Veterinarian Wendy McCulloch administers a lethal injection to pit bull-labrador mix Rocky, 14, at his owners&#39; apartment on May 9, 2012 in New York City. His owners, Tiga and Tomo McLoyd, had made the difficult decision to call McCulloch to perform the procedure at their New York City apartment after their pet could no longer walk. End of life issues have become increasingly important for pet owners, as advanced medical treatments and improved nutrition are extending pets lives well into old age. McCulloch runs Pet Requiem, a home veterinary service designed to provide geriatric care and in-home euthanasia for dying pets in the New York and New Jersey area. Many pet owners are choosing such in-home care to try and provide a humane and compassionate &#39;good death&#39; for their beloved pets.