The service you never want to need. I reached out to Christine and Eternal Paws on a Sunday evening knowing that we were going to need to euthanize our elderly cat on Monday. She clearly communicated the process, the fees and the timing. I was able to keep her apprised of the timing of our vet appointment and expected arrival and she was waiting for us. Christine handled our baby with the utmost of care and consideration. We asked for locks of fur and inked paw prints and she kept inking the prints until she was satisfied she had a few good ones. The vial of the locks of fur are a wonderful keepsake and she was equally as careful to get all the different colors of fur.
We chose to witness the cremation. I was adamant that I knew her body was being handled respectfully. Christine took our baby out to the crematorium and showed us that it had been fully cleaned and gently placed our kitty inside. She closed the door and started the machine.
We waited for the cremation to finish, which took about 40 minutes or so. She offered drinks and snacks to our family, keeping us apprised of the process. When it was all done, she put the cremains into a bag inside a beautiful dark wood urn that was carved with flowers on top. The urn we chose came with the cremation and was not an upgrade. I was very impressed.
Overall, the services were a little over $300, but the witnessing is an extra fee. You only get to do this once and I think it was worth every penny to ensure it was done properly and respectfully. While I hope I never have to see them again, should I find myself in this position of having to cremate a pet, I will absolutely be returning to Eternal Paws.
Safiya Xhelle