Vet Serves in Baltimore, MD

Dr. Kristina Pugh

Verified Veterinarian

47 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

FridayTimes 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

Though this was the hardest thing I think I ever had to go through, Dr. Pugh was absolutely amazing. She brought as much comfort and reassurance as humanly possible. I know that my sweet boy was much happier leaving this world in the comfort of his own home. I’m glad I chose Dr. Pugh.

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5.0
Jul 30 2025 by Erin K.
Review by Dr. Kristina Pugh

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 Pugh helped us say goodbye to our beloved cat, Rodney, with so much compassion and grace. She enabled us to have beautiful last moments together, making sure he was comfortable and surrounded by love. She gave us as much time as we needed, answered all of our questions, and explained what to expect before anything happened, which made the process gentler and less overwhelming. After days of watching him struggle in pain, it was such a relief to see him at peace. Dr. Pugh went out of her way to call the cemetery ahead of our arrival to make a special request on our behalf. We didn't know she had done that until we showed up there. It was a beautiful surprise. She was so professional, kind, and gentle, guiding our cat smoothly to the other side. I will be forever grateful that she gave him such a peaceful and dignified passing, and gave us the comfort of knowing he left this world loved and at ease.

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5.0
Sep 11 2025 by Katie V.
Review by Katie V.
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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
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Letting go of our sweet pup was devastating, but we could not have asked for a more compassionate soul to guide us through it. Dr. Kristina Pugh treated our beloved Hudson with such tenderness and respect, speaking softly, moving gently, and honoring the love we shared. In our grief, we felt supported rather than alone. That is a gift we will never forget. Thank you for helping our dog pass peacefully and for showing us what true empathy looks like. Your kindness in our hardest moment will always stay with us.

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5.0
Mar 03 2026 by MAGGIE P.
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As difficult as this choice may be, choosing Dr Pugh to facilitate the process was easy. She came with amazing referrals and was absolutely wonderful. Everyone knows the pain, deep pain of making this decision. With Kristina leading us through the process, we were able to focus on sharing quality time with Dennis, my cat. I’ll always be grateful for that.

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5.0
Jul 15 2025 by Jeffrey V.
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