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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Overall service rating from over 6604+ reviews

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. McWreath and the compassionate care she provided as we said goodbye to our beloved dog, Remi. This was one of the hardest days our family has ever experienced, but from the moment she arrived, Dr. McWreath treated Remi with incredible kindness, dignity, and respect. She took her time, explained every step of the process, and never made us feel rushed. Her calm, gentle presence brought a sense of peace during such a heartbreaking moment. Being able to let Remi pass peacefully at home, surrounded by the people who loved him most, was an immeasurable gift. Dr. McWreath showed genuine empathy for both Remi and our family, and it was clear that caring for animals is more than her profession; it is her calling. Although no one ever wants to need this service, I am profoundly grateful that Dr. McWreath was the one to guide us through it. She helped make an unimaginable goodbye as peaceful and loving as possible. Thank you, Dr. McWreath, for treating our sweet boy with such compassion and for giving our family the precious gift of a dignified, peaceful farewell. We will never forget your kindness.

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Jun 15 2026 by Hailey J.
Review by Hailey J.
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When Dr Martin arrived, my little guy Barney ran to the door to greet him like he did all guests. He even barked at him, before jumping up to him to get attention. Dr Martin greeted him back, warmly and sincerely. He was playful with Barney while explaining the process to us. Lane made a horrible no win situation more acceptable with his calm demeanor and soothing words. I can't thank Dr Martin enough for helping little Barney come to peaceful end to his life's journey.

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Sep 15 2025 by Mel Curtis
Review by Mel Curtis
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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.
Review by Donna C.
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Dr Litwack was absolutely wonderful, caring and kind during a terribly difficult time. He took his time waiting until we were all ready. He explained the process and everything went exactly how he explained. It was actually a beautiful process. Afterwards he was patient and comforting. Thank you Dr Litwack.

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Jun 17 2026 by Patricia K.
Review by Patricia K.
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Faced the difficult decision to euthanize our beloved 18 year old Papillon and used Codapet to do it in our home as our dog hated to go to the vet. Dr. Katie Todd arrived and explained in detail the process, gave us plenty of time to say our goodbyes, and made the process as easy as possible. She was very reassuring to my children that we had made the right decision and explained all the options for taking care of the remains and provided us with keepsakes to ease the family’s pain. Thank you so much Dr.Todd in doing what has to be one of the world’s toughest jobs!

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Sep 29 2025 by Robert Watson
Review by Robert Watson
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Dr. Norman was wonderful in helping our pet pass away peacefully at home. She was professional, compassionate and genuinely kind. We would highly recommend Dr. Norman and CodaPet for those looking for in home euthanasia services.

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Sep 16 2025 by Doug Taylor
Review by Doug Taylor
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