Vet Serves in Baltimore, MD

Dr. Kristina Pugh

Verified Veterinarian

45 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

SaturdayTimes 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. CostFrom $20 - $25

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 fantastic. She was incredibly compassionate, gentle, and patient throughout one of the hardest moments of my life. I’m so grateful that CodaPet connected us. There’s no other vet I could have asked for to guide my fur baby and me through his final moments. She explained every step clearly, gave me as much time as I needed, and created a calm, peaceful environment in my home. My cat passed comfortably in my arms, surrounded by the family that loved him for 13 years. That meant everything to me, and she even checked on me afterward to see how I was doing. I highly recommend Dr. Pugh.

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5.0
Mar 02 2026 by Nigel M.
Review by Nigel M.
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No other vet I've used before for at home pet euthanasia can compare to Dr. Pugh. During our difficult time saying goodbye to sweet Minnie, she was patient and compassionate with not only Minnie but with my other fur babies and me.

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5.0
Nov 20 2025 by Kim G.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

Not enough superlatives to describe Dr. Pugh. She is a saint. She guided us through an extremely difficult event with a combination of professionalism and genuine compassion for us and our beloved Cooper. A very, very kind , gentle, and nice person.

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5.0
Dec 02 2025 by Matt B.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

After an amazing 14 year journey with the kindest German Shepherd that ever lived, we made the impossible decision to allow Jakob to continue his journey without us. Contacting Dr. Pugh and scheduling an in home pet euthanasia was a monumental decision in our lives with Jakob. Thank you Dr. Pugh. You made our heartbreak a wee bit better. He was indeed a Good Boy.

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5.0
Jul 30 2025 by Dennis Friedlander
Review by Dennis Friedlander
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I could not have had a more caring, sympathetic and compassionate person than Dr Pugh to guide our beloved Dakota on her next journey. My wife and I are still grieving our loss, but we take comfort that she was eased through gracefully. Thank you Dr Pugh for all you did for us that day. God Bless you

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5.0
Apr 28 2026 by Thomas M.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

Dr. Kristina was truly incredible during one of the most difficult moments for our family. She showed such genuine compassion and professionalism, giving us the space we needed while also gently guiding us through the process. She made sure we never felt rushed and allowed us the time we needed to say our goodbyes. This experience is never easy, but her kindness, reassurance, and understanding brought us a sense of comfort in an otherwise heartbreaking situation. We are deeply grateful for the care she provided to both our dog and our family.

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5.0
Apr 03 2026 by Rachel M.
Review by Rachel M.
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