Euthanasia

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is always difficult. To help alleviate some of the burden, Humane Society of West Michigan offers low-cost euthanasia for pet owners.
Pricing:
Euthanasia services are available by appointment only.
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  • ​Rabbits & Small Critters: $75.00
  • Cats: $75.00
  • Dogs under 25lbs: $75.00
  • Dogs 26-70lbs: $100.00​
  • Dogs over 70lbs: $150
​​**Additional fee of $50 for behavioral euthanasia appointments**​​
Each animal's microchip will be checked upon intake and must be registered to the current owner before moving forward with the procedure.

Please note we do not provide emergency services and we have a wait time of 7-10 business days.

HSWM reserves the right to refuse euthanasia requests for animals who are medically and behaviorally sound upon intake.
Process:
Click here to schedule an appointment
Please email [email protected] or call (616) 453-0175 or (616) 453-7492 if you have questions about the procedure; we would be happy to assist you. 

Please note: owners are not allowed in the room while procedure is taking place.
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We can dispose of the remains through a memorial cremation, or the owner may retain them for home burial. We also offer several cremation options for an additional cost through Trusted Journey, as listed below.
Memorial Cremation
With a memorial cremation service, several pet companions are cremated at the same time. The remains are then interred on Trusted Journey's grounds. Please note: when selecting a memorial cremation service, remains are not returned to you. There is no additional cost over base euthanasia fee for this service.

Semi-private Cremation
More than one pet companion is placed in the crematory during the cremation process, but they are in separate areas of the crematory and remain segregated throughout the process - the ashes do not get mingled. As with the private cremation service, you will receive only your pet companions remains returned to you in decorative floral tin marked with their name, identification number and a certificate of cremation. 

Fee: $85 to $395 dependent on animal size.

Private Cremation
As with human cremation, your pet companion is placed alone in the crematorium during the cremation process. Your companions remains are returned to you in a decorative floral tin marked with their name, identification number and a certificate of cremation.

Fee: $85 to $395 dependent on animal size.

Memorial Products
Ink Paw Prints - $10 (Provided by HSWM)
Ceramic Paw Prints - $45 (Provided by Trusted Journey)
Hair Tuft w/Jar Keepsake - $10