I was referred to CodaPet for in-home pet euthanasia when my 16 year old dog Ellie quickly declined. A trip to the vet would have just too much for her, she had become extremely anxious and was in distress. I could see in her eyes, the way she looked at me, that she was tired and ready to go. Even though I knew the day was eventually coming, it is still so hard to let our pets go. In my heart I know it was the ultimate gift of love I could ever show her - she is now in a better place running and jumping pain free.
When I called CodaPet, the woman who answered the phone was very compassionate and understanding. Dr. Loughmiller arrived within a few hours and she carefully explained the process and proceeded only when she knew Ellie and I were ready. She treated Ellie with dignity, and her kindness, care and compassion made the whole experience the best it could possibly be.
I highly recommend CodaPet and Dr. Alexandra Loughmiller for in home euthanasia services if it comes time to help your pet over the rainbow bridge.
5.0Jun 16 2026 by Julie R Dr. Lutri made this very difficult decision a little easier to get through with her kindness and her knowledge of everything was also comforting. She walked us through the process of it all and her compassion was shown the whole way. I wouldn’t change anything about our experience and I can’t think of anyone else who would do a better job than Dr. Lutri. I thank her for what she does helping pet owners get through the hardest of times. I definitely recommend Dr. Lutri to help other families with the passing of their beloved pets.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Amanda E. Dr. Laura helped us through a very difficult time. She was compassionate and especially helped my wife through this with her gentle approach and kindness.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Dave Mart We will always be grateful to Dr. Daniela Lutri for the kindness and compassion she showed us when we had to say goodbye to our dog, Daisy. It was one of the hardest moments of our lives, and she handled it with so much care and gentleness.
She spoke to us like real people, took her time, and treated Daisy with so much love and respect. Nothing felt rushed or clinical—just calm, patient, and incredibly thoughtful. In a moment when our hearts were breaking, her presence truly mattered.
Losing Daisy was devastating, but knowing she passed peacefully and with dignity brings us comfort. We are deeply thankful. 🐾💔
5.0Feb 08 2026 by Katherine H. Dr. Schmillen was phenomenal during the whole process with my dog. She treated her like she was her own and was patient with me while I needed a few extra minutes with her. She walked me through the whole process and answered my questions. I also appreciated the listening ear throughout the process. Dr. Schmillen was very kind, caring, and compassionate.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Kristin Sage We are very grateful for the love and support from Dr. Lutri when she came to visit us for our beloved Kona. She was amazing, very sentimental and caring about our loss and made this day alittle more bearable by her kindness and calmness about the entire situation. Thank you for being there for our family! We appreciate it!
5.0Jan 25 2026 by Lorraine D. Dr. Daniela Lutri made this painful process so much easier. The minute we met her it was like we had known her for years. She is so compassionate and friendly. She gave us a big hug as soon as she walked in. We had to put down a sister and a brother 8 days apart. It was devasting but, Daniel was so comforting. She reassured us they would be out of pain and happier. Both had stopped eating and were crying from pain from their illness. She rearranged her schedule just so she could come back for our other dog 8 days after the first one. She even hand delivered both cedar boxes of ashes together. We absolutely love Daniela and she made the painful experience much bearable.
5.0Dec 12 2025 by Lisa T. Dr.Lutri did An amazing job ,
Didn't feel rushed very comforting and careing on my hardest decision I had make , I will always miss my boy but I know hes not in pain no more. THANK YOU Dr. Daniela Lutri for helping me get through that in the comfort of my own home.
Would highly recommend her if and when its time to say goodbye to your fur babys.
5.0Jun 14 2026 by Jacqueline H. Could not ask for a more calm,peaceful way for our Torunn to go to doggy heaven. Dr Rob Devlin was the greatest and made the process a wonderful experience if there is such a thing in the loss of your child like pet.
No more pain for Torunn and she is able to walk without any limping or pain.
Thanks to all of you for your concern.
Especially thanks to Dr Rob!!!
May God Bless....
5.0Jun 16 2026 by Van Wingate Within the span of 15 days I said goodbye to my kitties, twins, littermates of 17 years. I scheduled with Coda for my little girl. Dr Lauren came out with her assistant. Both were kind, compassionate, patient. They even came earlier as i had inquired and sat in awkward positions while they explained and then proceeded with the next 15 very painful moments. They carried her out in a basket and I watched them drive away. I like that you can book online. I love love the urn and paw print options. Her prints came out so beautifully and when I took her home from West Cosst they were so kind.
