Compassion 4 Paws

Compassion 4 Paws Our team of compassionate veterinarians provide in-home end-of-life care for pets Please feel free to contact us for more information.
(1)

Doctors Sara Render Hopkins, Allison Edwards, Nicole Schwinkendorf, Ryan Black, Danielle Hagen, Julia Schoellenbach, Susan Anderson, and Erin Hassett provide end of life care for pets in the comfort of their own home. We provide hospice care, euthanasia services and water cremation for pets in the greater Seattle area.

🐾💚
01/31/2026

🐾💚

Compassion 4 Paws is open and able to help families today.Showing up for our community means being here and available fo...
01/30/2026

Compassion 4 Paws is open and able to help families today.

Showing up for our community means being here and available for the pets and the families that need us.

Our practice stands in support of our friends and colleagues in Minnesota and will be making a donation to the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

Let's take care of one another. ❤

Compassion 4 Paws is honored to offer a gentle and environmentally friendly aftercare option for your beloved pets—water...
01/30/2026

Compassion 4 Paws is honored to offer a gentle and environmentally friendly aftercare option for your beloved pets—water cremation, also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis.

In this process, your pet is lovingly placed in a specially designed chamber filled with warm water and natural minerals. This gentle method mirrors nature’s way of returning life to the earth, allowing tissues to break down naturally while preserving the bone. The remaining water is safe for the environment and reintroduced to the earth, ensuring a peaceful and respectful transition. 💙

At Compassion 4 Paws, we believe that the love you shared with your pet lives on forever. We are here to support you during this difficult time by providing a meaningful and compassionate farewell. 🌈

If you have any questions about aquamation, please visit our website or connect with a Care Coordinator to learn more. 🐾

"Thank you, Hannah and team, for your thoughtful assistance as our family navigated the difficult decision to say goodby...
01/29/2026

"Thank you, Hannah and team, for your thoughtful assistance as our family navigated the difficult decision to say goodbye to our sweet Penny. Your practice came highly recommended by a friend who recently said goodbye to their beloved dog.

After a heartbreaking weekend, knowing that Penny would be leaving us, we were so relieved to meet Dr. Black this morning. Dr. Black was so compassionate and walked us through the process with professionalism and such kindness. My husband, our children and their closest friends, gathered together to be with Penny, surrounding her with love. Dr. Black was incredibly accommodating as we shared stories and tears during Penny's final moments. We could not have imagined a more perfect goodbye with such delicate care from Dr. Black.

Thank you again. "

Rest well, sweet Penny 🖤🐾

The Pet Loss Support Group at the Seattle Animal Shelter offers short-term group support for those coping with grief and...
01/28/2026

The Pet Loss Support Group at the Seattle Animal Shelter offers short-term group support for those coping with grief and related emotions following the loss of a pet. While this group does not provide professional counseling, it provides a supportive space for grieving families that understand what you're feeling.

The group meets by phone or Webex every Thursday evening from 5:30–7:00 p.m. For scheduling details and information on how to join, please email saspetloss@gmail.com 🩵

Compassion 4 Paws is proud to offer Comfort Care! 🐾 What is Comfort Care? Dr. Sara and her team provide personalized com...
01/27/2026

Compassion 4 Paws is proud to offer Comfort Care! 🐾

What is Comfort Care? Dr. Sara and her team provide personalized comfort care tailored to each pet's specific needs, working closely with the family to create a plan that fits. Since every pet is unique, each care plan is customized, sometimes including medications for pain and nausea as well as nutritional advice. Being in the pet's home allows us to better observe their true comfort or pain levels. Additionally, in-home visits give us the opportunity to suggest improvements to their environment. We will also perform a quality-of-life assessment during the visit, equipping you with the tools to evaluate your pet’s discomfort and help you decide when the time is right to say goodbye. 🌈

For questions or for more information on our Comfort Care consultations, please visit our website or reach out to speak with a Care-Coordinator. 🩵

We’re so grateful to celebrate 3 years of Sheila being part of the Compassion 4 Paws family. Sheila brings such heart, e...
01/23/2026

We’re so grateful to celebrate 3 years of Sheila being part of the Compassion 4 Paws family. Sheila brings such heart, empathy, and experience to every family she supports. After spending time in veterinary medicine, she deeply understood how hard it can be for families to say goodbye in an unfamiliar, stressful setting.

