Humane Euthanasia
SPCA Monterey County provides compassionate services for animals that are in need of humane euthanasia. Owners can make an appointment to bring their pet to the SPCA Intake lobby during regular business hours where a staff member will assist with paperwork and services.  We can also offer cremation services for pets passed who away at home. Please call (831) 373-2631 for an appointment time and for more information. Please call us to learn more about how we can help your pet with our compassionate end of life services.Â
- Small Critters (rabbits, rats, hamsters, etc.): $55
- Chickens: $50
If you would like to be with your pet during their final moments. Our compassionate team will help you and your pet with love and comfort. Appointments are required.
Dogs/Cats:
- 0-39 lbs: $125
- 40-75 lbs: $175
76+ lbs: $225
We allow owners to be present during this procedure if that is their choice. Please call ahead for an appointment or if you would like to have your pet's ashes returned to you.
PRIVATE CREMATION RATES:
Cedar Box:
Your pet’s ashes will be respectfully returned to you in a cedar box, which can be engraved as a lasting keepsake in memory of your beloved companion.
- Small pets (rabbits, rats, hamsters, etc.): $150
- Pets 0-49 lbs: $250
- Pets 50-99 lbs: $300
- Pet 100+ lbs: $375
- Pawprint with Easel: $100
- The paw print is a ceramic disc with an indentation of the pet’s paw and a stamp of the pet’s name. Choose from 7 glaze colors.
Scattering Tube:
Your pet’s ashes will be respectfully secured in a sealed bag and placed inside a cardboard scattering tube, providing a simple and dignified way to keep or scatter your beloved pet’s ashes.
- Pets up to 20 lbs: $50
- Pets up to 40 lbs: $55
- Pets up to 100 lbs: $60
COMMUNAL CREMATION RATES:
(All communal cremations will be dispersed in the Sierra Nevada Foothills through a partner company.)
- Small pets (rats, hamsters, etc.): $20
- Cats/Rabbits: $40
- Dogs 0-79 lbs: $50
- Dogs 80 lbs+: $85
