HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE with LACK of DIGNITY!!!!
I couldn't believe how heart-breaking this experience was for our family. We had to put our 14 year old maltipoo down, and assumed doing this at home would be the most peaceful option. But, the experience was anything but peaceful. The vet who came to our home, Dr. Doolittle (that is actually his name) was unprepared. He showed up with his teenage son in the car. He had to leave to go out to his car several times because he kept forgetting what he needed. Once our sweet Prince was sedated, he began the euthanasia. We thought this would be a simple procedure, but no...this is where it gets horrifying. He shaved one paw, only to stick our dog 6-7 times. And not regular sticks, really forceful sticks. Then he proceeded to another paw, needing to reposition our sweet boy to reach it. He was VERY ROUGH, yanking our dog almost out of our arms by his back legs without warning, making his head roll backwards. He then stuck him another 10-12 times, before again having to try another paw. At this point, we were all freaking out. I asked him nicely to be gentle when moving our sweet baby again, but he was still rough! Finally, on the third paw after a total of 20-25 sticks, he was able to find a vein and complete the process. It was miserable and nerve-racking. There was no peace. There was no dignity. I am writing this because I can't stand the thought of another pet parent enduring such pain. He took what could have been a beautiful goodbye and turned it into a traumatic memory..one that continues to play in my mind.
1.0Aug 07 2025 by Jenny Sheegog Dr. Doolittle was extremely compassionate and professional. I recommend him to anyone who has to make such a heartbreaking decision. It was sudden for us, and he was available to come to our house with only 24 hours' notice, on a Satureday.
Dr. Doolittle was punctual, explained the process and gave us time to grieve. It isn't an easy thing to do and he took the time to allow us to go over everything and say our goodbyes.
5.0Apr 22 2025 by Jill Nissen Dr. Doolittle was compassionate and professional. I appreciate his clear communication before, during, and after our appointment. He talked us through the process and what to expect at each stage. He helped us through a really difficult time. I would recommend Dr. Doolittle to everyone.
5.0Jun 06 2026 by Tiana J. Dr. Doolittle was very professional and did an excellent job explaining all the procedure and gave us plenty of time to say goodby to our dear Ginger.
5.0Apr 08 2025 by Joel R. Dr. Jason Doolittle showed so much compassion during what was a very trying time. He had experienced a pet with a similar form of cancer and understood what I was dealing with. I was also surprised to discover that if you choose cremation, he will pick up and return the ashes to you so you don't have to pick them up.
5.0Jul 02 2025 by Pandora B. Dr. Doolittle arrived within 2 hours of contacting CodaPet on a Saturday. He was very caring and explained the entire process clearly. He took our Bella with him and she was returned to us in a beautiful cedar box less than a week later. Dr. Doolittle even checked on how we were doing a week or so later.
5.0Jan 02 2026 by Mary Jo B. Our family was so grateful that Dr. Doolittle came to our home to assist our precious Koda pass without pain. Dr. Doolitte is a very empathetic and compassionate Vet; he also not only understood our heartbreak but explained the process of euthanasia. He was very gentle with Koda. Our family had comforted our precious senior German Shepherd in the stressful hours when we realized his time had come. He could not be moved so having Codapet come to our home truly made Koda’s passing very calm, peaceful and surrounded by loving family in the peaceful environment of his home rather than a clinical environment with strangers. When we realized Koda was closer to death than our appointment, Dr. Doolitte was able to come earlier, which not only helped Koda but our fears as well. Truly, I cannot say enough gratitude for Dr. Doolittle. It was a blessing that HE was the Vet who came to our home. Koda was calm, comfortable, unafraid, had no pain, and simply closed his eyes to our world. If you have a pet that cannot be moved or taken to your Vet - especially a paralyzed. senior 100 lb dog -, I highly recommend Codapet.
5.0Jun 22 2025 by Ashley B. Very gentle and caring, came to our home in a timely manner. We were able to do it outside where our pet loved it best which meant the world to us.
5.0Apr 10 2025 by Jasmine B. Dr. Jason was very compassionate. It is hard to put the words together while still grieving. But I would definitely recommend Dr. Jason for when that difficult decision needs to be made.
