Vet Serves in Sacramento, CA

Dr. Katharyn Hart

Verified Veterinarian

26 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

I decided that becoming a vet was my calling at a very young age after I became obsessed with horses, cats, and dogs. I determined early on that becoming a vet would be the best way to spend my days with animals. As a veterinarian, I have had the opportunity to euthanize my own animals at home and felt like that was the best gift I could give them. Knowing how much it meant to my own pets helped me to realize the importance of giving pets a peaceful passing at home.

Education

Undergraduate: Wesleyan College - 2003

Veterinary Medicine: UC Davis - 2008

  • Based InSacramento, CA
  • Service areasSacramento, CA and surrounding areas
  • Work Experience17 years+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 Hours

General availability

Saturday11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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. Katharyn Hart will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $425

Pet cremation

Dr. Katharyn Hart will arrange and handle all of your cremation needs, including careful and loving transportation of your pet to the crematorium through private or communal process handled

Est. CostFrom $130 - $425

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostFrom $30 - $95

What pet parents are saying

Thank you for being with us in such a hard moment and walking us through the entire thing. I appreciated not having to do anything after the visit and getting her ashes delivered directly to our door.

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5.0
Feb 03 2026 by Martha R.
Review by Martha R.
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Dr. Hart helped us create a peaceful and loving environment for our Sully. She encouraged lots of love and treats before starting the process and allowed us the time we needed with him during and after his passing. I would recommend Dr. Hart to anyone having to make this difficult decision.

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5.0
Sep 06 2024 by CGM
Review by CGM
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We needed to say goodbye to our 13.5 y/o dog, Chloe, at home. She declined very quickly between Christmas & NY & could no longer walk. We were afraid the holiday would cause delays, & didn't want her to suffer. CodaPet made the process much easier by having Vet credentials & appt times posted. Hard as it is to say goodbye, doing so at home was so much better. Dr. Katharyn Hart was extremely professional, patient, & compassionate. Highly recommend this service.

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5.0
Jan 04 2025 by Kathryn Caucci Gates
Review by Kathryn Caucci Gates
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Dr. Hart is a very caring and compassionate Dr. She understood the urgency of our needs and she went out of her way to accommodate us with an appointment. Even though this is a very painful experience, she understands and it makes all the difference to be able to make your pet comfortable in their home.

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5.0
Dec 02 2024 by Dinah M.
Review by Dr. Katharyn Hart

Saying goodbye to a furry family member is NEVER easy. Being able to allow them to go without suffering in the comfort of their home is amazing. Dr. Hart was very professional and friendly and was able to make this event much easier. The price is nearly the same as taking the fur baby to a facility, which makes it affordable, private and very comfortable. I recommend CodaPet (Dr. Hart) when the time comes to say goodbye to your fur babies. Thank You, Dr. Hart

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5.0
May 15 2025 by Laurie King
Review by Laurie King
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Our dog Lilly was 16 years old and showed every sign and diagnosis of an old dog. When I called Dr. Hart's office, her availability and sympathetic approach to our situation made our decision easier. When Dr. Hart arrived at our home, she greeted Lilly with love and tenderness, and towards us, too. For my husband and me, what was about to happen became very real, and she was sensitive to that as well. The process did not take long, as our Lilly, we now believe, was ready to go too. Throughout this process, Dr. Hart explained to us how she would do it, how Lilly would react, and what her final moments would be like. It was comforting to hear them in such a gentle way. When it was all done, she allowed us to say goodbye one last time and to place her into Dr. Hart’s car for a final send-off. We chose to have Lilly cremated and returned to us; that process, which was quoted to take two weeks, was done in less than one. I would highly recommend Dr. Hart to anyone who has to deal with this part of owning a pet. It’s difficult, it is emotional, it’s traumatic, but to have somebody sensitive and caring entering your home to do this, like Dr. Hart allows you to find comfort in the decision you made, and while difficult, it was the right decision.

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5.0
Feb 20 2026 by Natalie M.
Review by Natalie M.
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