There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. ~ Gandhi
Providing loving and peaceful end of life care for pets in Southern Wisconsin
Here to help, at any time
Your pet is a cherished friend and companion. When it’s time to say goodbye, it can be one of the most difficult experiences of your relationship. Full Circle was founded in the hopes of creating a different way for pets and their owners to say their final goodbyes: in peace and with loving kindness, at home.
As you enter this end of life journey with your pet, we are here to help you with expertise and compassion as you progress down the path. We can provide insight to help you determine when the time is right, comforting care to ease the passage of the last days, and peaceful euthanasia to make the final moments together a gentle memory.
Every beautiful journey comes Full Circle.
Our Services
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Home Euthanasia
A peaceful transition for your beloved companion, in the comfort of your home, wherever you would like to be. Just as they have been there by your side, through so many transitions in life, you can be with them when they need you the most. You can choose how you want the end of your pet’s life to be, close to you, with no fear, no pain, only love.
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Cremation Services
We coordinate directly with a local cremation service and provide transport to the facility afterward. There are options for communal cremation with no ashes returned as well as individual, private cremation with ashes returned in a variety of included urns.
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Quality of Life Assessment and Hospice Care
We know that this is the most difficult decision that you will have to make as a pet owner. We are here to help navigate this time in your companion’s life with in-home or virtual quality-of-life assessments and guidance on hospice care, to assist you in knowing how you can help your pet in the most loving way, and when their quality of life might be compromised.
Why Choose Full Circle
We operate on a very personal level, with compassion and support, to help you make decisions that are right by your pet. We care deeply about animals and the people who love them, and are here to help, whenever you need.
We provide scheduled as well as short- notice care because we know it is so important to be available when needed. We make every effort to respond to messages as quickly as possible, as a part of our commitment to compassionate care.
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What Sets Us Apart
When you contact Full Circle, you will speak to either Dr. Carrie or Autumn, and it is only Dr. Carrie who makes the visit to your home. We are a locally-based small business, with only one goal — to support your pet and you at this time, and to make the end of life a loving extension of the care that has been given to pets throughout their lives. We are here to help, whenever you need.
We offer fair pricing for services so that home care at the end of life is an accessible option, as it is one of the greatest gifts of love that can be given to pets that have given so much to us.
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Areas We Service
We are based in Madison and available for in-home services throughout Southern Wisconsin.
Appointments outside of Dane County will include a travel fee, please text or email us for specific pricing.
Counties Dr. Carrie travels to:
Columbia county, Iowa county, Jefferson county, Dodge county, Green county, Rock county, Sauk county.
Some of the cities Dr. Carrie services (approx. 2 hr radius from Madison):
Janesville area, Milton, Beloit, Lake Geneva area, Delavan, Beaver Dam area, Dodgeville area, Portage area, Madison and Milwaukee areas — contact us with any questions.
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Hours and Availability
We provide scheduled as well as short- notice care because we know it is so important to be available when needed. We make every effort to respond to messages as quickly as possible, as a part of our commitment to compassionate care.
We are often available during evenings and weekends, the best way to get in touch quickly is to text us at:
Note — we are unable to answer the phone if driving or in an appointment, so please send a text and we’ll be able to get back to you right away.
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Consultations
If you are interested in chatting directly with us about your pet or would like to schedule a phone or in-home consultation and assessment, please let us know, send us a text or email. We would love to set that up with you.
Send us a text and let us know if you’d like a call to discuss your pet or an appointment. Dr. Carrie and Autumn have worked in the veterinary field for many years and can help you navigate medical issues, hospice care and making decisions that are in your pets’ best interest at this time.
What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
— Helen Keller
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Founder and Veterinarian
Full Circle Pet Hospice and Euthanasia was established in 2010 by Dr. Carrie Donahue, who has served the Madison and Milwaukee communities for many years. Full Circle focuses on making the end of pets' lives an essential and loving aspect of veterinary care. Since starting to offer this service, we've been on a journey of learning, loving, and respectfully caring for animals at the end of their lives, and helping pet owners to provide support for their older companions.
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Veterinary Technician
Autumn is a Madison native who has been in the veterinary field for 10 years. She has experience in conventional medicine, holistic/integrated medicine, and end of life care. Her passion for end of life care grew immensely after losing her own dog of 14 years, Mercy Lee. Her primary goal is to bring peace to both owners and their pets during the most difficult part of the journey. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, ballroom and latin dancing, and spending time with her sweet pups, Moe the super Pug, and Scrappy the goofy American Bully.
