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A clear, compassionate euthanasia authorization. It covers ownership and authority, recent bite history, aftercare and keepsakes, and whether the family wants to be present, so nothing has to be asked twice on a hard day.
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What’s on the form
Who is authorizing, how to reach them, and the animal’s identifying details.
A plain-language statement that the signer owns the animal or is authorized to act for the owner, and understands euthanasia is permanent.
Whether the animal has bitten a person or animal in the past 10 days, which can trigger rabies testing under state or local law and change aftercare.
Communal or private cremation, home burial where permitted, or other arrangements, plus the provider and where remains are returned.
Paw print, nose print, or fur clipping, whether the family wishes to be present, and the necropsy decision.
Initialed acknowledgments, the agreed fees, and owner, staff witness, and veterinarian signatures.
Fill in online
Every line on the form is editable right here. When you’re done, print it or choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog. Everything stays in your browser.
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Using it well
When possible, go through the form by phone or send it ahead. Families appreciate not making paperwork decisions in the room.
Aftercare choices are the most common source of later regret. Confirm them and read them back before the procedure.
A recent bite may require the remains to be submitted for rabies testing, which can rule out some aftercare options. Ask every time.
Printing, editing, and what the form does and doesn’t cover.
Generally the owner or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf, and the form asks the signer to confirm they are at least 18. Rules vary by state, so confirm your state’s requirements.
If an animal has bitten someone recently, state or local law may require rabies testing after euthanasia. That affects how the remains are handled and which aftercare options are possible.
You can fill in the details online and print it for a wet signature. Whether an electronic signature is acceptable depends on your state and your practice’s policies.
It’s a starting template, not legal advice. Have your practice’s attorney review it against your state’s laws before adopting it.
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A starting point, not legal or clinical advice. VetStack’s forms are general templates. Requirements for medical records, consent, and controlled substances vary by state and practice, so review the wording with your practice’s attorney and check your state veterinary board’s rules before adopting a form as standard.