Business Details
14 Years
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Emergency
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In-Home Pet End-of-Life Care in Central Oregon
Mobile Cat & Dog Vet has been providing compassionate in-home end-of-life care for cats and dogs since 2012. Founded by Dr. Libby Hays, a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in animal hospice care, we specialize in palliative care, geriatric support, and euthanasia services designed to honor the bond between pets and their families. Our team prioritizes personalized care plans that address each pet's unique medical, emotional, and environmental needs while offering families time to prepare for their pet's transition. We serve Central Oregon with a commitment to reducing stress for both pets and owners through house calls that allow animals to remain in familiar surroundings.Our aftercare options include individual and communal cremation, memorial keepsakes, and eco-friendly burial solutions. With extensive experience in pain management and quality-of-life assessments, we guide families through difficult decisions with empathy and professionalism. Our services extend beyond medical care to include emotional support, educational resources, and follow-up condolences to help families navigate their loss.
Services
Palliative Care
Geriatric Support
Euthanasia Services
Aftercare Options
In-Home Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in veterinary hospice care
- Personalized care plans tailored to each pet's unique needs
- In-home services to minimize stress for pets and families
- Comprehensive aftercare options including cremation and memorials
- Expert guidance in assessing quality-of-life decisions
What people say
Compassionate professionals
Peaceful home transitions
Prompt emergency response
Personalized care plans
Thoughtful follow-up cards
Services
Palliative Care
Our palliative care services focus on maintaining quality of life for pets with life-limiting conditions. We develop customized pain management plans using multimodal approaches while providing educational support for families. Our in-home visits allow continuous assessment of mobility, behavior, and nutritional needs. This comprehensive approach helps families make informed decisions about their pet's care while creating meaningful time together.
Euthanasia Services
We provide compassionate in-home euthanasia services that allow pets to transition peacefully in familiar surroundings. The process begins with a sedative to ensure comfort, followed by intravenous administration of euthanasia solution. Our team offers emotional support throughout the appointment and provides follow-up condolences. We accommodate both indoor and outdoor settings based on family preference.
Geriatric Support
Our geriatric support services address the unique needs of aging pets through comprehensive assessments and personalized care plans. We evaluate mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and nutritional requirements to maintain comfort. The program includes environmental modifications and pain management strategies that adapt as pets' needs evolve during their senior years.
Aftercare Options
We offer multiple aftercare solutions including individual and communal cremation with memorial keepsake options. Families can choose eco-friendly euthanasia bags, clay paw imprints, or ink prints to preserve memories. Our team provides guidance on local home burial regulations and offers urn selection assistance for those seeking earth or water burials.
In-Home Consultations
Our house call consultations include thorough medical assessments and quality-of-life evaluations in the pet's natural environment. We discuss environmental factors affecting comfort and develop customized care strategies. These visits allow families to ask questions, receive educational materials, and make informed decisions about their pet's ongoing care needs.
People
Dr. Libby Hays
Veterinarian
Dr. Libby Hays has provided in-home end-of-life care for pets since 2012. With over 20 years of veterinary experience, she specializes in compassionate hospice care and pain management. She moved to Bend to combine her practice with outdoor living.
Karin Olson
Office Manager/Client Care Specialist
Karin Olson brings animal hospice expertise and program management experience to her role. A native Oregonian with Central Oregon roots, she provides compassionate client support and coordinates care logistics for families during difficult times.
Questions
What end-of-life services do you offer for pets?
We provide in-home palliative care, geriatric support, euthanasia services, and aftercare options including cremation and memorial keepsakes for cats and dogs in Central Oregon.
How does the euthanasia process work?
The process begins with a sedative to ensure comfort, followed by intravenous administration of euthanasia solution. Our team explains each step and allows families to be present throughout the peaceful transition.
Do you offer emergency end-of-life care?
Yes, we offer same-day appointments for urgent situations and can typically respond within hours of initial contact for emergency end-of-life care needs.
What aftercare options are available?
We provide individual cremation with keepsake options, communal cremation, eco-friendly burial solutions, and memorial items including clay paw imprints and custom urns.
How do you help families assess quality of life?
We use comprehensive assessments evaluating pain levels, mobility, behavior, and environmental factors to help families make informed decisions about their pet's ongoing care needs.
