End of Life Care

AWS Community Veterinary Clinic offers humane euthanasia on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Clinic at (207) 292-2424 to learn more about this service.

AWS offers cost-effective cremation services to pet owners and animal care professionals through Final Gift Pet Memorial Center located in Middleboro, Mass.

Private cremations
(Cremated remains are returned to owner in a small, decorative box)

By animal weight:
5 lbs or less: $135
6 lbs – 25 lbs: $205
26 lbs – 50 lbs: $245
51 lbs – 75 lbs: $295
76 lbs – 100 lbs: $350
101 lbs – 150 lbs: $410
More than 150 lbs: $435
The urn is included. There are seven designs to choose from.
Additional options:
– Ink Paw Print Impression: $40
– Paw Print impression: $60

Non-private cremations
(Cremated remains are not returned to owner):

By animal weight:
25 lbs or less: $75
26 lbs – 50 lbs: $95
51 lbs – 75 lbs: $115
76 lbs – 100 lbs: $135
101 lbs – 150 lbs: $155
More than 150 lbs: $175

Payment is due at time of service.

Services are limited to pets and small animals only. Please call us at (207) 292-2424 regarding farm animals, wildlife, marine creatures and other species.

Pet Loss & Grief Resources

If you are grieving the loss of a beloved pet, please visit these websites for support.

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida

Laura Ward, Pet Death Doula, offers an array of end-of-life support locally. From her website: A Pet Death Doula is a non-medical person trained to emotionally and educationally support pet parents and their families during their pet’s last phase of life. Services can be done virtually via Zoom or in-person. Read about Lauren’s services.