Dr. Daniella Ross
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
In my many years as an Emergency veterinarian, I deeply understand the challenges of treating critically ill patients and the nuances of end of life care. I am honored to help pets pass away peacefully in the comfort of their home and with their loving family at their side.
Education
Undergraduate: Columbia University - 2005
Veterinary Medicine: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 2014
- Based InLos Angeles, CA
- Service areasLos Angeles & Surrounding Cities
- Work Experience11+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Saturday9:00 am - 10:00 am
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Services provided
At home pet euthanasia
Dr. Daniella Ross will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $600
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $38 - $76
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $100
What pet parents are saying
Saying goodbye was difficult, but we are comforted by the fact that our old pup passed at home. He was eating his favorite treats until the end. We are thankful to Dr. Ross for making his passing peaceful.
Dr. Ross was the most gentle, kind, and present person in a time when you need someone to just be in it and there. She took amazing care of our sweet Kinzie. Talked us through the process. Let us be with her for a moment after she passed. It was as lovely of an experience as you can hope for in such a difficult time
Daniela was amazing! She was incredible from the moment she stepped into our home helping us center the comfort of our family and pet ensuring we were perfectly prepared for one of the hardest moments in our lives. She walked us patiently through the process and what to expect, allowing us time as needed. Highly highly recommend, thoughtful service, individualized experience and a great support
I am forever grateful that my beloved pet was able to be at home during their last moments, and I thank Dr. Daniella for that. However, the experience ended up being more upsetting than needed. One of the silver linings in such an unfortunate situation is that my pet was outwardly still functioning. I’ve had pets in the past who lost abilities such as walking beforehand, and it makes the end of their lives even more heartbreaking. I was relieved to not endure that this time around, but when it came time to begin the end of life procedure, I instinctively reached for my pet. The doctor told me not to, and for some reason I listened. Instead, she gave the first injection while my pet wasn’t close to me. It worked quickly, and as my baby began walking towards me, their legs gave out. They could no longer move, and their head began to lower to the ground. My love was essentially “gone” by this point. So their last moments were of losing their ability to walk, then nodding off on the hardwood floor. The doctor then said “you can hold them now.” Again, they were already gone mentally by then. The second injection caused their heart to stop quickly, in less than a minute. I don’t want to come across as ungrateful, and ultimately it was up to me to do what I saw fit, but it’s still painful to remember my pets last moments. I replay their last day, and am able to hold on until I see them lose their mobility and sink to the floor. I wish I could change my reaction to the doctor in that moment. Please let people hold their babies if that’s what they choose, especially when their pet spent endless hours happily in their arms while living.
Our experience with Dr. Ross was nothing less than exceptional. This was 100% the best choice we could have made for our family and the passing of our special boy.
Dr. Ross was amazing, so compassionate, warm and caring. She was so patient and empathetic as our family said our goodbyes. She communicated clearly all that was happening and didn't rush any of the process. Dr. Ross was perfect during a very difficult time. I will forever be grateful to her for turning a potentially horrible situation into a loving and kind goodbye. She even followed up with a beautiful condolence card with a paw print of our beloved pet.
