Jason is being an ass. Ignore him. It's YOUR dog, and she's in pain.

I agree with Habanero-- will your vet make a house call? Our vets will for a similar fee to 'farm calls' for horses/cattle. Some clinics that know you well will do it free of charge if the vet can stop by on his/her way home from work, etc. Your dog will be PTS in it's own home with no stress and no travel, and you do not have to try driving blinded by tears both ways and carry a deceased pet out of the clinic.

Otherwise, most vets will work with you for a euthanasia. Many will give you a special private room in which to say goodbye to your pet and to euthanize the animal. They won't rush you out the door, either. You can stay in the room for as long as needed to compose yourself and to realize that your pet is really and truly gone. Then they will wrap the animal in a blanket if you choose, and place the dog in the car for you around the back instead of having to go back through the waiting room.

Ask your vet what their procedure is for a euthanasia before you go in. Ask your questions and let them know your fears. If you aren't happy with their responses, or feel they don't really care about your loss, go elsewhere; particularly as this isn't an emergency where an extra day is going to make much difference if that's what it takes to find a clinic you are comfortable with for this procedure. There are clinics that rush the dog in, euth the animal, and send you packing in 15 minutes, and there are those that will make you feel comforted and at peace with what is happening as much as possible.

The clinic I used to work for didn't do house calls, but we had a 'euthanasia room' for clients. It had a comfortable couch and chairs and the exam table (if needed) was covered with a soft pad. There were plants and carpet and soft music and a fountain in the corner. We had literature and children's books about putting an animal to sleep. The client would come in the staff entrance with the pet instead of through the front door, and sit on the floor or couch with their animal. When they felt they were ready, the animal's pawprint impression was made in soft clay, and taken off to be baked. The animal was PTS, checked for vitals to reassure the clients, and the clients were allowed to stay with the pet as long as they chose. Some left immediately, others stayed an hour or so. When they were ready to go, they'd flip a switch and the light over the door turned off. Once that happened, we'd take the pet out to the car for them if they wanted, or wrap it in a towel and take it away if they chose cremation instead. Euthanasias were never paid that day-- the client was sent a bill later so they did not have to stand in the waiting room holding back tears while they paid the bill. A few days later, the pawprint impression was mailed to them in a small box with a comforting poem about Pawprints on our Hearts along with a sympathy card. Yes, it sounds cheesy, but it really seemed a comfort to those making the decision to end the life of a furry friend. Simply knowing that the clinic understands your grief and heartbreak is very soothing.

You're in my thoughts. I wish you peace and comfort in this difficult time.