Whispaws
Calm, planned end-of-life care — in the comfort of home.
Hi, I’m Sophie — an experienced local veterinarian providing gentle, unhurried in-home end-of-life care.
Whispaws is led by me and my registered veterinary nurse, Jo, who provides calm quality-of-life and end-of-life planning support by phone and helps us respond promptly via WhatsApp.
For pets who find the vet stressful, home can be the gentlest place to say goodbye.
We support families across Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, Tamworth, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent and surrounding villages, with thoughtful planning, peaceful home visits, and personally managed aftercare.
A thoughtful, planning-led service tailored to you and your pet
With over 15 years of veterinary experience, I created Whispaws to offer families a calmer alternative to clinical settings.
Many pets become anxious with car journeys, waiting rooms and unfamiliar environments — particularly in their final weeks or months. My aim is to remove that stress and provide a peaceful, dignified farewell at home, with time and space for you to be together.
We also support families before the appointment itself. Quality-of-life and end-of-life planning calls help you talk things through, ask questions, and feel prepared rather than rushed. This is never about urgency — it’s about care, clarity and protecting your pet’s comfort.
"I honestly can't imagine having anyone else with us. Sophie was perfect!! I am completely comforted that we've given him the best ending we possibly could. Which is something I never believed I'd ever feel."
How Whispaws supports you
🌿 Planning & Quality-of-Life Support (Phone Consultation)
Jo (RVN) provides gentle quality-of-life and end-of-life planning support by phone. This gives you a calm space to ask questions, talk through options, and plan ahead without pressure — especially helpful if you’re not sure when “the right time” is.
🏡 Unhurried In-Home Euthanasia (Home Visit)
Sophie provides a calm, unhurried home visit focused entirely on your pet’s comfort. For pets who find the vet stressful, staying at home can reduce anxiety and allow for a more peaceful experience.
🤍 Personal Aftercare, Cremation & Ashes Return
We personally arrange individual cremation with a trusted local partner and carefully oversee the respectful return of your pet’s ashes to you. Thoughtful memorial keepsakes are also available. (All Whispaws euthanasia appointments include a small fur clipping.)
When vet visits feel too stressful
For some pets — particularly older dogs and cats — travelling to a veterinary practice can cause significant anxiety. The car journey, waiting room and unfamiliar environment may add distress at a time when comfort matters most.
At home, your pet can remain somewhere familiar, surrounded by the people, smells and routines they know.
No rushed appointments.
No waiting rooms.
No bright clinical lights.
Just quiet, gentle care focused entirely on your pet.
Areas We Cover
Whispaws provides in-home end-of-life veterinary care across:
Ashby
de la Zouch
Coalville
Tamworth
Lichfield
Swadlincote
Ashby de la Zouch • Coalville • Tamworth • Lichfield • Burton upon Trent • Swadlincote • North West Leicestershire • South Derbyshire
If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, please get in touch — we’ll always try to help.
Memorial Keepsakes
Create a lasting tribute to the bond you share with your pet. All Whispaws euthanasia appointments include a small fur clipping, and we also offer optional keepsakes such as nose and paw print photo designs, framed tributes (including options that incorporate collars), portraits, and memorial jewellery via a trusted partner.