In summer 2025, Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital in the US reopened its renovated Comfort Room, a home-like space with couches and dimmable lights, most often used for euthanasia. It sits near a rear exit so families can leave without crossing the lobby, and the social work team meets families there.
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary MedicineHow do I stay with them on the day?
What people do around the world
「We did everything we could. Tomorrow we have to let her go.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Bring family or a friend
PDSA advice
PDSA「After 14 and a half years together, I let my dog go peacefully today. I didn't want him to suffer more.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
A few minutes alone afterward
PDSA usually offers this
PDSA「I can't watch her suffer anymore. Tomorrow I'll let her go peacefully, and I'm falling apart.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Bring your other pets
some people do this
PDSA「On Monday I'm letting my beloved dog be put to sleep, and the thought of losing him hurts so much.」
Oct 2026Original post・Reddit
Say goodbye at home
some vets offer home euthanasia
American Humane「This morning I stayed by my dog's side until the end.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
「Today might be my last day with my dog, and I'm sad my dog won't see me finish my degree.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Spend a last evening at home
A way to say goodbye named by the AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association（Boulder Humane Society 網站轉載）「Today is my very old dog's euthanasia day, and I want to make it a really good last day.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Give each family member time alone
American Humane advice
American Humane「I spent the afternoon at my cousins' house to say goodbye to their dog before tomorrow's euthanasia.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
If you won't stay, tell the care team
University of Illinois vet hospital
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine「My dog's dementia has gotten worse, so we are letting my dog go this weekend.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Updated 29 Oct 2026.