We had to put down our sweet 13 yo Maltese on 7/2/13. She was failing and in pain from Cushing Disease. We used Paws Animal Hospital in Laurel Manor. We did not use our vet because when we called to set the time and date they were very cold with a business as usual attitude. Paws was very understanding from the phone call to the end. We arrived and were led to a room with a high table covered with a plush blanket and pillow. The vets assistant came in and took Casey to another room to set up the IV. She came back and told us Casey would not cooperate so she asked to give her a sedative and we agreed. Once the sedative kicked in she got the IV line in. They gave us ample time to be with Casey and to say our teary goodbyes. They asked if we wanted to be there and we did. My wife held Casey while the drugs were administrated and in less than a minute Casey was peacefully gone. The Vet left the room and said we could take as long as we wanted to stay with Casey. They were very caring and professional. So you know it was $80 for the procedure and $195 for the cremation which included a very nice cedar box with Casey's name and a paw print on a ceramic disk with her name. This was the hardest thing we ever did.
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