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. Loughmiller was amazing, thoughtful and a comfort when we had to put our pet to sleep. It was a great comfort to have her there, knowing our beloved pet didn’t have the anxiety of going to an office and spending his last moments in a strange environment. He was able to pass at his home, in his space with comfort. Dr. Loughmiller was a blessing for us.

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Doctor B. Showed up with her assistant morgan, and a very big heart. She wanted to hear what we had to say and feel what we were going through with gentle guidance and support along the whole way. It was sooo hard. But I wouldn’t wish it to go any other way. They also came back in person to deliver our beloved pups ashes, in a beautiful container and some keepsakes. So many beautiful little personal touches made it feel more special and eased the pain and challenge of the whole thing. I highly recommend her and her team.

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Mar 08 2026 by Alex N.
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Megan was absolutely wonderful and empathetic. She gave us plenty of space to mourn while gently walking us through the process. Megan made our final goodbyes to Lucky as peaceful as possible and I can’t give high enough praise for her professionalism and ability to navigate a difficult situation. Thank you a million times to Megan for the work she does.

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Mar 10 2026 by Anthony R.
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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
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We are so grateful that Dr. Courtney White was available to us, last minute nonetheless. We were able to say goodbye to our precious boy Radar in his favorite spot in our backyard. Dr. White was so kind and compassionate, explaining the process as it progressed, allowing us to make the decisions we could. She truly understood the bond we had with our boy. We will cherish the memory of him forever ❤️

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Sep 21 2025 by Kim Needham
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Dr. Peterson was amazing! She made our incredibly difficult situation a little easier. Dr. Peterson was so compassionate and gentle. We can’t possibly express our appreciation for her kindness. Thank you so much!

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