Home & In clinic Euthanasia

Laura from Time2SayGoodbye is normally available six days a week to provide peaceful, caring euthanasia at our purpose-built clinic at Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium. The clinic offers a calm, home-from-home setting with unhurried appointments. Laura also provides home euthanasia and travels across Kent to support families in the comfort of their own home.

You will likely first speak with Lorraine, Laura’s experienced and compassionate receptionist, who will gently guide you through the initial arrangements and answer any questions you may have.

Qualified in 2020, Laura trained in both day practice and emergency & critical care in the UK, where she found her vocation in end-of-life care. She is currently completing her CAETA peaceful euthanasia certification and has been honoured with a Petplan Vet of the Year nomination.

Ian from Farewell Friends is available seven days a week to provide calm, unhurried euthanasia in the comfort of your own home, including evenings and weekends. Being at home allows both you and your pet to remain in familiar surroundings during this difficult time. If you wish, Ian can also arrange for your pet to be brought back to Cherry Tree following the visit.

Qualified in 1982, Ian has over 38 years’ experience in small animal practice and end-of-life care, supporting families both in clinics and in their own homes. He has completed the CAETA certification, using modern sedation techniques to ensure a gentle, stress-free and pain-free passing.

Dr Young from Young at Heart Vets is based in Hastings and Tenterden and is normally available Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with evening appointments between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Specialising in calm, unhurried at-home euthanasia, allowing pets to remain in the familiar surroundings they have always known and loved.

Qualified in 1996, Dr Young worked at Blue Cross Animal Hospital in London until 2013, before undertaking cardiology referral and GP work at 1066 Veterinary Centre. She now works as a mobile vet across Hastings and surrounding areas, offering compassionate end-of-life care alongside his wider veterinary services.

Dr Jessica Maguire from Gentle Paws Vets provides calm, compassionate at-home euthanasia, offering families a peaceful and familiar environment in which to say goodbye. She is available up to seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, and is known for her gentle, unhurried approach.

With over 15 years’ experience, Jessica brings both clinical expertise and deep empathy to every visit. She understands the profound bond between people and their pets and is committed to ensuring each farewell is handled with dignity, kindness and respect. Alongside her home visits, Jessica also devotes time to charity veterinary work, reflecting her lifelong dedication to animal welfare.