Aftercare

As part of Dr. Maggie’s service, the following aftercare options are available to you. These options will be discussed with you during your pre-appointment conversations with our Care Team. However, if you should have any last moment concerns, Dr. Maggie or Dr. Danielle will be there to answer them for you at the time of your appointment. 

Cremation

Dr. Maggie has an arrangement with Fond Memories of Austin, which provides her clients with certain advantages:

These advantages include:

It is our goal, when possible, that aftercare decisions and payment for services are completed prior to your appointment enabling you to focus in these last precious moments on your beloved friend. However if this is not possible, please note that payment for all services are due in full no-later-than time of appointment.

*Cremation charges are set by Fond Memories of Austin.

Private Cremation

Private cremation means that your pet will be cremated individually (no comingling of cremains).  Once your beloved pet is gently carried from your home, the contract for cremation services is between Fond Memories of Austin and yourself.

Fond Memories of Austin will contact you after the completion of their process to arrange for the pick-up of your pet’s ashes. This process generally takes 5-7 business days. If at any time during this process you have questions or concerns you are encouraged to contact Fond Memories of Austin directly at (512) 836-7297.

Private Options:

Keepsake Option: This option includes a Rosewood Urn, engraved brass nameplate, white clay paw print, fur clipping, certificate of death, grief support information, and premium return packaging.

Scattering Option: This option includes a Scattering Container (no urn) enclosed in a beautiful container, a certificate of death, grief support information, and premium return packaging.

Prior to your appointment, in order to assist you with your aftercare decision, our Care Team will connect with you to discuss any questions you might have and send pictures of the options available.

Communal Cremation

Communal cremation means that your pet will be gently placed with other beloved pets, and then cremated together.  The collective cremains will then be gathered and transported, with the utmost respect, to Fond Memories Pet Cemetery in Conroe, Texas, where they will be scattered. You are always welcome to visit.

Items that are transported with your pet for cremation

All items that are transported with your pet to Fond Memories of Austin will stay with your pet until the cremation process. Items that can be cremated, per applicable regulations, will be cremated with your pet. All other items will be disposed of, they will not be returned to you. If you have any questions concerning what type of items can be cremated with your pet, please contact Fond Memories directly. All items transported by Fond Memories with your pet become the property of Fond Memories.

Home Burial

You may elect to bury your pet yourself. Compassionate Pet Vet does not recommend this method due to possible environmental and legal considerations, however the choice is yours. As an alternative to home burial, you may consider burial in a pet cemetery.

Things to consider for a Home Burial:

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