15 days later I had to say goodbye to her brother but I used Lap. The ONLY reason was because the Coda vet(s) wore scrubs and I didnt want my boy to be scared. In the end it didnt matter (I ended up giving him gabapentin to make sure he was calm). Although I dont regret anything I would have choosen Coda had I all the information I have now. They were the same price but i got to pick the urn and keep 2 beautiful painted clay paw prints with Coda.
In the end its sad and horrible, but I wish you the peace your heart needs.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Amanda A Dr. Noe was incredibly calm, compassionate, and empathetic throughout a very difficult time. She helped transform the heartbreaking experience of saying goodbye to my 20-year-old cat into a peaceful and dignified transition. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care brought great comfort to both my pet and our family. She is truly doing God's work.
5.0Jun 16 2026 by Emily Fairbairn Haven’t been able to talk about my Oliver. He left me way too soon. He was part of my soul and Dr Daniela knew that. She helped him cross over with all the love and respect he deserved. She helped me grieve and I am so grateful to her. She is gentle, sweet and caring.
5.0Dec 09 2025 by Vivian F. Dr. Ramos came to our home to help us say goodbye to our beloved Phin and we could not have asked for a more compassionate and caring person during such a difficult time. She treated our dog with such gentleness, dignity, and respect, and she showed incredible kindness to our entire family throughout the process.
She took her time, explained everything, and created a peaceful environment that made an impossible moment feel a little easier to bear. Her warmth and genuine compassion were evident through all communications. We are so grateful that our dog was able to pass comfortably at home surrounded by love.
Dr. Ramos is truly a wonderful person, and we will never forget the care and comfort she provided to our family. Thank you for helping us through one of the hardest days with such grace and kindness.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Tracy Hoopaugh Dr. Lutri was incredibly kind, patient, and did all the right things to make our last minutes with our dear friend as peaceful and painless as possible. I am grateful we were able to say goodbye at home and I am grateful Dr. Lutri was the one to help us. She has a kind heart.
5.0Mar 15 2026 by Jordan D. My baby went across the rainbow bridge. Peacefully she departed with Daniela by my side.
This has been the second most heartbreaking moment in my life. Daniela saw me at my worst, crying, unable to speak and somber. She had such care and compassion. I don’t think anyone else would’ve been able to help me the way she did. I would only work with Daniela if I had to go through this again. Please see my feedback as authentic. I usually don’t talk about my experiences. But Daniela aiding us through this tough time really resonated with me.
5.0May 22 2026 by Monique Z. Dr. Lutri is very kind, understanding and a very knowledgeable vet… I really appreciated her kindness at this very difficult time for me and my pet.
5.0May 15 2026 by Laura C. Dr. Daniela is an angel. I wasn’t sure what to expect going through the in-home euthanasia process and Dr. Daniela was kind enough to answer questions.
I was able to give my beloved Scooby some of his favorites: cream cheese, whipped cream, and as we began: his absolute favorite: cheeseburgers.
Dr. Daniela explained each step as we went along and it helped calm me, which helped keep Scooby calm.
I will be forever grateful to Dr. Daniela for helping me give Scooby the opportunity to transition with dignity in the comfort of his home.
I had Scooby for nearly 12 years, the ultimate best friend, he helped me through illness, the loss of my father. I rescued him from a high-kill shelter, but really, he rescued me.
I am forever grateful that I was able to be with Scooby as he transitioned and became my guardian angel.❤️
5.0Apr 06 2026 by Brenda B. Dr. Lutri was very patient and caring with our 16 year old dog. She showed great compassion and took time to explain the process. Highly recommend her!
5.0Jan 26 2026 by Gary C. Dr. Lutri was amazing and wonderful through this difficult process. I don’t know what I would have done if I had to have taken Ellie in and move her. My sweet furry bestie was comfortable on the place she always felt secure. We were all by her side and she went “to sleep” so peacefully. Dr. Lutri was thoughtful and so caring. I would highly recommend her.
5.0Feb 26 2026 by Jennifer P. I always promised my Bailey a peaceful and pain was ending, and that's exactly what happened thanks to Dr. Daniela.
Dr. Daniela did something completely different from anything I had experienced with my other pets, and it brought me an incredible amount of comfort during one of the hardest moments of my life.
In the past, my pets were given an IV in their leg before any pain medication or sedation. It was upsetting to watch because they were uncomfortable, fighting the process, and clearly stressed. With Dr. Daniela, my cat never even flinched.
She used a gentle three step process that allowed my cat to peacefully cross the Rainbow Bridge in my arms without fear, pain, or the discomfort of needles and IV placement.
