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Euthanasia Authorization Form

Pet Information

Owner's Full Address

After Care Arrangement Options

Please Choose One Option
My pet will be cremated individually and their ashes will be returned to Smithfield Animal Hospital for pickup in a hand-carved rosewood urn with the following engraving (to be entered below).
Your beloved pet will be cremated in a group setting and the ashes buried with dignity.
I will handle and take full responsibility for all after care arrangements myself. I am aware of any applicable laws and regulations regarding the burial of a pet’s body and understand caution should be taken when disposing of animals euthanized with drugs/chemicals.
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Premium Care Options (Optional)

I would like a beautiful hand-crafted glass impression of my pet’s paw print.
I would like a personalized clay paw print featuring my pet’s name.
I would like an autopsy performed on my pet to better understand why my animal was sick.

Authorization for Educational Use (Optional)

I would like for my pet to be able to contribute to the highest quality of veterinary care by allowing them to be used for educational purposes in a dignified manner before disposition in the fashion I choose above

Declaration of Responsibility and Understanding

I certify that I am the legal owner/duly authorized agent for the owner of the animal described above, and do hereby give Smithfield Animal Hospital and any authorized agents, staff, or representatives full and complete authority to euthanize and dispose of said animal in a humane manner.

I hereby forever release and hold harmless Smithfield Animal Hospital and any authorized agents, staff, or representatives from any and all liability for euthanasia and disposal of said animal. To the best of my knowledge, my pet has not bitten, scratched, or otherwise potentially exposed any person or other animal to rabies in the past ten (10) days.

I understand that if the animal described above has bitten or otherwise potentially exposed any person within the time specified, a rabies test must be performed. I understand that euthanasia is the act of ending the life of an animal in a painless way to prevent any unnecessary suffering. To the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided is accurate and complete. I understand that my wishes may be carried out immediately upon my signing this agreement. Fees for these services have been explained to me, and I assume full responsibility for all charges applicable to such services. I have carefully read and fully understand the foregoing provisions.

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