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
Tuesday9:00 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 $400
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $25 - $73
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. Simms was a gift during our sweet Pixie’s passing. She was compassionate, understanding, and so very comforting. We would recommend her to anyone who is ever in need of assistance during their fur baby’s end of life. We are so very grateful.
Dr. Sims was very compassionate and empathetic when taking care of our 18 old family dog. She never rushed the process and explained everything thoroughly. She validated us and let us know we were making the right choice. The options for final resting place were great and honestly felt as compassionate as going through this with an immediate family member. I’ve already recommended her to many people. Thank you again for taking care of Yogi.
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
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.
One of the most difficult decisions of my life. Dr Sims is incredible. Genuine, sincere, and gentle. Gave is plenty of space to say our goodbyes. It was a lot of pressure deciding who to trust but I am certain we made the right decision with Dr Sims. From the bottom of my heart we are grateful for her help.
