Pet owners wish our dogs and cats would live as long as we do. It flat-out sucks having to say goodbye to a dog every 10 to 15 years. Add a few years for cats. Taking your pet to the vet for that "final visit" is awful and you always put it off as long as possible.

Eventually, that day comes when you load your precious furbaby into the car for one last ride. Tears flow as you leave the vet's office with their collar and leash, never to go on another walk. It's a horrible feeling and I'm almost tearing up remembering the last time we had to make that final vet trip with our beloved Cash, the Amazing Chocolate Wonder Dog. Sadly, our replacement Lab appears to be approaching his final days too. I'm already dreading it.

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Crossing the Rainbow Bridge at home.

Scrolling Facebook I came across a service in Billings called Gentle Passings. Their team comes to your home to make the final days/weeks/months of your pet's life as comfortable as possible and when the time comes to say goodbye, they will handle the procedure at your home. This is such a fantastic idea and their reviews are excellent.

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No referral is necessary.

I spoke with Gentle Passings employee Misty Mast who told me they have three licensed veterinarians on staff, including longtime Billings vet/Gentle Passings owner Dr. Jodie Anderson. Various support staff is also available to make your pet's final days less traumatic.

You don't need a referral from your current vet and prices in the immediate Billings area range from around $120 to $195. There is an additional cost for cremation services (they work with Faithful Friends Crematorium). You can find more information on their Facebook page plus some great articles about caring for aging pets. Their number is 406-927-7177.

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