A Peaceful Goodbye, At Home
Your pet passes in the place they love most — surrounded by familiar smells, their favorite spots, and the people who love them. In-home euthanasia is performed by Saving Grace Veterinary Services, our sister company.
Why Families Choose In-Home
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No clinic anxiety
Pets often experience stress at veterinary offices. At home, they stay calm, comfortable, and at ease — exactly where they should be.
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Your whole family
Everyone who loves your pet can be present. No waiting rooms, no time limits, no strangers.
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Your own pace
We never rush you. You set the pace. Take all the time you need before, during, and after.
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Familiar hands
As the sister company of Saving Grace Veterinary Services, our veterinarians may already know your pet and your family.
Step by Step
What to Expect
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Schedule
Book online or call us. We'll confirm your appointment, answer all your questions, and send a gentle guide on how to prepare.
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We Arrive
A Saving Grace veterinarian arrives on time in an unmarked vehicle, carrying only what's needed. Nothing clinical. Just care.
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Settling In
We give your pet time to relax. The vet will do a brief, gentle assessment and answer any last questions.
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The Goodbye
Sedation first, so your pet drifts into a deep, peaceful sleep in your arms. Then the final medication. It's quiet, and it's gentle.
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Complimentary Transport
When you're ready, we gently take your pet into Passing Paws's care. Aftercare services are available separately.
How to Prepare Your Home
For Your Pet
- Choose their favorite spot — bed, couch, the sunny floor by the window
- Have their favorite blanket or toy nearby
- Limit stimulation in the hour before (no visitors, quiet music if helpful)
- Small treat or meal if they're able to eat — let them enjoy it
For Your Family
- Gather whoever wants to be present — there's no right number
- Have tissues and water nearby
- Consider a gentle candle or soft music
- You don't need to have everything figured out — we'll guide you
Our Veterinarians
In-home euthanasia is performed by Saving Grace Veterinary Services, our sister company. Every veterinarian is trained in companion animal hospice and palliative care. They bring calm, experience, and genuine compassion to every home.
Hospice-Certified Care
Our veterinarians are certified in companion animal hospice and have years of experience providing in-home end-of-life care across Los Angeles, trained with the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care.
Gentle Expertise
With backgrounds in internal medicine and geriatric care, our team believes that a peaceful goodbye is one of the greatest gifts we give our animals.
Our team is growing. Meet our veterinarians on the About page.
In-Home Euthanasia Pricing
Flat rate: $450 — all sizes, up to 1 hour
In-home euthanasia is performed by Saving Grace Veterinary Services, our sister company. Service includes sedation and peaceful passing. Travel fee and aftercare are additional. Complimentary aftercare transport is included when Passing Paws is arranging it.
Travel Zones & Surcharges
- Zone 1 (Arcadia, Monrovia, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank) — $99
- Zone 2 (Surrounding areas) — $149
- Zone 3 (San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Inland fringe) — $199
- After-hours, weekends & holidays — +$100
A deposit is required at booking. The balance is due at time of service.
Service Areas
We serve a wide area of greater Los Angeles. If you don't see your city listed, please call — we'll do our best to accommodate.
Zone 1
Arcadia · Monrovia · Pasadena · Glendale · Burbank
Zone 2
Surrounding areas — call to confirm
Zone 3
Sherman Oaks · Studio City · Encino · Woodland Hills · Manhattan Beach · Redondo Beach
Common Questions
Appointments are up to 1 hour. We never rush. If you need more time, we stay.
Yes. Many families choose to include children. We can help guide how to involve them appropriately. We'll take your cues.
After the goodbye, your pet is gently taken into Passing Paws's care. Aftercare options such as cremation are available separately — we can discuss this before or after the appointment, whatever feels right.
We understand. Life is unpredictable. Please give us as much notice as possible, and we'll work with you.
We do our best to accommodate same-day and next-day appointments, especially for urgent situations. Call us directly for fastest scheduling.