Compassionate pet euthanasia in the serenity of your home
Helping you through the hardest decision you will ever make for your pet.
When your dog or cat is suffering, Dr. William Fraser comes to your home in Aiken — so your pet can pass peacefully in familiar surroundings, surrounded by the people who love them, with no stressful car ride and no clinic waiting room.
When you call or email, please let us know where you're located and a little about your pet, so we can confirm we serve your area and talk through timing together. Email: [email protected]
At home, in their favorite spot — where they feel safest.
Welcome to Aiken In-Home Pet Loss
The word euthanasia means “good death.” We understand the great responsibility that comes with ending the life of a beloved family member.
Your pet has spent their life in your home — on their bed, in their yard, beside you. When the end of that life comes, home is where they are most comfortable, and where you can say goodbye without hurry or strangers around.
That is why Dr. Fraser started In-Home Pet Loss in 2019: to offer veterinarian house calls to pet owners who need to euthanize a suffering dog or cat. This Aiken practice brings that same care to families in Aiken, South Carolina, and the surrounding area.
There is no rush and no judgment on the call. If you are not sure whether it is time, Dr. Fraser will talk it through with you honestly.
Your whole family can be there, holding them to the end.
At-home euthanasia services include
Every visit is unhurried and centered on your pet's comfort — and on giving you the time and space you need.
A conversation first
A discussion with you about your concerns, thoughts, or questions surrounding pet euthanasia — before anything else happens.
Mild sedation
Mild sedation to ease any discomfort. Our goal is to make your pet calm and comfortable, drifting into a deep, peaceful sleep.
Euthanasia — the final gift
Only when your pet is fully sedated and you are ready, Dr. Fraser gives the final injection. It is painless, and most families describe it simply as their pet slipping away.
Cremation
Cremation arrangements can be handled for you after the visit, so you don't have to make those decisions alone in a hard moment. Ask about options when you call.
Notification to your family veterinarian
If you desire, we will notify your family veterinarian of your pet's passing, so their records are complete and you don't have to make that call yourself.
What to expect
Knowing how the visit unfolds helps many families feel calmer going into it. It generally goes like this:
You call or email
Call (216) 894-8213 or email [email protected]. Tell us where you're located and about your pet — their condition, size, and how they're doing. Together you'll choose a time.
Dr. Fraser comes to you
The visit happens in your home, wherever your pet is most at ease — their bed, the couch, a favorite spot in the yard. Family is welcome to be present.
Gentle sedation
Your pet first receives mild sedation and falls into a calm, comfortable sleep, free of pain and anxiety, while you hold and comfort them.
A peaceful passing
When you're ready, the final injection is given while your pet sleeps. Afterwards, you can take all the time you need, and cremation can be arranged.
Signs it may be time
Every pet is different, and only you know yours. Families often call when they begin seeing several of these changes:
- More bad days than good — the good moments are getting rare
- Pain that isn't controlled — restless, panting, crying out, or unable to get comfortable
- Trouble getting up — struggling to stand, walk, or use the stairs
- Loss of appetite — refusing food or water they used to love
- Withdrawing — hiding, or no longer greeting family and joining in
- Incontinence or labored breathing that is becoming a daily struggle
If you're seeing these signs, a call can help you weigh quality of life with a veterinarian who does this work every day.
For cats especially, home means no carrier, no car ride, no clinic smells.
For dogs and cats alike
Some pets — cats in particular — find travel deeply stressful. An at-home visit spares them the carrier, the drive, and an unfamiliar room in what may already be a difficult day.
Whether your companion is a large dog who can no longer manage the car, or a quiet cat who has claimed one sunny cushion for fifteen years, the visit adapts to them: their pace, their place, their people.
Meet Dr. William Fraser
Veterinarian and founder of In-Home Pet Loss
Dr. William Fraser, DVM
Dr. Fraser established Mentor Animal Hospital as a full-service animal hospital in 1988 and Brightwood Animal Hospital in 1993. In May 2018 the hospitals became part of the National Veterinary Associates network. In 2019 he started In-Home Pet Loss to offer veterinarian house calls to pet owners who need to euthanize their pet.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Fraser served on the Pet Education Committee and Practice Management Committee of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. He is the past President of the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine, and a member in good standing of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He attends numerous continuing education seminars every year, seeking to offer clients' pets the most current diagnostic and treatment options.
With more than four decades in veterinary medicine, Dr. Fraser brings that depth of experience — and a calm, unhurried presence — into your home for one of the most important visits a veterinarian can make.
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, John Carroll University
Founded Mentor Animal Hospital (1988) and Brightwood Animal Hospital (1993)
Founded In-Home Pet Loss for at-home euthanasia house calls — now serving Aiken, SC
Serving Aiken and surrounding areas
Aiken In-Home Pet Loss is proud to serve Aiken in South Carolina and surrounding areas. If you're nearby but not listed, call — we'll let you know honestly whether we can reach you.
Dr. Fraser also serves families in Ohio through our original practice, In-Home Pet Loss (Chardon, Concord, Painesville, Mentor, and Willoughby).
Common questions
How do I schedule a visit?
Call (216) 894-8213 or email [email protected]. Let us know where you're located and tell us about your pet. We'll talk through your pet's condition and choose a time together.
Can my family be present?
Yes — that's one of the main reasons families choose an at-home visit. You can hold your pet, sit with them, and have the people (and other pets) who love them nearby. There is no limit on who can be in the room.
Will my pet feel any pain?
No. Your pet first receives mild sedation so they are calm, comfortable, and in a deep sleep before the final injection is given. The goal throughout is a painless, peaceful passing.
Do you care for both dogs and cats?
Yes. Dr. Fraser provides in-home euthanasia for both dogs and cats in the Aiken area.
What happens afterwards? Is cremation available?
Cremation is available and can be arranged as part of the visit, so you don't have to manage it on your own. If you'd like, we can also notify your family veterinarian of your pet's passing. When you call, we'll walk you through the aftercare options and costs before you decide anything.
What does it cost?
The fee depends on factors like your pet's size, travel distance, and the cremation option you choose. Call (216) 894-8213 and we'll give you a clear fee for your situation before you commit to anything.
I'm not sure if it's time yet. Can I still call?
Absolutely. Many calls begin exactly there. Dr. Fraser will discuss your concerns, thoughts, and questions about your pet's quality of life and help you think it through — whether the right answer is now, later, or not yet.
When you're ready, we're here
You don't have to face this decision alone, and your pet doesn't have to leave home. Call or email Dr. Fraser's practice to talk — about timing, about the visit, about whatever is on your mind.
AikenInHomePetLoss.com · Serving Aiken, South Carolina & surrounding areas
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