End of Life Services
Euthanasia Services
In preparation for your visit, please check our hours of operation for any special updates.
We encourage you to bring your pet’s favorite blanket or another comfort from home to provide him/her that extra added peace during his/her passing.
For all euthanasia requests, please bring a government issued identification card and your veterinarian’s diagnosis to confirm the euthanasia reason. If one is not provided, the Sacramento SPCA retains the right to deny the euthanasia request. Rabbits, small animals and pocket pets do not qualify for owner present euthanasia services.
We accept cash or credit card only (no checks please) to provide any of the three euthanasia services below:
- Euthanasia Without Owner Present (by appointment) – This service is $110.
- Emergency Euthanasia Without Owner Present (no appointment required) - This service is $160 and available seven days a week from 11am-4pm.
- Euthanasia With Owner Present (by appointment) – This service is $200. Only two persons over the age of 12 are permitted in the room while this procedure is performed. Although we understand that other household pets need time to say goodbye, they will not be allowed in the room while euthanasia is being performed.
We do not offer pick up or in-home services for euthanasia, but we do offer cremation services which we can explain at the time of your visit. If you have any questions about the three services available, the required documentation or would like to make an appointment, please call our Customer Service Department at 916-504-2851.
Cremation Services
Prices are determined by your pet’s weight and are subject to change. Please note these fees are in addition to euthanasia fees, and unfortunately, we cannot offer installment plans for these services. Payment is accepted in the form of cash or credit only (no checks please). Services provided in partnership with Koefran.
Interment Services
Losing a beloved pet is something we will all face as animal lovers. Because we understand what it means when a cherished companion passes away, the Sacramento SPCA recently constructed a columbarium where your pet’s ashes can be interred and where you are welcome to visit for years to come.
Pet Loss Support
The deep love and strong bonds we have
with our companion animals can evoke profound grief and mourning
— which can last for years — when they pass away, are nearing
end of life, are lost, or we are forced to rehome them.
Pet Loss & Grief Support Resources
This list is provided as a resource for grieving pet owners. The Sacramento SPCA does not endorse the listed organizations and cannot guarantee services for individual needs. Please contact us if you would like to suggest an organization for inclusion: