Private cremation
Your pet is cremated individually, and their ashes are returned to you.
A peaceful goodbye,
in the home they love.
In-home euthanasia for dogs and cats in Saint John, Rothesay, Quispamsis, Grand Bay-Westfield and Hampton. Dr. Ehab Misk comes to you, so your companion can rest somewhere familiar, with their family close by.
Please book at least 24 hours ahead. Available times are shown when you book.
Why families choose home
Saying goodbye is hard enough. At home there is no car ride, no waiting room and no reason to hurry. Your pet stays in their favourite spot, and your family can grieve in private.
- Familiar and calm
- Their own bed, the sounds and smells of home, and the people they trust most.
- Time that isn't rushed
- Each visit is booked in a two-hour window, so there is room to talk, to pause and to say what you need to say.
- Everyone can be there
- Children, family and other pets are welcome. Many families find it helps to be together.
- Gentle from the start
- Your pet is sedated first and drifts into a deep sleep before anything else happens.
You’ve given them a lifetime of love. A gentle goodbye at home is one more way to show it.
What to expect
Four steps, at a pace that suits your family.
If your dog is anxious or reactive, book an online consultation first instead. After you book, you’ll receive a payment link by email. Your consultation is confirmed once payment is received, and the fee is non-refundable. During the call, Dr. Misk will prescribe any medication your pet needs before the visit and book your home visit at the next available time. A specific date can’t be guaranteed, so please book early. Cats are considered case by case.
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See an estimate and book
Use the estimate tool to see what to expect, then book a time at least 24 hours ahead. Copy your estimate summary and any memorial item codes into the notes when you book.
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Receive your estimate and pay
Dr. Misk emails your exact estimate with a secure payment link. Please pay by card or Interac e-Transfer within 12 hours, and at least 3 hours before your appointment. Your appointment is confirmed once payment is received. If plans change, you can cancel for a full refund any time before Dr. Misk leaves for your home.
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The visit at home
Dr. Misk arrives quietly and begins with a brief examination, which New Brunswick veterinary by-laws require before any treatment. Your pet is then given a sedative and falls into a deep sleep. When you’re ready, a final injection is given and they pass peacefully. You can stay with them for as long as you need, and you are never under any pressure to proceed.
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Aftercare
When your family is ready, Dr. Misk carefully takes your pet into his care for the aftercare you have chosen. If you chose private cremation, your pet’s ashes are delivered back to your home.
Aftercare
Cremation is handled by a local pet crematorium. Choose what feels right for your family.
Ashes are delivered by Dr. Misk on a set delivery day. If that time doesn't suit you, the next delivery is the following week, or you can collect them yourself.
Urns are available, and you can choose one during your consultation.
Fees and payment
Your total is made up of a few clear parts. Use the estimate tool to see them for your pet, and your exact estimate is emailed to you after you book. Prices are before HST.
Home visit and examination.
Before any treatment, New Brunswick veterinary by-laws require your veterinarian to establish a veterinary-client-patient relationship. Dr. Misk does this with a brief examination when he arrives, so the home visit includes the house call and this exam.
Euthanasia.
Covers sedation, an IV catheter, a gentle induction, the euthanasia itself and all supplies. It’s the same for dogs of every size.
Location fee.
Depends on where you live and covers travel for the visit and, with private cremation, for returning your pet’s ashes. It’s lower for communal cremation or home burial, since only one trip is needed.
Aftercare and memorial items.
Cremation is priced by your pet’s size. Urns, keepsakes and pendants are optional and listed with their codes in our memorial price list.
Online consultation (for anxious or reactive pets).
Replaces the exam at the visit, plus a prescribing fee if calming medication is prescribed. The consultation fee is non-refundable.
How payment works.
Book at least 24 hours ahead. Dr. Misk then emails your exact estimate with a secure payment link. Please pay by card or Interac e-Transfer within 12 hours, and at least 3 hours before your appointment. Your appointment is confirmed once payment is received, so nothing is due on the day.
Cancellations and refunds.
- Before Dr. Misk leaves for your home: full refund, at any time.
- After he’s on his way: everything is refunded except a one-trip location fee.
- After he arrives, if you decide not to go ahead for any reason: everything is refunded except the house call and a one-trip location fee. You are never under any pressure to proceed.
Have a question about fees? Email info@passingpeacefully.ca.
Estimate your cost
Answer a few questions to see what to expect. This is an approximation, and your exact estimate is emailed to you after you book.
About Dr. Misk
Dr. Ehab Misk, BVSc, MSc, PhD. Member of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Misk is a veterinarian based in Saint John, with a PhD from the University of Guelph. Passing Peacefully is his practice devoted only to in-home euthanasia for dogs and cats, so each family has his full attention, from the first conversation to the return of their pet's ashes.
Questions families ask
How will I know it's time?
There is rarely one clear moment. Signs can include not eating, trouble getting comfortable, more bad days than good, or no longer enjoying the things they used to love. If you are unsure, the video consultation is a good place to talk it through.
How soon can you come?
When you book through Digitail, you choose both times at once: a consultation slot (usually available the next day) and a tentative home visit time. Available slots are shown in the booking calendar.
Do I have to go ahead after the consultation?
No. The consultation is a separate step with its own fee. Afterwards, you decide whether and when to confirm the home visit.
Will my pet feel anything?
Your pet is sedated first, and the final injection is given only once they are in a deep sleep. The aim is for them to drift off calmly, with you beside them.
What might I notice after they pass?
Their eyes usually stay open, and you may see a small twitch or a breath-like movement. These are natural reflexes and do not mean your pet is aware or in distress.
Can children and other pets be there?
Yes, it is your family's choice. Some families find it helps other pets to be present, or to sit with their companion afterwards.
Where in the home can it happen?
Wherever your pet feels most at ease: their bed, the couch, a sunny window or the backyard.
Which animals do you see?
Dogs and cats.
Is this an emergency service?
No. Visits are planned and booked ahead. If your pet is in distress right now, please contact your regular veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital.
- Area served
- Saint John, Rothesay, Quispamsis, Grand Bay-Westfield and Hampton, New Brunswick
Passing Peacefully offers planned visits only. For urgent care, please contact your regular veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital.