We have a bad year with our older pets . We've had to put two down in just a few months of each other. Dr. Angela came both times to help us. She remembered us and was sad to here we had to do this a second time this year. She doesn't judge what people have to do so their pets don't suffer. She goes above and beyond what she has to do. We thank Dr. Angela.
5.0Jun 17 2026 by Kristine S. I cannot say enough about Dr. Angela that could explain how truly wonderful she is. My 16 year old maine coon/teddy bear mix developed a large lung tumor, which sadly forced us to make the heartbreaking decision to have him put to rest once it started to noticeably affect his breathing & quality of life. I was able to request a same day appointment. She arrived right on time,& took so much time with us and our sweet baby, Chance. He was not afraid & that was one of my biggest worries. She treated us like family, and you can tell she genuinely takes great care of animals and their fur parents. I would/will recommend her to everyone I know. Thank you so much Dr. Angela.
5.0Dec 03 2025 by Caren B. Dr Angela was very compassionate and caring. She came out on a day that was bitter cold with rain then turning to snow and very windy. Even though everything done she helped put my husband's and my dog in the ground so we could bury him at home.
5.0Mar 26 2026 by Kristine S. Dr. Angela was wonderful during an extremely hard time and decision. If you should have to make the decision, it is nice to have the option of your pet and family to be in the comfort of your own home. Dr. Angela explains everything, gives you all the time you need and is compassionate during the process. It makes an extremely hard situation, a little easier.
5.0Apr 24 2025 by KrystyS Excellent thoughtful and dignified service. You can tell she really cares about your pet, your feelings, and just how difficult a moment that is.
5.0May 30 2025 by Ryan E. Dr. Angela helped us through this very painful experience. Her empathy for us and her care for our loved pet made helped us all in more ways than we can express. Ellie was in her home surroundings so she was not nervous at all. We were able to comfort Ellie as Dr. Angela helped us through her transition from her pain to the next world where she could run, play and be loved. Dr. Angela was so kind and so considerate of all of us. She is absolutely the best! We cannot say enough kind words about her.
Thank you so much for helping Ellie and us through this.
5.0May 22 2026 by Tracy P. Dr. Schmillen was kind, caring, and compassionate when our oldest dog, Yuki, experienced a sudden decline over the weekend. After calling numerous emergency vets and clinics with no luck, she was the first to answer—and more importantly, the first not to turn us away.
She brought comfort not just to Yuki, but to our entire furmily. Her presence gave us space to be together, to grieve, and to give Yuki the peace and dignity he deserved in his final moments. I’m incredibly grateful to her for the gift of a gentle, loving goodbye through in-home pet euthanasia.
If you see this. Thank you so much Dr. Angela Schmillen, from the bottom of our hearts, Thank you.
5.0Jun 22 2025 by Mark L. I unfortunately recently had to use CodaPet's services for my 15-year-old Beagle. Booking was very easy to do on their website. Having it done in my house made the process so much easier on my family and my other dogs. I am so thankful for the professional and compassionate care provided by Dr. Angela Schmillen in Richmond, VA! She helped to make a heartbreaking situation the best that it could be. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing at-home pet euthanasia.
5.0May 18 2025 by Jess R. Dr. Angela are our experience so much easier to deal with. She is a very kind and compassionate person and I will recommend her to anyone I know that needs her services.
5.0Jul 17 2025 by Connie S. Dr. Angela was amazing. The decision to let a family member that had been with us for fourteen years was devastating to my family. Dr. Angela was warm, compassionate, kind, and had all the empathy in the world for my family and me.
I recommend this service with the highest recommendation. It was so more intimate and peaceful than when we’ve had to let other pets go at the vets office.
Thank you, Dr. Angela, for making a terrible day just a little bit better
5.0Jan 25 2026 by Patrick P. In such a time of sadness and despair Dr Schmillen was exactly perfect. From the first moment we booked the appointment with her via website she immediately replied with such a kind and helpful demeanor. She made things simple and easier for us, provided all the information we needed it and put our minds at ease about the process. She stayed in contact with us during the two days prior to Elsa’s passing and answered a few more questions we had. And when she finally arrived to our house it was all done in peace and calmness. I can’t imagine a better person to perform this service.
