SoMa Animal Clinic (In-home Euthanasia)

About SoMa Animal Clinic (In-Home Euthanasia)

SoMa Animal Clinic offers a dedicated end-of-life service for pet owners in the Little Rock, Arkansas area, centered on in-home euthanasia performed by Dr. Ball, a veterinarian since 2010. Dr. Ball developed this service out of a recognition that traditional clinic environments often feel rushed during one of the most emotional moments a pet family can experience. By coming to a client's home, Dr. Ball and her assistant JoEllen give families the time to share stories about their pet, allow other animals in the household to be present and say goodbye, and say farewell in whatever setting feels most meaningful — a favorite room, the backyard, or even outside under a favorite tree.

The service covers Little Rock and surrounding areas, with appointment availability on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Appointments must be scheduled by 4:00 PM and require advance payment prior to services. Dr. Ball takes a consultative approach: every in-home euthanasia begins with a phone call in which she discusses the pet's condition, walks families through a quality-of-life scale, and may recommend additional diagnostic testing if there is a condition that could still be managed. SoMa also provides pet loss support resources, including a referral to a licensed clinical social worker who works with grieving pet owners.

Services Offered

SoMa Animal Clinic provides the following end-of-life services to families in the Little Rock, Arkansas area:

• In-Home Euthanasia (with sedation, butterfly catheter, and gentle euthanasia)
• Quality-of-Life Phone Consultation
• Private and Semi-Private Cremation (coordinated through Arkansas Pet Cremation)
• Cremation with Urn Delivery to Home or Nearby Vet
• Pet Loss Support Resources and Referrals

What to Expect

The process starts with a phone call to SoMa Animal Clinic at (501) 916-2246, where Dr. Ball will discuss your pet's situation and help you work through the quality-of-life scale to determine timing. Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and must be booked by 4:00 PM the same day. In-home euthanasia pricing ranges from $473 to $543 depending on pet weight and travel distance, with additional charges for pets over 75 pounds or appointments requiring extended travel. Sedation is included when appropriate, along with a butterfly catheter and gentle euthanasia. Families who wish to have their pet cremated can arrange that directly through SoMa; Arkansas Pet Cremation will coordinate pickup and deliver an urn to the home within one to two weeks for clients within approximately 20 miles of the service area.