Providing home euthanasia has been on my mind for more than 16 years, ever since my own beloved dog passed peacefully at home with help from a fellow veterinarian friend. I’ve now retired from the Army and have been providing home euthanasia for the past few months. In this short time, I’ve helped many families say goodbye to their dear pets. People often ask if it’s sad or difficult. The answer to those questions is a resounding yes, absolutely. Providing home euthanasia is sad and difficult both emotionally and physically. But that’s not how I respond to the questions, especially when asked while I’m in a home helping a pet, or if the questions come when I’m back to return a pet’s ashes. The answer I give is that it is an honor to help pets pass peacefully in the comfort of their own homes. This answer—that providing home euthanasia is an honor—captures how I feel about this aspect of veterinary medicine. It’s much more accurate than my replying that yes, providing home euthanasia is both sad and difficult. Being a home euthanasia veterinarian is more draining emotionally and physically…