With nearly 29 years of experience working in human hospice care, Sheila has always been drawn to comforting others during life’s most tender moments. As a care coordinator, Sheila is there to help families, offering kindness, understanding, and reassurance during an incredibly emotional time.

Thank you, Sheila, for 3 incredible years of compassion, dedication, and kindness. We are so honored to have you on our team 🩷🐾

If you find yourself needing some extra support, the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is hosting their Pet Loss ...
01/23/2026

If you find yourself needing some extra support, the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is hosting their Pet Loss Video Support group this Saturday from 4-6pm Pacific time 🌈 Registration closes Saturday morning at 9am Pacific Time.

They also provide chat room support on most days of the week, with no prior registration required. 💙

Like many of you out there right now, we're experiencing problems with our email. Please give us a call if you need us!...
01/22/2026

Like many of you out there right now, we're experiencing problems with our email. Please give us a call if you need us!

4:55p UPDATE: Email seems to be back up! We appreciate your patience.

At Compassion 4 Paws, we understand that every pet holds a unique place in your heart, and their final resting place sho...
01/22/2026

At Compassion 4 Paws, we understand that every pet holds a unique place in your heart, and their final resting place should reflect that. Our linen bag and eco urns are included in the price of the private cremation and provide a lasting tribute to your faithful companion.🐾

Every family is offered a complimentary clay paw print and fur clipping, giving your family a way to hold on to these precious memories for years to come.🩵

Our team is here to support you through each step, answer any questions, and ensure that the memorials you choose are a fitting tribute to your beloved pet. Please visit our website or contact one of our Care Coordinators. It’s our honor to be here for your family 🌈

"Compassion. What a perfect word to describe this organization. It has been a rough few days since losing our Huck, he...
01/21/2026

"Compassion. What a perfect word to describe this organization. It has been a rough few days since losing our Huck, he was the best. While we remain heartbroken, to not have him in our daily lives, we are very thankful for this team’s quick response to our need and for how compassionate the team was throughout the process.

I want to send a special thank you to Dr. Erin. From the moment she showed up through the moment she left, she was exactly who we needed. To meet a stranger on one of the hardest days of your life and to trust them with one of the largest decisions you will ever make is difficult, however Dr. Erin built our trust in record time with her ever move. The way she spoke, soft and comforting. The way she explained the process, so thoroughly with empathy and confidence. With how she inquired about our Huck, taking the time to learn a little about our sweet boy. With how softly she touched him, as if she knew him for years; we could tell he was comfortable with her too. With how she stepped away at the right moments to give us the privacy we needed. She had this calmness and confidence that is hard to describe, but it gave us the comfort we needed, knowing she was there and he was going to be cared for as best as we could in that moment. Thank you, Dr. Erin. "

Rest easy, precious Huck 🤎🖤

If you're facing difficult decisions about your beloved companion, a tele-health consultation with Dr. Sara can help. Th...
01/20/2026

If you're facing difficult decisions about your beloved companion, a tele-health consultation with Dr. Sara can help. This 45-minute Zoom call offers a safe, supportive space to talk through your concerns and explore how we can support your pet’s comfort and well-being.

🐾 What to Expect:
💚 A gentle, thoughtful conversation about your pet’s quality of life
💚 Guidance to help you make the best decisions for your family

While we can’t prescribe medication, we can offer caring advice, clarity, and next steps.

If you have any questions, please reach out to a Care Coordinator.

Address

PO Box 1896
Edmonds, WA
98020

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+14258022444

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Compassion 4 Paws posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category