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Pet Euthanasia In New Haven, CT

Schedule a compassionate veterinarian to support you through this difficult time by providing a peaceful goodbye for your beloved pet in the comfort of your home. At home pet euthanasia appointments start at $300 with optional cremation ranging from $140 - $320, depending on your pet's weight and cremation type

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Verified vets serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Showing local verified vets who specialize in at home pet euthanasia serving dogs & cats for the next available appointment in New Haven, CT.

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1 Vet Found Near New Haven, CT

Dr. Margaret Valentino
Dr. Margaret Valentino

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Milford, CT

2 hours notice required

From $300

17 years of vet experience

About Vet
Dr. Margaret “Meg” Valentino grew up on Long Island, New York, before earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. Prior to veterinary school, she proudly served with the U.S. Army Reserves Civil Affairs in Iraq and Kuwait, and afterward continued her service as a Captain in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps as part of the Health Professions Scholarship Program. She spent a decade in Georgia, then several years back on Long Island, and now resides in Connecticut — still close enough to be near family. Drawn to both science and the quiet companionship of animals from a young age, Dr. Valentino has always believed in honoring the profound bond between pets and the people who love them. While end-of-life care is never easy, she sees in-home euthanasia as a final act of love — allowing pets to pass gently, free of pain, and wrapped in the familiarity of home and family. She is deeply committed to ensuring that each goodbye is peaceful, respectful, and reflective of a life well-loved. Outside of her veterinary work, Dr. Valentino enjoys spending time with her children — whether that’s attempting tennis, hiking, biking, or making the occasional trip into New York City to feed the pigeons in Central Park. She also loves neighborhood walks with Mr. Max, her loyal canine companion. Dr. Meg Valentino is passionate about helping families honor their pets with compassion, dignity, and heartfelt care.
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Pet euthanasia and cremation pricing in New Haven, CT

Your credit card is required to reserve your appointment. However, no payment is required until the appointment and nothing is due until the appointment is completed

We charge cancellation fee of $100 if an appointment is cancelled less than 4 hours before the start time. If your pet passes away before your appointment you would not be charged a cancellation fee. If the vet you scheduled is able, and you would like their assistance with cremation, then pickup fee would apply instead of euthanasia fee

Other Consideration

If you have a larger pet, your vet may need the help of one friend or family member. Talk to your vet about options and limitations when they reach out to you prior to your appointment, and they will inform you of any extra cost for your situation. 

Options for your pets return home and memorabilia depend on your local provider. Your vet coordinate the return of your pet’s ashes and let you know if there are additional fees for urn delivery. 

Extra time or medications needed can affect the total price. Other factors can be if it is decided that it’s not time to euthanize your pet after the vet has arrive. In that case, only the travel fee, platform fee, and a quality of life consult would apply. 

FAQs

The total cost includes the in-home pet euthanasia service fee, any travel fee (if any apply), and a platform fee. Additionally, depending on your choice, fees may apply for cremation services or keepsakes.

During your appointment, your vet will confirm your aftercare selection with you. If you choose to arrange cremation services, your vet will oversee your pet’s transportation to a local facility for cremation. If your preferred cremation option includes the return of your pet’s ashes to you, your vet will discuss the process to reunite you with your pet's ashes and the anticipated time frame during your appointment

Yes, upon arrival the veterinarian will assess your pet. This can look different than an “nose to tail” examination in a clinic setting and will focus more on the pet’s history and quality of life.

It is not uncommon to have doubts about whether the time is right. If you’ve taken the Quality of Life Questionnaire and are still unsure, we recommend consulting with your family veterinarian before scheduling an appointment.

Rest assured, if you book an appointment, your in-home euthanasia veterinarian will let you know if they do not believe that euthanasia is appropriate at this time.

You can expect your veterinarian to be in your home from 20-60 minutes, depending on how much of that time you need or want throughout the process.

