Our Services
EarthPet Vet services - Mobile Vet Cape Town
EarthPet Vet offers the service of euthanasia of animals only.
Our consultation room is designed to be a tranquil space and we endeavour to offer owners peace of mind that their pets are treated respectfully and laid to rest in a dignified manner.
Mobile Vet Service - Ambulance Service Available:
Old sick and injured animals can be collected and brought to our premises at an additional cost with our ambulance, a mobile vet service in Cape Town. This can either be done directly through EarthPet where a rate of R11,67/km (round-trip) will be charged or through an external contractor who works in conjunction with EarthPet. In the case of a horse - EarthPet can also collect old, sick or injured horses with our specially designed horse-box that allows us to offer this service. A rate of R15,77/km (round-trip) will be charged.
You can contact us for a quote and appointment or if you have any queries regarding the service. Email us at admin@earthpet.co.za or phone us on 022 065 0299.
EarthPet Vet
SAVC registration number: D95/3712
Practice registration number: CV22/16353
Home Euthanasia
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Important Notice
After Euthanasia
In accordance with SAVC regulations, our veterinarian remains legally responsible for ensuring that a pet’s body is managed and disposed of in a lawful and dignified manner. For this reason, we are unable to leave a pet’s body at the client’s home following a home euthanasia.
We will therefore only be able to carry out a home euthanasia if you make use of one of our approved burial or aftercare options. This ensures compliance with the law, safeguards the dignity of your pet, and provides peace of mind that all procedures are handled responsibly.
Euthanasia Pricing
These sample quotes below are provided to help you understand the available options and expected costs.
Euthanasia services are grouped by animal size — Small Animals (under 100 kg) and Big Animals (100 kg and over) — and only one size category should be selected.
Aftercare options, such as Bio-Burial, Return of Compost, or Return of Ashes, are shown separately, and only ONE aftercare option can be chosen.
(These are highlighted in grey on the quote examples below.)
Please note that the amount of medication required is calculated based on your pet’s weight, so it is important that this information is as accurate as possible.
Any travel-related costs are based on the round-trip distance between our clinic and the collection address.
Additional fees may apply for services provided after hours, depending on whether the euthanasia takes place at a clinic or at home.
Office hours Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00, Saturday 08:00 - 14:00.
Day after hours Saturday 14:00 - 18:00
Sundays and public holidays 08:00 - 18:00.
Night after hours 18:00 - 08:00.
(These are highlighted in green on the quote examples below.)
Please note we work on appointments only.
All other items shown are standard components of the service and are included to offer clarity and transparency.
Sample Quote - Small Animals
Sample Quote - Big Animals
Bio-Burial
Rates are based on the size of the animal for the bio-burial. The rates below only apply to our facility at our head office in Klapmuts. Also note that the rates apply to our standard operating hours, after hours support will incur a surcharge which will be quoted on a per case basis.
Please enquire regarding other animals not represented on the list.
If you choose to have your pet's remains collected at your home, a round-trip transport cost of R11,67/km will be added to the fee below.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Earthpet’s Bio-Burial is the only certified, environmentally responsible bio-burial solution in the country, conducted within our custom-designed, contained Earthpet Bio-Chamber. Please refer to our certification for verification.
Bio-Burial Pricing
All Animals (from hamsters to horses)
All weights are rounded up to the nearest whole kg.
| 0 - 1 | R76 |
| 2 - 3 | R114 |
| 4 - 5 | R152 |
| 6 - 10 | R190 |
| 11 - 20 | R342 |
| 21 - 30 | R456 |
| 31 - 40 | R570 |
| 41 - 50 | R797 |
| 51 - 75 | R987 |
| 76 - 100 | R1177 |
| 101+ | R7 per kg |
Return of Compost (ROC)
Similar to our return of ashes option from cremation, we now offer a return of compost option to pet owners who would like the compost their pet’s remains contributed to. The remains will be labelled and wrapped in a mesh covering which allows EarthPet to trace the compost at the end of our process. The remains are then placed into our bio-chamber on a bed of wood-shavings and will undergo the natural composting process. After the process has been completed, we will retrieve the compost that your pet specifically contributed to and return all of it to you, mixed and packaged in 3-layer brown paper bags. This compost can then be mixed with soil and used in whichever way you feel will honour your pet’s memory. EarthPet will provide the seeds of Bladder-nut, Black Monkey-Thorn or Wild Olive trees to pet owners upon request.
Please note – due to the nature of our process the return of your pet’s compost will take anywhere from 5 months to a year. This is due to the fluctuating volumes in our bio-chambers as well as the length of time allowed for the decomposition process to take place.
All returns are securely packaged and couriered to the address provided on our General Information form. Our staff will confirm these details when the remains are ready to be dispatched tor accuracy and timely delivery.