I absolutely recommend her 100%.
5.0Jun 05 2025 by Maria Q. Dr Schmillen was amazing during this emotional time. She made our pets passing more comfortable through compassion and conversation. She really cared about both our pets and us and walked us through every step. We really appreciate having her there!
5.0Jun 29 2025 by Bill N. When the dreaded day came of my best friend, George, looking me in the eyes as if to say "mom, I can't fight this cancer anymore," I found that I didn't know where to turn. Similarly to many dogs, George did not like the vet and I wanted to offer him the opportunity to pass peacefully in his home rather than stressed at the vet's clinic. Additionally, I was unsure if I would be able to manage even getting him to the vet. After a quick google search, I found CodaPet, which happened to have same-day availability with Dr. Angela. Given that I had never used this company, nor had I heard of it, I was skeptical, but decided to give Dr. Angela a chance. Dr. Angela was amazing every step of the way! Upon scheduling the appointment, Dr. Angela reached out offering to answer any and all questions that I had, allowing me to mentally process the impending loss and the process of euthanasia, cremation, etc. She was patient, had excellent communication, was sympathetic, and caring. Dr. Angela even continued communication after the euthanasia and cremation to inform me of the arrival of George's remains at his normal vet's office and ensured I had no further needs. She even went above and beyond reaching out to the cremation company to ask them a question that I had for them. Then, after all of that, she sent my girlfriend and I a handwritten card that was touching to both of us, even remembering my girlfriend's name, which was only given verbally upon meeting. There are not enough words to truly describe the gift that she gave the three of us as she gave us a peaceful goodbye in a place that George loved so much. I am forever grateful for her kindness and to make something so heartbreaking a lot less stressful.
5.0Oct 10 2025 by Genevieve B. When our French bulldog Roxen was diagnosed with Stage 5 IVDD and could no longer walk with in a matter of two days and was in extreme pain even with the meds our vet had given us to the point where I could not even move him without him yelping in agony, we had to make the difficult decision to put him down in a short time frame. It was not an easy decision and was even harder being over the weekend with our normal vet not being very helpful to us in our opinion. So after doing research and looking around at places that could do it, my mom told me of a friend of hers that had gotten an in home euthanasia. At the time I had never heard of it and I had never had to be the one to put a family pet down, so I looked around at a couple of different places on the internet after a google search. Most websites made it more difficult to schedule a time for a vet to come and visit, but with codapet.com it was actually very user friendly. So on Sunday morning after having a rough night with our beloved roxen, I set the initial appointment up for the first available for my area which was on Tuesday. Within moments I received emails and texts confirming the appointment. Dr. Schmillen reached out to me after reading our story of what had been happening to our boy Roxen and said that she could come sooner if we needed. At the time we were still thinking about going to an emergency vet place we had never been where we were going to have to move Roxen who yelped in pain whenever I tried to move him, so when she said she could come sooner I asked if she could come the same day and she said yes. She came within a few hours and was very respectful and understanding about what was going on and explained the whole process to our family. Her coming to the house on such short notice really shows how much she cares for pets and their families that have to go through this difficult time. She helped make this hard decision for us a little easier and words cannot express how grateful we are for her and the service they provide. Being able to be in your home and having your beloved pet be surrounded by all of their loved ones including our other dog Jax was a blessing. The whole process took a couple of hours and it was much easier for him to be laid to rest in his favorite bed surrounded by us instead of being on a cold table in a strange place with only a few of us being with him. I will suggest this process to everyone I know and I will only do it this way if I ever have to do it again (although I am hoping I never have to again). Dr. Angela was very kind to the whole family and took her time. She helped us and our young daughter (12) understand everything that was going on and made the whole process a little easier. I cannot say enough how grateful we are for her and the service they provide.
