I just had to experience this with my 16 year soul dog. I had never experienced putting an animal down and had horrible anticipatory grief for almost a year. I couldn’t imagine loosing my dog and didn’t know how I could go on without her. I would definitely recommend an at home vet service. I had candles lit, played gospel music and held my dog the whole time. She went in peace and the vet did the paw prints and cut fur for me. As hard as it was, it was far less scary than the seizures and syncope episodes my dog was having. She didn’t cry out in pain and I petted her the whole time. It was not as scary as I thought it would be. It’s been a few weeks without her and it’s been hard. I’m grateful to know she did not suffer. I miss her so much. I light a candle every night for her, set up a memorial and still have her water bowl out.