Mementos

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We can provide one clay paw print, ink paw prints, and fur clippings during the home euthanasia appointment if desired. These mementos are provided at no additional charge. If you have special requests for mementos, beyond the options listed above, please let us know before the appointment.

Cremation

Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home

We use Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home in Gainesville for all of our pet cremations. We coordinate transportation of your pet and payment for cremation to Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home after the euthanasia appointment. They will call you once your pet's ashes are ready to be picked up from their facility, if you elect for private cremation.

Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home also has options for memorial jewelry and additional clay paw prints that you can view on their website.

https://crevassespcs.com/

(352) 332-5600
crevassepcs@gmail.com

6352 NW 18th Drive Gainesville, Florida 32653

Open: M-F (9:00 am – 5:30pm)

Urn Options Provided by Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home

The urn options to the right are included in the price of private cremation, as listed in the pricing tab of our website. There is also a catalog of other urn options as well as jewelry urns available on Crevasse's website below. Please let us know before the appointment if you will be requesting a special urn or piece of jewelry.

https://crevassespcs.com/urns/

At-Home Burial

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Burial of euthanized pets is legal in Alachua County, Florida if done properly and in accordance with local regulations. According to Florida law, you must bury your pet at least two feet below the surface and avoid areas of flooding. You must also own the property on which you are burying your pet or have permission for pet burial from the property owner. See the attached link for more details on Florida laws regarding pet burials. And see below for helpful tips and guidelines regarding pet burial.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/0823.041

General Guidelines and Helpful Tips Regarding Pet Burial

Check your local county ordinances for regulations regarding pet burial in your area.
If you are unsure if there are gas lines or water lines buried around your planned grave site, then call your local utilities' office.
An adequate depth for the grave is three to five feet, depending on how large your pet is. A strict minimum of two feet of soil should be on top of the body.
Consider using sawdust, shredded paper, or lime powder (calcium hydroxide) sprinkled under and over the body to speed up the decomposition process and reduce odor of decomposition. Lime can be purchased at most hardware or livestock feed stores. See product description for safety hazards.
If you have cremated your pet and would like to bury the ashes, consider mixing the ashes in with potting soil before burying them and then covering this with a layer of pure potting soil on top. This will be better for plant health and will discourage other animals from ingesting the soil that is mixed with ashes.
If you have any questions about the burial process and your plan for burial, please contact us.

Pet Cemetery Burial

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More information to come. Please contact us for details on local pet cemeteries.

Please note that improper disposal or burial of euthanized animals can result in a fine and possible jail time due to the negative effects that euthanasia drugs cause to wild animals and the environment.

Please contact us if you are unsure about the safety of your aftercare plans. We will be happy to provide you with additional guidance.

If your pet needs immediate medical attention, please call the UF Emergency Department, BluePearl Gainesville, UrgentVet Gainesville, CCVS Meadowbrook, or your regular veterinarian. We do not provide emergency care or primary care veterinary services.

UF Small Animal Emergency Department (352) 392-2235
BluePearl Pet Hospital, Gainesville (352) 672-6718
UrgentVet, Gainesville (352) 374-0040
Community Care Veterinary Specialists -Meadowbrook (352) 225-3501