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Pet Euthanasia In Washington, D.C.

Schedule a compassionate veterinarian to support you through this difficult time by providing a peaceful goodbye for your beloved pet in the comfort of your home.

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FAQs

The total cost includes the in-home pet euthanasia service fee, any travel fee (if any apply), and a platform fee. Additionally, depending on your choice, fees may apply for cremation services or keepsakes.

During your appointment, your vet will confirm your aftercare selection with you. If you choose to arrange cremation services, your vet will oversee your pet’s transportation to a local facility for cremation. If your preferred cremation option includes the return of your pet’s ashes to you, your vet will discuss the process to reunite you with your pet's ashes and the anticipated time frame during your appointment

Yes, upon arrival the veterinarian will assess your pet. This can look different than an “nose to tail” examination in a clinic setting and will focus more on the pet’s history and quality of life.

It is not uncommon to have doubts about whether the time is right. If you’ve taken the Quality of Life Questionnaire and are still unsure, we recommend consulting with your family veterinarian before scheduling an appointment.

Rest assured, if you book an appointment, your in-home euthanasia veterinarian will let you know if they do not believe that euthanasia is appropriate at this time.

You can expect your veterinarian to be in your home from 20-60 minutes, depending on how much of that time you need or want throughout the process.

Veterinarians that honor the bond with your pet

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Overall service rating from over 4247+ reviews

We are deeply thankful to Dr. Shannon Nakaya for the care and compassion she showed during our beloved dog Giggsy’s final moments. Saying goodbye was an incredibly painful decision and a very difficult day for us, but her kindness, patience, and gentle approach helped ease the burden. Dr. Nakaya guided us through the process with understanding and treated Giggsy with such tenderness and respect. Her compassion and professionalism truly made all the difference during this heartbreaking time.

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5.0
Sep 15 2025 by Magda Khordoc
Review by Magda Khordoc

It's the service you never want but when it comes I was so thankful for Dr. Todd. She was so compassionate and patient with us. Our sweet cat was able to cross the rainbow bridge in the comfort of his home without the stress of being moved to a vets office in his final hours. She even brought his ashes back to us. I can't thank her enough for this. We also had to move his appointment up and she was quick to move to his needs. I hope I don't need their services for a long time for my other fur babies but I will use her again in the very, very distant future.

codapet review
5.0
Sep 27 2025 by Tamarri Wieder
Review by Tamarri Wieder

Dr. Thomason was so supportive and helpful during such an incredibly hard time. I can't say enough about what an amazing vet she is. RIP Lovely Lolita

codapet review
5.0
Sep 14 2025 by Karina Elias
Review by Karina Elias

Faced the difficult decision to euthanize our beloved 18 year old Papillon and used Codapet to do it in our home as our dog hated to go to the vet. Dr. Katie Todd arrived and explained in detail the process, gave us plenty of time to say our goodbyes, and made the process as easy as possible. She was very reassuring to my children that we had made the right decision and explained all the options for taking care of the remains and provided us with keepsakes to ease the family’s pain. Thank you so much Dr.Todd in doing what has to be one of the world’s toughest jobs!

codapet review
5.0
Sep 29 2025 by Robert Watson
Review by Robert Watson

This was definitely the way to give your baby wings. My dog was very afraid of the vet office, and i did not want him to be on his last day on earth. Dr Anna was on time, very loving, caring and made us all feel at ease with going forward. She even brought a treat for him, and my very usually picky dog ate it! She was amazing, and I would definitely call on her again. Thank you, Dr Anna. The Hallfrisch's.

codapet review
5.0
Sep 15 2025 by tina hallfrisch
Review by tina hallfrisch

Dr. Gordon performed the euthanasia for my sweet soul dog of 16 years. It was the most peaceful experience I could’ve asked for. She knew exactly what to say and created such a calm environment to spend our final moments together. I’m very grateful for her service.

codapet review
5.0
Sep 14 2025 by Savannah Cottrell
Review by Savannah Cottrell

Understanding the At Home Pet Euthanasia Process

Our compassionate guide to pet euthanasia offers a resource for pet owners facing the difficult decision of saying goodbye to their beloved pet. It provides step-by-step guidance and practical tools like the Quality of Life Scale to ensure a peaceful and dignified farewell for beloved pets.

Pet Quality of Life Scale
The Pet Quality of Life Scale helps pet parents assess their pet's well-being. It aids in providing an objective view of your pet’s quality of life. Used alongside your veterinary advice, it ensures decisions focus on the pet's best interests.
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Aftercare Options For Your Beloved Pet
Learn more about your options when considering aftercare for your beloved pet, whether it's cremation, burial, or other meaningful alternatives.
Local crematorium & cemeteries in Washington, D.C. listed below. View List

Find additional resources available for your beloved pet

As you consider the compassionate choice of pet euthanasia, we offer a curated list of essential local resources to guide you

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Emergency Pet Hospitals & Clinics In Washington, D.C.

Find local emergency hospitals & clinics providing pet euthanasia (in-clinic) covering Washington, D.C. and surrounding cities

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Veterinary Emergency Group

aka "Retail, 925 H St NE #5, Washington, DC 20002

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Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

4205 Evergreen Ln, Annandale, VA 22003

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Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty

6700 Laurel - Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD 20715

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Friendship Hospital for Animals - Emergency and Specialty Center

5025 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

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VEG ER for Pets

4525 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304

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VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

8500 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031

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Forever Faithful Pet Cremation & Funeral Care by Value Choice

170 Rollins Ave Ste 500, Rockville, MD 20852

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Arranging Your Pet’s Aftercare

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Pet Crematoriums In Washington, D.C.

Find locally recommended crematoriums serving Washington, D.C. and surrounding cities

  • Daisy Hill Pet Cremation Services

    10771 Tucker St, Beltsville, MD 20705

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Pet Cemeteries In Washington, D.C.

Find locally recommended Cemeteries serving Washington, D.C. and surrounding cities

  • Aspin Hill Memorial Park

    13630 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906

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