FOND FAREWELL VETS PROVIDE AT HOME EUTHANASIA FOR DOGS AND CATS IN AND AROUND DORSET.

As pet owners, we do everything we can to make sure that our four-legged family members lead happy and healthy lives, and this doesn’t stop when it comes to their end-of-life care. We believe that deciding when the time has come to say goodbye is one of the most important and selfless decisions we make for our beloved pets.

We created Fond Farewell Vets to provide the most dignified, calm and peaceful way to spend those final moments together. This allows you to stay in the comfort of your own home, eliminating the need for what can be a stressful and difficult journey for everyone. At home euthanasia means that your much-loved companion can spend this precious time in their favourite place with their favourite people.

Our coverage area is a 25 mile radius of our base in Frampton, just north of Dorchester – please see map below. However, if you fall just outside this area please do get in touch as we may still be able to help.

About Us

Fond Farewell Vets is family owned and run, based just north of Dorchester in Dorset.

James qualified from The Royal Veterinary College in 2008 and has been working locally in Dorset for the past 10 years. During this time he has witnessed the importance of saying goodbye in the most peaceful way, and this is what inspired the creation of Fond Farewell Vets.

Suzy manages all non-medical aspects of Fond Farewell, with a background working in the charity sector and an immense love of animals.

Together, we will do everything we can to provide you with all the reassurance and compassion that you need at this difficult time.

James qualified from The Royal Veterinary College and Suzy background working in the charity sector

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."
- Winnie The Pooh

Services

Telephone Consultation

Once you have contacted us, you will have the chance to speak to James to discuss your needs and options. He will be able to answer any questions you may have and talk you through the process should you decide to go ahead.

Our Visit to Your Home

The euthanasia visit will be arranged at a time which is convenient for you and your family. You will be able to remain together throughout the whole process and given the private time that you need.

The After Care we can Offer

Whether you decide on a home burial or cremation, we are here to help. We can organise cremation on your behalf, or you can contact a crematorium directly. We work with two local independent crematoria who share our ethos of offering the most dignified and caring service for our beloved pets. Alternatively, we can take your pet to your Veterinary Practice to be cremated through them. Whatever you feel most comfortable with.

Keepsakes and Memorialisation Options

If you wish, we can provide you with various memorialisation options such as paw prints, hair clippings, jewellery, and other keepsakes.

Prices

All home euthanasia visits cost £350. There is no extra charge for larger animals.

Aftercare
If you would like us to arrange cremation on your behalf, we will use either Companions at Peace near Wincanton (www.companionsatpeace.co.uk) or Greenfields in Corfe Mullen (www.greenfieldspetcremation.co.uk), depending on your location. Every pet is cremated individually.

Some insurers may cover some or all of these costs and, if so, we are happy to liaise with them on your behalf.

Prices for Companions at Peace are as follows (these include a £20 transportation fee):

Cat		£190
Small Dog (<10kg)		£210
Medium Dog (10-20kg)		£240
Large Dog (20-34kg)		£270
Extra-Large Dog (35kg+)		please ask if this applies

Prices for Greenfields can be found on their website.

Contact

If we can help, please do contact us on 01300 320 332 or 07442 27 27 28

You can email us at info@fondfarewellvets.co.uk or send a message using the enquiry form.

9am to 6pm Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm on Saturday
10am to 4pm on Sunday

Please feel free to email or text/WhatsApp outside of these times and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Claire Briggs

12:26 05 Feb 25

I had to make the heartbreaking decision to let my 15 year old Beau go on 17 January. He always hated going to the vets so I was desperate to try and find an at home Euthanasia vet. Thank goodness I found James at Fond Farewell. From initial phone call to the visit to my home, he was the most caring and compassionate person. He recognised my devastation and made the whole situation bearable, taking time to explain everything and giving me time at every step. The love he showed Beau was heartwarming and probably added to the tears! . I honestly can’t recommend Fond Farewell Vets highly enough. Letting Beau go over the bridge in his favourite spot on the sofa was a small comfort to me. Looking back now it was a very peaceful passing. They even offered to transport him to Companions at Peace pet cremation in Wincanton for me.Thank you so much James and Suzy for everything, the card received in the post a couple of days later was such a lovely gesture and the words very touching.In future I won’t go anywhere else. X

Shirley Woolford

13:27 04 Feb 25

I noted that you haven't been in business for very long but cannot rate your service highly enough for the peace of mind it gave us. Thank you James for the excellent service from the time I contacted you and arrangements were made to come to our house. On the day your compassion and consideration shone through and you put our elderly greyhound at ease, stroking him and talking to him as he lay on his bed surrounded by his toys and us close by. Your attention to detail was much appreciated and we were glad to accept the offer of some of his fur which you gave us in a lovely box to keep. At such a difficult time you made the whole process so much easier to bear as Frank was our dearly loved companion for 9 years and is greatly missed. Thank you too for the lovely card with the thoughtful addition of some flower seed to scatter. Hoping your business goes from strength to strength and wishing you both our very best wishes for the future.

