Dr. Susannah Mays
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
From a young age I have always felt a strong connection with animals. As I progressed in school, I was fascinated and excelled in biology and science, so choosing a career in veterinary medicine was a natural choice. I believe that every animal deserves compassionate care and I strive to provide the highest standard of care to all of my patients. After years of providing emergency care for pets in Memphis, I chose to extend my practice to include in-home euthanasia. Recognizing the emotional and sensitive nature of end-of-life decisions for pets, I wanted to offer a more comfortable and familiar environment for both the animals and their owners during this difficult time. By providing in-home euthanasia, I aim to create a peaceful and compassionate atmosphere, allowing pets to be surrounded by their loved ones in the comfort of their own homes. I believe that this personalized approach not only helps ease the emotional burden for pet owners but also ensures a more peaceful transition for the pet, allowing them to say goodbye in a calm and familiar setting.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Mississippi - 2008
Veterinary Medicine: Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 2014
- Based InMemphis, TN
- Service areasMemphis, TN & Surrounding cities
- Work Experience10+ years
- Animals ServedDogs & Cats
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Friday8:30 am - 3:00 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. Susannah Mays 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. Mays was wonderful. She was sensitive and appreciated what we were going through. I even received a card from her later in the week. Although a difficult thing to decide codapet was easy to navigate. Ruth
It was so important to me that we gave our Suki the kindest and most peaceful way to pass, and Dr Mays definitely helped us do that. I’m very glad to have been able to provide dignity and compassion for my angel doggy with in home euthanasia.
We knew the day was coming when we would have to make the difficult decision to let our sweet Abby go. We have had many dogs over the years and did not know that compassionate in-home euthanasia was an option until recently. When we knew Abby’s time was imminent, after much prayer, I made the appointment. We wanted Abby to have a calm and peaceful departure on her terms, not go out experiencing severe anxiety. I’ve read that it’s better to be a week early, rather than a day late when considering euthanasia. Thanks to Dr. Susannah Mays, Abby was able to leave this world peacefully laying in my arms. The overall experience for our family was exceptional. Dr. Mays contacted me and assured me that if we changed our mind, it would be ok. Hearing that somehow gave me comfort knowing that if a miracle happened and Abby got better, we could cancel. The day before the appointment, our beloved 16+ year old, very ill Abby girl let us know that she was ready to go. On the day of our appointment, Dr. Mays texted as a reminder and arrived promptly with kind words and wanted to know all about our sweet old pup. Dr. Mays showed such compassion and kindness to us and to Abby. Dr. Mays explained the procedure, we signed the consent and as Abby was sleeping in my arms, she was able to receive the medications without even knowing. Abby didn’t flinch and was gone in a few minutes with no pain, no anxiety, no emergency and no panicking family members. We wish we had known earlier that there was a better way to let your beloved pet die in peace. We will always be eternally grateful for the compassionate care Dr. Mays gave to Abby and to us as a family. Dr. Mays is blessed and has a special calling for the work she does and we were blessed to be able to experience that in real life. Thank you Dr. Mays. You make a difference in the lives of pets and the folks who love them to the end.
Having to make the decision to let our pet companions go is the worst emotional experience. I have had to do this 4 times before and have always had an in office euthanasia. With my latest dog Titus we chose a peaceful passing at home with Dr. Susannah Mays. From the first initial phone call to the last day I experienced nothing but compassion and empathy. Dr. Mays was amazing in understanding our grief and needs. She explained everything along the process. She gave us the time we needed to say goodbye. As sorrowful as it was to say goodbye it was also the most beautiful experience letting my Titus pass at home. Titus was surrounded by his family and we were able to comfort and love him til the end. I will always choose an at home passing in the future. I highly recommend Dr. Mays and CodaPet. They did everything with the highest quality of care and compassion.
Dr. Mays was so kind and caring with my Charlie. She took her time to explain everything and to make sure I was comfortable with what was happening and that Charlie’s passing was peaceful and painless. I couldn’t have asked for better care anywhere and the fact that she came to our home so I didn’t have to put the stress and pain of a car ride on my 18 year old baby meant the would to me.
Saying goodbye to my beloved pup was one of the hardest days of my life, and I will always be grateful that Dr. Susannah was there with us. She was so thoughtful and kind throughout the entire process, showing deep compassion not only for my dog but also for me. Her gentle manner and patience helped make an incredibly painful experience feel peaceful and dignified. She took the time to explain everything with care, reassured me when I needed it, and treated my pup with such respect and tenderness. I cannot thank Dr. Susannah enough for her compassion on that day.