Veterinarians that honor the bond with your pet

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This service made this difficult experience more manageable. Our pet was able to pass with comfort and dignity in his own home. Dr. Kelli Bays was professional and caring and would recommend her.

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Dec 30 2025 by Nicole S
Review by Nicole S

Dr. Kirsten Stukey made an awful and dreadful experience as comfortable as it could have been! This was our first experience with having to euthanize! Our sweet Molly was 14 and had cancer! Dr. Stukey was so patient and never rushed us! She explained each step and wouldn’t do anything until we were ready! To be at home where our sweet Molly was comfortable was such a blessing! She didn’t have to experience the dreaded drive or vet office that already causes stress and anxiety! If I ever have to go through this again, I will only go this route and would definitely recommend and personally use Dr. Stukey again! Thank you so much for providing this service! It was such a gift to us! 🐾🩷

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5.0
Dec 31 2025 by Tiffany Fields Mazyck
Review by Tiffany Fields Mazyck

Dr Jessica Mumms was incredibly kind in her approach. No one ever wants to put a pet down but the service she provided made the process a very caring experience. I would recommend her highly and thank her for her compassionate care of our Cat Gracie and of us her parents .

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5.0
Jan 01 2026 by Barbara Lanz
Review by Barbara Lanz

Dr Cassandra responded quickly on a Saturday evening, and was very sympathetic. She talked to the children and cares about the feelings of those she are helping.

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5.0
Dec 30 2025 by Andy Schultz
Review by Andy Schultz

Saying goodbye to our girl Jolene in the safety and comfort of our home was priceless. Dr. Whala’s compassion and gentleness eased our spirits as we said goodbye to Jolene.

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5.0
Jan 02 2026 by MARY C
Review by MARY C

Dr. Carner was amazing, made it as smooth as possible and genuinely cared about my old boy. Painful for use but she did what she could and was very patient with my beautiful boy and the family as well.

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5.0
Dec 31 2025 by Gerardo Carbajal
Review by Gerardo Carbajal

Understanding the At Home Pet Euthanasia Process

Our compassionate guide to pet euthanasia offers a resource for pet owners facing the difficult decision of saying goodbye to their beloved pet. It provides step-by-step guidance and practical tools like the Quality of Life Scale to ensure a peaceful and dignified farewell for beloved pets.

  1. Deciding When it’s Time

  2. Scheduling Your Appointment

  3. Pre-Appointment Communication

  4. Preparing

  5. Assessment

  6. The Euthanasia process

  7. Aftercare & Cremation

  8. Coping with pet loss

Pet Quality of Life Scale
The Pet Quality of Life Scale helps pet parents assess their pet's well-being. It aids in providing an objective view of your pet’s quality of life. Used alongside your veterinary advice, it ensures decisions focus on the pet's best interests.
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Aftercare Options For Your Beloved Pet
Learn more about your options when considering aftercare for your beloved pet, whether it's cremation, burial, or other meaningful alternatives.
Local crematorium & cemeteries in New Haven, CT listed below. View List

Find additional resources available for your beloved pet

As you consider the compassionate choice of pet euthanasia, we offer a curated list of essential local resources to guide you

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Emergency Pet Hospitals & Clinics In New Haven, CT

Find local emergency hospitals & clinics providing pet euthanasia (in-clinic) covering New Haven, CT and surrounding cities

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Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine

4 Devine St, North Haven, CT 06473

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Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center

730 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT 06457

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Veterinary Urgent & Well Care Center Of Plainville

19 Pine St, Plainville, CT 06062

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VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

895 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

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Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine - Guilford

535 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437

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MedVet Norwalk

129 Glover Ave Suite 1A, Norwalk, CT 06850

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Arranging Your Pet’s Aftercare

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Pet Crematoriums In New Haven, CT

Find locally recommended crematoriums serving New Haven, CT and surrounding cities

  • Final Gift

    540 N Main St, Manchester, CT 06042

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