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. Thomason was so supportive and helpful during such an incredibly hard time. I can't say enough about what an amazing vet she is. RIP Lovely Lolita

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Sep 14 2025 by Karina Elias
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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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Dr. Lori came earlier this year when I had to put my girl Roo down. She then came when it was time for my boy, Paco. She took the same care and compassion with him as she did with her. She talked through the whole process so that nothing was a surprise and was very comforting. I'm very grateful for Dr. Lori.

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Jun 01 2026 by Tobye E.
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Renée helped our family when we needed her help the most. She was very patient and understanding with the assistance we needed from her. It’s an unfortunate experience that she made the best she could. She was very accommodating, even after the procedure was done.

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May 29 2026 by Richard B.
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Thank you for making my final moments with my girl as calm, loving, and supported as possible. I miss her every day and am so grateful I was able to give her a peaceful transition with your help. I higly recommend Dr. McCasland to anyone researching or thinking about this important decision, because she really cares and will treat this moment with dignity and care <3. All my love to the pet parents using this service in the future.

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Jun 02 2026 by Gwynnie H.
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It was terrible to have to meet Dr. Amanda under these circumstances. That said, she was wonderful. She was kind and compassionate. She answered our questions and gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye to our Cat Tom. She was light in a very dark day. Thank you, Dr Amanda.

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May 31 2026 by Mary K.
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