At CodaPet, our articles are written by experienced veterinarians who specialize in end-of-life care for pets. Dr. Bethany and Dr. Karen, our co-founders, bring their deep knowledge and compassion to every piece, ensuring you receive trusted guidance during difficult times. Explore their insights and expertise as they help you navigate this important journey with care and understanding.
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Holistic Therapist
Blanka Molnar is a Holistic Therapist, Family Constellation Practitioner, Coach, and Founder of Awarenest. A multilingual professional, Blanka is passionate about helping parents cultivate greater emotional awareness and connection so that a mentally, physically, and... show more

Applied Social Scientist / Behavioral Researcher
Pam Cohen is a behavioral research scientist with expertise in predictive analytics. She combines qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to create measurement systems and analyze data on workplace sentiment and engagement, family friendly policies, corporate... show more

CodaPet Veterinarian
Dr. Amanda McCasland is a compassionate veterinarian based in Owasso, Oklahoma, with over a decade of experience providing in-home pet euthanasia and aftercare services for families in the Tulsa area. She grew up on a... show more

CodaPet is dedicated to honoring that bond by celebrating the lives of the pets we cherish and providing resources, support, and love as they approach the end of their lives. We want to help them... show more

Pet Loss Grief Counselor
Angela Sims is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University and has since gained extensive experience in diverse settings... show more

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Nathan Barclay is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing at The Coping Resource Center in Houston, Texas. With expertise in grief, trauma, and interpersonal issues, he has provided therapy for a wide variety of people... show more

Co-Founder, CodaPet
Dr. Gary graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, he moved west. Dr. Gary spent a year at a mixed animal practice in Oregon before moving to Fresno... show more

In Home Pet Euthanasia Vet
Dr. Melissa Goldberg is a seasoned veterinary professional with over twenty years of experience in general practice and surgery. A lifelong animal lover from South Jersey, she earned her DVM from Iowa State University and... show more

In Home Pet Euthanasia Vet
Dr. Stephanie Norman brings over 32 years of veterinary expertise, with a focus on comparative medicine and clinical best practices. A graduate of Texas A&M University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, she has... show more

CodaPet Veterinarian
Dr. Cara Gordon is a dedicated veterinarian who proudly hails from the state of Oklahoma. She pursued her education at the esteemed Oklahoma State University, where she completed both her undergraduate degree and her Doctorate... show more

Clinical Hypnotherapist
Kimberly Blair is a holistic practitioner at The Guides - Holistic Therapies (theholisticguides.com) based in San Diego, where she supports individuals through grief, stress, and life transitions. She holds a background in psychology and an... show more

Co-Founder, Codapet
Dr. Bethany Hsia has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2010. Dr. Bethany graduated from University of Illinois' College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Prior to her graduate degree, Dr. Bethany studied... show more

Pet Loss Educator | Creator of Award-Winning Sympathy Gifts
Erica is a certified pet bereavement specialist and coach. She leads a free monthly virtual support group and is an in-demand international speaker. With clinical musical training, Erica helps people navigate their grief through the... show more

Co-Founder, Codapet | Founder, Peaceful Passing
Dr. Karen Whala founded Peaceful Passing in 2018 after receiving advanced training in the ‘art’ of in-home euthanasia through the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy and is certified Fear Free and has received AAHA Accredited... show more

In Home Pet Euthanasia Vet
With a profound passion for animals and a deep understanding of veterinary medicine, I have spent years evaluating and reviewing articles authored by fellow veterinarians. My goal is to ensure that professional insights are communicated... show more
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Faced the difficult decision to euthanize our beloved 18 year old Papillon and used Codapet to do it in our home as our dog hated to go to the vet. Dr. Katie Todd arrived and explained in detail the process, gave us plenty of time to say our goodbyes, and made the process as easy as possible. She was very reassuring to my children that we had made the right decision and explained all the options for taking care of the remains and provided us with keepsakes to ease the family’s pain. Thank you so much Dr.Todd in doing what has to be one of the world’s toughest jobs!
Dr. Ortman was able to come out the next day to provide a peaceful, at-home euthanasia for our kitty Katsu. Katsu's illness and decline was rather sudden, and after having prior kitties pass away without me present, I swore I would be there in the future. Despite extensive treatment at her vet, we knew it was unfair to ask her to stay with us longer when she was in pain that we couldn't stop. This service allowed me to hold her and let her remain in a peaceful environment at home surrounded by love, rather that stress her by taking her back to the vet. She was surrounded by her familiar smells, sounds, and home. I cannot thank Dr. Ortman enough for his calm compassion when all I wanted to do was sob. He had a quiet dignity and approach that helped me stay calm for Katsu. It takes a special heart to do this for families, and I am so grateful for his.
I wish I could give Sarah a 100 stars! As I told Sarah before she left, she is my hero and that she is an angel. I adopted Honey 14 months ago, she was 17 at that time. Her prior owner had passed away and she was up for adoption. My husband and I had decided we wanted to try adopting an older cat with the goal of giving the cat the best end of live as possible. When it came time for Honey’s end of life to come, the most important thing to me at that point was for her to be euthanized here at our home, where she was comfortable. My husband was traveling when it happened which meant I was alone. Before finding codapet. I had spent 24 hours looking for a veterinary that would travel here to our home. I gave in and booked an appointment for the next day at 4:00 pm with a veterinary in a town close to us. I was heart broken thinking I was going to have to put Honey in a crate, travel in a car and she was going to die in a place she had never been to before. Imagine the terror it would bring to her. My promise to Honey was to give her the best life I possibly could and I was failing at that promise. Then Sarah contacted me. Sarah agreed to come to our home the next day at 11:00. I never would have dreamed that I would be saying this but, it was beautiful. Sarah assured me that it was Honey’s time to go. Sarah and I both sat on the floor as Honey laid resting in her bed. Sarah made Honey feel comfortable with her. I held Honey’s paw and said my final good bye. Honey is at peace and hanging out with the person she first loved. I’m at peace because Sarah and codapet made Honey’s end of life perfect. Thank you Sarah!
Dr. Devlin was so compassionate and gentle with my sweet boy. He explained everything and I was so very thankful for that. He was thorough and didn't leave me with any questions.
I can't say enough fabulous things about Dr. Jessica Pruitt! It was a hard decision (as it always will be) when its time for our "buddies" to have to leave us:( but Dr. Jessica is so gentle and kind. She explains everything, is very patient and my Molly just warmed right up to her which made things even easier. I can't express the gratitude to Dr. Jessica enough as she made this as peaceful as can be for all of us:) Thank you Dr. Jessica!
Best decision ever. While my heart is broken, this option of a kind, gentle passing in our home, with no anxiety for my sweet girl was a blessing for both of us. Dr. Gibson was so sweet and compassionate. It is obvious she was born to do exactly this. Her respect for my baby was so comforting. I won't ever go a different route again.
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