A compassionate home euthanasia service for your pet

07562 419925

About us

PJE pet farewell is an independent dedicated home euthanasia service for cats and dogs centred on Chelmsford started in 2019 and it is provided by qualified veterinary surgeon, Paul J Eagar BVetMed MRCVS (RCVS No. 0502463). It is a trading name for the independent company PJE Veterinary Consultancy Ltd which is registered in England, Company N0. 08819380.

We make the compassionate decision to put pets to sleep when they are no longer able to live their lives as they would wish and because we love them enough to let them go. PJE pet farewell provides owners with the opportunity of allowing their pets to die peacefully and with dignity in the surroundings where they are happiest, in their own home.

Paul J Eagar, qualified in 1982 from The Royal Veterinary College, London and has been working in Chelmsford since 1985. In 2014 he started PJE Home Vet a mobile veterinary service for Chelmsford and surrounding areas but now after 12 years that service is being downsized and from 1 August 2026 is no longer a first opinion practice, giving more time to PJE pet farewell.

                                 PJE pet farewell and HOW TO CONTACT US

We would like to point out that PJE pet farewell is not an emergency service however owners having made that difficult decision to put their loved one to sleep would like it done sooner or later so if contacted by 9am we would endeavour to provide the service that day 7-days a week. After 6pm weekdays and before 1pm Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays there is an out of hours charge (See price guide below). To contact PJE pet farewell please phone 07562 419925 and the phone is answered from 7.30am through to 10pm. If the call goes through to Voicemail please leave a message and Paul Eagar will get back to you as soon as possible as he is probably talking to another owner or is on a visit. Usually the best time to phone is between 8 to 9am seven days a week. The phone message will inform you if the service should not be available if he is away from home.

How we work

If you require any further information or advice, please telephone 07562 419925 to speak to Paul Eagar.

  • Before we visit

    Once you have made this difficult decision please contact us by telephone, please do not text or email. This call will help us to take your details, listen to what you need, book a convenient appointment and discuss appropriate costs.

    If you telephone before 9am we will endeavour to visit you that day.

    You will be asked at this stage what aftercare you wish for your pet. You may bury your pet in the garden or have your pet cremated. If you choose cremation you will have to decide whether you want the ashes back or not.

  • When we visit

    Paul will introduce himself and meet your pet. He will discuss the procedure and the aftercare treatment you require and ask you to sign a consent form.

    Paul will administer a sedative / anaesthetic by an injection in the muscle of a back leg and over the next 10 minutes your pet will become unaware of the surroundings. Once your pet is in a heavy sedated / anaesthetised state the final injection of an overdose of an anaethetic will be given into the blood to complete the euthanasia. At this stage your pet will know nothing of this and feel nothing.

    Throughout these stages some owners and family members wish to stay, some wish to leave. This is your choice. Your pet is a family member and both you and they will be afforded respect and compassion.

  • When we leave

    Many people feel a sense of unreality. This is normal as your mind tries to process what has happened. Some people feel a sense of relief and this is normal. This has been a difficult time for you but your pet is now at peace and you do not have to worry anymore. Relief is a natural response.

    Your decision was made with kindness and compassion and you had your pet’s best interest at heart so be kind to yourself, a cup of tea or a glass of wine work well. If you are able to have something sweet this also helps. If you are on your own seek a close friend or family member and remember feeling upset or crying is normal.

Prices

(Prices as from 1st January 2025)

 Cat euthanasia including anaesthesia - £170.00

Small dog (up to 10kg) euthanasia including sedation - £180

Medium dog (10-25kg) including sedation - £200.00

Large dog (25-40kg) including sedation - £210.00

Extra- large dog (40-60kg) including sedation - £230

Extra-large dogs (Over 60kg) including sedation - £260

(These weight ranges comply with CMA so that it is easier to make price comparisons with other providers)

We accept payments by bank transfer, card or cash and on some occasions, we may ask for payment before we visit, and you will be provided with an itemised invoice

 

  • As a guide this is the shortest distance in miles according to Google maps between your house and CM2 8QG. Miles is then increase to next 5 doubled and converted to pounds sterling. So as an example, if the distance given by Google between your house and CM2 8QG is 20 miles the travel charge will be £40.00.

    There is a charge for journeys under 5 miles of £10.

  • There is a charge of £60.00 for visits requested after 6pm on weekdays or before 1pm on weekends or bank holidays. At present we are unable to offer a home euthanasia service after 1pm on weekends or bank holidays.

  • There is a charge of £40.00 if you wish us to take your pet here after the euthanasia including an Euthabag (single use body bag). You will be asked to discuss your requirements with Phoenix and pay them direct. We are unable to deal with other pet crematoriums so if you wish to deal with another crematorium you will be asked to make your own arrangements for taking your pet to them.

  • Pet euthanasia may be carried out at Phoenix at a mutually convenient time for Phoenix & PJE pet farewell & the charge would be £30.

  • While charging to take your pet to Phoenix Pet Cremations if you decide on a communal cremation with no ashes returned there is no additional charge. If you wish to have an individual cremation and return of ashes that cost is between you and Phoenix Pet Cremations.

Complaints Procedure

If you feel it is necessary to complain about the service you have received from PJE pet farewell please put the complaint in writing and send by email to pjehomevet@outlook.com . Confirmation of receipt of the email will be sent within 24 hours. A considered reply will be sent within 7 days and if this does not resolve the complaint then PJE pet farewell is happy for the complaint to go to the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS). The VCMS contact details are 0345 0405834 or enquiries@vetmediation.co.uk

 

This website is dedicated to our Gus, who shared his life with us for over 10 years.

Gus

Rescued when a lost stray

Dearly loved by us for many years

Put to sleep peacefully at home in his own bed

Still very much missed.