I had a vet once (no more because of this) that made me wait in the very public waiting room while they de-wormed a walk-in. I had an appointment. I was barely holding it together and they took a walk-in and de-wormed it. Then, when I came out after the walk-in was still there. I heard them ask what was going on and the receptionist told them 'She just put her pet down. Though, it was just a cat so I don't know what the hysterics are about'. All three stared at me while I carried my now empty carrier out to my car. I'll never go back to that vet.

Once had to have a dog, my darling, put to sleep. Cancer, pain. I left, crying quietly but obviously upset with my dear dkg's collar and lead in my hand. I wanted to keep these mementos. I had to leave via the same waiting room I entered. Same people with their pets saw me go in and then come back, petless. Awful for me, and them. Years later, I had to do the same again. Went in through the waiting room. My lovely love.y dog was put to sleep, cancer again. I did not cry until she was dead, then I cried. I left via a back door in the vet's , with her collar, and did not upset anyone in the waiting room. They did not see my heartbreak either. My upset was private, and my grief did not upset all the pet lovers there. All it needed was another door. Entrance and exit.

Had to put my dog down a few weeks ago. I was alone and an absolute wreck. The staff at the ER Hospital were so kind. They sent a card out the following week with personal statements which were appreciated.

This is so sweet. It saddens me to see people picking up their ashes of a beloved pet. I love my vet because he takes his lunch time to come to the house to euthanize pets in their own home and bed. We have used this service twice and has made my grieving process easier.

My vet has this too. They also have a private exit for the grieving room where you can stay with your pet till they pass and then you can leave by private exit so you don't run into people or other animals.

I had to go through this... our vet had one. That is the WORST day of any ones life.

So sweet! I hope it's never lit.

I can't guve thus an arrow up, but i wish there was a, I respect this so much button.

My vets office has a battery operated candle they light in an event like this! I hope I never have to be the one with the candle lit

Om this is a very sad place to be when lit

It makes me want to cry...just thinking of all my pets from my past 💞🐾🐾 !

My vet has this, and it was so very much appreciated by us last year....

This just hit me right in the feels. Rowdy-5ca4...4e-png.jpg

That is the sweetest thing Ive heard today. And unfortunately close to home as I had to take my best friend Jasmine to the vet for this very thing. All in my feels.

I think I have been at this vet before.

that hit me right in the face.

My vet does this as well.

My vet has this, too. So sweet and considerate.

wow that is sweet

Our vet has the same thing, it’s so compassionate.

Two days ago I had to make the heart wrenching decision to have my beloved Cocker Spaniel cross the Rainbow Bridge. For 11 years she was my snuggle buddy, my tear washer, my never-fail to be happy girl - except when I left the house without her. Being the guardian of our cherished animals is so heartbreaking when we have to say the final goodbye.

My vet does as well! It was turned on for us last March.

This is a great idea.

My local vet has this as well... And unfortunately I needed it 2 years ago...

This one made me cry.

This is the first thing I noticed when we were interviewing veterinarians to give care to our dogs. We are dog breeders of purebred dogs and it is important that a veterinarian is that sensitive to a pet owner's loss. Thank you Dr. Gwendolyn Steffen DVM for being such a special and aware veterinarian.

When business is too good ... depress the place a bit. Sounds logical to me.

This has become quite common - to the extent that these signs and electric candles are sold by Vet wholesale companies nationally

I took my brother's dog to the vet. It was Monday and there was a long line. Everyone in line was chatting to their neighbors when suddenly it got very quiet. It came down the line, someone kitty had to be put down. Soon a little girl and her mom exited the veterinarian office in tears. Everyone kept quiet until they left.

Glad to see that it's a unburnt candle. No deaths yet.

We had to put our cat down last year. One of the hardest things we ever had to do. In the waiting room a dog came up to us and kissed us,making faces at us. He knew we were sad. If it wasn't for him, I think I would've lost my mind. The vet sent us a card a week later with his paw print. I cried all over again.

My Vet had this candle on the counter also.

My vet has this, too! (And this isn’t my vet’s office.)

Onions.

I agree. Peace and prosperity for all pets

I love this idea. My vets don’t do this. However when I took my 22yr old cat last June I couldn’t go in with her, my sister did, I sat in the waiting room and the receptionist sat with me because I kept blacking out. When I had to take my dog in October my dad and I couldn’t even go into the vets, my sister had to take her in. The vets are brilliant as is my sister.

Lit lmao

That’s a kind gesture

Our vet does this and I thought it was a wonderful idea for those having to say goodbye to their loved one..