Dr. John Crawford
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
A client said to me 'You must hate your job.' I explained that I'm here for you and your Family during one of your greatest times of need. Bringing comfort, peace, and ending suffering is a wonderful service we can offer our four-legged Family members. Households frequently comment they felt a huge relief, like the weight of worry and concern was removed, knowing they did everything possible. They also appreciated saying goodbye in their own home, to grieve in private, and that CodaPet handled all the arrangements. Bringing this comfort, peace, and calm to the community is my ‘why.’
Education
Undergraduate: University of Georgia
Veterinary Medicine: PhD; University of Georgia DVM; North Carolina State MPH: University of Tennessee
Certifications
1CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)
- Based InBaltimore, MD
- Service areasBaltimore, MD and Surrounding Cities
- Work Experience30+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Canine, Feline, Small Mammals (in ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Tuesday6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Services provided
At home pet euthanasia
Dr. John Crawford will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $300
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostStarting at $42
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $175
What pet parents are saying
Dr John was sent to us by God. He was so compassionate and took some time to get to know our Striker. This was indicative of his kindness and professionalism.
I can’t thank Dr. John enough for his compassion for helping Cooper pass over the bridge in our home. He is very caring and professional and would highly recommend him.
Dr Crawford was amazing, he really does care. He consoled the entire process. My husband was out of it and even told me he gave him a hug
Dr. Crawford was a gift to us in our final moments with our sweet boy. This was me and my partners first dog together, our first child! Dr. Crawford is one of the most emphatic people I’ve ever met. I could tell instantly his respect for our grief and his care for our dog. Not only did he perform the in home pet euthanasia, informing us every step of the way, but he was very compassionate towards our grief. Dr. Crawford took his time and even asked if we needed more time with our dog. We were comforted knowing our dog did not have to move from his own home and bed before he passed. He was able to finally be relaxed like the good ole young days and we were able to say goodbye again while he was without pain before he was officially euthanized. This has to be the hardest job in the world and we are beyond grateful we chose Dr. Crawford.
For as hard of a process saying good bye to our beloved pet has been, Dr. Crawford eased our fears, worries and grief through out the whole thing.
This morning we said goodbye to our almost 16 yr old dog, Maya. We chose to have this done at home with our family, friends and other pet and it was the best decision for all of us. Dr John Crawford was amazing and put us all at ease the moment he walked into our house. His gentle demeanor and kindness to our girl helped us know that we’d made the right decision. We were able to talk a with him about our relationship, history and feelings about our pet and also this final chapter. When the time came, it was all so peaceful and calm. John is the ultimate professional in how he handled all aspects of the process but also made us feel like we were the only ones in his world today. I would highly recommend John to anyone who needs the perfect best friend for your pet’s final journey.
