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. Wratten came to our home to put our sweet dog Darla to rest. She is very warm, understanding and caring and made a very difficult time as stress free and heartwarming as possible. The entire process went smoothly and she followed through to make sure Darla's ashes made it home. Anybody who is faced with having to put their best friend to rest, this is the best. At home, in the place they loved, with the people they loved around them, with a caring doctor like Dr. Wratten. Can't thank you enough.

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Sep 25 2026 by Joe R.
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My beautiful, beloved older dog had been diagnosed with a life ending condition and the time had come when she needed help transitioning. Instead of “the last car ride”, I decided on looking into having a vet come to my home. I’m so glad it was Dr. Sarah Clem. She is knowledge in her field of animal medicine, explaining each procedure, while also having a sincere and caring presence which calmed my dog as well as myself. She took loving care of my fur baby’s body as she prepared to take her with her. I chose to have the ashes returned to me and was contacted by Dr. Clem in what seemed to be a short time to arrange to have the ashes delivered. The price is comparable with vet office fees and as I mentioned, I no last car ride for your dog and no driving home without your fur baby. It’s such a difficult time, saying goodbye to a beloved pet. It’s never easy on the heart. I am very thankful Dr. Sarah Clem truly made it her priority to make it easier for both my dog and I.

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Sep 25 2026 by Sherry R.
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Our family has never had to go through a loss of a family pet through euthanasia until now. We decided doing it at home was the best for both Mega and ourselves. And let me tell you, Dr Angela was the best during the whole process. The attention to small things really made this trying time easier to handle. Her communication and caring made us feel like she really felt for our beloved Mega. Even her vehicle was set up like a chapel for a great send-off. Will definitely recommend and use Dr Angela in the future. 2PAWS UP!

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Sep 25 2026 by Paul W.
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Kristi was so kind and explained everything so well. She made us feel comfortable during the whole process and it never felt rushed. It was exactly the peaceful experience we were hoping for. Our sweet Ellie Mae got the goodbye she deserved, very peaceful and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend ❤️

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Sep 25 2026 by Amber B.
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John was very professional and compassionate for our family when we said goodbye to our beloved cat Mr. Cream of 17 years together. We thank your team for being able to come in our home during this time of grief.

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Sep 24 2026 by Courtney & Angus H.
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Letting our sweet Abby girl go was one of the most difficult things as a family we had to do. We made a decision when she was diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer that we would do everything we could to keep her comfortable and happy as long as we could but we wanted her to be home with her family when she needed to leave us. Dr Nicolette Michelli was wonderful. She was compassionate, caring and very attentive to our needs. Most of alll, we never felt rushed. As hard as it was to let her go, we feel blessed that Abby was home, in her happy place, and completely surrounded with love until her last breath.

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Sep 24 2026 by LISA L.
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