How to use the compost
The compost produced through our process is highly concentrated and nutrient-rich. To ensure safe results, it is essential to mix it with soil before use.
Mixing Ratio:
Combine 1 part compost with 4 parts potting soil or ground soil. This 1:4 ratio ensures the nutrients are properly diluted to support plant health without overwhelming them.
Application:
Once mixed, the compost-soil blend can be used for gardening, planting, or as potting soil.
Important Note:
Always consider the specific nutritional and water requirements of your plants. Adjust the mixture and application as needed to prevent "burning" your plants with an excess of concentrated nutrients.
For best results, monitor your plants' growth and adapt care accordingly. This compost will enrich your soil and support thriving, healthy plants, honouring the memory of your pet.
All Animals (from hamsters to horses)
Return of Compost (ROC) Pricing
All weights are rounded up to the nearest whole kg.
| 0 - 1 | R114 |
| 2 - 3 | R170 |
| 4 - 5 | R228 |
| 6 - 10 | R284 |
| 11 - 20 | R512 |
| 21 - 30 | R684 |
| 31 - 40 | R854 |
| 41 - 50 | R1196 |
| 51 - 75 | R1481 |
| 76 - 100 | R1765 |
| 101+ | R7.50 per kg |
Cremation Services
We do receive some requests for cremations as some pet owners prefer to take their pets ashes home with them. EarthPet does offer the cremation option for those clients who wish to receive a return of ashes. Please note that to keep our carbon footprint as low as possible, there will be no mass cremations available.
All returns are securely packaged and couriered to the address provided on our General Information form. Our staff will confirm these details when the remains are ready to be dispatched tor accuracy and timely delivery.
The return of ashes comes as a standard option in a paper scatter bag, with the choice of additional cremation containers. Available options include wooden boxes, ceramic urns, and glass bottles with accompanying personalised tags.
The size of the container will be determinded by your pet's weight and you will be quoted accordingly as per the prices below.
Cremation and Return of Ashes Pricing
(Prices are ex VAT and includes Scatter Bags)
All weights are rounded up to the nearest whole kg.
| 0 - 1 | R462 |
| 2 - 3 | R565 |
| 4 - 5 | R667 |
| 6 - 10 | R821 |
| 11 - 20 | R1026 |
| 21 - 30 | R1334 |
| 31 - 40 | R1540 |
| 41 - 50 | R1642 |
| 51 - 60 | R1848 |
| 61 - 70 | R2155 |
| 71 - 80 | R2362 |
| 81 - 90 | R2464 |
| 91 - 100 | R2670 |
Optional Ash Containers: Preserve Their Memory
(Prices are ex VAT)
| Urn - Small | R140 |
| Urn - Medium | R160 |
| Urn - Large | R230 |
| 50ml Bottle - Small (40 x 40 x 100 mm) | R45 |
| 200ml Bottle - Medium (60 x 60 x 120 mm) | R50 |
| 500ml Bottle - Large (80 x 80 x 190 mm) | R100 |
| Box - Small (100 x 100 x 82 mm) | R170 |
| Box - Medium (100 x 200 x 80 mm) | R200 |
| Box - Large (220 x 110 x 80 mm) | R210 |
| Upright Box (190 x 100 x 100 mm) | R360 |
Home Delivery of Ashes & Compost Included in Service
We deliver your pet’s ashes or compost directly to your home across the Western Cape. This automatically applies to all Return of Ashes and Return of Compost orders except horses, and our staff will ask you for your delivery address when ordering. No more trips to your veterinarian or to us. All returns are neatly and securely packaged and delivered by our trusted logistics partners.
Peace of mind: We handle logistics and delivery and reduce stress for you.
Vet support: Your veterinarian has access to delivery timelines and receives automatic updates once delivery is complete. Using our app, they can provide you with status updates when needed. All remains are securely tracked with barcodes, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.
More eco-friendly: Deliveries use consolidated routes, reducing unnecessary driving and lowering emissions.
No extra fees: Home delivery is included in our standard service pricing.
Please note: service does not currently apply to horses
Horse Owners - Heart Strings Jewellery
We are collaborating with Heart Strings and the talented Gaby Millner. Heart Strings crafts beautiful jewellery using your horse’s hair. Allowing you to always carry a piece of your horse with you wherever you go. Each piece is handcrafted and there are multiple designs that owners can choose from and customise.
EarthPet will (on request) clip and deliver some of your horse’s hair to Heart Strings if owners would like to make use of this option. We do charge a handling fee for collection of the horsehair and delivery to Heart Strings. All designs and further jewellery related queries will be handled by Heart Strings.
For direct queries and jewellery designs visit https://www.heartstringssa.com/ or contact Gaby Millner directly at gaby.millner@gmail.com / 072 613 6320
