![]() ![]() ![]() Once done, you are more than welcome to take your time in the room. Just be aware that it isn’t uncommon for your pet to release their bowels and bladder, or even take what is thought to be a breath (this is just a muscle twitch). The one thing that most people are not aware of, but that animal’s eyes don’t close once they are gone. When you are ready to leave, your pet will be taken into the back and shown the utmost respect. ![]() If you have requested ashes back, you will be notified once they are delivered to the clinic, usually around the one week mark, and clay paw prints will be mailed to you this can take 8-12 weeks. Although it is a tough decision to make, being prepared can sometimes make it easier to bear. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at Mill Creek Animal Hospital. Making this choice is a personal one that we do not take lightly at our clinic. If you would feel most comfortable coming in to speak to one of our compassionate veterinary staff before making this choice and the cost of our services, we encourage you to give us a call. Though letting go of your pet is so difficult, it is a brave move, and we hope that this piece has answered some of your questions.Rebecca Heidenfelder ’21 is working at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in the Ozarks of Arkansas. She plans to go to veterinary school next fall. Rebecca Heidenfelder ’21 wrapped up her time as a Randolph College dance student with an ode to felines- On the Prowl, a movement study on cats, in the College’s Spring Dance Concert. These days, she’s working with a bigger breed of cat through an internship with the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in the Ozarks of Arkansas. ![]()
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