In-home pet euthanasia · South Bay, CA

A peaceful goodbye, at home, surrounded by love.

Compassionate end-of-life care in the comfort of your own home. No waiting rooms, no stress — just calm, dignity, and time to say goodbye on your terms.

Same-week appointments available. In-home pet euthanasia for families inside our South Bay service area.

In your homeFamiliar surroundings, no travel stress
UnhurriedAs much time as your family needs
Aftercare arrangedCremation & memorial options handled
Solo, personal careEvery visit is with Dr. DiGenova herself
What to expect

Three gentle steps, handled with care.

From the first call to aftercare, the process is built to take the logistics off your shoulders so you can focus on your pet.

Step one

Reach out

Call or book online. We'll talk through your pet's needs, answer your questions, and find a time that works — often within the same week, and sometimes the same day.

Step two

The visit

Dr. DiGenova comes to you and explains everything at your comfort level. A gentle sedative lets your pet drift into a deep, peaceful sleep in their favorite spot before the final medication is given — quiet, painless, and entirely at your family's pace.

Step three

Aftercare

Cremation, paw prints, and memorial keepsakes are arranged for you, and a courtesy notification is sent to your regular veterinarian — nothing is left for you to coordinate in a difficult moment.

A hard question

How do I know it's time?

There's rarely one clear moment — but there are gentle signs that your pet's comfort may be slipping. If several of these feel familiar, it may be time for a conversation.

  • No longer enjoying favorite activities, toys, or greetings
  • Difficulty standing, walking, or getting comfortable
  • Eating and drinking noticeably less, or not at all
  • Chronic pain that medication no longer manages well
  • Incontinence, confusion, or restlessness at night
  • Soiling themselves, seizures, or trouble breathing
  • More bad days than good days

You don't have to decide alone.

A quality-of-life consult is a calm, honest 1-on-1 with Dr. DiGenova — by virtual call or in your home. She'll assess pain and mobility, answer your questions, and give you pressure-free guidance, whatever you decide.

Dr. Jessica DiGenova
About your veterinarian

Dr. Jessica DiGenova, DVM

Compassionate end-of-life care in the comfort of home — with the same veterinarian at every visit. Dr. DiGenova brings years of general, urgent, and emergency practice to families across the South Bay.

She believes a peaceful goodbye can be a profound act of love: relief from suffering, unhurried time, and dignity for the pets we cherish.

Services & transparent pricing

Care centered on comfort.

Clear, upfront pricing — so a difficult day never comes with surprises.

Starting from $525

In-home euthanasia

A peaceful passing at home, with your pet surrounded by the people and places they love.

Starting from $160

Aquamation & aftercare

Gentle water-based aftercare, with transportation and coordination handled for you.

Starting from $40

Keepsakes & memorials

Paw prints, urns, and lasting tributes to remember your companion by.

Starting from $275

Quality-of-life consult

Not sure if it’s time? A calm, honest conversation — in-home or virtual.

"The last day should feel as gentle and full of love as all the ones before it."
— Dr. Jessica DiGenova
From families we've helped

Words from the families we've cared for.

★★★★★

I’m truly so grateful for Dr. Jessica DiGenova. Our fur baby (Peanut) declined rapidly and she was able to come by our home to help us say goodbye within a few hours of us making the call. Dr. DiGenova was very supportive of my husband and I as we dealt with the deeply difficult time of saying goodbye to our girl. She was patient and checked in with us at every step along the way. She was very gentle with Peanut and we knew she was in loving hands when we said our final goodbyes.

Ashlee L.5.0 · Jun 26, 2026
★★★★★

My seven year old sweet girl was diagnosed with a kidney problem that has no cure. Thinking about her being in pain and suffering, we decided on euthanasia. Losing a pet is the hardest thing we will have to go through, but it was the best for her — she was in pain and not eating, drinking, or using the litter box for more than 24 hours. Dr. Jessica DiGenova came the same day and made it peaceful for my sweet Lexa. I got to hold my cat in my arms through the process, and we were given 10–15 minutes to say goodbye even after she had passed. It was a very sad day, but Dr. Jessica was helpful, calm, and kind with us and my cat.

Kimberly Oppelt5.0 · May 11, 2026
★★★★★

Dr. DiGenova was very kind and respectful and gentle with our boy. My parents were really reluctant in having him put to sleep, but after seeing how careful Dr. DiGenova was and how peaceful he was at the end, they truly believed they made the right decision. I can’t thank her enough. After when he was ready to come home from the cremation, Dr. DiGenova brought him back home to us. Thank you!

Shoko Nakamura5.0 · May 11, 2026
★★★★★

Our cat had reached the untreatable senior age of 18, and it meant a lot to say goodbye from the comfort of his home instead of taking him to the vet, where his last experience would’ve been stressful and upsetting for him. Interacting with Dr. Jessica was exactly what I was looking for during such a tough experience — prompt, respectful, professional, and gentle. We thank her for her service.

Lee van Dee5.0 · May 11, 2026
Common questions

Your questions, answered.

What actually happens during the visit?
Dr. DiGenova begins with a gentle assessment and explains each step at whatever level of detail you're comfortable with. Your pet first receives a sedative and drifts into a deep, relaxed sleep — usually in their favorite spot, in your arms, or on their bed. Once they're fully asleep and feel nothing, the final medication is given. The passing itself is calm and painless, and you'll have as much time as you need before, during, and after.
How quickly can you come?
Same-week appointments are usually available, and same-day visits are often possible depending on the schedule. If your pet is in distress, call — we'll do everything we can to come quickly.
Should our other pets or children be present?
That's entirely your choice, and Dr. DiGenova can help you think it through. Many families find that letting other pets see and sniff their companion afterward helps them understand and grieve — though sometimes it can make pets more anxious to see their deceased family member. For children, honest and age-appropriate involvement is often healthier than exclusion — but there's no wrong answer, only what feels right for your family.
What happens to my pet afterward?
If you choose aquamation, Dr. DiGenova transports your pet with care and arranges everything end to end. With individual aquamation, ashes are returned to you in a wooden urn, hand-delivered within the South Bay. You may also choose to handle burial privately — we'll support whatever you decide.
How is aquamation different from cremation?
Aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) is a gentle, water-based process rather than flame-based. It's widely considered a more environmentally friendly option, and it typically returns about 20–30% more ashes than traditional flame cremation.
I'm not sure it's time yet. Can we still talk?
Absolutely. A quality-of-life consult exists exactly for this: an honest, pressure-free conversation about your pet's comfort. Many families leave the consult with a pain-management or comfort plan, not an appointment.

Can't find what you're looking for? Call (323) 524-2023 or send a message.

In-home pet euthanasia · South Bay, CA

Service area for in-home visits.

Edencrest provides in-home pet euthanasia only within the shaded area on the map. If your address falls inside that area, we can come to you.

  • Torrance
  • Redondo Beach
  • Manhattan Beach
  • Hermosa Beach
  • Palos Verdes
  • El Segundo
  • Gardena
  • San Pedro
  • Long Beach
  • Carson
  • Culver City
  • + more in-area cities
Here when you're ready

Let's give your pet a peaceful goodbye.

Reach out whenever you're ready. There's no pressure, only a calm conversation about what your family and your pet need.