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
SundayTimes Vary Weekly
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
I recently had to make the heartbreaking decision of letting my Lexi go over the Rainbow Bridge. We rescued her at 9 months and she turned 14 on March 1st. We were so lucky to have had her in our lives and I know she changed many minds about Pitbull’s over the years, as she was the sweetest, gentle and loving girl. I want to thank Dr. Karen Duncan - Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian from CodaPet who helped me through this difficult journey. Dr. Karen came to my home and showed the utmost care and compassion during this time, it felt like having a family member with me. We sat together on the floor while Lexi laid on her favorite bed, enjoying all the love and attention we both gave to her while she passed. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for the kindness Dr. Karen showed, not only that day but the days since, by cards, email and messages.
The day finally came, and Dr.Duncan was truly a savior. She was calming, explained the process, and allowed us to share Otis’ stories and quirks. Thank you Dr.Duncan, you really made our goodbye a peaceful experience. And for that, we are very grateful.
I can't recommend Dr. Karen Duncan enough. From the moment she walked into the room, she had a calming, gentle energy that made a tragic moment feel a little less painful. She spoke to my girl Jada, so sweetly and respectfully, and her compassion was just so genuine. We felt completely supported and cared for, and she gave us the space and time we needed to say our goodbyes. We will always be thankful for how she helped us navigate this devastating experience with such grace."
Dr. Karen Duncan is a loving beautiful soul, an angel. Words cannot express our sincere gratitude. She was so kind, caring and compassionate walking us through the entire process. Having to euthanize a fur baby is one of the hardest things to do. Dr. Karen understood how hard this was for us to lose our sweet 16-year-old kitty, Mickey. She took the time to listen, let us share how special our fur baby Mickey was/is. Her presence and demeanor made all of us feel comfortable. We were able to pet Mickey and love him up in his last final moments – a true blessing as we know he passed peacefully and gracefully. Dr. Karen gave us time to say one last final goodbye, making sure his younger brothers and sister had time to say goodbye as well. She then, with the utmost of kindness, wrapped Mickey in a blanket and placed him in a beautiful basket. We highly recommend Dr. Karen and Codapet to anyone who loves their pet as family and is faced with the difficult decision to euthanize.
Dr. Karen provided an at-home euthanasia service for our dog and the experience was very calm and well handled. She was punctual, explained the process clearly, and allowed us the time we needed. The visit was peaceful, and our dog was comfortable throughout. Dr. Karen was respectful, professional, and compassionate. We appreciated her approach and would recommend her to anyone looking for a calm, at-home option.
I was so impressed with Dr Karen Duncan the respect she had for Jake my pet ,for me and my other dog she did not rush the process very informative of what to expect ,very kind what a surprise when I got the card from her very kind and understanding