Dr. Melissa Magnotta
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
I became a veterinarian to help animals experience less pain and fear. Every animal—whether a pig, cat, or cow —feels pain, anxiety, joy, and comfort. My goal is to support them throughout their entire lives, ensuring they live as fully and happily as possible. When the time comes, I strive to give them the peaceful passing they deserve. Though saying goodbye is never easy, I hope to help families honor and celebrate the time they shared with their beloved pets.
Education
Undergraduate: Quinnipiac University - 2004
Veterinary Medicine: Oklahoma State University - 2012
Certifications
2Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Certification, Fear Free Certified
- Based InCanton, CT
- Service areasGreater Hartford and the Farmington Valley, includ ...
- Work Experience13+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals (includes rats, ham ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
WednesdayTimes 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. Melissa Magnotta will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $450
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. Cost
What pet parents are saying
Dr. Magnotta was wonderful. She was able to take a difficult time and treat it with dignity and compassion. I’m tremendously thankful for all of her kindness and help during this time.
Dr. Magnotta was accommodating with her availability, and was even able to come help us earlier than anticipated as our cat's health exponentially deteriorated overnight. We know Dr. Magnotta helped us make our cat as comfortable as possible as we said goodbye. It was one of the hardest days of my life, but Dr. Magnotta helped give me peace of mind knowing my cat Sadie felt no pain and was cared for with kindness. Dr. Magnotta was so compassionate and caring. She made us feel cared for, and we felt reassured that we were making the right decision. I highly recommend Dr. Magnotta.
Dr. Magnotta was everything that we could have hoped for during such a heartbreaking time. She was kind, compassionate. She got to know our family in such a brief moment and touched our lives forever. It is never easy to say goodbye to your fur baby, but Dr. Magnotta made it as easy as humanly possible. We are forever grateful for her giving us the gift of saying goodbye with grace. Thank you Dr. Magnotta, you are truly a gift to this community.
Through such a tough time, Dr. Magnotta was such a peace and comfort. We cannot thank her enough for helping our beloved Timber into doggy heaven.
During this very difficult time and decision, I am so grateful to have found Dr. Magnotta. Her communication with me about the process as well as talking about my daughter and her concerns from the moment I scheduled was amazing. When she arrived through the time she left, her calming presence and explanation of literally everything that was occurring allowed for both my daughter and I to be present while our Sophia passed in the most peaceful way. I have been sharing with others this experience and would highly recommend Dr Magnotta.
Dr. Magnotta handled this difficult situation beautifully. She was kind and compassionate during the entire process. I would give her more than 5 stars if I could.
