Organisation Background

Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells is an independent, family-run end-of-life veterinary practice, attached to a well-respected independent pet crematorium in the heart of Kent.

Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells was started in November 2020, initially just providing compassionate home euthanasia for dogs and cats, and now home visits and in-clinic euthanasia. We have built a bespoke building, solely for end-of-life care which opened in February 2022. We are looking to revolutionise the entire experience by creating a homely, private and peaceful setting for owners to spend their final moments with their pets.

The rooms have comfortable seating, soft lighting, and views across open fields. They also have private gardens should owners wish to be outside to say goodbye on sunny days. This experience is focused on owners and their pets.

There are no crowded waiting rooms, no steel consult tables and as much time as needed to say goodbye.

Organisation Aims & Mission

Our ethos is about quality of service and bereavement support, with only 2-4 appointments daily.

Nicola is the Founder and Director of Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells

• To provide a gentle, dignified and peaceful euthanasia service, that is not rushed and allows the owner the time they need to say goodbye to their pet family member
• To enable the pet to pass away peacefully, they are always sedated prior to the final injection.

• Friendly team
• We are all compassionate about animal and client care
• Lovely cakes baked by Sandra our receptionist!
• Brand new, beautiful clinic, in a lovely setting
• Non-clinical, homely rooms with sofa’s and rugs with a small garden attached to each consult room
• Nestled in the glorious Kent countryside, with great dog walking opportunities
• Located close to Ashford and Folkestone/Dover, meaning can get to London within an hour and Calais within an hour and 45 minutes by train or one hour by ferry
• Only one hour travel to Gatwick

“I have worked in veterinary general practice as a receptionist for over 20 years.

The verbal abuse I would receive increased and occurred on a regular basis. Here at Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells, life is so much better. Although we are dealing with upset clients everyday, it is a pleasure to be there for them, offering a sympathetic ear and trying to help them through a hard time.

No verbal abuse, just gratitude for understanding and listening. I now go home feeling like I have made a difference.” – Sandra Cherry, Receptionist