What does in-home dog and cat euthanasia cost?
With cremation, a home visit costs $595 to $1,195 plus HST. The price depends mostly on your pet's size and the cremation you choose.
A cat with communal cremation is at the low end, and a large dog with private cremation at the high end. Travel beyond our area, or a visit outside our regular hours or on a holiday, can add to it. Fill out our short form and your exact quote comes to you as soon as you send it.
Prices at a glance
For a visit in our regular hours, within our area. All prices are before 13% HST.
| Cat or small pet | Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Euthanasia only | $495 | $525 to $695 |
| With communal cremation | $595 | $675 to $995 |
| With private cremation | $795 | $875 to $1,195 |
A dog's price goes up with weight and with any extra sedation they need: the low end is a dog up to 80 lbs, the high end a dog 170 lbs and over who needs extra sedation. “Euthanasia only” is for a home burial or your own arrangements. Urns and keepsakes are extra. Prices updated .
What can change the price
Your quote shows any of these before you book.
Travel beyond our area
From $25The first 30 km of our vet's drive are included.
Outside regular hours, and holidays
$125Our regular veterinary hours are 9 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. A visit outside those hours, or on a holiday, is $125. Christmas Day is $250.
A pet who may bite
$75A cat or dog who may bite needs a phone call with our vet before the visit, to plan calming medication you give at home.
Other services
Quality-of-life consultation
$175 + HST
A conversation with one of our veterinarians by phone or video, for families deciding whether it's time. More about the consultation.
If your pet has already passed
$225 + HST, plus cremation
We come to your home and gently bring your pet into our care. Ask us for help.
What's included
One of our veterinarians comes to your home and meets you, your family and your pet. Nothing is rushed.
- Our vet's visit to your home
- A brief assessment of your pet
- Sedation with pain medication
- The euthanasia
- As much time with your pet afterwards as you need
- With cremation: taking your pet from your home to our aftercare partner
How to get your personal quote
Three steps, and the first takes only a few minutes.
Fill out our form
Tell us a little about your pet and where you live. It takes only a few minutes.
Receive your quote
It comes to you as soon as you send the form. Our Client Care Team replies between 8 am and 8 pm.
Book and pay
You pay by e-transfer when you book, or by credit card over the phone. Then the day itself can be about your pet.
How to pay
- E-transfer is our preferred method. Please send it to info@peacefulpassing.ca at the time of booking.
- Credit card: if e-transfer isn't possible, we'll pre-authorize your card by phone before the visit.
Our 1-888 phone number can't accept e-transfers.
When we can come
We're open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays. Our regular veterinary hours are 9 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Visits outside those hours carry an after-hours fee. Visits on a holiday carry a holiday fee. We don't provide overnight emergency care.
What families say
More than 550 families have given us five stars on Google.
- Amanda Wright
It was a very difficult decision to choose to say goodbye bye to our beloved doodle of 14.5years. From the moment Dr.Hooper arrived she made us feel completely validated that we were making the right choice. The entire experience was lovely, and I highly recommend this service and her.
- Jeff Allen
This was our second dog that Peaceful Passing helped cross the rainbow bridge. I struggle to find the right words to describe this service. Obviously, dealing with the passing of a beloved pet is heartbreaking, but if we need to say goodbye because we love them so much we want their suffering to end… the look of comfort and relaxation on our dog’s face said it all…on his most comfortable spot, surrounded by family, and touched by 7 pairs of loving hands and soothing voices. It really was as peaceful as you could imagine. Dr. Dailley helped us 10 years ago, and Dr. Graham this past weekend, and both had phenomenal compassion and a remarkable bedside manner.
- Amanda Ruiz
Dr Cindy was absolutely amazing. She was professional, compassionate and patient. Thank you Dr Cindy for making such a difficult experience, a little easier for us and for treating our senior cat with so much kindness and care. Forever grateful to the team who made this experience possible- our girl was resting peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.
