Janesville Community Radio interviewed Dr. Hilst for a full hour. “Talkin’ Animals with the Crazy Katt Lady” Today’s show has Dr. Katie Hilst, a veterinarian that specializes in home euthanasia. We will discuss the emotions and why in-home vs. vet euthanasia is better and vice versa. Interview starts at about 4 minutes into the broadcast. Some …
I have often heard people say I don’t want to “play God” when referencing a euthanasia decision for their sick, painful, and suffering pet. They seem to think choosing euthanasia for their pet is playing God. I do not agree. I don’t think any of us can know or understand how God acts in our …
Euthanasia comes from the Greek language and translates as good or fortunate death. The definition is the act of ending the life or permitting the death of a hopelessly sick or injured animal in a painless way for reasons of mercy. My first home euthanasia experience. It was in 2001, with my first kitty love, …
In honor of National Pet Memorial Day, I was proud to sponsor the “Remembering Our Pets” event, being co-hosted by Dane County Humane Society and Memorial Pet Services. The ceremony was a loving way to honor pets that are no longer with us, and a way to celebrate the wonderful pets currently in our lives. …
“Doesn’t this bother you?” These are some of the comments I get from friends and acquaintances. Why did I choose to offer Home Euthanasia Services exclusively? When I started my housecall business I did not envision offering home euthanasia exclusively, but knew I would “have to” offer those services as part and parcel of a …