End of Life

Humane Colorado offers compassionate end-of-life services for beloved pets, including euthanasia options.

Saying Goodbye

Understanding Euthanasia Services at Humane Colorado

Being a best friend for their life means knowing when to say goodbye.

No pet should be forced to suffer at the end of their life, and no caregiver should have to watch their beloved pet’s decline. We approach euthanasia with compassionate care for the pet and the person.

We offer end-of-life services at the Leslie A. Malone Center, Buddy Center, and the Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur.

We will take your pet into a warm, quiet room to perform humane euthanasia. The process is handled with kindness and respect, taking only a few minutes. Your pet will not suffer.

Schedule an Appointment for End-of-Life Services

Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur

If you would like to be present for the entirety of your pet’s end of life visit, please make an appointment with the Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur.

More information

Please note: Our in-shelter services are not set up for you to be present during the procedure, but you may view your pet afterward if you wish.

Shelter Fees

Owner Requested Euthanasia & Communal Cremation: $85

Communal Cremation – When you choose communal cremation, your treasured pet is gently placed into the crematory together with other pets. No cremated remains are returned to you when you choose a communal cremation.


Owner Requested Euthanasia & Individual Cremation (ashes returned):

Individual Cremation – When you choose individual cremation, your treasured pet is placed into the crematory and separated from the other pets with partitions. When the cremation process is complete, you receive only the cremated remains of your pet in your choice of urns.

Dogs and Cats

  • Less than 50 pounds: $205
  • 50 pounds or more: $245
  • Exotics and Pocket Pets
  • Less than 3 pounds: $120

Hospital Fees

Please note that our hospital fees are higher than the fees at the shelter due to the individualized experience and extended visiting time

Consultation with Veterinarian (required for new patients): $45

Owner Present Euthanasia & Communal Cremation:

Communal Cremation – When you choose communal cremation, your treasured pet is gently placed into the crematory together with other pets. No cremated remains are returned to you when you choose a communal cremation.

  • Less than 50 pounds: $150
  • 50 pounds or more: $220

Owner present Euthanasia & Individual Cremation (ashes returned):

Individual Cremation – When you choose individual cremation, your treasured pet is placed into the crematory and separated from the other pets with partitions. When the cremation process is complete, you receive only the cremated remains of your pet in your choice of urns.

  • Less than 50 pounds: $275
  • 50 pounds or more: $350

No pet will be denied humane end-of-life care due to the owner’s inability to pay.

Pet Loss Grief Support

We understand the grief involved when the time comes to say goodbye to a pet. Everyone experiences grief differently. There are resources available if you or a loved one is having a hard time coping with loss.

The Pet Loss Support Group meets for free every Thursday evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Zoom.

Grief and Loss Resources

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