- Kym Waddell
When our beloved Louis became suddenly ill, we were told there was nothing that could be done. We wanted to be at home with him at the end. Dr. Suzanne extended her day on a Sunday for us. She was warm, wonderful and so caring. She gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye and then gently placed our Louis in a basket with his favourite blanket. We received personal condolence messages after. We cannot say how much it meant to us to be with him and the care Dr. Suzanne took. We will forever be grateful.
- Sherry van Ogtrop
Dr. Gallant was compassionate, professional and caring. Our beloved Charlie was in excellent hands with Peaceful Passing. They made this extremely difficult time much easier to handle.
- Courtney Parchem
We had Dr. Brooke Manderson from Peaceful Passing come to our home for our sweet Diesel’s last moments. She was so kind, gentle and understanding with both him and our family. Being able to have him pass peacefully at home, surrounded by the people who loved him, meant so much to us. Thank you for making such a heartbreaking day a little easier and for taking such good care of our boy.
- Carla Lee
Our family would like to share a Huge Thank you to Dr. Cathy Hooper for assisting and supporting us with saying goodbye to our beautiful Airedale dog, Mya. We will miss her so much. Dr. Hooper made our in-home experience with 'peaceful passing' so comfortable, relaxed and peaceful. ❤️We can't thank you enough for being so compassionate and letting us say goodbye to Mya with dignity. Lee Family
- JIM GRANT
We had to say goodbye to our beautiful big boy Frank this weekend (Francis Xavier Grant II, a.k.a., Bub, Big Bub, the Big Man…). He had many nicknames. His Osteosarcoma had advanced to the point he was at risk of breaking his leg. Dr. Graham was kind, supportive and wonderful. On her arrival Frank immediately brought her a toy to show his love. We have wonderful memories of him right up until his passing and are very grateful that he was in in own bed, surrounded by his favorite toys and us!
- Cate Welsh
Dr Kirsten Graham was professional, compassionate and so kind when she came to our home. My son says she should be paid a million dollars for what she does and how wonderfully she does it. Thank you so much. Highly sensitive, kind and I so recommend this service. A dignified death for our wonderful Sadie.
- Diana Duculet
The service was a true blessing given the condition of our beloved kitty. Not having to put him to another drive to the vet was a relief. We weren't sure of the date because the condition was evolving in his last few days, and the people at Peaceful Passing were very understanding. We managed to get an appointment the morning we decided it was time. Dr. Shanna was very gentle and compassionate through one of our worst times. Thank you.
- Carly Kuntz
Peaceful Passing and Dr. Shanna made saying goodbye to our baby boy, Banx (a 12-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback with cancer) as peaceful as it could be. It was a devastating loss for us, but they made the process easy and smooth. They were very responsive prior to and flexible. The doctor herself was patient and kind and empathetic. We are still so sad, but at least he passed at home, in his favourite spot, with his loved ones with him, with his head cradled in my arms. Thank you so much Dr. Shanna and team. <3
- Kathryn Brillinger
One of our elderly dogs who was already 15 suffered a stroke Saturday morning. Dr. Lynn was able to come the same day and put him to sleep at our home as we sat with him feeding him steak before he was out. She was so kind and professional amd made our sadness more bearable. For us, the cost was so worth it so that neither he nor the family had to say goodbye away from home.
Questions about cost and payment
How much does in-home pet euthanasia cost?
With cremation, $595 to $1,195 plus HST, depending mostly on your pet's size and the cremation you choose. The visit alone is $495 for a cat and $525 to $695 for a dog. Your personal quote gives the exact price for your pet and your address.
Is HST included?
No. Our prices are before 13% HST. Your quote shows the total with HST.
Why does my quote differ from the prices here?
Travel beyond our area, or a visit outside our regular hours or on a holiday, can change it. Your quote lists each part.
When and how do I pay?
We take payment when you book, by e-transfer to info@peacefulpassing.ca or by credit card pre-authorized over the phone.
What if I need to cancel or change the visit?
There's no fee with more than 24 hours' notice. Closer to the visit a fee applies, and our Client Care Team will explain it before anything is charged.
Your personal quote is a few minutes away
Fill out our short form and your pricing comes to you as soon as you send it, along with the times we can come. If you'd rather talk, call us. Our Client Care Team replies between 8 am and 8 pm.