Andrew Hoddinott

13:05 04 Feb 25

Eddie was our dog. We all loved him. So when it was time for him to leave us we wanted to make it as comfortable for him as we could so I called Fond Farewell Vets. From the start James made a very difficult situation much easier. When the day came James treated Eddie, and us, with patience and respect. Thank you James. I highly recommend Fond Farewell Vets.

Jackie Seymour

10:27 01 Feb 25

Had to make a tough decision that morning and fond farewell came out early afternoon. So glad we had her put to sleep at home no stress, Peaceful, So lovely to be with our dog till the end. Highly recommend this business.

Louise Wilkinson

13:42 30 Jan 25

We had spoken to James last year over the telephone when Will was diagnosed.It was important to us to have arrangements in place so Will could be at home with us when it was time.James is very knowledgeable, reassuring and we were blessed to have another few weeks with Will.I felt comfortable knowing we had explained everything to James and he was just on the end of the phone when it was time to say goodbye.James made sure although a very difficult time everything was calm and respectful.What an excellent service this is.Thank you James

paul kingman

22:22 27 Jan 25

Having had to make the decision to say goodbye to our 15 year old Staffy, Marley, we wanted him be in the calm surroundings of home, so made the call to Fond Farewell Vets. James came to the house and was compassionate and caring, nothing was rushed and we were able to to say our goodbyes as Marley drifted off to sleep by the fire.As you can imagine, days like these are never easy but it was a great comfort knowing that he passed with such care and dignity.

Leah Dear

12:00 09 Jan 25

When it was time to say goodbye to our 14 year old mastiff, we wanted a home visit due to her mobility issues and to ensure she was comfortable when she passed. James was recommended to us by multiple vets and I had previously found him online. He was extremely helpful and very caring for Lexie when he came round. He explained how everything would work and made sure we were happy with each step. We opted for a home burial so she stayed with us but James offered to take some fur clippings for us and left us with a little wooden box to keep them in which was very lovely.I highly recommend him for anyone wanting a more homely, comfortable and calming environment for their dogs last moments

Sarah ve

23:17 27 Nov 24

It’s almost been 2 weeks now since James visited our family home to help our dog Buster who had become suddenly very unwell. A close to 14 year old collie entwined in our lives, each day we learn to live without him here. We can not thank you enough for your support during this heart breaking time for our family. We have so much gratitude for the service you offer, allowing Buster to rest in peace at home surrounded by us all. Best wishes, Sarah.

James Noel

19:04 09 Nov 24

A huge thank you to James & Suzy for their help, understanding and consideration during an increasingly inevitable, but surprisingly unexpected and painful time of saying farewell to our treasured & well loved 15 year old Hardy.I still can’t quite believe how it all rushed up at us so quickly, even though we were now living with many of the signs, before Hardy made it clear to us that this was the moment he needed to say his farewells; before starting his next journey.Even though we weren't all at home, WhatsApp enabled both children to share their love and instruct last cuddles, kisses, strokes and goodbyes before James reassuringly and painlessly, carefully & calmly helped him on his way.We were his family, all in the room, all at home, for our Hardy's moment & final farewell and for that we will all be eternally grateful.Thank you James & Suzy for all the care, compassion and help with all that could be done from start to finish, and your kind words. The Noel Family xx

Lorna Flyyy

18:59 08 Nov 24

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to James and Suzy for their exceptional kindness and compassion during the difficult moment of saying goodbye to our beloved cat, Pebbles who was 16 years old.She spent her last day with lots of cuddles, playing with her toys and purring.Their genuine care and gentle support made an incredibly painful process more bearable, and their dedication to ensuring Pebbles' final moments were treated with dignity and respect meant so much.Thank you, James and Suzy, for your compassion and care during such a challenging time. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Nicola Brown

21:42 03 Nov 24

A part of the family for 18 years, when the time came to say goodbye to our beloved Katie, we made the decision to have her put to sleep at home to ensure that her final moments were as calm and peaceful as possible, rather than put her through a stressful trip to the vets, which she had always hated.Our vet provided the contact details for Fond Farewell Vets, and we spoke to James, who explained the process and made an appointment for later in the week.When James arrived, he took time to get to know Katie and talked us through the process again. We didn’t feel at all rushed, everything was at our pace and Katie was calm and content. She passed away peacefully on my lap and James gave us as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes, before taking Katie away in her bed for cremation, returning her ashes a few days later.We would highly recommend Fond Farewell Vets. One of the most difficult things I’ve ever had to do was made easier thanks to the care and compassion shown by James. Thank you so much.

Stephen Bosley

15:49 03 Nov 24

Making the decision to have to have your dog put to sleep is one of the most difficult decisions you will make during your lifetime. Then having the procedure carried out at the vets surgery makes it even harder. Having a company like Fond Farewell Vets, where your dog can be put to sleep in your own home where they have probably lived all their lives, helps make a very sad and difficult time slightly easier.The service supplied by Suzy and James is caring and compassionate from the first point of contact. When James came to our house to carry out the procedure he was so kind and caring. He explained every step and nothing was rushed. He examined our lovely Westie Monty, who was just over 15 years old, and assured us we were doing the kindness thing for him. James gave us as much time as we needed before and after the process.I can’t thank Suzy and James enough as they helped make the sadness just that little bit easier to take and Monty passed in his own home with the family that loved him.I would have no hesitation in recommending Fond Farewell Vets to anybody who has made the difficult decision to have their dog out to sleep.

