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Cat Euthanasia at Home in San Francisco

Your cat's last moments should be calm, not chaotic. No carrier. No car. No clinic. Just home.

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Let Your Cat Pass Peacefully at Home

This is hard. Really hard. And the last thing anyone wants is to spend their cat's final hour wrestling with a carrier, sitting in traffic, and waiting in a clinic lobby.

I come to you instead. Your cat can be on the couch, in a sunny spot, or curled up in your lap. Wherever they're comfortable. That's the whole point.

Most of my euthanasia appointments are for cats. I've done hundreds of them over seventeen years. It never gets routine, but I've learned how to make it as gentle as possible.

★★★★★
"I agree with other reviewers in giving this man the highest marks. He is gentle, honest, straight forward and caring. Our first experience was the unhappy occasion of having to put my beloved kitty to sleep. We were very nervous and upset. While still a painful experience, we were both reassured by Dr. Behrens."

— Kathryn S., San Francisco

What to Expect

I show up, we talk, and I answer whatever questions you have. There's no rush. When you're ready, I give a sedative injection. Your cat gets sleepy and relaxed within a few minutes. They don't feel any pain from this point on.

Once they're fully sedated, a second injection stops the heart. It's quick and painless. You can hold them the whole time, or just be nearby. Whatever you need.

Afterward, I handle everything. I can take your cat for cremation and have the ashes returned if you want. Or not. We figure it out together.

Pricing

  • Euthanasia (remains left with owner): $650
  • Euthanasia with Communal Cremation: $850
  • Euthanasia with Individual Cremation: $950

All prices include the home visit, examination, and procedure. Payment is collected before the procedure.

Where I Go

I cover all of San Francisco. The Marina, Richmond, Sunset, Pacific Heights, Noe Valley, the Mission, Bernal, Glen Park—if you're in the city, I can get to you.

I also see patients in Southeastern Marin: Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Larkspur, Corte Madera, and San Rafael.

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I'm available weekdays, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

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