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 ServedDogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, hamster ...
- Notice Required4 hours
General availability
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 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 - $49
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 helped us through the very difficult end of life process for our beloved dog. She answered all of our questions and let us experience it the way we wanted to. She was very caring and compassionate and made the process so much better for us than taking our dog out of the house. I can't recommend Dr. Sims highly enough.
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
One of the most difficult days in our lives was made better with the support and caring of Dr. Simms. She was respectful, kind, and helped all of us say goodbye in a very meaningful way.
Dr. Sims was nothing short of amazing on the day we unfortunately had to put our girl Nala to sleep for her last rest. Dr. Sims came in, very sweetly spoken woman explaining everything to us through the whole process. She was comforting, very well educated in her field and we couldn't have asked for a better doctor. If we had any questions she answered them perfectly and made us all feel at ease in what was easily the hardest day of our lives. Nala was very VERY loved and Dr. Sims could see that, she took perfect care of us and our dear Nala better than we could have ever expected. I would recommend her to anybody who has to make this difficult decision.
We could not have asked for a warmer or more respectful vet to help us during this awful time. We were given the time and space to say goodbye to our 16 year old cat in the comfort of his home and on his favorite blanket. I am so glad we found Dr. Sims and she was able to help our cat go peacefully. Thank you Dr. Sims.
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.
