End-of-Life Care for
Dogs and Cats
If you are worried that your pet may be nearing the end of life, you do not have to make every decision alone. Our team is here to help you through it — gently, honestly, and at your pace.
A Difficult Decision Deserves Time, Clarity, and Kindness.
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions a family can face. At the Airport Freeway Animal Emergency Hospital, we offer compassionate end-of-life services, including thorough consultations with our veterinarians to ensure this difficult decision is the right one for your pet and your family.
We follow established standards for veterinary care and make this experience as gentle and respectful as possible for both pets and the people who love them.
Comfort and Care at Every Step
Start With a Conversation
Whether your pet is declining, seriously ill, or has experienced a sudden injury, call us. We will listen to your concerns and help you decide what’s best for your pet.
Compassionate Evaluation
When you arrive, a veterinarian will assess your pet’s comfort and condition, explain what they are seeing, and talk through the options available for your pet.
Time & Privacy to Say Goodbye
If euthanasia is the kindest option, we will explain what to expect before proceeding and give your family time and privacy with your pet.
Pet Cremation Services
We provide private and communal cremation. Pawprint keepsakes and other memorial items are also available, and our team can walk you through each choice when you're ready.
Private Cremation
With private cremation, your pet’s ashes are returned to you in an urn of your choosing. This option may be meaningful for families who would like to bring their pet home and create a personal memorial.
Communal Cremation
With communal cremation, your pet’s ashes are respectfully scattered in a designated natural setting. This option may be meaningful for families who would like to honor their pet through a loving memorial without the return of ashes.
You Don’t Have to Make This Decision Alone.
Changes in a pet’s comfort, mobility, appetite, breathing, or daily routines can be difficult to interpret—especially when they happen gradually. We can help you understand what may be happening and discuss appropriate next steps.
Located At 833 W Airport Freeway
Our hospital is located off TX-183 (Airport Freeway) in Euless, just minutes from DFW Airport. Parking is free and available directly in front of the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is rarely a single, simple moment that makes the answer clear. Families often notice changes in pain, mobility, breathing, appetite, behavior, or the number of comfortable days their pet is having. Call us to talk about what you are seeing. A veterinarian can assess your pet’s condition and help you understand the options available.
Yes. We offer consultations with our veterinarians to help families understand their pet’s condition and determine what may be most compassionate for their situation.
Yes. Our team will explain the process, answer your questions, and make sure you understand what to expect before any decision is made. Our goal is to provide a calm, gentle experience focused on your pet’s comfort.
Yes. Families often want to be present and spend time with their pet. We will ensure you have the time and privacy you need.
Call us right away at (817) 571-2088 or come in. Our team will do everything we can to stabilize and treat their condition. If euthanasia is determined to be the most compassionate next step, we will discuss your options, guide you gently through what to expect, and ensure you have the time and privacy to say goodbye. No treatment decisions are made without your input and approval.
We know saying goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest parts of being a pet owner, and grief afterward is real. Please don't hesitate to talk with our team. We're glad to point you toward support whenever you need it.
Yes. We offer compassionate euthanasia services for pocket pets, with care for your pet's comfort and support for your family as you say goodbye.