Dr. Karen Whala came to our home to peacefully euthanize my beloved cat, whose health had sadly declined. She was incredibly compassionate and professional throughout the entire process. I’m deeply grateful for the care and gentleness she showed to Winston “Church” Churchill IV in his final moments. Thank you so much, Dr. Whala, for helping him pass with dignity and love.
Dr Whala came to our home on short notice and took great care of our dog Charlie. So thankful for her calm comforting demeanor.
She was so kind and we are grateful for her compassion and care.
Never easy to say goodbye to our furry friends, but Dr Whala made the experience more bearable by being so kind and gentle
5.0Nov 06 2025 by stacy s. Dr. Whala was so compassionate and caring. It was such a blessing to be able to have her come to our home. Honey was n her favorite spot by the fire. Saying good bye to our fur babies is never easy but Dr. Whala sure helped! Thank you!
We were extraordinarily blessed to have Dr. Lara Allison assigned to us. Our cat declined suddenly and we needed services on Easter Sunday. I explained our situation to Dr. Allison and she moved our appointment up and arrived as quickly as possible. Throughout the process she explained what was happened and what to expect, she immediately put us at ease, she was exceptionally kind and gentle to our cat, she gave us options and asked what we needed, she gave us plenty of space to grieve while she waited, and she asked us about our cat in a manner that helped us reflect on the good times. I’ve never done in-home euthanasia before and this was exactly what we needed. I cannot thank Dr. Allison and CodaPet enough for this service.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Marc Castellani We had the very unfortunate responsibility of saying goodbye to our Marty. He was the best boy! I highly recommend Coda when this stressful and sad time comes. Dr. Renee Schott Was absolutely amazing and treated us and Marty with deep respect and care. Thank you for all that you do!
Very kind, gentle. It was the hardest thing I have had to do. Dr. Whala was exceptional! She made us all feel better about the inevitable. Thank you so much!
5.0Nov 25 2025 by Vicki T. I used Codapet At Home Euthanasia when my beloved dog's cancer was too painful. Dr. Whala was wonderful, and I wouldn't have it any other way (no barking, clinical surroundings, strangers all around).
Dr Whala made the experience calm and peaceful, and I am grateful for the wonderful service.
5.0Nov 19 2025 by virginia l. Dr.Whala helped make a very sad and emotional time as good as it could have been. I am so blessed to have had her there to help me say goodbye to Sippy . I can not thank her enough .
5.0Jan 28 2026 by Sandra L. She is the ultimate best, most compassionate vet I have had the honor of knowing. Unfortunately, under the saddest of conditions, but that makes her even more special to go through this unbearable journey with.
This is my third journey w/Dr. Whala. I know I will always want her here for future fur ones.
5.0Nov 19 2025 by Donna F. Dr. Whala was amazing. Very kind and compassionate. She was warm and thoughtful and really helped us get through this terrible time. I am so glad we found out about Codapet.
5.0Dec 24 2025 by Diana J. My dog, Sina, was terrified of going to the vet and would shake while we were there. Near the end she was in so much pain from the cancer, and I can't imagine how horrible it would have been for her to have to add fear to that pain by going to a vet clinic. Instead, she passed away laying on her familiar bed in the home where she had known so much love.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Valerie Woelfel Our dog was 15 years old and in pain most days. We knew we weren’t doing him any favors by prolonging the inevitable. We called CodaPet and Dr. Danelle Jackson came to our house. It wasn’t a pleasant experience, but being at home made the experience better than having to go to a vet clinic where our dog would have been stressed and not comfortable at all. Thank you for having this service.
5.0Apr 03 2026 by Wendy Bertone Where do I start? My dog, Einstein, was diagnosed with lymphoma three weeks prior. It exploded throughout his body faster than the doctors expected and while he and I were on a road trip. Einstein woke one day, in obvious pain. I got lucky and found Dr. Whala through CodaPet. She was able to come see me that afternoon. It was either that or wait 4 days for the next availability (it was Thanksgiving).
When she came to our house, she took the time to say hello and let Einstein and me get to know her. After she observed him and I explained his situation, she helped him pass in the most peaceful way I've witnessed. It's difficult for me to express exactly how peaceful it was, except to say, I couldn't have wished for someone to treat my buddy better. There was no pain and he felt loved. There was no sudden change but rather, a gentle transition. It's never easy making this choice but I feel Dr. Whala was the right choice for Einstein.
