 70 miles
$1/mi
Other Fees
Possible additional fees as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Over 100lbs
$75
Pet weighs over 100 pounds.
After-hours
$150
Hours are vary with each veterinarian, but generally range reliably between 10am - 4pm.
Aggressive Pet
$100
Applied at veterinarian discretion.
Payment
Cash, check, and cards are accepted forms of payments. Credit cards are accepted with an additional 3% fee. Checks can be made out to GHCP.
Additional fees may be incurred with aggressive pets, late night/early morning appointments, extra large pets (over 100 lbs) and appointments on holidays.
If a check is returned, there will be a $40 fee.
Cancelling & Rescheduling
We try to be understanding and flexible in regards to canceling/rescheduling appointments and ask that families give us as much notice as possible should that need arise.
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There will not be a cancellation or reschedule fee if we are notified within 3 hours of your scheduled appointment.
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Short notice cancellations and rescheduled appointments that occur with less than 3 hours notice will incur a cancellation/rescheduling fee of $125.
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Appointments canceled after the veterinarian departs for your residence you will be invoiced a full appointment amount including travel fees.
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Cancellation/rescheduling fees will be applied at Dr. Jason’s sole discretion.
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The best ways to notify us of the need to cancel or reschedule your appointment are to text, call or email us at 425-507-5274 / contact@gentlehandscherishedpaws.com.