Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted End-of-Life Pet Care Provider in Florida
At Cherished Companion Mobile Veterinary Service, we have dedicated ourselves to providing compassionate end-of-life care for pets since 2005. Our founder, Dr. Dionne A Harrell, brings over two decades of veterinary experience, transitioning from general practice to specialize in in-home euthanasia services after recognizing the profound emotional and physical benefits for both pets and their families. Our approach prioritizes the comfort of pets by eliminating the stress of travel to a clinic, allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings during their final moments.We serve clients across Florida with personalized care, offering private and group cremation options, keepsake memorials, and flexible scheduling to accommodate urgent needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the hundreds of testimonials from clients who praise our professionalism, empathy, and the peaceful experience we provide during lifes most difficult transitions.
Services
In-Home Pet Euthanasia
Private Cremation
Group Cremation
Quality-of-Life Exams
Sedation Services
Body Care Options
Clay Paw Prints
Urn Engraving
Mobile Veterinary Van
Emergency End-of-Life Support
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of house call experience focused on end-of-life care.
- Our mobile service eliminates clinic stress for pets and families.
- We provide personalized cremation and keepsake memorial options.
- Our founder is a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with 25+ years of expertise.
- Flexible scheduling accommodates urgent needs with compassionate guidance.
What people say
Calm and compassionate
Peaceful experience
Highest recommendation
Empathetic and loving
Excellent professionalism
Services
In-Home Pet Euthanasia
Our in-home euthanasia service allows pets to remain in their familiar environment during their final moments. Clients receive a quality-of-life exam, sedation, and euthanasia administered by Dr. Dionne, with options for personal goodbyes. This service reduces stress for both pets and families, eliminating clinic visit requirements.
Private Cremation
Private cremation ensures your pet's ashes are returned in a custom wooden urn. The process includes a nameplate engraving, with options for direct delivery or pickup through your primary veterinarian. This service provides closure through personalized memorialization options.
Group Cremation
Group cremation offers a respectful body care option without ash return. This economical choice maintains dignity through professional handling while providing families flexibility in memorialization decisions. The service includes transportation and ethical processing.
Mobile Veterinary Van
Our mobile van provides a clinic-like environment outside your home for those preferring non-in-home procedures. It maintains a calm atmosphere while offering full euthanasia services at your doorstep, combining convenience with compassionate care.
Quality-of-Life Exams
These exams determine optimal timing for end-of-life care through professional evaluation of your pet's comfort and condition. Our assessments provide clear guidance to help families make informed decisions aligned with their pet's well-being.
People
Dr. Dionne A Harrell
Founder & Veterinarian
Dr. Harrell established the practice in 2005 after graduating from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. With over 25 years of experience, she transitioned from general practice to specialize in end-of-life care following her relocation to Florida, focusing on compassionate in-home services.
Questions
Do you provide services outside Florida?
We primarily serve Florida communities like St. Petersburg and Gulfport. Outlying areas may be considered with additional mileage-based fees.
What does the house call fee include?
The $125–300 house call covers the quality-of-life exam, sedation, euthanasia, body care, and returned ashes for private cremations.
How long does the euthanasia process take?
The full appointment lasts about 60–90 minutes, allowing time for goodbyes. The euthanasia itself occurs after 10–15 minutes of sedation administration.
Are keepsake memorials included in service fees?
Memorials like clay paw prints ($65) and urn engraving ($40) are separate from euthanasia costs and offered as optional additions.
What happens if my pet passes before your arrival?
We can arrange cremation services with a house call fee for body retrieval. Group ($100–150) or private ($275–375) cremation options remain available.