5.0Jan 19 2026 by David H. I was so appreciative of Dr. Schimillen, he kindness , care and professionalism. Being able to stay home and take care of my sweet girl made a very difficult situation a little less difficult.
The only thing that wasn’t perfect was the difficulty in gaining access. I realize that some pets are more difficult.
Thank you,
4.0Nov 06 2025 by Robin L. Making the decision to assist my pet in crossing the rainbow bridge was the most difficult decision I’ve ever made, but Dr. Schmillen walked us through the process in a way that felt dignified and meaningful. Her compassion and professionalism shine through her work and I’m grateful I found her.
5.0Apr 28 2026 by Alayna B. Choosing to put down my beloved cat of 13 years was an incredibly painful and difficult decision, but Dr. Angela was very comforting, patient, and gentle through the whole experience. I am grateful for her support before, during, and after the event.
5.0Nov 26 2025 by Meredith S. Given the situation< having to part with a much loved pet, it was as good as it could be. Dr. Angela was so supportive & calm/quiet that it helped us to try& manage to let go. My husband does not do well with grief&loss and she handled him so well. We miss our boy so much but this was absolutely the right thing to do and we appreciated her so much.
5.0Oct 06 2025 by Helen W. If you are looking for kind, compassion in home pet euthanasia, I would definitely recommend this company. Dr. Angela Schwimmer came out last weekend and was amazing with our Lhasa apso Sampson. She was gentle, loving and really gave us the peace of mind that we were doing the right thing. It was so comfortable for him to pass at home instead of a sterile office. The whole process was seamless and the respect she showed him and us was so appreciated during such a hard time.
5.0Jul 09 2025 by Amy Stamper Dr Angela was so comforting and understanding during this difficult time. I am so thankful she was able to be there for us and Zelda as she crossed the rainbow bridge.
5.0Jun 13 2025 by Alexa B. Dr. Schmillen, Was very professional, accommodating, suportive and helped us with our precious Carlita crossing the rainbow bridge. Very thankful she was here during that moment.
5.0Aug 13 2025 by Mark L. She was amazing! Very kind and compassionate. She made an awful decision easier. She was supportive and understanding. While it's an awful decision to make, and a difficult experience, she made it as good as it possibly could be. I can't say enough good things!
5.0Oct 23 2025 by Stephanie R. I recently had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to my dog, and I cannot express how grateful I am for the compassion, professionalism, and support provided by Dr Angela. From the moment I reached out she was gentle, patient, and understanding of both my pet’s needs and my emotions.
5.0Sep 08 2025 by tammy r. Dr. Schmillen was kind, caring, and compassionate when our oldest dog, Yuki, experienced a sudden decline over the weekend. After calling numerous emergency vets and clinics with no luck, she was the first to answer~ and more importantly, the first not to turn us away.
She brought comfort not just to Yuki, but to our entire furmily. Her presence gave us space to be together, to grieve, and to give Yuki the peace and dignity he deserved in his final moments. I’m incredibly grateful to her for the gift of a gentle, not rushed, loving goodbye through in-home pet euthanasia.
5.0Jun 12 2025 by Hansheng Lee Dr. Schmillen was just who we needed during the difficult time of euthanizing our beloved Bailey. She was very compassionate and empathetic and made this process as easy as possible.
5.0Jul 23 2025 by Ricky L. Dr Schmillen is very kind and compassionate. My sweet pup passed in August. My other pup, who was her daughter, passed in December. I am grateful this was able to happen at home where they felt safe and comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Schmillen to anyone.
5.0Dec 26 2025 by Tania P. I unfortunately recently had to use CodaPet's services for my 15-year-old Beagle. Booking was very easy to do on their website. Having it done in my house made the process so much easier on my family and my other dogs. I am so thankful for the professional and compassionate care provided by Dr. Angela Schmillen! She helped to make a heartbreaking situation the best that it could be. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing at-home pet euthanasia.
5.0May 14 2025 by Jessica Ross 
