Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia, Knoxville

Heartstrings Pet Hospice provides compassionate in-home pet euthanasia, hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life veterinary support for dogs, cats, and the families who love them. Our mission is simple: to help pets experience comfort, dignity, and peace while giving families the support and guidance they need during one of the most difficult moments of pet ownership.

Our experienced veterinarians come directly to the family’s home, allowing pets to remain in the place where they feel safest and most comfortable. We help families understand changes in their pet’s quality of life, explore hospice and comfort-care options, and, when the time comes, provide a gentle and peaceful in-home euthanasia experience surrounded by the people they love.

Heartstrings also offers respectful pet aftercare and cremation options, helping families navigate every step of the end-of-life journey with compassion and clarity.

As a privately owned, veterinarian-focused organization, Heartstrings serves families in communities across the United States while maintaining a deeply personal approach to care. Every family, every pet, and every goodbye is unique, and our veterinary team takes the time to honor that bond.

Compassion. Dignity. Respect.
Because saying goodbye should be as peaceful and loving as the life you shared.


At Heartstrings, we are more than just a veterinary practice - we are a team dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care in pet hospice, in-home euthanasia, and aftercare. From the beginning, our vision has been to create a space where pets and their families feel supported during life’s most tender moments.

Our team of compassionate and empathetic professionals in veterinary healthcare. When you choose Heartstrings, you become part of a family that understands the special bond you share with your pet. Your beloved companion deserves only the best, and we are here to ensure their final journey is filled with compassion, respect, and dignity.

Our pets hold a special place as our closest companions. They uplift us during difficult times, and their unwavering presence is a constant source of comfort. For these reasons, we firmly believe that pets should have a serene and individualized end-of-life journey. This is why we assist them in departing from this world on their terms—surrounded by the familiar comforts of their homes and the loving embrace of their cherished human companions. Because pets are regarded as part of the family. That is the driving force behind our commitment.