Pet Aftercare Services · Southern California

Gentle care whenever you need it, every step of the way.

When a pet passes, the last thing a family should have to manage is logistics. Velvet Collar arranges gentle pickup and dignified cremation care, day or night.

(619) 604-3219 Available 24/7 — Emergency or not
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How It Works

Four steps, from your call to their return

Each step happens in order, so you always know what comes next.

1

Call anytime

Reach a caring voice day or night — no call center, no wait.

2

We come to you

Our team arrives to gently and respectfully take your pet into our care.

3

Trusted cremation care

Your pet is transported to a licensed, vetted and reputable crematory partner.

4

They come home

If desired, ashes can be returned to you with care, along with keepsakes.

Services

Cremation care, suited to your family

Every option is handled with the same dignity and attention. We'll help you choose the right one when you call.

Communal Cremation

Your pet is cremated alongside other pets in a shared, respectful ceremony.

Individual Cremation

Your pet is cremated separately from other pets, so their ashes can be returned to you.

Private Cremation

Your pet is cremated entirely alone, start to finish, with their ashes returned directly to you.

Why We Do This

"We started Velvet Collar to ease the hardship families face in these tough moments — so no one has to navigate this alone."

Velvet Collar · Pet Aftercare Services

For Vets, Hospitals & Shelters

A trusted partner for your facility

We work alongside veterinary offices, animal hospitals, and shelters across Southern California — as a referral you can trust, or as your transportation partner.

Refer Your Clients to Us

Give families a trusted next step at the hardest moment, without adding to your staff's workload.

  • Cards and brochures for your front desk
  • A direct line for your staff to reach us
  • Fast, dependable response times

No cost. No obligation.

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Let Us Handle Your Transportation

We can serve as your facility's logistics partner — picking up on your schedule and delivering directly to a licensed crematory partner.

  • Scheduled or on-call pickup from your facility
  • Direct transport to a licensed crematory partner
  • Ashes returned to your facility or the family

Routine schedule or as-needed — your choice.

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Common Questions

What to expect

Do I need to be present when you arrive?
No. You're welcome to be present, or we can arrange the pickup even if you're not home — whatever feels right for you.
How long until I get my pet's ashes back?
Timelines vary depending on the service you choose. We'll walk you through exactly what to expect when you call.
What if my pet passed away at the vet's office?
We coordinate pickup directly with veterinary offices and shelters, so you don't have to handle those logistics yourself.
Do you care for pets other than dogs and cats?
Yes. We provide aftercare for all pets.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve families throughout Southern California.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes — we're available 24/7, for both emergencies and non-emergencies.
How do I know my pet is in good hands?
We work exclusively with licensed, vetted and reputable crematory partners, and treat every pet with the same care we'd want for our own.
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We're here, any hour

Call whenever you're ready

(619) 604-3219
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