Dr. Lisa Fieg
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
My motivation to offer in-home pet euthanasia comes from a deeply personal experience and a profound understanding of the bond between pets and their families. When I was a child, my family dog, Missy, was diagnosed with diabetes. Helping care for her during her illness was a pivotal moment for me, shaping my passion for veterinary medicine and deepening my empathy for both pets and their owners. Providing in-home euthanasia allows me to support families in a setting that is both intimate and comforting. From my experience, I’ve seen how much more peaceful and dignified it can be for pets to pass away at home, surrounded by their loved ones and in a familiar environment. This approach honors the special bond between pets and their families, offering a compassionate farewell in a way that truly respects their journey together.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 2010
Veterinary Medicine: Western University of Health Sciences, 2016
Certifications
1California Veterinary Medical Association Member
- Based InBrea, CA
- Service areasGreater Orange County and Los Angeles Area
- Work Experience9+ years
- Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats, Small Mammals, and Rabbits
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Thursday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Services provided
At home pet euthanasia
Dr. Lisa Fieg will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $0
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. Cost
What pet parents are saying
A few sentences of the experiences of the CodaPet services would be completely out of context and not give a true representation of what we were feeling. Our dog loved to give boops, steal shoes when he cam inside, take walks, protect and defend us from attacking dogs, and suck his dinner down faster than a speeding SR-71 Blackbird. Then he got cancer that metastasized to his lungs , and we tried to keep him happy to enjoy all those things. We did radiation, chemo, and drug cocktails to kept him alive and happy for months after the diagnosis, months longer than he had originally been expected to live. The pain got worse, we tried another round of radiation, which worked for a few weeks, but then he got fussy over food. We would change to other tasty things for him to eat, which worked at first for a few days, then would work only for one meal, then he wouldn't eat. Because the cancer was in his leg he would hobble outside, clearly in pain, but kept his head up, laying on the grass, watching the world go by, still being a dog. He got so thin. One never knows the best time to do the euthanasia. If too soon, one feels they're depriving the dog of being a dog and enjoying life. Too late and the dog is just miserable and can't really be a dog any more. We may have had one or two more days before our boopy-boy couldn't be a dog any more, but there was no point in dragging out his agony any more. This was no longer about what we wanted, it had to be about what was best for him. Dr. Lisa from CodaPet was empathetic, caring, and knew how to make everyone comfortable, including the dog. He barked at the stranger in the house, always wanting to protect us, even if he couldn't even stand up. She showed us how to keep him calm and rest and not be aware when she gave him the sedative. He finally relaxed, the pain washing away, finally at peace at home on his own bed before she gave him the final injections. Dr. Lisa wrapped him in a blanket and we carried him to her car and we put him in the back, with some nice flowers arranged almost like it was in a funeral home. She gave us each a hug, acknowledging her job was not easy, and we pushed the button to close the tailgate, giving us our last view of our Boopy-boy, asleep, finally out of pain, leaving us with memories of a great doggie life and finally the end of a long struggle to keep him as happy as we could.
My experience with Dr.Lisa was so loving / comforting. She made the process very comfortable for my family and I , through this hard time. Saving goodbye to my Lily was not easy . But Dr. Lisa made everything go so smooth with the process. Thank you so much for everything.
In the darkest hour for my father’s beloved companion, a Labradoodle named Joey, Dr. Lisa came to the rescue. Joey’s condition had been worsening for several months, and my aged father was no longer able to provide the necessary care for Joey. Joey’s health had declined sharply in recent months, and it had become clear that his quality of life had dropped so far that it was time to find someone to administer the final act of love for him. When we contacted Dr. Lisa we knew from the first phone call with her that we had reached a compassionate and caring doctor. On her arrival we found her to be empathetic and deeply caring in her treatment of Joey; she also took the time to make a compassionate connection with my father. Dr. Lisa brought out a thick blanket and some pillows to make Joey as comfortable as she possibly could, and with loving words and gentle touch, she helped him on his final journey. Joey’s pain was at an end, and the loving hands of the doctor did all that was possible to ease his transition out of this world. I really can’t say enough about how wonderful Dr. Lisa was; she was extremely competent, professional in the extreme, and still managed to make herself a part of our family for the time she was with us. Mingled with my father’s sadness over losing his beloved companion were some tears of gladness, for the tender and gentle treatment administered by Dr. Lisa Fieg.
We recently had to say goodbye to our beloved Boo, and Dr. Lisa Fieg was there to help us through one of the hardest moments of our lives. She was incredibly kind, patient, and compassionate throughout the entire process. Her gentle and professional demeanor made a heartbreaking experience a little more bearable. We are so grateful for the care and respect she showed Boo and our family.
Dr. Lisa Fieg is an amazing, sensitive, highly skilled vet. She spent time learning about Angel, my 16 year old beloved mini poodle. She considered how to ease his transition by encouraging consumption of his favorite food (hard-boiled egg yolks) as she administered an injection to relax him. He was so thrilled to be indulged in 4 yolks that he gobbled them up, didn’t notice the injection, and immediately fell asleep with a gentle snore. She helped me pick the perfect urn for him—it was beautifully wrapped and it even comes with a tiny key for the heart lock. It was delivered with compassion by a kind driver who kept me closely informed of his arrival. I’m so grateful for Dr. Lisa. She’s truly the best, most loving person with whom to share such a painful loss. ❤️🥲🙏🏻
Booking the appt was easy through the website. I had been thinking about at home euthanasia for months. I am so glad we decided to use Codapet. Dr Lisa Fieg was calm, caring and knowledgeable about the whole occasion and procedure. You really feel her empathy and respect for your situation and our Kingston. He was the best boy anyone could ever have. Thank you Dr Lisa for making Kingston’s transition so peaceful and dignified.
