CatsOnly™ has announced that its Stanley Marketplace location has earned the Certified Peaceful End-of-Life Practice designation from the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). This marks a historic achievement as CatsOnly™ is the first veterinary practice to operate with this certification from its opening day.
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The CAETA certification is awarded to veterinary teams that undergo extensive training in advanced euthanasia techniques, compassionate communication, and end-of-life care. This accomplishment highlights CatsOnly’s commitment to honoring feline lives and supporting caregivers through all life stages, including end-of-life moments.
Dr. Jason Epstein, Founder and Chief Veterinary Officer of CatsOnly™, emphasized the importance of emotional safety and dignity in their practice. He stated that launching with CAETA certification allows their care team to deliver specialized palliative care and peaceful euthanasia tailored to feline needs, ensuring support for cat parents during difficult times.
This certification signifies CatsOnly's dedication to providing dignified end-of-life care while recognizing the special bond between cats and their families. By creating a feline-focused environment, CatsOnly™ aims to offer a safe, understanding, and supportive experience for clients and their pets.
Kathy Cooney, DVM, Senior Director of CAETA Medical Education at Lap of Love, expressed appreciation for CatsOnly’s commitment. She noted the importance of thorough preparation in offering a peaceful and respectful goodbye for each cat and compassionate support for their owners.
CatsOnly.vet is a feline-only veterinary organization aiming to revolutionize feline healthcare by focusing on the unique needs of cats and their owners. It has developed proprietary Feline Biobehavioral Care Standards™ that integrate advanced medical practices with feline behavioral science and emotional well-being.
Lap of Love has been a leading provider of in-home euthanasia and hospice services since 2009, with over 450 veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada. Its educational division, CAETA, trains veterinary professionals to provide peaceful end-of-life experiences for pets, ensuring consistent care standards.