When it is time to let a beloved pet go, it can be the hardest of decisions. WVHS is here to help you with that decision and if necessary, to perform the euthanasia.

Appointments are required. Owners must provide proof of ownership, relevant medical or behavioral history, and personal identification. We do not euthanize healthy or treatable pets.

All end-of-life euthanasia requests due to or involving behavioral concerns go through a review process before any services are offered. The first step in requesting behavioral euthanasia is to fill out a pet profile to provide background information on your pet and to schedule a consultation with the Director of Shelter Operations. If euthanasia is the best decision for your pet, you will then make a appointment and a certified technician will perform end-of-life services at the shelter. We ask that you, the owner, not be present. If you want to be present with your pet, we recommend an appointment with your primary veterinarian. End-of-life service fees include the procedure and general interment for your pet’s remains. 

Medical euthanasia appointments must be done with our veterinarian and a consultation must be scheduled first by emailing us. The consultation includes an examination of your pet and may require sedation. Please bring your pet’s medical records with you to the consultation. We offer medical euthanasia at our veterinary hospital by appointment only, Monday – Friday.

We do not offer cremation services. If you wish to have your pet cremated, we recommend coordinating with Columbia Pet Services, which can come to our facility to receive your pet’s remains. Contact: Columbia Pet Services to make arrangements for your pets remains.