5.0May 07 2025 by Amy Hardter Dr. Doolittle did a wonderful job helping us to say good bye to our dog of 17 years. Communication was great from before he got there, to when he did the final delivery of my dog's ashes. We were able to focus on comfort and saying goodbye with peace and love. Thank you
5.0Jul 28 2025 by Alysa Bayles Dr. Doolittle did a wonderful job working with us during our final goodbyes with my 17 year old dog. We were able to focus on the moments with our dog instead of worry about the experience or what to expect, since he walked us through exactly what to expect. I would 100% recommend this option for any pet parent that wants a peaceful, calm, loving goodbye.
5.0Jul 29 2025 by Alysa B. Dr. Jason was very compassionate. It is hard to put the words together while still grieving. But I would definitely recommend Dr. Jason for when that difficult decision needs to be made.
Our Buford, weighing over 200lbs and not being able to walk, needed to be euthanized. Without the service of Dr. Doolittle coming to our home; this would have been not just a sad time for us, but a literal nightmare for us to figure out and beyond painful for Buford to get to a vet clinic. Dr. Doolittle was so respectful of our situation, of Buford in the moment, and of each person there with Buford saying goodbye. We thank him for his professionalism and kindness in a rough time for our family.
5.0Aug 24 2025 by Kristen S. We decided to use CodaPet when it was time for us to make that decision for our sweet 14 year old St Bernard, Fiona. It was the best thing we could have done. Dr Jason Doolittle made sure the experience was peaceful and went at a pace we were comfortable with. He explained in detail everything that would happen and was very gentle with Fiona. Thank you for providing a service that allows our fur family to go peacefully in their homes surrounded by comforting faces and love.
5.0Sep 09 2025 by kristyle webb Dr. Jason Doolittle showed our family extraordinary compassion during one of the hardest moments of our lives. He walked us through every step of the at-home euthanasia process with patience, kindness, and clarity, ensuring we never felt rushed or uncertain. He handled our beloved Ranger with the utmost respect and gentleness, truly honoring him as the cherished member of our family that he was.
Dr. Doolittle stayed in contact with us throughout the process, including updates on the return of Ranger ashes along with a beautiful nose print and paw print that we will treasure forever. Allowing Ranger to spend his final day at home, surrounded by love and comfort, meant everything to us. We are deeply grateful for Dr. Doolittle’s empathy, professionalism, and the genuine care he showed our family and our sweet pup.
5.0Feb 07 2026 by Nancy G. Dr. Doolittle was amazing! We could not have asked for anyone better. He was kind and compassionate. He walked us through everything that would happen. We never felt rushed and he gave us time to say goodbye to our sweet dog. I would highly and will highly recommend Codapet and Dr Doolittle. Thank you so much.
5.0Jun 17 2025 by Maribeth S. Our family will be forever grateful to Dr. Jason Dolittle for the compassion, kindness, and exceptional care he provided during one of the most difficult days of our lives.
Saying goodbye to our beloved Boerboel, Khosi, was heartbreaking, but Dr. Dolittle made the process as peaceful and dignified as possible. He took the time to explain everything, answered every question with patience, and never made us feel rushed. Most importantly, he treated Khosi with the same love, respect, and gentleness that we did.
Dr. Dolittle’s calm presence brought comfort to our entire family. He ensured that Khosi was comfortable and at peace every step of the way, allowing us the opportunity to focus on loving him during his final moments. It was evident that he genuinely cared not only for Khosi, but for all of us who loved him so deeply.
While no one ever wants to face the loss of a cherished family member, we could not have asked for a more compassionate veterinarian to guide us through that journey. Thank you, Dr. Dolittle, for helping our sweet boy pass peacefully and with dignity. Your kindness and professionalism will never be forgotten.
5.0Jun 05 2026 by Amber B. He was very kind and sympathetic. He didn’t rush anything and gave us all the time we needed to say our goodbyes. I would highly recommend him to anyone and would definitely use him again myself, if in the unfortunate circumstance's one of our pets is suffering.
5.0Sep 24 2025 by Christy L. Dr. Doolittle was very sensitive, gentle and respectful to me and my beloved Jasmine. He was reassuring that this was the right time to ease her pain and help her transition. I’m so grateful to Dr. Doolittle for his kindness.
5.0Jun 13 2025 by DavidandDenise Salinas To say Dr. Doolittle was amazing is an understatement. He came in with such a compassion. Then to hand deliver our sweet girls ashes. With such a hard decision, we are so grateful it was made to do it with him.
5.0Sep 19 2025 by Elizabeth N. 
