Dog and Pet Euthanasia at Home in Perth
Pawssum vets provide peaceful pet euthanasia at home for dogs and cats across Perth's northern and southern suburbs, Fremantle and the Perth Hills, 7 days from 6am to 11pm. Prices start from $399, with sedation included. Cremation is from $279, or from $459 to have the ashes returned. You'll get the full quote when you book.
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Last updated October 2026.
Available across Perth
Why Perth families choose a vet at home
Many Perth families ask about cost first, so we keep it simple. When you book, you'll get the full quote for the visit and the cremation you choose, and the vet comes to you, so your pet never has to travel.
Cremation arranged in one booking
Choose general or private cremation when you book, and your vet takes care of the rest after the goodbye.
North, south and the Hills
Our vets cover Wanneroo, Stirling, Fremantle, Cockburn, Canning and the Perth Hills, so your pet never has to travel across the city.
Shade, quiet and their own bed
On a hot Perth afternoon your pet can stay inside with the air con on, or in the shady spot in the yard they always choose.
At-home euthanasia for dogs and cats in Perth
Dog euthanasia at home in Perth
Whether your dog has spent their life on a Wanneroo block or chasing balls at Hillarys, our mobile vet comes to them. Your dog can stay on their own bed, in the shade they like. Our guides to senior dog wellness and signs your dog is in pain can help you judge how they're coping.
Cat euthanasia at home in Perth
No carrier and no car. The vet comes to your cat wherever they've settled. If your cat has slowed down, read managing cat arthritis at home and kidney disease in older cats.
How much does dog and cat euthanasia cost in Perth?
Perth home euthanasia starts from $399, with sedation included. With general cremation it's $678 in total, or $858 with private cremation and the ashes returned. If you're not sure it's time yet, a quality of life home visit is from $159.
Peaceful at-home euthanasia from $399
Your $399 in-home euthanasia service includes:
- A licensed, experienced mobile vet who comes to your home at a time that works for you
- Gentle sedation before the procedure so your pet feels no fear or distress
- The euthanasia procedure itself, performed with care and compassion
- Unhurried time to be with your pet, with no time pressure
- Guidance on aftercare options, with no obligation to decide on the day
All prices are confirmed before any booking is made. There are no hidden fees. Some circumstances may carry additional costs, such as extended travel beyond standard service areas or the need for additional sedation for highly anxious or aggressive pets.
Peaceful euthanasia
From $399
Our team will book a licensed, experienced, and caring vet at a time that works for you.
Bookings are available until 11:00pm.
See more mobile vet costs
Larger dogs and later times can cost more. For the full breakdown, read what dog euthanasia costs in Perth and what cat euthanasia costs.
Pet cremation in Perth
From Joondalup to Rockingham, families often look up pet cremation costs before anything else. Booked with euthanasia at home, cremation needs no second trip: the vet takes your pet with them.
General cremation
From $279
Includes: - Careful and respectful transport
- Cremation with friends (other pets)
- Ashes scattered in the crematorium gardens
- Careful and respectful transport
- Cremation with friends (other pets)
- Ashes scattered in the crematorium gardens
Private cremation (ashes returned)
From $459
Includes: - Careful and respectful transport
- Guaranteed individual cremation
- Ashes carefully delivered to you (in container)
- Careful and respectful transport
- Guaranteed individual cremation
- Ashes carefully delivered to you (in container)
Remembrance options
Call for a quote
Includes: - Careful and respectful transport
- Guaranteed individual cremation
- Ashes carefully delivered to you in a beautiful urn
Plus, your choice of: - Paw prints
- Keepsake jewellery
- Fur clippings
and other memorabilia to remember your pet by.
- Careful and respectful transport
- Guaranteed individual cremation
- Ashes carefully delivered to you in a beautiful urn
- Paw prints
- Keepsake jewellery
- Fur clippings
Payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Vet Pay, and Zip Pay.
Our memorabilia will help you create a beautiful and meaningful tribute to your pet
How cremation works after a home goodbye covers the details. A prepaid pet funeral lets you choose ahead of time.
Burying a pet at home in Perth
WA Health advises that if you bury an animal, it should be at least a metre deep and as far as possible from rivers, lakes and drains. On the Swan Coastal Plain the soil is sandy and sits over groundwater, and about 40% of Perth's drinking water comes from groundwater. A University of Queensland veterinary pathologist also warns the euthanasia drug can remain in the body for years. For those reasons, many Perth families choose cremation. If you'd like a burial place, the Dogs' Refuge Home cemetery in Shenton Park, described as Australia's first pet cemetery, accepts ashes in a purchased plot. Lawnswood, about an hour east of Perth in the Avon Valley, takes full burials.
Telling your council
The City of Joondalup asks to be told within 28 days and gives no refund for a dog that has died. Wanneroo has a "Notification of a Deceased Animal" form, and may refund a lifetime registration if your pet died within three years, with a vet letter. Stirling and Canning also have online forms.
How does in-home pet euthanasia work in Perth?
Many pet owners feel anxious about what will happen, especially if they have never been through this before. Knowing what to expect can take a great deal of weight off the moment itself. Here is exactly how the process works, from the moment our vet arrives until they leave your home.
The process step by step
- Arrival and introductions. Our vet will arrive in plain clothes (no scrubs or white coats) at the agreed time. They will meet your pet wherever your pet feels most comfortable.
- A gentle conversation. Before anything begins, our vet will sit with you and talk about your pet's condition. We will answer any questions you have and give you an overview of each step. Nothing will happen until you are ready.
- Sedation. To help keep your pet calm and comfortable, we will administer a small sedative. The sedative is given with a tiny needle, which most pets do not even notice. After administering the sedative, your pet will enter a deep sleep within about ten minutes, feeling calm and warm, just like being under anaesthesia.
- The final medication. Once your pet is fully asleep, we will administer one final medication. Your pet will drift deeper into sleep, and their heart will gently stop within a minute or two. There is no pain or distress. Your pet is simply already asleep when they pass. If you'd like to know more, our vets explain whether pet euthanasia is painful in more detail.
- Time to say goodbye. After administering the medication, our vet will step away to give you some space. You take however long you need to be with your pet.
- Aftercare arrangements. When you are ready, we will discuss your options for aftercare. If you have chosen cremation, we will take care of transporting your pet. If you have chosen to bury your pet at home, your pet will remain with you.
What to expect on the day
We book a set arrival time. Ask about same-day visits when you call.
Allow 45 minutes to an hour. In summer, ask for a morning visit so your pet is calm and cool.
A last outing in Perth
Perth has some lovely dog beaches for a last swim or a walk on the sand. Hillarys Dog Beach is off-leash all year. The City of Stirling has dog beaches at Peasholm Street in Scarborough, at Trigg between Kathleen and Bennion streets, and at North Beach between Castle and Margaret streets. Leighton Beach in Fremantle has an off-leash dog exercise area.
After your pet has passed
Many Perth families find the first few weeks the hardest. These services are there if you want to talk.
- Pets and People Pet Loss Support Line: 1300 431 450, with counsellors in Perth and a callback within 24 hours (fees vary).
- WA pet loss counsellors listed by Vetwest: Joondalup Counselling, Metro Counselling in Duncraig and Keystone Counselling in Canning Vale.
- Griefline: 1300 845 745, weekdays 10am to 8pm.
When is it the right time? Recognising the signs
Knowing when to say goodbye is one of the hardest parts of pet ownership. There is no single moment when most pet owners arrive at the decision. Instead, they take days or even weeks to fully consider it. Our veterinarians have guided over 380,000 Australian families through this decision, and while every pet is different, there are some common signs that may indicate it is time for your companion to rest.
Physical signs your pet may be suffering
- Persistent pain that medication no longer manages well
- Difficulty standing, walking, or getting up from rest
- Loss of appetite, or refusing food they previously loved
- Laboured breathing or visible discomfort even at rest
- Loss of bladder or bowel control combined with apparent distress about it
- Significant weight loss or muscle wasting over a short period
- Untreatable, recurring infections or open wounds
Behavioural signs to watch for
- Withdrawing from family members and other pets
- Hiding in unusual places, or avoiding their favourite spots
- No longer responding to things they once enjoyed, like walks, food, play or affection
- A flat, distant look in the eyes; what many owners describe as 'the light going out'
- Restlessness, pacing, or being unable to settle comfortably
- Vocalising in pain or confusion, especially at night
A practical question to ask
Many veterinarians point to a simple question that has helped pet owners make this decision: are there now more bad days than good for your pet?
If there have been few good days lately and the bad days seem to outweigh the good ones, it may be time.
This is not a decision to be made lightly. However, vets would encourage pet owners to make this decision in honour of the life their pet has brought to the family. Many veterinarians hear most often from those who waited too long, and rarely from those who said goodbye when their pet was in their final days.
Palliative care at home in Perth
If your pet still has good days, a Perth vet can visit to keep them comfortable a while longer; see end-of-life care at home. Our guide on when to euthanise a dog lists the signs vets look for. To get started, fill in the free online quality of life assessment, have a vet check your pet at home from $159, or book a free end-of-life phone consult.
If you would like to speak with a veterinarian without making any commitments, we offer Telepet video consultations from $69. These no-pressure consultations allow our veterinarians to help you recognise whether your pet still has good time ahead.
Meet our compassionate mobile vets in Perth
Veterinary euthanasia requires more than veterinary skill. It requires the warmth, the calm, and the patience to be with one of the hardest moments in a family's lifetime. Every veterinarian in our network has been chosen for both of these roles.
Licensed, verified, and experienced
All Pawssum vets are fully licensed by the relevant Australian state veterinary boards, possess professional indemnity insurance, and have years of experience in veterinary medicine. Many of our partner veterinarians have specialised in palliative and end-of-life care for pets.
Available 7 days, 6:00am to 11:00pm
We operate 365 days per year, including public holidays, across our service areas. When time is of the essence, we are here for you.
Dr. Jarrod
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (DVM/BVSc)
Perth
Dr Chris
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Perth
Dr. Nicholas
Bachelor of Veterinary Science/Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVSc/BVMS)
Perth
Get a quick assessment of your pet's quality of life
If you are not ready to speak with someone and just want a little more guidance on whether pet euthanasia is the right decision, you can use our quality of life assessment tool below. It is only a guide, and symptoms should always be assessed by a vet, but it might put you on the path to making the right choice for your companion.
Not sure if it's time? Talk to one of our vets
If you'd like the reassurance of a vet coming to your home for an in-person assessment, we can organise a vet to come to you. Our friendly and compassionate vet will assess your pet's vitals, overall condition, levels of pain, discomfort, mobility, illnesses, and any other welfare-related issues. They will also be able to advise you about whether your pet is suffering or not with certainty. You will get all the information you need to do what's right for your best friend. Peace of mind from just $159.
Preparing ahead with prepaid funeral services
Losing a pet is one of the hardest parts of life, and thinking about it in advance can feel overwhelming. But planning ahead can also be an act of love, a way to make sure future moments are handled with care and less stress.
Pawssum's prepaid funeral services give pet owners the option to plan arrangements early for their other pets. You can decide on the type of farewell, choose memorial options and settle costs in advance. When the time eventually comes, everything is already organised, allowing you to focus fully on being there for your pet.
Areas we cover across Perth
Our Perth mobile vets cover the northern suburbs (Joondalup, Wanneroo, Stirling), the western suburbs and Fremantle, the southern suburbs (Cockburn, Canning), the eastern suburbs and the Perth Hills (Kalamunda, Mundaring, Swan).
Pet euthanasia near me in Perth
We come to homes in Joondalup, Wanneroo, Duncraig, Scarborough, Subiaco, Cottesloe, Fremantle, Cockburn, Rockingham, Canning Vale, Willetton, Victoria Park, Midland, Ellenbrook, Kalamunda and Mundaring, among others.
If your pet needs help after 11pm in Perth
These are open 24/7:
- Vet24, Balcatta
- The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University, Emergency Centre, Murdoch
From 6am to 11pm, see urgent vet care in Perth.
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Pawssum mobile vets Perth
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Perth pet euthanasia FAQs
Expect to pay from $399 for euthanasia at home, sedation included. Cremation adds from $279, or from $459 to have the ashes returned. Our Perth cost guide has the full breakdown.
The same starting price of $399, sedation included, with the same cremation options. More in our cat euthanasia cost guide.
General cremation is from $279 and private cremation is from $459 when you book it with a home visit anywhere from Joondalup to Rockingham.
At home it's from $399, sedation included, and your dog stays somewhere familiar. A clinic can cost less. Our home vs clinic euthanasia guide compares the two.
WA Health says any burial should be at least a metre deep and well away from rivers, lakes and drains. With Perth's sandy soil over groundwater, many families choose cremation.
Yes. Joondalup asks for notice within 28 days. Wanneroo, Stirling and Canning all have online forms.
Yes. The Dogs' Refuge Home in Shenton Park takes ashes, and Lawnswood in the Avon Valley takes full burials.
Yes. A Perth vet can visit to keep your pet comfortable through their final weeks, with an in-person quality of life check from $159.
Yes. You can hold or stroke your dog the whole time, and the sedation lets them fall asleep calmly first.
No. The vet gives a sedative first, and the final injection only goes in once your pet is fully asleep. See is pet euthanasia painful?
Look for pain that no longer responds to medicine, trouble walking, refusing food, and more bad days than good. Use our free quality of life assessment or book a vet visit from $159.
Yes. Vet24 in Balcatta and the emergency centre at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University are open 24/7.
Often, yes, depending on your suburb and vet availability. Call 1300 343 580 if you need a vet today.
With private cremation, yes. Your pet is cremated alone and the ashes are returned in a container. With general cremation, pets are cremated together and the ashes are scattered.
A natural death can be drawn out and painful. Euthanasia lets your pet pass while sedated and asleep. If you're unsure, a Perth vet can assess them at home from $159.
About 45 minutes to an hour, without rushing.
We know how hard this must be, so we're with you every step of the way.
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Call 1300 343 580 or 0480 030 580, or book online. Perth vets visit from Joondalup to Rockingham and up into the Hills, 7 days, 6am to 11pm.
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