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Tell us about your pet, how they are feeling and where you are.
At-home veterinary end-of-life care
A peaceful goodbye in the comfort of home
Compassionate, gentle care for your pet with dignity, respect and love.
Enquiries are answered between 8am and 8pm.
In the comfort of home
Gentle, compassionate care
Clear, calm guidance
Respectful aftercare
Why home matters
Familiar surroundings. Unhurried care.
For an elderly, unwell or anxious pet, travelling to a clinic can add stress to an already difficult day. At home, they can rest in their favourite place, surrounded by familiar voices and smells.
We take time to explain each step, answer your questions and let the visit move at a pace that feels right for your family.
Our approachWhat to expect
Support before, during and after the visit
You do not need to have every decision made before you contact us. We can talk through the appointment and aftercare options with you.
Plan the visit
We arrange a suitable time and explain what will happen at home.
Gentle care
Your pet is helped to relax before the final medication is given.
Aftercare
Choose private or community cremation, or home burial where suitable.
Aftercare choices
Handled with dignity and respect
We will help you understand each option so you can choose what feels right for your pet and family.
Private cremation
Your pet is cremated individually and their ashes are returned to you in your chosen keepsake.
Learn moreCommunity cremation
Your pet is cremated respectfully with other pets. Individual ashes are not returned.
Learn moreHome burial
Where appropriate and permitted, you may choose to keep your pet close with a burial at home.
Learn morePractical support
Clear guidance when decisions feel difficult
Use these tools in your own time, then speak with your veterinary team about anything that concerns you.
Quality of Life Check-in
Record seven everyday areas of comfort and wellbeing, and save check-ins on your device to help you notice changes.
Start a check-inIs it time?
Calm, veterinary-led guidance on the signs to watch and how to prepare for a conversation with your vet.
Read the guidanceEstimate aftercare costs
Choose your pet's weight and preferred aftercare to see the current planning estimate before getting in touch.
Use the calculatorAreas we cover
At-home care across a growing area of Ireland
Current service-area planning includes Kildare, Laois, Carlow, Offaly, parts of Kilkenny, parts of Tipperary, parts of Limerick, Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Wicklow, Waterford. Availability may vary by location, so please contact us and we will let you know what is possible.
We are here to help
You do not have to navigate this alone.
If you are unsure whether the time is right, or simply want to understand your options, get in touch for a calm conversation.
Contact Goodnight Tails