Pet Euthanasia Pricing
Saying goodbye at home or in our Rainbow Room is a gentle, private option for many families. Below you’ll find our clear, up-front pricing for home euthanasia with Rainbow Bridge Pet Funerals, plus what’s included, out-of-hours charges and practical things to know. All prices are shown so you can plan with as little additional stress as possible.
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Pet Euthanasia
At home or in our Rainbow Room
| Pet Type | Weight Range | Example Breeds | Euthanasia Fee | With Communal Cremation | With Individual Cremation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Small Pets | less than 0.59kg | Hamster, Budgie | £230.00 | £270.00 | £310.00 |
| Small Pets | 0.6kg - 2.5kg | Chinchilla, Guinea Pig, Rabbits | £230.00 | £285.00 | £360.00 |
| Cats | - | All Breeds | £230.00 | £315.00 | £400.00 |
| Dog | 0-4.9kg | Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Toy Poodle | £250.00 | £335.00 | £435.00 |
| Dog | 5-9.9kg | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Dachshund, Shih Tzu, Pug, West Highland White Terrier (Westie) | £250.00 | £355.00 | £455.00 |
| Dog | 10-19.9kg | Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Miniature Schnauzer, Shiba Inu | £260.00 | £385.00 | £485.00 |
| Dog | 20-29.9kg | Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Dalmatian, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Springer Spaniel | £270.00 | £415.00 | £515.00 |
| Dog | 30-39.9kg | Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Boxer, Standard Poodle, Siberian Husky | £280.00 | £445.00 | £545.00 |
| Dog | 40-49.9kg | German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Bullmastiff, Weimaraner | £290.00 | £475.00 | £575.00 |
| Dog | 50-59.9kg | Alaskan Malamute, Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, Great Dane | £300.00 | £505.00 | £605.00 |
| Dog | 60-69.9kg | Leonberger, Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound | £300.00 | £535.00 | £635.00 |
| Dog | 70kg+ | English Mastiff, Saint Bernard, Great Dane | £300.00 | £545.00 | £645.00 |
- The cost of euthanasia is inclusive of an appointment during normal hours (Monday to Friday between 8am and 7pm).
- Appointments after 7pm or at weekends incur an additional £50.00 fee
- We are unable to offer appointments between 10pm and 8am
Vet Mileage & Travel Fees
Mileage is calculated from BL3 6EH.
| Range | Price |
|---|---|
| Within 20 Miles | Included |
| 21 - 25 miles | £25.00 |
| 26 - 30 miles | £30.00 |
| 31 - 35 miles | £35.00 |
| 36 - 40 miles | £40.00 |
| 41 - 45 miles | £45.00 |
| 46 - 50 miles | £50.00 |
| Over 50 miles | Call us |
Out of Hours Appointments
Additional charges apply for appointments outside our normal hours. This can be particularly helpful if your pet’s condition deteriorates unexpectedly, you need an appointment during the evening or at the weekend, or you feel it would be unfair for them to wait until the next available standard-hours appointment.
| Day/Times | Additional Surcharge |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday, 8am–7pm (last appointment 6.45pm) | No Surcharge |
| Monday–Friday, 7pm–10pm | £50.00 |
| Saturday & Sunday, 8am–10pm | £50.00 |
| Bank Holidays, 8am–10pm | £50.00 |
| Monday-Sunday, 10pm–8am | Not available |
What the price covers
- A compassionate, professional visit to your home by our experienced team.
- The euthanasia procedure itself, performed with dignity and care by a RCVS qualified vet.
- Mileage/travel (up to 20 miles). Mileage fees apply to bookings over 20 miles from BL3 6EH.
When we attend
- Daytime (standard hours): Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm.
- Out of hours: Evenings, weekends and bank holidays carry an additional £50.00 fee.
- If your circumstances are urgent, please call us and we’ll explain availability and any additional charges.
Practical notes & useful information
- The euthanasia fee shown covers the euthanasia appointment only. Where communal or individual cremation is selected, the combined price is shown in the tables above.
- Aftercare is optional. If you choose communal or individual cremation, the combined cost of euthanasia and cremation is shown in the tables above.
- Our Terms & Conditions in relation to our Home Euthanasia Services can be found here.
Payment Options
Our preferred method of payment is bank transfer, but we also accept all major debit and credit cards as well as Klarna.
Book Online
Online Booking is now available for the pet owners who may be too distressed to speak to us. Alternatively, you can call us on 01204 263 115 and we'll be more than happy to help.