What Families Ask Most

In-home euthanasia with Pets At Peace ranges from $400 to $730, depending on the aftercare option you choose. Euthanasia with no cremation starts at $400. Adding communal, individual, or private cremation brings the total to $530, $630, and $730. See the full in-home pet euthanasia fees and aftercare options, or call (602) 818-6999(602) 818-6999 for exact pricing.

No one knows better than you. I'm here to offer guidance, but ultimately leave the decision up to the pet parent. I am a firm believer in quality of life over quantity. Please review the Quality of Life Assessment and feel free to call or email if you need more help making an informed decision.

Providing in-home euthanasia is invaluable. Many pets find it stressful, painful, and frightening to travel to a hospital in the last moments of life. I don't think there is any better way to pass than peacefully in the comfort and privacy of your own home surrounded by your loved ones. Most pet owners who experience in-home euthanasia say they would never do it any other way.

Losing a pet is never easy. Many owners put off the decision to euthanize in hopes that their pet will pass on their own. Dogs and cats are very stoic and great at hiding signs of pain and we usually don't discover their discomfort for quite some time. Unfortunately, dying naturally is often preceded by long periods of anxiety and suffering. When your pet's quality of life has diminished to the point where they are no longer living a life that they were once enjoying, making the decision to euthanize is a kind way to end your pet's suffering. Making the decision to euthanize is one of the greatest gifts we can give our beloved pets.

Ashes are generally returned within 7–10 days of the visit. Cremation choice and urn options are covered on our fees and aftercare page.

For individual and private cremation, your pet is identified with a numbered tag that stays with them through the entire process, from pickup through cremation and return. That same identification is checked against your pet's paperwork before the ashes are released back to you, so what comes home is verified as theirs alone.

Children should ideally have the opportunity to say goodbye to their companion, and in our experience, children are often amazingly present and engaged.

It is our experience that other household pets absolutely need this time to say goodbye, just like any other family member. Most pets seem to understand what is going on, and will sit quietly and attentively, honoring the process much in the same way as you do. If you feel your pet may be disruptive to the process, they can be placed in another room and allowed to say goodbye once their friend has passed. Being able to see and smell their friend allows for closure, which is important in the grieving process. Following the loss of their friend, they may act depressed for a day or so after, but generally return to their normal behaviors and routines following this time.

The only thing you need to focus on is loving your pet. The service can be performed on a favorite bed, outdoors, or wherever your pet will be most comfortable. We will care for all of your pet's end of life needs, including pee pads to protect your home in case urination or defecation occurs following your pet's passing.

You can feed your pet or offer favorite treats if he or she is eating. On rare occasion, nausea can happen following sedation, but this is generally due to either your pet's underlying disease process or sensitivity to medication, not the fact that you let your pet enjoy a favorite treat or meal. If your pet is on pain medications, we recommend continuing to give them on the day of euthanasia.

We offer same-day and next-day appointments whenever possible, including evenings and weekends for an additional after-hours fee. If your pet is in active distress, call us directly at (602) 818-6999(602) 818-6999 and we'll do everything we can to get to you quickly.

We serve in-home pet euthanasia in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and many more Valley communities. A travel fee applies for distances over 35 miles. If you're unsure whether you're in range, call us and we'll let you know.

Before booking, it's worth asking: Is the euthanasia performed by a licensed veterinarian? How much experience do they have with in-home end-of-life care? What's included in the price, and could any fees be added later? How much time is set aside for the appointment? What aftercare options are available, and how are a pet's ashes verified and returned? Can family members and other pets be present? A provider who answers these clearly, before you have to press for details, is a good sign.