what do they do with the body of the animal that has been put to sleep?

Question

does the vet return the animal to the owner?
are there animal cemetaries in orange county?
can one cremate a pet?
what is the cost for all this?
does the insurance pay for any of it?

Answer 1

If the owner wants the ashes back then they will get them back from the vet. In some cases the vet will give the animal back for burial...most municipalities don't allow it, but what they don't know doesn't hurt them. I have quite a few of my pets buried in my back yard.

You can not creamate your own pet, it has to be done by a crematoriam. Cost is depending on whether or not you're going to get your ashes back. If you're getting them back, the cost is more because they have to start up the machine for just that one pet. Animals that aren't being returned to their owners go into what is called a group cremation.

I'm sorry, I don't know if pet insurance pays for any of this, you'd have to contact the insurance carrier or look on the policy. The charge is usually based on the weight of the animal, just so you know. It's less expensive to cremate a smaller animal than a larger one.

You can look into the phone book for animal cemetaries, you'll find them in there if there are any in your area.

Answer 2

If you simply have them keep the body, it usually goes into a mass cremation (cremated with all the other animals that died around that time at that vet) and the ashes disposed of. If you want the animal back, you can request a private cremation, in which case they will cremate your animal by itself and return the ashes to you in a nice wooden box. When I had my cat cremated it cost me about $130. I do not know if pet insurance pays any of it or not.

Answer 3

If you leave the animal with "them," "they" pile all of them in a freezer, all on top of each other, at times folding or bending them so that there is more space. When the freezer is full, they throw them in a cramatory oven and dispose of the ashes. This is kind of gruesome and personally, my animals mean a bit too much to me to just do that.

The vet CAN return them to you if you want, either the body, so you cremate it yourself, or they can cremate him/her for you and give you the ashes. Ask your vet about this. Orange county has several pet crematories/sanctuaries (you can either bury or cremate your pet there). Your vet also knows this, ask him or her.

Cremation costs depends on the weight of your pet. It should run you no more than $100 or so for an average pet, meaning, a normal cat or dog of small size. Ask the vet, if you want, for a phone number to a crematory or a couple of them, and ask for the prices. Now, YOUR insurance does not pay for this, of course, but if you're talking about pet insurance, you need to call the one you have and ask them, as some pay for it and some don't.

Lastly, if you plan on keeping the ashes, pick a good-looking urn. I have this one:

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It's very decorative, so it doesn't even look like an urn. Of course, if you have another type of animal look for one accordingly (the website I recommended has many different ones and their prices are very fair).

I'm very sorry for your loss, I hope everything goes well with the cremation of your pet, and feel free to write to me if you need to talk okay? Be well.

Answer 4

They either give it back to you, or put it in the freezer. From there, it is either cremated with other pets, or if you payed for "private" cremation..you get the pet cremated by itself and the ashes returned to you. There is the option of having the pet placed in a pet cemetary..also at your expense.
Most pet insurance does not cover the private cremation or cemetary to my knowledge.
It can cost $100-200 to have a pet cremated. I have no clue about the cemetary option.
There is a charge from the vet even if they "take care" of the body for you with the mass cremation option.

Answer 5

You tell them how to dispose of the body. You can take it home and bury it or most vets have a cremation service and the cost is dependant on body weight. A chihuahua will be much less than a St. Bernard. but you should be able to have it done for about $100.00 for the average dog.

Most insurances won't cover cremation unless specifically noted on the policy.

You can also take the body to the Humane Society and have the cremation done for a bit cheaper.

They will also take the body and dispose of it if you choose not to bury or cremate it yourself. They will add it to the animals that were put down or road kill. These animals are "rendered" and the bones are used for meal for gardening, the meat is ground up and used as fertilizer and the fat is used in makeup and hair cair products. "Hydrolized animal protein" is rendered animals.

I only tell you so you are informed as to what happens. I in no way condone the rendering.

Answer 6

I had 2 cats that were put to sleep in 2001 and 2003. You could get the body back, and bury it- I assume most people who do that own homes and do it in the back yard. I live in a rental property, so I had them cremated- but it was too expensive to have a private cremation- where you would get the ashes back for your pet. The vet charged 250.00 for a private cremation- guess he pays someone else to do it, and pays a fee himself. So I went with a group cremation, and opted for no ashes, which cost 75.00- and is basically just a disposal fee. I have my cats, in spirit, and didn't find it meaningful, to have ashes.

Answer 7

Depeds on the vet...but most give you the opion of having the pet cremated and returning the ashes to you, letting you bury the body, or the vet will dispose of the remains.

I do not know the cost or if insurance pays for it.

Answer 8

Normally the animal is cremated. You can request the ashes be returned to you. Or you can request the animal's remains be returned to you if you wish to bury your pet yourself. As for cemeteries in Orange County, I can't help you but your vet should be able to.

Answer 9

A good vet should offer you a variety of options. Each vet is different and has different prices. You can have your pet cremated, or you can ask to have the body back

If you look on the internet, I'm sure you can find pet cemeteries. Here's one... http://www.seabreezepetcemetery.com/contact_us.html

I doubt pet insurance pays for it, but you'll have to contact your company.

Answer 10

I don't live in Orange County,But yes you can have your pet returned to youand i am sure if you talk to your vet first they can tell you of any pet cemetaries in your area,And yes you can also have your pet cremated,it cost's any where from $100.up depends on where you live...Also depends if you have insurance on your pet or not...