Gillian Hunter

21:08 31 Oct 24

I can honestly say James made this extremely difficult decision so much better, he was so very kind and treated my little dog with such care and kindness. He went completely at my pace, explaining everything he was doing and reassured me that everything was going as planned.I would never go back to the conventional way of putting an animal to rest after experiencing the work of Fond Farewell Vets, I really can’t recommend them enough.I am so very very grateful to them.

T Willson-Collins

19:09 23 Oct 24

As a family, we recently had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to our beloved 19 year old cat, Gump.We wanted him to be at home as he’d always been such a home boy and we couldn’t bear the thought of him not being on his beloved sofa for his final sleep.We found Fond Farewell after a quick Google search and Suzy was very thoughtful and understanding when I spoke with her on the phone.James called back a little while later to confirm a few details and discuss when we’d like him to visit.As we have 2 secondary school aged daughters we asked for a later visit as we wanted to bring them home first to spend some time with Gump before James visited us, he was very accommodating regarding this.James arrived and took plenty of time to explain, firstly to my husband and myself what would happen, and then our daughters joined us before he began with the process.James was incredibly calm, professional and thoughtful when it came to dealing with not only 2 adults, but 2 heartbroken teenage girls. He never once rushed us and also went to another room whilst we said goodbye one last time as a family, before returning for the final injections.Our beautiful boy, passed away peacefully surrounded by the people who had loved him for 19 years, at home in his favourite spot and we are incredibly grateful that we could do this for him.Thank you Fond Farewell for undertaking, what cannot be an easy task, in such a thoughtful, considerate and kind manner. We will be forever thankful that on such a sad day you were able to make it just that bit easier on us all.

Tammy

18:14 21 Oct 24

Nigel part of our family for 15 years. I was dreading the inevitable. He hated going to the vets (associating all his past pains).When it was time to say goodbye, I called the vets to make an appointment to have him euthanised. They had no availability and said they would see what they could do.I got a call back from the practice manager who said a friend had used Fond Farewell ltd. She said they would come to the house.I was happy they would do it at home, as it was so much better for Nigel as he could be with his family.I did not realise at the time, just how grateful I would be.I phoned Fond Farewell and spoke to James. He took down my details and explained the procedure thoroughly over the phone before letting me know a time he would arrive.When James arrived Nigel was calm and took to James straight away. He spent time getting to know Nigel, and again explained to mum an I the steps to come.After an injection which Nigel was not aware of he was totally pain free and slept. I could see he was so comfortable. After about 10 minutes James asked if we were ready. Mum had had her cuddles with Nigel, and James placed him on his favourite bed before administering the final injection.Everything was done at our pace, and with absolutely no stress to Nigel. Options were were given to us for final arrangements. Decisions were made so easily because James was so thorough.I could go on, because I am immensely grateful to Fond Farewell service. I miss our boy very much, but I am so happy I made the decision to go with them.Two days later we received a beautiful card in the post. It was so personal and a lovely touch. Thank you. A much appreciated service from James and Suzy

Charlotte Timbrell

09:31 18 Sep 24

We sadly had to say goodbye to our 13 year old Labrador cross Rocko last weekend and we are so happy that we chose Fond Farewell Vets. I knew that when Rockos time came I didn’t want to take him into a vets where he would sometimes be stressed and I didn’t want to fight back my emotions in a full reception room at our local vets, we knew his time was coming to an end but didn’t expect it to be so soon. James managed to fit us in at extremely short notice and made our final moments with him peaceful and calm, he was able to fall asleep peacefully in our garden. Everything was explained and we didn’t feel rushed at all. We would highly recommend Fond Farewell.

Chris Lovegrove

11:09 14 Sep 24

At nearly 15 years old we had to make the very hard decision to say goodbye to our gorgeous Black Labrador Charlie. Rather than taking Charlie to the vets we decided to have him put to sleep at our home. We did our research & found Fond Farewell Vets. James was superb, handling everything from start to finish sympathetically to us and with dignity & care for Charlie. For such a very sad occasion we both felt it could not of been handled better. James took care of every detail & our lovely boy had his last tasty treats on his quilt out in the garden. We will miss him everyday but we both know he had the best ending to a full & fun life. Thank you to James for helping us with making the right decision & for taking such good care of us and Charlie in his final hours. Chris & Chris

Kim Day

11:03 20 Aug 24

We had to say farewell to our beautiful English Bull Terrier Gerty after 15 years together. We found Fond Farewells and are so glad we did. James was caring and patient, both with us and Gerty. It was obviously emotional for us and we were grateful for the James' kindness and professionalism. He suggested things we hadn't thought about which was helpful during the time. I highly recommend Fond Farewell Vets if you want to give your pet a peaceful goodbye in the comfort of your home. It made a world of difference in letting her go and feeling it was the kindest way for that to happen. Thank you James

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