End of Life & Pet Memorial Services

The hardest part of bringing a pet into the home is when it comes time to think about end of life. When it is time to have your pet euthanized, we suggest you use your regular veterinarian.

OHS Portland Campus and the Community Veterinary Hospital (CVH) provide end of life and memorial services.

Owner-present and owner non-present euthanasia is only offered at our CVH. Fees range from $14 to $231.

Medical Euthanasia

End of life euthanasia requests for medical reasons are subject to approval by staff and are available by appointment only. There may be times we do not have enough information to approve euthanasia. We may require current medical records to review prior to making a decision, so we recommend that you bring a copy of your pet’s medical history with you. 

We offer medical euthanasia at the Community Veterinary Hospital by appointment only 7 days a week between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please call (503) 802-6800 to schedule an appointment.

Behavioral Euthanasia

Behavioral euthanasia is only offered at OHS Portland Campus. All end of life euthanasia requests due to or involving behavioral concerns go through a review process prior to any services being offered. The first step in requesting behavioral euthanasia is to fill out a pet profile in order to provide background information on your pet. Links to these profiles can be found below, if you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at (503) 285-7722 ext. 212.

All aftercare arrangements go through our partner, West Coast Pet Memorial Eternal Memories. You’ll be guided through a secure online process and have 72 hours to review options from the comfort and privacy of your home.

They offer both private and communal cremation services; prices vary as you can browse an array of thoughtful memorial options to honor your friend.

OHS coordinates directly with West Coast Pet Memorial to arrange transportation of your beloved pet from OHS into their care. Your pet’s cremains and keepsakes can be picked up from their care center or can be mailed to your home at no additional charge.

If euthanasia services are needed in addition to cremation services, please call (503) 285-7722 to schedule an appointment or book an appointment online. If only cremation services are needed, no appointment is necessary. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week.

Columbarium services have reopened, however we no longer have mausoleum spaces available. When you purchase a columbarium niche in the Portland campus Rose Garden (currently priced at $850), you are making a lifetime purchase for you and your family. Each niche measures 10 inches wide x 10 inches deep x 10 inches high and can hold 3-4 urns. The niche purchase comes with one engraved plaque.

For more information about purchasing a columbarium, please contact us for more information.

Established in 1918, OHS’ Portland Campus is home to the oldest pet burial grounds west of the Mississippi. Many pets have found their final resting place here in our historical cemetery, including the infamous Bobbie of Silverton. The animal cemetery and pet memorial grounds offer a tranquil place for quiet reflection. To schedule a visit, please contact us below.

We do not have space available in the cemetery for pet burials.

Euthanasia

Cremation is not included in the cost of euthanasia listed here. Please see below for cremation prices. There is no additional charge if you would like to take your pet for private burial.

• Small Animals (rodents, guinea pigs): $15
• Cats, Rabbits, Ferrets: $67
• Dogs (up to 20 lbs.): $82
• Dogs (21-40 lbs.): $111
• Dogs (41-120 lbs.): $134
• Dogs (121 lbs. and over): $245

Communal Cremation (ashes not returned)

• $104 fee per pet, all species

Private Cremation (ashes returned)

• $312 fee per pet, all species
• Includes one of seven complimentary urns of your choosing

When it is time to have your pet euthanized, we suggest you use your regular veterinarian. However, if you do choose OHS’ euthanasia service, our licensed technicians use the same painless procedure as a veterinarian. Please note, OHS does not offer owner-present euthanasia. Fees range from $14 to $231. For more information, call (503) 285-7722.

Medical Euthanasia

Euthanasia requests for medical reasons are subject to approval by staff. There may be times when we do not have enough information to approve euthanasia and will require current medical records to review prior to making a decision. We recommend that you have those available upon request. Medical euthanasia is offered by appointment, but urgent needs are given top priority.

Behavioral Euthanasia

All euthanasia requests due to, or involving behavioral concerns go through a review process prior to any services being offered. The first step in requesting behavioral euthanasia is to fill out a pet profile in order to provide background information on your pet. Links to these profiles are below:

All aftercare arrangements go through our partner, West Coast Pet Memorial Eternal Memories. You’ll be guided through a secure online process and have 72 hours to review options from the comfort and privacy of your home.

They offer both private and communal cremation services; prices vary as you can browse an array of thoughtful memorial options to honor your friend.

OHS coordinates directly with West Coast Pet Memorial to arrange transportation of your beloved pet from OHS into their care. Your pet’s cremains and keepsakes can be picked up from one of their care centers or can be mailed to your home at no additional charge.

If euthanasia services are needed in addition to cremation services, please call (503) 285-7722 to schedule an appointment or book an appointment online. If only cremation services are needed, no appointment is necessary. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

When you purchase a columbarium niche in the Lila Kay Memorial Garden (currently priced at $850), you are making a lifetime purchase for you and your family. Each niche measures 12 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 12 inches high. The niche purchase comes with one engraved plaque; additional plaques are available upon request for $30. Each niche holds up to six plaques.

For more information about purchasing a columbarium, please contact OHS Salem (503) 285-7722.

Euthanasia

Cremation is not included in the cost of euthanasia listed here. Please see below for cremation prices. There is no additional charge if you would like to take your pet for private burial.

• Small Animals (rodents, guinea pigs): $15
• Cats, Rabbits, Ferrets: $67
• Dogs (up to 20 lbs.): $82
• Dogs (21-40 lbs.): $111
• Dogs (41-120 lbs.): $134
• Dogs (121 lbs. and over): $245

Communal Cremation (ashes not returned)

• $104 fee per pet, all species

Private Cremation (ashes returned)

• $312 fee per pet, all species
• Includes one of seven complimentary urns of your choosing