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Quality of Life / Hospice / End-of-Life Visit Questionnaire

Thank you for trusting us during this deeply meaningful time. Our goal is to support both your pet and your family with comfort, clarity, and peace. This form helps us prepare thoughtfully for your visit.

Client Contact Information

Pet Information

Species:
Dog
Cat
Other
How may we best support you today?
Quality of Life Assessment
Hospice / Comfort Care Planning
End-of-Life / Euthanasia Visit
I am unsure and would like guidance
If suffering is confirmed, are you open to euthanasia during this visit?
Yes — please come prepared for a possible peaceful transition
I am unsure and would like to discuss with the doctor
No — today I am seeking assessment or planning only
Over the past 2 weeks, your pet has had:
Mostly good days
Equal good and bad days
Mostly bad days
Rapid decline in the past few days
Appetite
Eating normally
Eating less
Not eating
Hydration
Drinking normally
Drinking less
Drinking eating
Comfort and Mobility
Walking normally
Needs assistance
Falling or collapsing
Crying or showing pain
Unable to get outside
Awareness and Interaction
Engaging normally
Quiet or withdrawn
Restless or anxious
Appears confused
No longer responding
Nighttime Comfort
Sleeping comfortably
Restless or pacing
Vocalizing
Breathing difficulty
Frequent waking
Home Environment & Access
Stairs present
Pet cannot use stairs
Limited space for stretcher
Outdoor euthanasia preferred
Favorite resting location:
Pet Weight & Lifting Support
Under 35 lbs
35–90 lbs (one helper available)
Over 90 lbs (two helpers available)
May need assistance from our team
If euthanasia is performed, who would you like present?
Only primary decision maker
Multiple adult family members
Children present
Other pets present
Unsure at this time

(This helps us guide the pace and emotional environment of the visit.)

Aftercare Preferences (If Needed)
Not ready to discuss yet
Communal cremation
Private cremation (ashes returned)
Aquamation
Traditional cremation
Home burial / personal arrangements

Memorial Authorization

May we honor your pet with a memorial?
Yes
No

Preparing Your Home for a Peaceful Visit

To help create the most calm and meaningful experience possible, many families find comfort in:

  • Choosing a quiet, comfortable location where your pet feels safe

  • Using soft bedding or a favorite blanket

  • Playing gentle music or maintaining a peaceful silence

  • Allowing time for goodbyes and reflection

  • Dimming lights or opening curtains for natural light

  • Having treats, photos, or meaningful objects nearby

  • Deciding in advance who will be present

  • Preparing other pets for possible emotional reactions

There is no “right” way — only what feels most loving for your family.

Ready When You Are

Call: 630-699-3113

Text: 844-940-2360

16041 S Lincoln Hwy Plainfield, IL 60856

Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm

Sat - Sun: By Appointment Only

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