Vet Serves in Baltimore, MD

Dr. Kristina Pugh

Verified Veterinarian

43 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

Our pets provide us so much joy and happiness, that we can't ever truly be ready to say goodbye. After participating in euthanasia's in a clinic setting for 15 years, I'm relieved to be able to provide a more relaxing, peaceful, and personal alternative to pets and their families.

Education

Undergraduate: North Carolina State University - 2007

Veterinary Medicine: North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine - 2009

  • Based InJoppa, MD
  • Service areasHarford County & surrounding areas
  • Work Experience17+ years
  • Animals ServedDogs, Cats, Birds and Exotics (no fish or inverteb ...
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

SundayTimes Vary Weekly

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

Est. CostStarting at $325

Pet cremation

Dr. Kristina Pugh 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 $200 - $475

Keepsakes

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

Est. CostStarting at $20

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $175

What pet parents are saying

Dr Pugh was amazing. I cannot describe how gentle, considerate, caring and respectful she was with my dog and with the situation. She made such a hard and sad event as peaceful and as dignified as humanly possible. When the time comes to make that hard decision with my other dog, I hope Dr Pugh is available.

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5.0
Apr 16 2025 by Scott O.
Review by Scott O.
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Dr. Kristina Pugh was exactly what we needed her to be in what was one of our darkest hours. She was gentle, didnt try to distract us with small talk, explained everything calmly and fully. She was so assured and calm that it made us feel all that much better. She had the strength we needed to pull through for our daughter. We had two other dogs with us and they were able to be there for their sisters passing. Dr. Kristina was able to explain all the signs to watch out for and what could be expected from our other dogs not just through the process but over the next few weeks as we grieve. Some of it I expected and other things I learned for the first time and was glad that someone had told me so i could better care for my surviving sons. Having the other dogs with her and ti smell her at the end, that was the most important thing to us. The second most important thing was to not give our dog extra stress. Her final moments were pain free for the first time in months, being held by her family in her own bed and with her brothers by her side. That to me is priceless and why we chose Codapet, and they are lucky to have Dr. Kristina work with them.

codapet review
5.0
Mar 18 2026 by Lucas R.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

Dr. Kristina was absolutely incredible. We needed to say goodbye to our handsome boy of 18 years, and it was honestly the hardest day of my life. We wanted to do it at home to make things easy on him and us. Dr. Kristina was compassionate, caring, and handled our cat's needs as though he were her own. Her bedside was amazing, and she explained every step of the way to us so we knew what to expect and how he would be feeling. She even gave us time to let the other 2 cats say goodbye. Well worth every penny for the visit, she is an incredible vet and human <3

codapet review
5.0
May 27 2025 by Cailin T.
Review by Cailin T.
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We cannot thank Dr Kristina Pugh enough for the compassion and professionalism she showed during one of the hardest moments of our lives. When we had to say goodbye to our beloved Sunny, her gentle approach, genuine care and understanding made an incredibly difficult situation bearable. Dr Pugh handled everything with such kindness, explaining the whole process clearly and treating Sunny with dignity and respect. We are forever grateful for the empathy and professionalism she showed us.

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5.0
Jan 12 2025 by J
Review by J
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Dr. Pugh was a wonderful, calming presence in the midst of an extremely difficult time. She treated our dog’s final moments with empathy, respect, and truly cared for us in our difficult time. We thank her for helping us through a terribly difficult day.

codapet review
5.0
May 21 2025 by Graham D.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

When Dr. Kristina Pugh arrived, she met us and the dogs with a very calming presence. You could tell that both dogs felt very comfortable with her. She took the time to explain what to expect through the process and helped guide how we should handle our other dog during and after the loss of his brother. She was patient and kind and did not rush us through any of our goodbyes. We felt like we did the right thing for our boy and his illness and Dr. Kristina helped reinforce that. She’s checked in after the fact truly reiterating that she cared. I recommend Dr. Kristina Pugh to help anyone through this difficult decision and time.

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5.0
Feb 23 2026 by Mallory V.
Review by Mallory V.
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