Forever Friends Resources
Practical, compassionate guidance for families making difficult decisions about pets who are sick, aging, or declining, quality of life, and peaceful in-home goodbyes in Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
By Dr. Donna O'Leary
Canine cognitive dysfunction can affect sleep, orientation, house training, anxiety, and family interaction, so quality of life should include both physical and emotional comfort.
By Dr. Donna O'Leary
Quality-of-life scales are best used as guides that reveal patterns over time, not as rigid rules that make the decision for you.
By Dr. Donna O'Leary
Quality of life is usually best evaluated through daily comfort: pain control, appetite, mobility, breathing, hygiene, rest, and whether your pet is still having more good days than hard days.
By Dr. Donna O'Leary
An at-home euthanasia visit is meant to be quiet, unhurried, and centered around your pet's comfort in the place where they already feel safe.