LAST KISS At Home Pet Euthanasia And Cremation Services

About LAST KISS At Home Pet Euthanasia And Cremation Services

LAST KISS At Home Pet Euthanasia And Cremation Services is a Chicago-based in-home end-of-life service that sends veterinarians and licensed vet technicians directly to a family's home, allowing pets to pass in their own familiar surroundings rather than in a clinical setting. The service is led by Dr. Sarah Hadzic, DVM, PhD, CHPV — a certified hospice and palliative care veterinarian who has served the Chicagoland area for a number of years through her work at Paws and Feathers Veterinary Hospital. All services are performed by professional, licensed veterinary staff, and the practice is fully licensed in the State of Illinois.

LAST KISS recognizes that saying goodbye at home offers significant benefits over a clinic visit — pets experience less anxiety in their own environment, families can include other household pets or loved ones on their own terms, and the home can be arranged with favorite toys, music, or meaningful items to create a peaceful setting. After the procedure, Dr. Hadzic allows families as much time as they need to grieve privately, and if cremation is chosen, the pet passes from the veterinarian's hands directly to the cremation provider with strict identification procedures to ensure accuracy. For aquamation (water cremation), LAST KISS partners specifically with Peaceful Passage Aquamation for this gentler aftercare option.

Services Offered

LAST KISS At Home provides the following services to families in the Chicago, IL area:

• In-home pet euthanasia
• Home consultation to discuss end-of-life concerns and options
• Aquamation (water cremation) through Peaceful Passage Aquamation
• Clay paw print memento (available for an additional cost)
• After-hours and short-notice appointments
• Pet loss grief support resources

What to Expect

When Dr. Hadzic arrives at the home, she greets the pet and gives them time to become comfortable before any procedures begin. After paperwork and payment are handled upfront — so families can focus entirely on their pet afterwards — the vet administers a heavy sedative that allows the pet to relax completely. The final injection follows once the pet is fully sedated and takes effect within 30 to 60 seconds. The entire appointment typically runs 30 to 45 minutes, and Dr. Hadzic stays as long as the family needs. Appointments should ideally be scheduled in advance, though LAST KISS can often accommodate 24 to 48-hour short-notice requests. Families can reach the service at (773) 750-6468.