5.0Dec 13 2025 by Joseph I. We have the help of Dr Whala twice now and absolutely love her and would never think of anyone else to help us lay our pet to rest. She is the most caring and loving when times are so hard .
5.0Nov 11 2025 by Chris P. My beautiful baby went over the rainbow bridge yesterday and Dr. Sarah was amazing. She was so caring and personable. She even let our other dogs come out and see Bebe before and after she passed so they'd understand. She wrapped her in a beautiful blanket and just took such good care of her.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Christi Villegas Dr. Karen Whala is caring, professional and loving. She spent a considerable amount of time with us in this difficult time. Thank you for your compassion!
5.0Feb 19 2026 by Karl H. Dr. Kristina was truly incredible during one of the most difficult moments for our family. She showed such genuine compassion and professionalism, giving us the space we needed while also gently guiding us through the process. She made sure we never felt rushed and allowed us the time we needed to say our goodbyes.
This experience is never easy, but her kindness, reassurance, and understanding brought us a sense of comfort in an otherwise heartbreaking situation. We are deeply grateful for the care she provided to both our dog and our family.
Keiko 2009-2026 💔
5.0Apr 03 2026 by Rachel May Dr. Kellie Ayle was the best, so patient, understanding and compassionate. Codapet process made it easy to schedule. We highly recommend this company and Dr. Ayle as the kindest way to say goodbye to your fur baby.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Dianne Lile During one of the hardest times for us, Dr. Whala provided compassion and competency for our beloved Puppa. We are deeply grateful for the kindness she showed, and for relieving her pain.
5.0Jan 16 2026 by Mandi R. I can’t express how grateful I am for CodaPet, and especially Dr. Dawn. From the day before and up to our beloved Cali’s final moments, she had the grace of an angle and was beyond professional. I can’t imagine her days are ever easy, but she made every moment of the process as comfortable as possible. If you are in the unfortunate position of transitioning your beloved animals, then there is no one better or more graceful.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Monir Salman Used Dr Whala again to say goodbye to our 17 year old cat. Such a calm and respectful way to say goodbye to our old friend. Dr. whala is incredible in that she lets you share your pet’s life with her. She provides soothing and comforting words. I appreciate the clear passion she has for providing our pets the most comfortable way to say goodbye. Thank you again Dr Whala.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Mark Babiarz Dr. Silberman was exactly what we needed at a very emotional time. I reached out to him at 8 am and he was at our home by 11 am. He couldn’t have been more professional or sincere in our time of need. He showed our dog love and patience during a difficult time. Hopefully you never need him, but if you do, I highly recommend him.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Brad Madrzykowski Dr. Whala’s compassion and gentleness eased our heartbreak over losing Jolene. Saying goodbye in the peace and quiet of our home was priceless.
5.0Jan 11 2026 by Mary C. We decided to have our dog Kira laid to rest because she was 15 years old, going blind, suffering from hip and joint pain, losing teeth, and overall just not doing well. Codapet was the choice I made, and I'm glad I did. Dr. Bagnoni was respectful, informative, and communicative. She came to the house (which I wasn't aware could be done) and she helped us put our beloved dog to rest for the final time. It pained us to do so, but it needed to be done. We're so thankful for everything she did to make it easy on us and Kira. Thank you Dr. Kim for checking on us after the fact as well. <3 from all of us here.
5.0Apr 04 2026 by Frawgenstein Amanda was very helpful and accommodating to what helped us and our dog feel most comfortable. I would recommend to any family in need of help moving the animal or just processing the emotions.
5.0Apr 04 2026 by Trenton Norton Dr Karen was wonderful. So gentle, compassionate, and caring, I couldn't have asked for more. I can't thank her enough for making the best of a tough time.
5.0Dec 03 2025 by Linda T. Dr. Whala made one of the most difficult days of our lives a little bit easier. She was incredibly kind, professional and helped guide us through the process. She helped us say goodbye to our dear Annie and was so patient and understanding. She brought us and our Annie comfort during a very tough time.
Dr Karen was the kindest most compassionate vet. She made our dog Lexi very comfortable before putting her down. It was nice to be able to have her put down at home in a nice peaceful setting. I would highly recommend her.
5.0Apr 03 2026 by Tari S. This was one of the hardest things we ever had to go through but it was the best that it could have been. Calm, gentle, peaceful and with kindness. I’m thankful for that. So glad we chose this option and vet even if it was heartbreaking.
