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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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Blanka Molnar

Blanka Molnar

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...

Dr. Pam Cohen

Dr. Pam Cohen

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...

Dr. Amanda McCasland

Dr. Amanda McCasland

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...

Codapet

Codapet

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...

Angela Sims

Angela Sims

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...

Dr. Nathan Barclay

Dr. Nathan Barclay

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...

Dr. Gary Hsia

Dr. Gary Hsia

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...

Dr. Melissa Goldberg

Dr. Melissa Goldberg

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...

Dr. Stephanie Norman

Dr. Stephanie Norman

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...

Dr. Cara Gordon

Dr. Cara Gordon

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...

Kimberly Blair

Kimberly Blair

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...

Dr. Bethany Hsia

Dr. Bethany Hsia

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...

Erica Messer

Erica Messer

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...

Dr. Karen Whala

Dr. Karen Whala

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...

Dr. Christina Vernon

Dr. Christina Vernon

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...

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I was extremely impressed by Dr. Laura… She was so comforting and compassionate with the loss of our beautiful brown boy. I was also surprised and comforted by her reaching out since then to offer comfort. I had never used an at Home vet for euthanasia in the past, but I certainly would use your company again and hopefully get Dr. Laura. I have one beautiful black-and-white cat that I hope will be with us for a long long time, but would never hesitate to do this again in home… It is such a beautiful way for your pets to cross over.

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5.0
Oct 30 2026 by Mary B.
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I was concerned about using a vet who I did not know our boy Niko, and who had not seen him before. I did not want to add stress to Niko by taking him to the vet's office when he was already in pain and confused. Having the in-home experience was a perfect solution for us. Dr. Ellen was kind, patient, and gentle. She took the time to hear our stories and to get to know Niko. She had wonderful communication throughout the entire process, so we knew what was happening. We were able to be there to say our goodbyes, in our own home while holding and loving our boy. Dr. Ellen then took care of taking Niko in for cremation so we could remain at home to grieve our loss.

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5.0
Oct 30 2026 by Mary I.
Review by Mary I.
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I am so glad I chose Dr. Martin to do this for us. He made my dog Frankie and myself very comfortable before anything was even mentioned about what was about to happen. I am so glad that Frank was so comfortable as he left me. He made the entire thi g much easier than it would have been with most other options. I really can't say enough about Dr. Martin. So glad I went with him.

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5.0
Oct 30 2026 by Chris C.
Review by Chris C.
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He was incredibly kind and compassionate to our family during one of the hardest times in our lives. He was scheduled to help our boy pass peacefully, but our dog passed before the appointment. We still moved forward with the cremation, and he continued to support us with such care. He gave us time to say our final goodbyes and was so gentle with our boy when transporting him. His communication throughout the process, including when our boy’s ashes were ready, was excellent. We’ll be forever grateful for his kindness and the respect he showed our family and our beloved dog.

codapet review
5.0
Oct 30 2026 by Nathalie R.
Review by Nathalie R.
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Really bad experience with this company, the scheduling and accessibility to access these services were good. We picked in home euthanasia, abit pricey but worth it for the comfort of our dog and many people feel this way. Once we picked our location for Alexandria (Northern Virginia ) area, we were then assigned to one specific doctor which was Dr. Derecka Alexander. She was scheduled to arrive at 2pm and she arrived 35 minutes late due to traffic. This area is known for traffic so her promptness would have been important on such an awful day, given that our dog was going to being euthanized. Being prompt on this kind of day would have helped a lot. She then proceeded to to start the procedure after she gave us time, she administered the first injection which helps the dog relax. During this time. She went straight in her back and spinal area and in her notes she knew our pup was having seizures, after injecting her in the awful spot ( not the veins) my dog starting breathing hard and panicking and basically collapsed from exhaustion, during this period she then proceeded to to inject her again with an anti seizure injection and by this time my dog was already gone before she could even start the actual injection for the euthanasia. She proceed to inject the final injection through her veins I don’t recall her shaving the hair. She blew both her veins in both legs in the back, and then went towards the stomach to finalize everything. This was the most traumatic experience that I have ever witnessed. We were so shocked that we questioned her. Afterwards after the procedure, she didn’t even say sorry for our loss or anything. She then proceeded to tell us the wrong location of where our dog was going. I had to call a cremation service that she used, and they are the ones who told me where my dog was located. It was awful. We reached out to Kevin from Koda pet and he responded with a typical corporate email replying saying he is so sorry for our loss and we are currently thinking about you during this situation. We are heartbroken by the passing of our dog and it was a horrible experience.

codapet review
1.0
Oct 29 2026 by Justine C
Review by Justine C
Dr. Carolyn Yang profile picture

Really bad experience with this company, the scheduling and accessibility to access these services were good. We picked in home euthanasia, abit pricey but worth it for the comfort of our dog and many people feel this way. Once we picked our location for Alexandria (Northern Virginia ) area, we were then assigned to one specific doctor which was Dr. Derecka Alexander. She was scheduled to arrive at 2pm and she arrived 35 minutes late due to traffic. This area is known for traffic so her promptness would have been important on such an awful day, given that our dog was going to being euthanized. Being prompt on this kind of day would have helped a lot. She then proceeded to to start the procedure after she gave us time, she administered the first injection which helps the dog relax. During this time. She went straight in her back and spinal area and in her notes she knew our pup was having seizures, after injecting her in the awful spot ( not the veins) my dog starting breathing hard and panicking and basically collapsed from exhaustion, during this period she then proceeded to to inject her again with an anti seizure injection and by this time my dog was already gone before she could even start the actual injection for the euthanasia. She proceed to inject the final injection through her veins I don’t recall her shaving the hair. She blew both her veins in both legs in the back, and then went towards the stomach to finalize everything. This was the most traumatic experience that I have ever witnessed. We were so shocked that we questioned her. Afterwards after the procedure, she didn’t even say sorry for our loss or anything. She then proceeded to tell us the wrong location of where our dog was going. I had to call a cremation service that she used, and they are the ones who told me where my dog was located. It was awful. We reached out to Kevin from Koda pet and he responded with a typical corporate email replying saying he is so sorry for our loss and we are currently thinking about you during this situation. We are heartbroken by the passing of our dog and it was a horrible experience.

codapet review
1.0
Oct 29 2026 by Justine C
Review by Justine C
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