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Euthanasia & End-of-Life Consent Form

A compassionate euthanasia consent form — the decision, your wishes and aftercare recorded gently, so a pet’s final care is handled with dignity.

Description

Saying goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest things an owner ever does, and the paperwork around it should be gentle, clear and never rushed. This consent form records the decision and the owner’s wishes with care — what will happen, who would like to be present, and how they would like their pet remembered — so a difficult moment is handled with dignity. It covers what the practice needs to proceed respectfully: confirmation of the decision to put the pet to sleep, the owner’s wish to be present or not, aftercare choices such as individual or communal cremation or home burial, and any requests like a paw print or clipping of fur. It is written plainly and kindly, because this is not a moment for jargon. This is a sensitive form, offered to support a painful decision, not to hurry it. Free, and fully customisable so your practice can word it with the compassion your clients deserve.

Form fields

Everything the Euthanasia & End-of-Life Consent Form above collects — 12 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Euthanasia & End-of-Life Consent Form

  • Pet's name

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    Short Answer

  • Breed

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    Short Answer

  • Age (years)

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    Number

  • Do you confirm the decision to put your pet to sleep, discussed with your vet?

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    Yes/No

  • Would you like to be present?

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    Single-Select

  • Aftercare wishes

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    Dropdown

  • Keepsakes (optional)

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    Multi-Select

  • Anything you'd like us to know or any special wishes

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    Long Answer

Owner confirmation

  • Your name

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    Name

  • Contact number

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    Telephone

  • Email address

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    Email

  • Signature

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    Signature
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Euthanasia & End-of-Life Consent Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What does an end-of-life consent form do?

It gently records an owner’s informed decision to have a pet put to sleep, along with their wishes — whether to be present, and their aftercare choices — so the practice can carry out their pet’s final care respectfully and exactly as they wish.

Can I be with my pet at the end?

Almost always, yes, and many owners choose to be. The form asks your wishes so the practice can make space and time for you to be with your pet, if that’s what you want. There is no wrong choice here.

What aftercare options are there?

Commonly individual cremation (with ashes returned), communal cremation, or home burial where permitted. The form lets you record your choice, and the practice will talk you through what each involves with care.

Can I ask for a keepsake?

Yes — many owners treasure a paw print or a clipping of fur, and the form lets you request one. Please don’t hesitate to ask; practices are glad to offer these small comforts.

Is the decision ever rushed?

No. This form supports a decision made with your vet in your pet’s best interest — it never hurries it. Take the time you need, and ask the vet anything; they are there to help you through it.

Is the form free?

Yes — free with a Fun Forms account, and fully customisable so your practice can offer it with the gentleness and wording this moment deserves.

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