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Beginning March 15, we will no longer be requiring curbside interactions. Inside the hospital, we are following strict CDC and State of Pennsylvania guidelines, including facial coverings, social distancing, and frequent sanitization. Only limited numbers will be allowed inside at a time, based on exam room availability and spaced seating in the lobby.

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Pet Euthanasia, Burial, & Cremation Services

The decision to euthanize is the most difficult choice you will have to make for your pet. Animal euthanasia is a gift that shows caring through the prevention of unnecessary suffering.

Making decisions regarding quality of life can be personal in many ways. Our goal is to help you determine the quality of life for your pet. We do this by providing a physical exam and discussing the difficulties your pet faces on a daily basis. If we believe that animal euthanasia is the kindest option, we can offer pet euthanasia in our hospital.

The decision on aftercare is personal for every family and we offer several options.

Pet Cremation Services at Mason Dixon

Private Pet Cremation

Private pet cremation includes the individual cremation of your pet at pet memorial services and return of their ashes in a wooden urn to our hospital.

Communal Cremation

During a communal cremation, multiple pets are cremated together, and the remains are buried at a pet cemetery.

Pet Burial Guidelines & Tips

You can elect to take your pet’s remains home with you. Some families will elect home burial. Other families will contact local pet cemeteries for burial options. Below are some tips that we have found useful for families:

  1. Bundle your pet’s body in a blanket, pillow case, or t-shirt which will allow for the natural process of absorption back into the earth. Avoid plastic.
  2. Check in with your county for restrictions
  3. Be careful and know where gas lines and water lines may be buried. Call your local utility office to mark your yard if needed.
  4. We recommend a pet burial location between 3 to 5 feet with a minimum of 2 feet of soil on top of your pet’s body.
  5. The medication used in pet euthanasia can be deadly to other animals if ingested. To reduce risks of digging, use a headstone to mark the grave.
  6. If you plan on a delayed pet burial, we recommend placing the body in an airtight plastic container and place in a cool space (refrigerator or freezer)
  7. Lime powder can be sprinkled on the bottom and top of the grave to help reduce odor.
  8. Consider future building additions when you choose a location

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Shrewsbury, PA 17361
(717) 432-6030

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  • Shrewsbury, PA
  • Stewartstown, PA
  • Loganville, PA
  • York, PA
  • Glen Rock, PA
  • Jacobus, PA
  • Fawn Grove, PA
  • Delta, PA
  • Red Lion, PA
  • New Freedom, PA
  • Hanover, PA
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Gettysburg, PA
  • Dillsburg, PA
  • Timonium, MD
  • Cockeysville, MD
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • Monkton, MD
  • Sparks, MD
  • Parkton, MD
  • White Hall, MD
  • Hampstead, MD
  • Jarrettsville, MD

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