Vet Serves in Baltimore, MD

Dr. Kristina Pugh

Verified Veterinarian

42 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

ThursdayTimes 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 Kristina was amazing with every step. She was kind beyond words to myself , family and I include my dog as family. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do and she was so helpful and understanding of every moment . I couldn’t have asked for a better Dr to help during this.

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5.0
Sep 19 2025 by Nate S.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

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

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.
Review by Jon C.
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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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Dr. Pugh was amazing. She guided my wife and I through a very difficult process and allowed us to grieve. Her calm demeanor and utmost professionalism brought comfort to us during an emotionally elevated experience. It was clear that she truly cares for both the pet and the family.

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5.0
Nov 05 2025 by Robert S.
Review by Robert S.
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On the morning of Duncan's unplanned final journey, I was a mess. Dr. K connected with me in her gentle, caring way and was able to guide our family through the grief and loss. She took her time and for that moment in time bonded with us. She lent us her strength to carrying on. Thank you for caring.

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5.0
Jan 09 2026 by Heidi L.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh