Exeter · South West England
How things end matters.
Home pet euthanasia across Exeter, from the streets around the Cathedral and the Quay through to St Leonards, Heavitree, St Thomas and the villages on the edge of the city. A vet visits with sedation first and cremation arranged through a Devon provider.
Phone for the fastest response, most visits booked the same day
Same day
Visits often available
24 / 7
Out-of-hours covered
5 ★
From 160+ Google reviews
From £270
Fixed pricing by pet size
Fair Care.
Clinical care brings expertise, safety and solutions. At the end of a pet's life, what matters more is comfort, calm and dignity.
We come to you. In your home, on your sofa, in the garden, wherever your pet is most at peace. The whole visit happens at home, in your pet's own time.
Our promise to Exeter families is simple: clear standards, honest pricing, and the time and space to say goodbye properly.
Every visit follows the same gentle process, delivered by an RCVS-qualified vet.
You know exactly what to expect at every stage, including aftercare and cremation.
Real prices shown by pet size. No call-out charges and no surprises.
We allow as long as your family needs. This is never rushed.
Covering EX1, EX2, EX4& surrounding postcodes
Exeter is a small city with a long memory and the dogs we visit have usually walked the same paths for years: the Quay and the Exe Estuary trail for the homes in St Thomas and Alphington, Belmont Park for the Newtown and St James streets, Bury Meadow and Northernhay Gardens for the older terraces around Pennsylvania, Ludwell Valley Park for the families in Wonford and Whipton. The Topsham road and the river path are favourites for the labradors and spaniels we see. Cats are long-resident garden cats in a Heavitree semi or a St Leonards Victorian terrace with the back door always cracked. By the time someone rings us, putting an elderly pet into a car along Honiton Road or out onto the A30 for a clinic visit is rarely the right last thing. We cover central Exeter and out across the city: St Leonards, Mount Pleasant, Heavitree, Whipton, Wonford, Pinhoe, Polsloe, Newtown, St James, Pennsylvania, Stoke Hill, Exwick, St Thomas, Alphington and Marsh Barton. We will travel out to Topsham, Pinhoe, Broadclyst and the villages on the M5 side of the city without a surcharge. Our vets are RCVS-registered and the visit is unhurried. Sedation is used first so your pet is asleep before anything else. Cremation is arranged through a trusted Devon crematorium with private or communal options. The number on this page is our central booking line, answered by a person who will arrange a vet for your home visit in Exeter.
Areas we visit
Not sure if we cover your village? Phone the local number and we will let you know.
Three steps. We handle everything around the clinical care so your family can focus on being there.
Speak to a calm, experienced team member on the local number, or message on WhatsApp. We help you plan timing and answer any questions before anything is booked.
An RCVS-qualified vet arrives at the agreed time, explains gently what will happen, gives a sedative first, and takes as long as your family needs.
If you have chosen cremation, we co-ordinate everything with a trusted partner. Ashes returned, or communal cremation if you prefer.
Honest, transparent pricing
Fair care means fair pricing. Here is exactly what a home visit costs in Exeter. Out-of-hours covers evenings, nights and early mornings, and any time at weekends or on bank holidays. Only one of these is ever added.
Travel is a flat £39 however far we travel, so there is never any extra mileage to work out.
These fees are for the at-home euthanasia appointment only and do not include cremation or aftercare. We can arrange cremation and aftercare for you if you wish, and we will provide a clear quote for those services before you book, so you know the full cost before confirming the appointment.
★★★★★
“Really caring, professional and supportive in their approach. They changed the time and offered us aftercare whilst always remaining respectful and understanding of our needs. A horrible decision to have to make but this company makes everything easier. Thank you.”
Verified Google review
★★★★★
“At one of the devastating times we are so thankful to the staff. Both on the phone and the home visit so caring and patient. I have recommended them to all I have spoken to regarding loosing our beloved dog Bomba. Thank you so much to everyone. The Hanson Family x”
Verified Google review
★★★★★
“Saying a final goodbye to my beautiful little Poppy was one of the hardest things I had to, but from the moment I contacted The Pet Euthanasia People I felt both myself and Poppy were in good hands. Thank you to Dr James and the team for their compassion.”
Verified Google review
★★★★★
“We couldn't of wished for a better vet than Dr Jack during this difficult time. He was kind and patient, explaining everything to us. He didnt rush us and allowed us to go at our pace. We would highly recommend the pet euthanasia people. The Bradley Family”
Verified Google review
★★★★★
“Heartfelt thanks to Jenny and the team. Their kindness and prompt action meant we were able to say goodbye to our lovely dog, Molly, in the comfort of her own home and surrounded by the ones she loved. We are truly grateful for the care she was given.”
Verified Google review
★★★★★
“Thoroughly recommend this service. The team provided our beloved dog with a dignified and loving end to his wonderful life. They really do understand the emotions and sensitivity of the situation, giving us options and reassuring us throughout.”
Verified Google review
Reviews are from real customers who have used our service. We do not edit or curate them. Read all 160+ on Google →
One of the hardest questions any family faces. Our free Quality of Life Assessment walks you through the signs vets look for, mobility, appetite, comfort, interest in surroundings. You are also welcome to phone and talk it through. There is no pressure either way.
Most visits across Exeter and the surrounding area are booked same-day, often within a couple of hours. Pre-planned visits for a specific day and time are also available. For urgent, out-of-hours situations the local number is answered from 8am to 8pm.
Your vet arrives, introduces themselves quietly, and takes a few minutes to explain what will happen. They give your pet a gentle sedative first, so they become relaxed and sleepy, usually resting in your arms or on their bed. Only then is the final injection given, and your pet slips away peacefully. We never rush this.
Out-of-hours and same-day visits carry a small surcharge (£70 each, or £89 combined, and £100 overnight). The visit fee itself is the same regardless of day or time.
Yes, if you would like. Many families find it helpful to say goodbye together. We take your lead on who is present and make sure everyone feels comfortable, including other pets in the household.
We co-ordinate everything. You can choose individual cremation (ashes returned to you), communal cremation (no ashes returned), or home burial if that is what you prefer. No pressure, just the options explained clearly.
Across the EX1, EX2, EX4 postcodes we can usually reach a home in Exeter the same day, including St Leonards, Heavitree, St Thomas and Pennsylvania. Rural fringes and outlying areas may be next-morning earliest if the call comes in late in the day, but we will tell you straight away when we phone back. Lines are open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
Yes, St Leonards sits within our Exeter cover area and we visit there regularly. If you are right on the edge of where the Exeter team reaches, please phone the local number first to confirm. Most postcodes around Exeter are covered without a travel surcharge, and we will be straight with you if a different local team would actually get to you faster.
Helpful reading
Nearby teams
How things end matters.
Whether you need us today or you would like to plan ahead, the Exeter team is here to listen. No pressure, just a calm conversation about what is best for your pet.