First, she used a tiny needle to give him an opioid and pain medication in the scruff area. The needle was so small he did not even notice it. She then waited about 10 minutes, and during that time he was completely relaxed, comfortable, pain free, and calm.
Next, when I was ready, she gave him a sedative with another very small needle in his back leg. Because he was already relaxed and on opioids, he did not react at all! Then, when I was ready, she administered the final medication.
The entire process felt gentle, calm, and compassionate. Dr. Daniela explained every step with kindness and empathy, which helped me tremendously through my grief.
I am completely at peace with how everything happened. Knowing my cat passed away feeling safe, comfortable, and loved in my arms gives me enormous comfort. After experiencing this level of care, I would never choose any other approach for my pets in the future.
At end, Dr. Daniela brought out a really comfy pet bed lined with fluffy blankets to take my fur baby away. That made me feel even better about the entire situation knowing his last trip was exactly how he would have loved it to be.
5.0Jun 04 2026 by Angella R. On one of the worst days of my life, Dr. Lutri gave me the gift of peace. I didn't know what to expect with an in home euthanasia, but I can say that from the moment she contacted me after I made the appointment, she was nothing but kind and reassuring. She comforted me, gave me all the time I needed, and most importantly, was sweet and kind to my baby Cleo all the way through the process. If I ever have to make this decision again, there is no doubt that I will contact Daniela.
5.0Apr 16 2026 by Tatiana I.
There are no words that fully capture the gratitude I feel for Dr. Daniela Lutri. During the most heartbreaking moment of my life, she showed up with an incredible amount of compassion, patience, and gentleness. She treated my sweet Harley with such dignity and respect, and she treated me with kindness when I was completely broken.
Dr. Lutri took the time to explain everything, never rushed a single step, and made sure Harley was comfortable, peaceful, and surrounded by love. The calm presence she brought into my home made an unbearable situation feel just a little more humane and a little less terrifying.
Saying goodbye to a soul dog is devastating, but knowing Harley passed quietly, pain-free, and in my arms is something I will forever be grateful for. Dr. Lutri gave us the gift of a peaceful goodbye, and that is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
I cannot recommend her enough to anyone facing this impossible decision. She truly does this work from the heart.
5.0Jan 19 2026 by Camille C. Dr. Lutri was truly amazing! She was very compassionate and understanding of the situation and made a very difficult time a bit better.
5.0Apr 05 2026 by Lisa G. Dr. Daniela Lutri was very kind, warm and patient with us and our beloved cat. She helped us understand what our cat was going through and eased our guilt with scheduling her euthenasia. We didn't feel rushed either. Given the circumstances, it was a good experience.
5.0Jun 02 2026 by Cindy G. I really can't say enough about Dr. Daniela. We had a shock one day as our dog, who had been quite well, suddenly developed a pericardial effusion. Long story short, he didn't have more than about 24 hours to live. We called Dr. Daniela as she was wonderful with our daughters dog. I called her at night and was surprised to find she was able to come over the same night. Our dog being able to pass in the comfort of a favorite spot made us feel better for him. Dr Daniela has so much kindness, and compassion. She truly made this very difficult time a bit easier with her comforting words, understanding and gentle handling of our dog Bowie. She is truly a one of a kind wonderful person
5.0Feb 19 2026 by Linda P. I was so pleased with Dr. Claire Gibson during our in home euthanasia of our beloved Jax . She explained everything so well , and treated Jax and us with the utmost of care . Thank you Dr. Gibson , you are wonderful.
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5.0Jun 16 2026 by Narek Porter The decision to transition our beloved family companion was excruciating. It’s hard to work through the ‘when is it time’ dilemma. Alicia was fantastic, explaining every step of the process. I highly recommend doing this in a home environment. It relieved an element of stress from a difficult situation.
5.0Jun 16 2026 by Sterling Page It was one of the worst experiences of my life, but Dr. Mary Juber has an outstanding temperament to help guide me through it and celebrate my Babies life and not get consumed with her death.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Suzanne McIntyre As sad as an experience as losing our boy was, Dr. Carol made it peaceful and helped the kids know what to expect etc. It was as beautiful as it could have possibly been.
