In-Home Pet Euthanasia on Long Island Can Now Be Booked Online: What Families Should Know
East Setauket, United States - November 9, 2026 / Calm Paws Vet /
Calm Paws Vet, an in-home end-of-life veterinary practice serving Suffolk County and Long Island's North Shore, has launched online booking for its in-home pet euthanasia service. Families can now choose an appointment for a dog or cat directly through the Calm Paws Vet website, in addition to calling or texting the practice at (631) 371-2919. Every visit is led by Jake Labriola, DVM, MPH, and follows a sedation-first protocol, so the pet is sedated and relieved of pain before the final medication is given.
For most families, the hardest part of an in-home euthanasia is not the visit itself. It is deciding when, and then making the call. Many pet owners spend weeks watching a senior or seriously ill dog or cat decline before they feel ready to schedule anything. Online booking gives those families a quieter first step: they can see available times privately, choose what works for their household, and know exactly when Dr. Jake will arrive.
“By the time most families reach out to me, they have been carrying this decision for a long time, and they are tired,” said Dr. Jake Labriola, founder of Calm Paws Vet. “Being able to choose a time on their own, at whatever hour they are ready, takes one hard conversation off their plate. When I arrive, nothing about the visit is rushed.”
Why more families are choosing a goodbye at home
Many pet owners now look for a gentler alternative to a final clinic visit. For an old, sore, anxious, or unwell pet, staying home removes the hardest parts of that visit: the carrier, the car ride, the waiting room, and the unfamiliar sounds and smells. Families also gain privacy, and time to say goodbye without feeling watched or hurried.
Research on how owners experience euthanasia supports that choice. In a survey of 1,578 pet owners conducted by the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy and reported by dvm360, 80 percent of owners whose pets were euthanized at home described a good experience, compared with 43 percent when the procedure took place in a veterinary hospital. The same survey found that 62 percent reported a good experience when a sedative was given first, compared with 31 percent when it was not.
“Sedation first is not an extra on my visits. It is the foundation of how I work,” Dr. Jake said. “A pet who is sedated first simply falls asleep, somewhere familiar, with the people they love nearby. That is the last thing they experience, and it is what families remember.”
What an in-home euthanasia visit with Calm Paws Vet looks like
Calm Paws Vet is built around a predictable, transparent process, so families know what will happen before the day arrives:
- A first conversation. By phone, text, or after booking online, families can describe what they are seeing, ask about timing, and talk through what to expect. Aftercare is usually chosen in advance.
- Arrival and settling in. Dr. Jake greets the pet wherever they are resting and explains to the family how the visit will go. Paperwork and payment are usually handled early and quietly, so they do not interrupt later.
- Sedation first. A small injection provides deep sedation and pain relief, so the pet relaxes and drifts into a deep sleep. On the current Calm Paws Vet protocol, this commonly takes about 5 to 15 minutes, and families can keep talking to and touching their pet throughout.
- The final medication. Only once the pet is deeply asleep and relieved of pain is the final medication given. Dr. Jake stays with the pet and confirms, quietly, when they have passed.
- Unhurried family time. Families can take the time they need afterward before any aftercare begins.
- Aftercare handled. If the family chooses cremation, Dr. Jake coordinates it through Final Gift crematory and transports the pet with care. Every family receives a paw print keepsake, and a fur clipping if desired.
Children are welcome if their parents feel it is right for them, and other pets in the home can be present if they are calm. Some families hold their pet throughout; others prefer to step out for part of the visit. There is no single right way to say goodbye, and the visit is shaped around each family.
Not sure if it is time?
Many calls to Calm Paws Vet begin with a question rather than a request. Dr. Jake offers quality of life conversations for families who are unsure, using tools such as the HHHHHMM quality of life scale developed by Dr. Alice Villalobos, which scores hurt, hunger, hydration, hygiene, happiness, mobility, and whether a pet is having more good days than bad.
“Sometimes the honest answer is that a pet is still comfortable and the time has not come yet,” Dr. Jake said. “I would much rather a family call me early and hear that, than wait until a crisis.”
Service area and scheduling
Calm Paws Vet serves families throughout Suffolk County and Long Island's North Shore. In the Three Village and Setauket area, visits are scheduled for weekday evenings and for weekends at any time; daytime weekday visits are available for families farther out in the service area. Families can book online or call or text to confirm availability for their town. Pricing depends on the pet's size, the family's location, and the aftercare option chosen, and it is reviewed with each family before the appointment.
About Dr. Jake Labriola
Jake Labriola, DVM, MPH, earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and his Master of Public Health from the Stony Brook University Program in Public Health. He is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in New York, is USDA accredited, and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He has more than 15 years of experience in the veterinary field and more than four years of experience providing in-home euthanasia. Through Calm Paws Vet, he focuses his practice on end-of-life care for dogs and cats, delivered in the home.
Families can read a full description of the visit, and book a time, on the Calm Paws Vet page for in-home euthanasia for dogs and cats.
About Calm Paws Vet
Calm Paws Vet is an in-home veterinary practice providing compassionate end-of-life care for dogs and cats across Suffolk County and Long Island's North Shore. Founded by Jake Labriola, DVM, MPH, the practice offers in-home euthanasia with a sedation-first protocol, quality of life consultations, and aftercare coordination including private and communal cremation through Final Gift crematory. Calm Paws Vet visits families at home, so pets never need a final car ride or clinic visit. Learn more at calmpawsvet.com.
Contact Information:
Calm Paws Vet
East Setauket
East Setauket, NY 11733
United States
Jake Labriola
+1-631-371-2919
https://calmpawsvet.com
