Losing a beloved four-legged friend is one of the hardest things a pet lover will ever go through. When you lose a pet, you lose a member of your family. On behalf of everyone at CAHS, please accept our deepest sympathies.

General Cremation:
Cat Euthanasia with General Cremation or body returned for home burial:   $40*
Dog Euthanasia with General Cremation or body returned for home burial:  $65*
Small animals with General Cremation or body returned for home burial:     $30*
*If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please inform staff when you call the shelter.
**We do not provide euthanasia services for birds, reptiles, fish, or amphibians.

If your beloved pet has already passed and you would like to dispose of their remains, we can provide that service for any animal and any weight for $35. If you would like to receive their ashes, please see below for private cremation fees.

We provide private cremation services for families who wish to keep the remains of their pet. Fees are determined by the pet’s weight category and range from $100 to $300. An urn is included as part of this service.

All pet cremations are done through our service provider, Trusted Journey. CAHS coordinates directly with them to arrange transportation of your beloved pet from CAHS into their care.

Private Cremation:
0-2 lbs:       $100
3-10 lbs:     $130
11-20 lbs:   $155
21-40 lbs:   $170
41-60 lbs:   $190
61-80 lbs:   $215
81-100 lbs: $245
101+ lbs:    $300

Ink Paw Print: $30
Clay Paw Print: $40
Sand Paw print: $15

Individual cremations and prints are mailed directly from Trusted Journey or available for pick up at the shelter.

Trusted Journey also offers a wide variety of other memorial products such as necklaces, upgraded urns, and name plates for an additional cost. To learn more, visit their website at https://www.trustedjourney.com/.

In you are need of these services, please call (517) 626-6060 to make an appointment.

We do offer owner present euthanasia services. However, appointments are limited. Please let us know if you would like this service when contacting CAHS.

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