5.0Jun 16 2026 by Kristina Spencer We’ve had two beloved long time dog companions put to rest in the last eight months, both procedures through in-home pet euthanasia administered by Dr. Ramos. Grief for our loss leading up to, during, and after the procedures was indescribable. The first time we opted to postpone for several days until such time when our pet can no longer get out of bed to eat and go potty; and Dr. Ramos worked with us through it all. Her compassion shows through her silence, her consoling words are sincere. She’s knowledgeable and worked at our pace, giving us time to say proper goodbyes. We still shed tears as she took our pets away, but had no anxiety whatsoever that we sent them away humanely. I think it helped that it was our pets leaving us from their earthly home rather than us leaving them after they were euthanized at a site that’s strange to them.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Urbi et Orbi Thank you so much Jessica for your service yesterday. You were kind, patient, and so sincere with such a difficult time for us. I know that my sweet Bella is in a better place and we will miss her always.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Melissa Ortiz Dr Cassandra was amazing. Our beloved family pet had to say her goodbye and I’m thankful to have found her to do at home euthanizing.
My family has put down a dog before in the past at the vet which was not a great experience. Bright lights, outdated room, dog visibly uncomfortable. With codapet this was completely opposite. Dr Cassandra was very reassuring of my familys decision and made sure there was no doubts in our hearts . I’ve been telling everyone I know about this bc I won’t do it any other way from now on
5.0Jun 16 2026 by Moses Ramirez When it was time to cross our beloved fur baby over, we used CodaPet. We have used another at-home pet euthanasia company, but our last experience with them was very unpleasant.
Dr. Daniela Lutri came to our home and assisted our fur baby to cross over. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Lutri for the extraordinary compassion and care she provided during a difficult moment in our lives. Saying goodbye to our beloved fur baby was heartbreaking, but Dr. Lutri’s presence brought a sense of peace and dignity to the experience that we will never forget.
From the moment she arrived, Dr. Lutri was kind, gentle, and incredibly patient. She took the time to ask us about our fur baby, and our fur baby’s health issues. As she became acquainted with our fur baby, she pointed out some other health issues that were obvious to her. Hearing Dr. Lutri share them with us validated that we were making the right decision.
Dr. Lutri explained everything to us with tenderness and respect, allowing us to move at our own pace. Her calm and compassionate demeanor created a safe space for our family to grieve and say goodbye.
The way Dr. Lutri guided our baby through her final moments was nothing short of beautiful. It was peaceful, serene, and filled with love—exactly what we had hoped for. Knowing our fur baby passed in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love and without fear, has brought us immense comfort in our grief.
Dr. Lutri is truly a gift to families navigating the loss of a cherished companion. Her work is more than a service—it’s a calling, and we are forever thankful for her grace and empathy.
5.0Nov 13 2025 by Kelly J. She explained every step and told us what to expect. Communicating with her was easy and she was in contact with us for her arrival time and was personable. We felt comfortable with her and she was kind enough to let me know when my Wolfie’s ashes arrived and she delivered him personally to our home. Thank you for making this difficult time easier.
5.0Feb 16 2026 by Jennifer G. This is a necessary part of being a loving pet owner. Our sweet Bucky, a yellow lab, was a gentle soul with a huge heart and had eyes that gave away everything he was thinking. He got sick and within three weeks had lost most of his muscle mass and his appetite. We knew it was time after one long walk around the yard once more. We did not want to lose him somewhere else than home, where we could say goodbye to each other in a safe place where Bucky and was relaxed and comfortable. Dr Murray was very kind. He explained with compassion what this would look like and followed our lead with timing and letting the whole family say goodbye for as long as we needed to. I think he would have stayed all day if we needed it. This took me a bit to write because we miss Buckwheat terribly. But being responsible pet owners means making very tough decisions but Dr Murray really made a difference in such a sad day. I would absolutely recommend Dr Murray to anyone facing this tough time. Thank you
5.0Jun 16 2026 by coolrockinmama Jessica is truly the best veterinarian and caretaker I could ever ask for, for my dog, Mika. From the very beginning, she has shown incredible compassion, professionalism, and genuine love for not only my dog but other families animals. She always takes the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly explain Milas care, and make sure she is comfortable and healthy.
What sets Jessica apart is the personal attention and dedication she gives to every pet. She treats Mila as if she were her own, and that level of care gives me complete peace of mind. Whether it’s a routine checkup or a more serious health concern, I know Mila is in the best hands possible.
Jessica’s kindness, expertise, and commitment to animal well-being are unmatched. I am so grateful for everything she has done for Mila, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a veterinarian who truly cares about their pets.
5.0Jun 16 2026 by Meagan Poore Dr. Goldberg yesterday helped me to give my sweet cat Penelope a painless and easy transition to her next life. I was devastated and it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. She was so careful and compassionate with my girl and even brought a sweet bed to take her in. Losing a family pet is such a hard experience and Dr. Goldberg with her love and care for animals helped us to let go.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Diana Leonardo 
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