A Gentle Farewell

Deciding to say goodbye to your beloved companion is one of the hardest decisions most pet parents will face. We're here to help you understand the process and provide compassionate support every step of the way.

Understanding The At-Home Pet Euthanasia Process

Find gentle guidance through the challenging and necessary steps of at-home pet euthanasia, from facing the difficult decision to mourning the loss of your beloved companion.

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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.

codapet review
5.0
Oct 30 2026 by Mary I.
Review by Mary I.
Dr. Rona Ellen profile picture

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.

codapet review
5.0
Oct 30 2026 by Chris C.
Review by Chris C.
Dr. Lane Martin profile picture

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.
Dr. John Crawford 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
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
Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh profile picture

As I grieve the loss of my best friend and soul dog, i am filled with overwhelming gratitude for the gift I was able to provide to him through CodaPet in-home euthanasia services. Dr. Jennifer Dykstra walked into my home and embraced us as family. She sat down beside us and spoke to my baby in the sweetest voice and loved on him as if he were her own. She made such a connection with him that he gently moved from lying across my chest and wedged himself up against her leg. He knew why she was here and he welcomed what she was offering. The sweetest release from his pain and suffering. He didn't even flinch as she administered the sedation medication and drifted off into a pain free, deep state of relaxation. I had a moment of panic and she allowed me to take him outside and climb into my hammock with him in my arms, for us to embrace our final moments together in the sunshine and fresh air, surrounded by family. Bittersweet? Yes. The greatest gift to him? ABSOLUTELY! I've known for 14 years that this day would come and I've promised him that if I had any control of where and how he left this world, it would be at HOME and in PEACE. I will never forget Dr. Jen's soft voice, patience and compassion in fulfilling our final wishes.

codapet review
5.0
Oct 29 2026 by karla haskins
Review by karla haskins
Dr. Jennifer Dykstra profile picture

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