16355 SW 88th Street
Miami, FL 33196
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm; Saturday: 8:30am-2:00pm; Sunday: Closed
Deciding to say goodbye to a beloved companion is one of the hardest moments a pet parent faces. When a pet’s quality of life declines due to age, illness, or injury, Dr. Morales and Dr. Fernandez take the time to sit with you, explain your options, and support your family through every part of the process.
As a husband-and-wife veterinary team, Dr. Morales and Dr. Fernandez understand pets are family. They get down on the floor with your animal, speak calmly, and use Fear Free techniques so your pet’s final moments are as peaceful and dignified as possible.
Knowing when it’s time is often the hardest part, and there’s no single right moment. Signs that may suggest a pet’s quality of life has significantly declined include persistent pain that medication can’t manage, inability to eat or drink, loss of mobility or control of bodily functions, and clear withdrawal from people or activities they used to enjoy.
Whether you come in certain or full of questions, Dr. Morales or Dr. Fernandez will walk you through your pet’s condition honestly, discuss all available options including pain management, and help you reach a decision you feel at peace with, on your timeline. Call (786) 885-1590 if you’d like to talk through what you’re seeing.
We set aside a quiet, private space where you can be with your pet without interruption, and you’re welcome to bring their favorite blanket or toy. We typically begin with a gentle sedative so your pet relaxes fully before anything else, many simply fall asleep, and the final medication that follows works quickly and painlessly. One of our doctors stays at your pet’s side the whole time, speaking softly.
There’s no pressure to be present for every part of the process. Some families choose to stay throughout, others step out during the final medication, both choices are completely valid, and we support you either way.
We guide families through aftercare options, including cremation services and memorial arrangements, and there’s no pressure to decide anything immediately. We accept CareCredit and Cherry financing to help make this care accessible.
The grief that follows losing a pet is real, and there’s no timeline you should feel bound to. Some families find comfort in a small memorial or a donation to an animal welfare organization; others simply need time. We can also connect you with pet loss support groups and counseling resources in the Miami area, since talking with others who understand can make grief feel a little more bearable.
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There’s no single answer, and most families struggle with this question. Signs that quality of life may be significantly diminished include persistent pain that can’t be managed, inability to eat or drink, loss of mobility, and withdrawal from people or activities they once enjoyed. Call (786) 885-1590 to talk it through, even if you don’t have an answer yet.
No. We begin with a gentle sedative that lets your pet relax fully before anything else happens, many simply fall asleep. The final medication that follows works quickly and painlessly. The whole process is quiet and only takes a few minutes.
Yes. Many families stay throughout the entire procedure, and others prefer to step out at a certain point, both are completely acceptable. We’ll support whatever you decide, and your pet will be gently cared for throughout.
We walk you through aftercare options, including cremation services, with no pressure to decide anything right away. We give families the time and space they need before addressing next steps.
Yes, you don’t need to come in already decided. We’re glad to evaluate your pet’s current condition, discuss quality of life, and walk through all available options, including pain management and palliative care, in a judgment-free conversation. Call (786) 885-1590 to schedule one.
If you’re facing end-of-life decisions for your pet, or simply want to talk through what you’re seeing and what your options are, call (786) 885-1590 or reach out online. Our clinic is located at 16355 SW 88th Street, Miami, FL 33196 in the shopping plaza with LA Fitness and Starbucks. We’re open Monday through Friday, 9am–6pm, and Saturday, 8:30am–2pm, and we’re here to guide your family through this with care and honesty.
