Jed- Over here in Yooker Land there are a number of places where an old / sick pet can be departed this mortal coil, some for a small donation, some at a more commercial rate, and with no distress to the departing beastie. Dont you have R S P C A equivalents in the old U S of A ??

    I have never had to do it myself but my folks have,and have been allowed to be with the cat/dog to the end.