Dr. Jason Doolittle
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
After performing hundreds of euthanasias over the years, I know how difficult it is to say good-bye to a pet in an office-type setting with noises, sights, and smells that are unfamiliar to the pet. I decided to offer in-home euthanasia to honor the bond that people have with their pets and to make the experience as stress-free as possible to everyone involved.
Education
Undergraduate: NA
Veterinary Medicine: Ross University - 2005
Certifications
2Texas Veterinary Medical Association Member, Fear Free Certified
- Based InWeatherford, TX
- Service areasFort Worth, TX and surrounding areas
- Work Experience20+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Wednesday6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Services provided
At home pet euthanasia
Dr. Jason Doolittle will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $395
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $40 - $50
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $250
What pet parents are saying
Dr. Doolittle was very sensitive, gentle and respectful to me and my beloved Jasmine. He was reassuring that this was the right time to ease her pain and help her transition. I’m so grateful to Dr. Doolittle for his kindness.
Dr. Doolittle was very professional and did an excellent job explaining all the procedure and gave us plenty of time to say goodby to our dear Ginger.
Our Buford, weighing over 200lbs and not being able to walk, needed to be euthanized. Without the service of Dr. Doolittle coming to our home; this would have been not just a sad time for us, but a literal nightmare for us to figure out and beyond painful for Buford to get to a vet clinic. Dr. Doolittle was so respectful of our situation, of Buford in the moment, and of each person there with Buford saying goodbye. We thank him for his professionalism and kindness in a rough time for our family.
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE with LACK of DIGNITY!!!! I couldn't believe how heart-breaking this experience was for our family. We had to put our 14 year old maltipoo down, and assumed doing this at home would be the most peaceful option. But, the experience was anything but peaceful. The vet who came to our home, Dr. Doolittle (that is actually his name) was unprepared. He showed up with his teenage son in the car. He had to leave to go out to his car several times because he kept forgetting what he needed. Once our sweet Prince was sedated, he began the euthanasia. We thought this would be a simple procedure, but no...this is where it gets horrifying. He shaved one paw, only to stick our dog 6-7 times. And not regular sticks, really forceful sticks. Then he proceeded to another paw, needing to reposition our sweet boy to reach it. He was VERY ROUGH, yanking our dog almost out of our arms by his back legs without warning, making his head roll backwards. He then stuck him another 10-12 times, before again having to try another paw. At this point, we were all freaking out. I asked him nicely to be gentle when moving our sweet baby again, but he was still rough! Finally, on the third paw after a total of 20-25 sticks, he was able to find a vein and complete the process. It was miserable and nerve-racking. There was no peace. There was no dignity. I am writing this because I can't stand the thought of another pet parent enduring such pain. He took what could have been a beautiful goodbye and turned it into a traumatic memory..one that continues to play in my mind.
To say Dr. Doolittle was amazing is an understatement. He came in with such a compassion. Then to hand deliver our sweet girls ashes. With such a hard decision, we are so grateful it was made to do it with him.
Dr. Doolittle did a wonderful job helping us to say good bye to our dog of 17 years. Communication was great from before he got there, to when he did the final delivery of my dog's ashes. We were able to focus on comfort and saying goodbye with peace and love. Thank you
