Whenever possible, people want to be able to go home from the hospital for their remaining days, to die at home. Families want the same for their pets. As in-home pet euthanasia has finally become a viable option, I knew I could add value to the euthanasia experience because of my veterinary experience and my compassion for those pet parents who are deeply grieved over the loss of their four-legged family member. I see this as my calling, to care for the members of my local community.
Undergraduate: BSA University of Georgia - 1980
Veterinary Medicine: DVM University of Georgia - 1984 MS and Residency University of Illinois - 1997
Maryland Veterinary Medical Association Member (MDVMA), CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)


General availability
Tuesday9:45 am - 4:45 pm
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Dr. Karen Duncan will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $340
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostStarting at $55
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $125
We’ve had two cats euthanized within a month. Twice we utilized Codapet and twice we’ve had Dr. Duncan come to our home. Not only does she bring a vet’s professional expertise but a warm, caring presence that understands the grief that owners go through as they say goodbye to their friends. Would heartily recommend!
Making the decision to say goodbye to your pet is hard enough. CodaPet and Dr. Karen Duncan (local to us) made the experience as easy and peaceful as possible. The website has tons of info and FAQs and the ability to schedule online. Dr. Duncan reached out in advance to see if we had any questions and put us at ease with the process, she gave us a few things to think about leading up to the appointment. Upon arrival Dr. Duncan was very pleasant, she took the time to allow us to share about our pet and his favorite things, we were able to do the process out on our porch, since that was his favorite place to relax. She talked us through the process step by step of what we can expect, and allowed us to ask questions. Once we began the process she was very thorough, didn't rush anything, and made sure we were ready for each step. She was attentive and allowed us all the time we needed as we said goodbye. She was informative on next steps and wishes and followed up with us later in the day just to check in. This was just a professional and genuine process all around. I highly recommend CodaPet and Dr. Karen Duncan, as I said, saying goodbye is already so hard, we couldn't bear the thought of putting our cat in a carrier, driving to the vet, and going through this process in a clinical environment. We were in the comfort of our own home and were able to say goodbye to our pet peacefully and safely.
Dr. Karen Duncan was absolutely wonderful. She was very professional, kind, understanding and compassionate. Letting go of a beloved pet is a very painful thing to do. She did everything she could to make this experience a very calm and peaceful passing for Simone and my husband and myself. We have put down several dogs down in our lifetime, and this was the best experience we have ever had with this sad event. We are very grateful to Dr. Duncan for her expertise and compassion.
Dr. Duncan is such a caring & thoughtful person. She was professional in her service but in such a loving & special way. Dr. Duncan assured us we were making the correct decision, as well as assuring us we were giving our goofy boy, Logan the most peaceful transition. We have recommended this organization & Dr. Duncan to all our fur baby friends.🧡
Karen was amazing. She was calm, respectful of our pain and so so kind to Henry and my husband and I. I tell everyone I can that the experience was so amazing. Karen was the last caring gift we gave our dog, Henry.
I will be forever thankful for how gentle, kind and caring she was. Also, her availability on a short notice. She was very professional and experienced.