5.0Apr 04 2026 by Sophie Miller Dr Whala has helped us through the passing of two of our dogs with a kind, compassionate, caring understanding of what we as pet owners are going through. When Dr Whala came out recently to help with what we thought was a final goodbye to our girl Bindi she let us know that Bindi had a tumor but with some medicine she recommended we were able to be with Bindi an additional 2 months. Dr Whala has a true understanding of what we as dog owners feel about our furry friends, she knows they are our family and we love them with all our hearts. There is never any rush when Karen visits your home for the final goodbye, the last moments of our babies is so difficult and Karen understands the pain we are going through. There isn't anyone I could ever recommend that would be better to help with the final goodbye for your beloved pets.
5.0Nov 10 2025 by Jenny L. My in-home pet euthanasia experience was truly beautiful. It was stressful getting my dog in and out of the car after finding out at the vet she had an aggressive brain tumor, and I just wanted her to go surrounded by people who loved her. I was able to get an appointment within hours, and in that timeframe, friends and family came by to say goodbye to my dear Diamond. I chose to have her ashes returned, which I’m happy I made that decision, too. At home euthanasia is really the best way, in my opinion, and it’s peaceful, for your pet and for everyone that loved your pet.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Amanda Bauer Dr. Whala came to our home to help us through the passing of our dog Dakota. It was the hardest thing we had to do. Dr. Whala was wonderful. Through her kindness, compassion, and caring demeanor, it made this painful experience more bearable. We are so grateful for her and would trust her to help us in the future with our other fur babies. Highly recommended.
5.0Dec 02 2025 by Claudine B. Never have I experienced in-home euthanasia. All I can tell you is Dr. Pugh was freaking amazing. In a very sad time to say goodbye to a pup, Dr. Pugh helped us through it and she is an amazing person. If you have to go through an experience like that, I can only tell you that Dr. Pugh will get you through it.
5.0Apr 03 2026 by PATRICK MANGIN Very Kind and thoughtful Went at our pace. Especially gentle with my dog. Having them come to the house was less stressful on my dog and it allowed my other dogs to sniff her and say good by as well. She handled everything, including the cremation. Can say enough good things about her or the service.
5.0Apr 04 2026 by Marlene Watts My experience with Dr Whala and CodaPet has been stellar, and beyond. I’ve used her end of life services several times and am so grateful to be able to have someone so compassionate come help with these hard situations. Thank you!!!!
5.0Mar 09 2026 by Janeen S. While nothing can take the pain away when you lose your best friend and family member, we can’t say enough about the professional and profoundly compassionate care Dr. Goldberg provided to not only our dog but to all of us. Spock was a treasured member of our family for 13.5 years, and when he let us know it was time, it was on a Sunday morning. Thankfully, Dr. Goldberg was kind enough to come to our home that afternoon, gently explaining the process and what we should expect at each step.
She spoke so sweetly to our boy, offering him treats and letting us take the time we needed at each point. We never felt rushed or stressed throughout the procedure. Despite not having met her before, her warmth was immediate and she put us at ease given the hard situation we were going through.
She even reached out to us afterwards, a touch of class and caring that is rare in today’s world - and yet reflected how deeply this loss hit us. While one never wants days like that Sunday was in our family, alas one day all our beloved pets will come to the steps of the rainbow bridge. When the time comes I would encourage anyone to call upon Dr. Goldberg. She has nothing but respect and gratitude from our entire family. Our Spock passed peacefully in his back yard, the sun warming him, in his family’s arms. We have Dr. Goldberg to thank for that.
5.0Apr 03 2026 by Javier Duran Karen was patient, professional, and loving to our Sweet June. As difficult as it is to say goodbye to your beloved pet, she made the process peaceful with her compassion and genuine love for animals. We are grateful we chose her and coda pet.
5.0Jan 13 2026 by Jody A. Dr. Lydia was a blessing in our difficult time. Scheduling was easy, her communication was great, and she talked us through the whole process ahead of time as well as during. We're really thankful we had that time with our pet at home as we said goodbye.
Dr. Lydia was empathetic and considerate throughout. She also coordinated and delivered the ashes to our vet so we didn't have to worry about it. We're very thankful for her help.
5.0Apr 02 2026 by Andrew Vance Dr April le Blanc is such a gift of kindness and calm energy during a sad and difficult time. When it was clear that our dog’s long and slow decline was causing her to suffer, we decided to look for in-home pet euthanasia. Our whole family and her little dog buddy all got to be with her, in our living room, during her passing. April knows how to guide grieving pet families with compassion. I’m very grateful for her and for this service.
5.0Apr 02 2026 by Ami Schiess 
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