Dr. Michele Sims
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
As a veterinarian, my journey with end-of-life care has been shaped by deeply personal experiences with both animals and humans. I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be to say goodbye, and I felt a profound calling to make this process as peaceful and compassionate as possible for pets and their families. Having worked with animals ranging from tiny reptiles to majestic elephants, I understand that every creature, regardless of size or species, deserves dignity, respect, and love—especially at the end of their life. By providing in-home pet euthanasia, I offer families the comfort of saying goodbye in a familiar, stress-free environment, surrounded by love and warmth. My passion for holistic care extends beyond just the physical well-being of animals. I believe in supporting both pets and their families through this challenging time by offering compassionate hospice care, guidance, and the space for meaningful moments in the comfort of home. At its core, my mission is simple: to provide a peaceful passing for pets and help their families navigate this emotional journey with the utmost care and empathy. Every pet deserves a peaceful goodbye, and every family deserves to feel supported throughout this process.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Hawaii, 1999
Veterinary Medicine: Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, 2003
Certifications
1CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
- Based InWareham, MA
- Service areasSoutheastern MA, Cape Cod, MA and nearby areas
- Work Experience22+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required4 hours
General availability
Friday7:00 am - 5:00 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. Michele Sims will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $0
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. Cost
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $225
What pet parents are saying
Dr. Sims was phenomenal. Incredibly gentle and explained everything she was doing. If we ever need these services again I won’t hesitate to use her
Our dog took a turn abruptly and Dr. Sims arrived within a day. The process was quick and smooth. She took care of everything for us. We are grateful for her compassion.
Dr. Sims was so kind and compassionate during this difficult decision. It brought my family comfort that our boy passed peacefully at home surrounded by all those that love him.
Dr. Michele, is a very pleasant, professional and caring veterinarian. She was able to help us through a difficult decision with our 13 year old Lily. We're very glad to have met her.
We couldn’t have asked for a better provider to help our precious Lola finally find peace. It was incredibly difficult to find someone willing to come to the house, and we were so grateful that Dr. Sims was able to accommodate us. She was the gentle, steady presence we needed to guide us through what was, honestly, one of the hardest decisions of my life. It takes an extraordinarily gifted person to be a veterinarian who performs in-home euthanasia—someone who can hold space for such emotional gravity while still offering unwavering kindness, compassion, and professional expertise. Dr. Sims may have done this for a thousand other families, but she made us feel like Lola was the only pet in the world—not just another appointment. She honored the depth of our grief and treated our family with such tenderness and respect. All five of us, including our young children, were able to be there as the dog who had been with us from the very beginning slipped away peacefully and without pain. Losing Lola was incredibly hard, but Dr. Sims gave us the profound gift of letting her go with dignity, love, and calm. For that, we will be forever grateful. Thank You Dr. Sims
As sad as having to lost a pet is, I was very happy with Dr. Sims and how loving and compassionate she was and the whole process was. I couldn't have imagined a better send-off for my pup.
