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Pet Euthanasia In Tacoma, WA

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 $400 with optional cremation ranging from $175 - $425, depending on your pet's weight and cremation type

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Dr. Bonnie Goldthwaite
Dr. Bonnie Goldthwaite

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Seattle, WA

2 hours notice required

From $400

20 years of vet experience

Recent Pet Parent Review
(19) reviews
I made a last-minute appointment when my 14-year-old cat 'crashed' due to cancer. He had been doing well, but in the space of a day just suddenly went downhill and was obviously in his last hours. My vet had recommended a couple in home pet euthanasia services, since my cat is very fearful of strangers and taking him to a vet or hospital would have been extremely traumatic. I contacted Codapet and was able to schedule Dr. Bonnie Goldthwaite for the same day. Dr. Goldthwaite called ahead to review the process, listened to all my concerns, and helped work out a plan to mitigate the stranger-fear. She was prompt, knowledgeable, and kind at a terrible time. She explained the process before we started, and kept me informed through every step. The icing on the cake was the sweet wicker basket and homemade blankets she wrapped my sweetheart in to take him away. I will definitely recommend this service, and Dr. Goldthwaite, to anyone who finds themselves in this situation. It's awful to go through, and having a goodhearted guide makes a huge difference.
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Pet euthanasia and cremation pricing in Tacoma, WA

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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Overall service rating from over 3629+ reviews

Dr. Sara was so gentle and compassionate when we needed to put our 13-year-old lab down. It was truly so peaceful saying goodbye. I hope I don't need this service again for many years but I'd definitely use their service again and will refer anyone I know to them.

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Jul 18 2025 by Rhonda Balsamo
Review by Rhonda Balsamo

Dr. Sara Gardhouse with CODAPET was incredibly compassionate with our choice to euthanize our beloved pet at home. Sara was patient, calm and so caring. She was communicative and truly let us feel anything in the moment. While it was one of the hardest moments of my life, Sara’s expertise and attention to detail made the impact softer. I highly recommend Coda and Dr. Gardhouse for a deeply compassionate experience.

codapet review
5.0
Jul 19 2025 by Alee Gourley
Review by Alee Gourley

Dr Roberts was great. Our sweet cat didn't want to leave the bathroom where he felt comfortable and she sat on the floor in there with him. She was so kind. My husband said we'd never again take a pet to the vet's office for end of life care. At home is definitely the way to go.

codapet review
5.0
Jul 16 2025 by Jennifer Ipsen
Review by Jennifer Ipsen

We had a wonderful experience with in-home pet euthanasia. Dr. Mumm was kind, gentle, knowledgeable, very prepared with supplies. She was so nice and so understanding. My daughter and I really appreciated her and her service in so many ways. I would highly recommend her and this service. Our fur baby was 14 years old and had been struggling with illness probably longer than we realized. It was the right time, although heartbreaking, and the right thing to do.

codapet review
5.0
Jul 17 2025 by Janet Cardinal
Review by Janet Cardinal

Dr. Fieg was incredibly empathetic and compassionate. The process went as smoothly as it could have. So much more peaceful than having to go into the vet and less stressful for our baby. We will always trust Dr. Fieg if we need to go through this with any of our other beloved pets.

codapet review
5.0
Jul 18 2025 by D Allen
Review by D Allen

This was my first experience losing a pet and this was the best decision that we made. danielle was so sweet and took the time to explain the process both before our appointment and during. The opportunity to do this at home was just what we needed to keep our girl mocha safe and warm in her own home instead of having anxiety from traveling and being in the vets office which can be scary for animals. I will be forever thankful to danielle and codapet for helping us during this time.

codapet review
5.0
Jul 18 2025 by Ashlie Schindler
Review by Ashlie Schindler

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 Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA

Find local emergency hospitals & clinics providing pet euthanasia (in-clinic) covering Tacoma, WA and surrounding cities

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Summit Veterinary Referral Center

2505 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

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BluePearl Pet Hospital

2510 S 84th St Ste. 30D, Lakewood, WA 98499

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Sumner Veterinary Hospital

16024 60th St E, Sumner, WA 98390

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Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

6565 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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Arranging Your Pet’s Aftercare

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Pet Crematoriums In Tacoma, WA

Find locally recommended crematoriums serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding cities

  • Tacoma Pet Crematory

    5302 South Junett St. Tacoma, WA 98409

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  • Precious Pets Animal Crematory

    3420 C St NE #306, Auburn, WA 98002

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Pet Cemeteries In Tacoma, WA

Find locally recommended Cemeteries serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding cities

  • Chambers Creek Pet Memorial Park

    9212 Chambers Creek Rd W, Tacoma, WA 98467

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