Services and Pricing
We provide affordable in-home euthanasia for families of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our Pricing and Services:
In-Home Euthanasia
Home Visit, Relaxing Sedation, and Euthanasia Service
Includes complimentary and optional fur clipping and clay paw print impression – $475
Additional fees starting at $50-150 apply for extended travel time (greater than 20 minutes driving distance), evening, weekend, holiday, or short-notice appointments.
During this difficult time, we’ll make sure the final moments with your pet are in the place they love most—home. During this home visit, we’ll ensure that all of your questions are answered and that your pet is as relaxed as can be. Arranging for this to happen at home avoids the stress of a typical veterinary visit and provides a more peaceful experience for your pet and your family.
Once complete, we’ll be able to discuss aftercare options with your family.
Private Cremation
Individual cremation ashes are usually returned to you in 10-14 business days by UPS with signature confirmation required.
- For pets 20 lb and under: $250
- For pets 21-40 lbs: $275
- For pets 41-70 lbs: $325
- For pets 71-85 lbs: $350
Dr. Allegra is unable to provide cremation transport for dogs weighing over 80 lb. You may be able to arrange a pick-up by a local crematory. Please inquire with Dr. Allegra for recommendations.
Communal Cremation
- For pets 20 lbs and under: $125
- For pets 21-60 lb: $150
- For pets 61-85 lb: $175
Dr. Allegra is unable to provide cremation transport for dogs weighing over 80 lb. You may be able to arrange a pick-up by a local crematory. Please inquire with Dr. Allegra for recommendations.
Home Burial
Please check with your local city or county for regulations for pet burial.
Our Policies:
Service Hours
Phone calls are returned between the hours of 8:30 am to 7 pm.
Appointments available seven days a week, including holidays, from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm.
If you have an urgent situation with your pet, please take them to the nearest veterinary emergency clinic.
Service Area
We operate within a one-hour (driving distance) radius of San Mateo including San Francisco, Marin County as far north as San Rafael, the Peninsula, coastal communities including Pacifica and HMB, East Bay including Alameda and Contra Costa counties, as far east as Walnut Creek/Concord and Livermore area, and South Bay as far south as south San Jose.
Payment Policy
We accept cash, check (preferred method and can be prepared ahead and made payable to Dr. Allegra Liu), and major credit cards.
Cancellation Policy
While Dr. Allegra does understand that cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, short-notice cancellation limits our availability to assist another family who may need help during that scheduled time. When possible, please let us know of any changes with 24-hour notice.
If a cancellation is requested less than two hours before the scheduled time and the doctor has not started driving yet we kindly reserve the right to charge a $300 cancellation fee. If the doctor has started driving or has already arrived there will be a $400 house call fee.
If the cancellation occurs due to the natural death of your pet, and the doctor has not started driving yet, there will be no cancellation fee applied. If the natural death of your pet occurs, and the doctor has started driving or has already arrived, there will be a $400 house call fee plus any additional fees (for extended travel time, short notice appointment, etc.) and any aftercare fees that may apply should the owner elect to have the doctor handle cremation services.
Thank you for understanding that this fee system is necessary for Caring Heart Veterinary Services to continue providing our excellent and compassionate level of care.