How things end matters.
Home pet euthanasia in Newbury and the west Berkshire villages, from Thatcham and Kintbury through to Hungerford and the Pang Valley. A local vet visits, with cremation arranged through a Berkshire provider.
Same day
Visits often available
24 / 7
Out-of-hours covered
4.99 ★
From 133 Google reviews
From £260
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. Our promise to Newbury families is simple: clear standards, honest pricing, and time.
Clear standards, not vague promises
Every visit follows the same gentle process, delivered by an RCVS-qualified vet.
Known steps before, during and after
You know exactly what to expect at every stage, including aftercare and cremation.
Honest, transparent pricing
Real prices shown by pet size. No call-out charges and no surprises.
Time, space and calm, not pressure
We allow as long as your family needs. This is never rushed.
Covering RG14, RG18, RG19, RG20& surrounding postcodes
Newbury sits in the broad valley where the Kennet meets the Lambourn, with the Berkshire Downs rising to the north and Greenham Common stretching out to the south. The homes we visit here include water-meadow houses along the Kennet and Avon, Edwardian semis in Wash Common, post-war estates in Greenham and Speenhamland, and the long lanes of cottages out toward Hampstead Norreys and Boxford. The dogs we are asked to see have often walked Greenham Common, the towpath toward Kintbury, Snelsmore Common or the lower slopes of the Downs at Bucklebury Hill for years. The cats here are usually long-resident garden cats in the older terraced streets of the town or the village houses out toward East Ilsley. By the time families ring, the prospect of taking a frail pet in the car for a clinic visit is rarely the right thing. We cover Newbury itself across the RG postcodes, including Wash Common, Speenhamland, Donnington, Shaw, Thatcham, Cold Ash and Tilehurst-side Theale, and we travel out to Kintbury, Hungerford, Inkpen, Hampstead Norreys, Compton, East Ilsley, Bucklebury, Aldermaston and Brimpton. Our vets are RCVS-registered. Sedation is used first so your pet is asleep before anything else happens, and the visit is unhurried. Cremation is arranged through a trusted Berkshire provider, private or communal. The number on this page is the Berkshire line, answered by a person who books our local vets for Newbury home visits.
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 Newbury. 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 £25 for the first 15 miles, then £1.60 per mile after that. Any additional mileage is confirmed clearly before you book.
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.
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“I cannot thank Cherished Companions enough for the care, dignity, and compassion they showed during such a heartbreaking time. Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy, but the kindness and professionalism of everyone involved made the process far more comforting than I…”
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★★★★★
“We recently had to say goodbye to our family pet - Milo, and I cannot thank the team enough for the care and compassion they showed us throughout such a heartbreaking time. From the very first contact, they went above and beyond to guide us gently through the process, giving us…”
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★★★★★
“I would recommend the pet euthanasia people to anyone who has made the most difficult decision, and that is to send your pet to heaven and leave their broken body behind.From the beginning to the end I was spoken to with respectful kindness and kept up to date with the time the…”
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★★★★★
“Sadly, Roxy pug dog was critical overnight and I completed the online form knowing they wouldn't respond until 0800. At 0815 Pet Euthanasia made contact and took all my stress and concerns away. After that one call, I was able to do everything via WhatsApp which meant I could be…”
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★★★★★
“My 19 year old three legged cat, Poppy, unfortunately came to the end of her very adventurous life. Three legs never stopped her from doing anything, a lovely girl with attitude, and we loved her very much. The decision to say goodbye, as always, very difficult. From the moment…”
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★★★★★
“The Pet Euthanasia People were very kind and helpful when it came to my old boys time to go. Jennie on the phone rang around to find a Vet able to come out in the evening to us, Dr Maria arrived from Liverpool at 9pm, an hour’s drive from our home, and she was so nice and…”
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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 Newbury 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 (£60 each, or £89 combined). 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 RG14, RG18, RG19 postcodes we can usually reach a home in Newbury the same day, including Wash Common, Speenhamland, Donnington and Thatcham. 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, every vet visiting Newbury is RCVS-qualified and trained for at-home euthanasia, the same gentle process every time. The same gentle process is followed on every visit: introductions and time to settle, a sedative first so your pet drifts into a deep sleep, and only then the final injection. We never rush, and we will explain each step quietly as we go.
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How things end matters.
Whether you need us today or you would like to plan ahead, the Newbury team is here to listen. No pressure, just a calm conversation about what is best for your pet.
