Urgent Appointment Request

Requesting a visit outside the current availability allows a licensed vet to review your request and try to accommodate your pet's needs

How it works

Compassionate care
when you need it most

Frequently Asked Questions

Urgent appointments are for situations where your pet is experiencing a sudden decline, visible pain, distress, or other time-sensitive end-of-life needs — and no standard appointment times are available.

These requests are most appropriate when care is needed same-day, but existing time slots don’t work or aren’t shown

No — this is not an emergency service.

Urgent requests are not designed for situations that require immediate intervention. If your pet is in critical distress, please contact a 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic.

Not immediately. Your request is sent to licensed veterinarians in your area. If one is able to help, they will reach out directly to discuss the proposed arrival time and any additional fees.

After you agree on the details, you will receive a booking link to confirm the appointment.

Response times can vary. Vets who offer flexible availability typically try to reach out as soon as they’re able — but they may be attending to other pet families or personal responsibilities before they can respond.

While many pet parents hear back within a few hours, we can’t guarantee a timeframe. We recommend continuing to explore other options until you’ve connected with a vet.

Yes, urgent appointments usually include an additional fee based on the time of day or night, your location, and the vet’s ability to accommodate. You’ll see all estimated costs before confirming your appointment.

Unfortunately, urgent appointments are not guaranteed bookings. If no vet is immediately available, your request stays open and visible to local providers — and we’ll notify you if someone is able to help.

In the meantime, we strongly recommend continuing your search for care. You can explore alternative in-home providers at: inhomepeteuthanasia.com

Yes. If a vet accepts your request, they’ll try to connect with you as soon as possible — often by text message for speed, or with a phone call when needed.

This allows you to confirm the proposed time and any added fees, and ask any questions before the booking link is sent.

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Dr. Miranda Collins showed great compassion toward my dog and to me & my grandson. She made sure my dog was comfortable and put us at ease before the procedure. I highly recommend dr. Collins for euthanasia. It’s a hard decision to make but she helped us with her compassion.

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Jun 18 2026 by Gail D.
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Right out of the gate, when Dr. Dawn entered our home, her priority was our beloved girl, Rizzy. She wanted to meet her and spend some time with her, and that truly meant the world to us. Nothing was rushed, and Rizzy’s comfort and our needs were always her priority. The personal service that Dr. Dawn provided allowed us to gift our girl a peaceful pain free passage while at home, surrounded by her beloved and cherished “pack”—family. You made a heartbreaking experience feel peaceful, gentle, and full of dignity. Your calm presence and genuine care meant more to us than words can express. You sat on Rizzy’s blanket with us, listened to our stories about our life together, and it truly just felt like you were part of the family. God bless you for what you do. Rizzy and her family thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You make a difference. Thanks for the “pawprint” memory you left on our hearts and the physical Crayola pawprint you made for our family! 5+ stars for Dr. Dawn!

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Jun 18 2026 by Donna C.
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Dr Yang was extremely respectful and thoughtful during such a challenging day. She explained the process and what to expect, and gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye to Mocha. We were sent a handwritten condolences card after she passed and Dr. Yang even hand delivered Mocha's ashes to us when we expressed our street experiences package thieves.

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Jun 15 2026 by Sarah S.
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Dr. Dzierga made the saddest, most difficult time more than bearable for us. She explained all she was doing every step of the way, but most importantly she treated our dog with all the love and respect that we felt she deserved. She gave us the time we needed to say goodbye, she was kind and caring. This was our first in-home experience, and we wouldn’t do it any other way now. We felt blessed to have Dr. Dzierga with us on this saddest journey, and would highly recommend her to anyone facing this difficult decision.

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Jun 15 2026 by Karen S.
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Everything went very well with Dr. Guerrero. She let us take our time to say our goodbyes and then gave our cat the sedative. She got comfortable and sleepy in my wife’s lap and then went right to sleep when she got the IV medication. Would highly recommend.

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Jun 15 2026 by Stephen B.
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My beautiful boy let me know it was his time on a Saturday morning. After multiple inquiries, Dr. Courtney had the earliest availability for late afternoon on Sunday to come to the house to put my baby to sleep. This was an ideal time so my family and I could say our goodbyes and spend what time we had left with him together. She did offer to come later in the morning on Sunday, if needed, but I kept the 4pm appointment. She arrived on time, was soft spoken, kind, compassionate, and took her time to explain the process, set clear expectations, and answer questions since this was our first experience with at-home euthanasia. She waited until we were ready before administering the sedative/anesthesia, and again with the medication to put him to final rest. She made his clay paw impression afterwards, so not to disturb him before since dogs typically don’t like their paws to be touched. And she then gave us time to privately be with him, and to let her know when we were ready for her to come back inside so she could place him on a stretcher to go in her car. We never felt rushed and he passed peacefully and overall a positive experience, given the circumstances, and gives me comfort during this difficult time. Incredibly grateful that my sweet boy was able to be in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones.

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Jun 14 2026 by Karen S.
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