Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia in NYC
We help New York families say goodbye to their beloved pets with peaceful, dignified end-of-life care in the comfort of their home. Schedule a consultation with our caring and supportive team today.
Neighborhoods we service near New York, NY
We service NYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and portions of Queens and The Bronx to provide veterinary and euthanasia services in the comfort of your own home. Please fill out our form to confirm you're in our service area
Pricing
In-Home, End-of-Life Pet Care
In-home euthanasia
without aftercare
Starting at $625
Includes consult, travel, pre-sedation, euthanasia.
*This option excludes aftercare we will NOT be taking your pet with us - you will be handling cremation or burial arrangements.
In-home euthanasia and aftercare
without return of ashes
Starting at $775
Includies consult, travel, pre-sedation, euthanasia, crematory transfer and Simple/Communal cremation without return of ashes.
In-home euthanasia and private aftercare with return of ashes
Starting at $875
Includes consult, travel, pre-sedation, euthanasia, crematory transfer and Individual/Private cremation with return of ashes, and paw print. Please reach out for a consultation or visit partner Pet Meadow for additional custom aftercare services.
In-home euthanasia and private acquamation starts at $1050.
Meet Dr. Wendy
Dr. Wendy McCulloch graduated from the University of Florida in 2004, and completed a rotating surgery and medicine internship at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City in 2005. During her time in General Practice at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, she established and operated Red Bank Veterinary Hospital’s house call practice.
She established Pet Requiem and Home Vets NYC in 2009 and is now based in New York City offering End of Life services and routine in-home veterinary care for the city’s beloved cats and dogs.
Wendy's love of animals started with her childhood Tuxedo cat “Tippy” growing up in New Zealand. After living and working throughout the world in various careers she decided to go back to school in her 40’s, to pursue her passion for animals and a career in Veterinary Medicine
What Our Clients Say
Currently 4.8 stars on Google
“Dr. Wendy, you are truly an angel. Thank you for kindness and compassion not only with our pet but with all of us.”
“It's hard to describe how meaningful and generous Dr. Wendy’s work is until you’ve needed it. If you’re reading these reviews right now because you’re in need, I understand how you’re feeling, and so does she. You will be in great hands.”
“Hands down the best veterinarian in NYC. She’s a gem. Compassionate, prompt, and knowledgeable. So grateful to have this at home service. Thank you, Dr. Wendy.”
FAQs
Knowing the right time to say goodbye to a pet
We service all types of domestic cats, dogs, and pocket pets. Please fill out our contact form to confirm we can provide for your pet
We are committed to guiding you through the pet euthanasia process, ensuring you have a clear understanding at every step. Please make sure you have addressed these concerns with your primary vet and have your pets medical records sent to us so we can help you best.
Quality of Life Scale:
Feline
https://my.vetmatrix.com/0033049/storage/app/media/pdf_files/FelineQualityofLifeScale.pdf
Canine
https://my.vetmatrix.com/0033049/storage/app/media/pdf_files/QualityofLifeScale.pdf
Knowing the Right Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/19/well/family/pet-dog-cat-death-euthanasia.html?referringSource=articleShare
The euthanasia process takes approximately 15-20 mins, we allow 45-60 mins for the appointment but follow your lead to pace the process so you will not feel rushed or pressured. The first step is a subcutaneous injection of sedation. Once your pet is comfortably sleeping the next step is an anesthetic administered intravenously. Your pet’s heart and breathing will stop while they are sleeping.
Normally - Dr McCulloch's assessment is a confirmation that we are making the most humane choice for your pet. In the event that this is not the case - having medical history and getting a concise history of your pets CURRENT signs can help us decide the best course of action.
In most cases, we facilitate the transfer of your pet from your residence to our aftercare partners. The crematory we work with is Hamilton Pet Meadow: www.petmeadow.com. For Private cremation or acquamation your pet’s ashes will be returned within 2-3 weeks via UPS. You will receive advance notice of shipping and the tracking information. A signature will be required upon receipt of their ashes.
Appointments cancelled with 24 hours of the scheduled appointment time may be subject to a cancellation fee.
ie all cremation/injection, transport and shipping fees will be refunded and the consult fee will be withheld.
Regular business hours are 9am-5pm - Monday to Thursday, and 9-2pm - Friday. Weekend and after hours services can be accommodated on a case by case basis for an additional fee. Please see our areas served page for more information on available locations.
Step 1: Tell us about your pet
Step 2: Pet Requiem provides personalized package and next steps
Step 3: Prepare for your appointment
We need the following information to get started:
Your Pet: weight, health condition and most recent medical records are required for us to proceed
Your Home: location is required and information about your type of home and setting you want to cultivate for this experience is helpful for our team to provide the best experience possible
We will respond via email with information on
Appointment Schedule: Ideally 24-48 hours will ensure we are available when you need us. However, we may also be available for same day appointments.
Pricing and payment: We will provide an estimate based on pet size, aftercare, location, date and time of the appointment.
Let us know about your pet problems
Quality of life scale: When your pet can no longer enjoy their usual activities and their illness takes hold, we will be here to support them through their transition. If you're uncertain euthanasia is an appropriate choice for your pet right now, we can provide resources on how to know the right time to say goodbye to a pet and our team is available for end of life and palliative care consultations.
Please have your veterinarian fax recent relevant medical records to 800-591-3117 or email us at homevetsnyc@gmail.com
Get Support
When your pet can no longer enjoy their usual activities and their illness progresses, we will be here to answer your questions and support them through their transition. We can guide you in assessing your pet’s quality of life and level of comfort and make recommendations to help manage these.
*We also provide bereavement resources for pet owners to cope after the loss of a beloved animal companion.