CatsOnly™ Makes History as First-Ever Veterinary Practice to Open with CAETA Practice Certification

AURORA, Colo., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CatsOnly™ is proud to announce that its flagship Stanley Marketplace location has earned the Certified Peaceful End-of-Life Practice designation from Lap of Love's Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). In a historic milestone for feline healthcare, CatsOnly™ Stanley Marketplace is the first practice ever to open its doors with the CAETA practice certification in place from day one.

CAETA's Peaceful End-of-Life Practice Certification is awarded to veterinary teams that complete extensive training in advanced euthanasia techniques, compassionate communication, and end-of-life care. Achieving this benchmark prior to launch underscores CatsOnly's foundational commitment to honoring the Cat and supporting Caregivers through every stage of life—including its most sacred final moments.

"At CatsOnly™, we believe that emotional safety, calm, and dignity must guide every interaction, especially when navigating end-of-life decisions. Opening our doors with CAETA practice certification on day one ensures our Care Team is fully equipped to deliver gentle, advanced palliative care and peaceful euthanasia tailored specifically to feline needs. This level of preparation allows us to serve our patients with reverence while offering unwavering, compassionate support to Cat Parents when they need it most." – Dr. Jason Epstein, Founder and Chief Veterinary Officer, of CatsOnly™

This certification reflects CatsOnly's commitment to honoring every Cat's final chapter, providing dignified, compassionate end-of-life care that supports Cat Parents and the extraordinary bond they share. By designing every room, handling protocol, and clinical standard entirely through the Cat's lens, CatsOnly™ provides a peaceful, dog-free experience where Cats and their families feel safe, understood, and supported.

"CAETA and Lap of Love were honored to help CatsOnly™ become a Certified Peaceful End-of-Life Practice by training their entire team before they welcomed their first patients. That thoughtful preparation reflects their commitment to providing every cat with a peaceful and dignified goodbye and every cat parent with compassionate support." – Kathy Cooney, DVM, CHPV, DACAW, Senior Director of CAETA Medical Education, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.

About CatsOnly.vet

CatsOnly.vet is a feline-only veterinary organization building a new model of feline healthcare designed around the unique biology, behavior, and emotional needs of Cats and the people who love them. Built through the Cat's lens, CatsOnly™ has developed proprietary Feline Biobehavioral Care Standards™ that bring together advanced medicine, feline behavioral science, and emotional safety into a thoughtfully designed healthcare experience. By building care from the Cat outward rather than adapting traditional, mixed-species veterinary models, CatsOnly™ is creating a scalable, elevated model of feline healthcare, deeply connected to the communities it serves, with a vision to advance the standard of feline care nationwide.

Learn more at CatsOnly.vet.

About Lap of Love and CAETA

Lap of Love has been the most trusted and recommended provider of in-home euthanasia and hospice since 2009. With more than 450 veterinarians serving families across the United States and Canada, Lap of Love provides hospice care, quality-of-life consultations, and compassionate euthanasia services at home.

The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) is the educational division of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and In-Home Euthanasia. Since 2017, CAETA has equipped veterinary professionals with the knowledge, technical skills, and communication tools to provide peaceful goodbyes. Its Peaceful End-of-Life Practice Certification helps veterinary practices establish consistent standards of care across the entire team, honoring the bond between pets and their families.

Learn more at LapofLove.com and caetainternational.com.

Media Contact:
Kristin Wuhrman, Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
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