To learn more about Dr. Dawn’s home euthanasia care, please see the euthanasia page under Services and our FAQs.
Please note that Dr. Dawn provides care during daytime hours, as well as evenings and weekends in Mount Airy, Frederick county, and other areas nearby. If you live outside of this area, there may be a fee for driving.
For private cremation, pet’s urn and any memorial items are shipped directly from the crematorium to your home. If hand-return of the urn is desired, an additional fee will apply.
Home Euthanasia
(Pet stays at your home)
0-125lbs = $350
Home euthanasia and communal cremation
(Pet comes with Dr. Dawn No ashes returned)
40 pounds and under (350 + 75) =$425
41-80 (350 + 100 communal cremation fee) =$450
81-100 (350+125 communal cremation fee) =$475
101-125 (350+150 communal cremation fee)=$500
Home euthanasia and private cremation
(Pet comes with Dr. Dawn. Ashes returned to your home in your choice of 6 urns. Wooden urns have pet’s name engraved*.)
40 pounds and under (350 + 300) =$650
**If your pet weighs more than 125 pounds, we will need to arrange for the crematory to come to your home to provide your pet’s cremation services and costs will vary according to this arrangement.
Standard urn selections are below.
Blue Metal Urn
Tan Metal Urn
Cardboard Scattering Tube
Latched Wooden Urn
Cedar Wooden Urn
Carved Top Wooden Urn
Photo Urn
Blue Scattering Tube Urn with Paw Prints
Ink Nose Print
Ink Paw Print
Faux Leather Paw Print Case Shown open and closed.
Framed Ink Nose Print
(Frames are plastic)
Framed Ink Nose Print with Fur Clipping
(Frames are plastic)
Some of the most popular items include clay paw prints, ink paw or nose prints, and clippings of fur. Dr. Dawn must be informed of your request at the time of your pet’s service to guarantee availability. You are also welcome to make your own items when Dr. Dawn is at your home for your pet’s passing. We can decide if the best time is while your pet is asleep or after he or she has passed away.
For a full selection of memorial items, please view the Agape Pet Crematorium website: https://agapepetservices.com/
Our Fees
When you have confirmed an appointment with Dawn Veterinary Care, you will receive an invoice to either your phone or to your email. Please prepare a check or cash to provide during your visit or pay the invoice by credit card prior to your appointment.