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

TuesdayTimes 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. Kristina was a pleasure to work with, despite the devastating circumstances surrounding our appointment. She was caring, empathetic, and took time explaining everything that her visit entailed. You can tell that she cares for the pets and families that she sees and that is very much needed when dealing with an end-of-life appointment. I would highly recommend Dr. Kristina Pugh!

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5.0
Mar 24 2026 by Jane M.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

Our girl wasn’t great at car rides at the end of her life and was terrified of the vet. She would get so worked up and we just knew we didn’t want her last moments to be scary. So when the day came where her life wasn’t quality, we knew we wanted to have in-home euthanasia done. After contacting several local companies, we were relieved to find CodaPet and even more relieved to have Dr. Kristina be available within a few hours. She was an amazing comfort in such a sad time and explained everything. She loved on our girl before even sitting down, and complimented her over and over. When the time came, she was respectful, gave us time and space and listened as we told stories about our girl. It is slightly more expensive than the vets office, but it was 100% the right choice for our baby.

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5.0
Dec 23 2024 by J Shoemaker
Review by J Shoemaker
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Kristina was patient, kind, and compassionate. All traits you hope for when experiencing the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet. Thank you for helping our baby girl cross over in a calm and pain free way.

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5.0
May 13 2025 by Zack&Rach Belcher
Review by Zack&Rach Belcher
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Perfect choice. Dedicated and compassionate pet doctor. Home euthanizing of my beloved, elderly cat was made much easier with Dr. Pugh. God bless her for helping our animals and us through our heart breaking times.

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5.0
Aug 09 2025 by Heather A.
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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.

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

Dr. Kristina was very thoughtful, easy- going, and a pleasure to work with. I was especially touched by her concern for my well-being since i was home alone during the visit. I would highly recommend her, and your company.

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5.0
Feb 26 2026 by Jon C.
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