Pet Euthanasia In Santa Ana, CA
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. At home pet euthanasia appointments start at $425 with optional cremation ranging from $145 - $490, depending on your pet's weight and cremation type
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Lake Forest, CA
1.45 hours notice required
From $520
15 years of vet experience
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Brea, CA
2 hours notice required
From $550
10 years of vet experience
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Anaheim, CA
4 hour notice required
From $445
5 years of vet experience
Pet euthanasia and cremation pricing in Santa Ana, CA
Your credit card is required to reserve your appointment. However, no payment is required until the appointment and nothing is due until the appointment is completed
We charge cancellation fee of $100 if an appointment is cancelled less than 4 hours before the start time. If your pet passes away before your appointment you would not be charged a cancellation fee. If the vet you scheduled is able, and you would like their assistance with cremation, then pickup fee would apply instead of euthanasia fee
Other Consideration
If you have a larger pet, your vet may need the help of one friend or family member. Talk to your vet about options and limitations when they reach out to you prior to your appointment, and they will inform you of any extra cost for your situation.
Options for your pets return home and memorabilia depend on your local provider. Your vet coordinate the return of your pet’s ashes and let you know if there are additional fees for urn delivery.
Extra time or medications needed can affect the total price. Other factors can be if it is decided that it’s not time to euthanize your pet after the vet has arrive. In that case, only the travel fee, platform fee, and a quality of life consult would apply.
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.
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I’m so grateful for Dr Stern and her wealth of knowledge. She has always taken the best care of my dogs, letting me know all my options and being very upfront. I’m very appreciative!!
Thank you Dr. Laura Dubose. You were so sweet, so competent,so compassionate, so accommodating, and so professional. We appreciate all that you did to make a rough situation more bearable. Robert Shewfelt
Great customer service friendly, and very compassionate. It was a hard experience, but Dr. Dubose explained everything well and the whole process was smooth and peaceful. I would recommend her to any one who needs this kind of services for their animals.
The decision to put our handsome pup Rodney to sleep was so difficult. But the care and compassion we received from Dr. Pilago made this process less painful. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Dr. Meadows made such a difficult time for me, a little easier. He explained everything, and he was very attentive toward my boy. He was handled with care, and that’s all I could ask for. I would definitely recommend
To the entire Coda team, and especially Dr. Daniella, There are no words that feel big enough to express the gratitude I have for the care you gave my precious Harley girl during her final moments on earth. From the very first interaction with Coda, I was met with kindness, patience, and genuine empathy. When Dr. Daniella arrived at our home, she wasn’t just professional — she was profoundly compassionate. She spoke to me gently, explained every step before it happened, and never once made me feel rushed or alone in the most heartbreaking moment of my life. What could have been terrifying was instead peaceful, beautiful, and filled with love. Harley was surrounded by comfort, dignity, and calm, and I was guided through the entire process of in home euthanasia with tenderness and grace. I truly felt that Harley mattered to Dr. Daniella — not as a job, but as a soul. This experience, though devastating, was also sacred. You gave me the gift of a goodbye that was magical in its gentleness. I will carry that memory with me forever. Thank you for honoring Harley’s life so meaningfully, and for holding my heart when it was breaking. With eternal gratitude, Camille
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.
Deciding When it’s Time
Scheduling Your Appointment
Pre-Appointment Communication
Preparing
Assessment
The Euthanasia process
Aftercare & Cremation
Coping with pet loss
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