Everything. For something that is so heartbreaking, Dr. Gary makes it very peaceful. It has been a tough year and a half in our home. Our first experience was with Greta in July of 2023. 16.5 year old Greta was giving us the heads up that she was ready to go. Dr. Gary came in and Greta went peacefully across the rainbow bridge. Greta's brother Wesley, made it to 17.5 years. Ands just has his sister. He moved on peacefully with the help of Dr. Gary. Bella. Our big girl. Still jumping in the couch and chasing the rc car all the way up to a couple weeks ago. In just three days. She stopped eating and was giving us those eyes that we have seen to often non the last year. I am sure Wesley was calling her to walk with him along the mystical canal. Bella. Also just short of 17 years. Not the most touchy feely girl. She came and laid down on the bed where Dr. Gary and I were sitting. All three are together now. read more

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1-29-25: My cat of 15 years passed at home. After about 6pm I was crying and still had her body in my arms. I called and they asked if I needed someone to come out and put her down. I said no, she already passed and I still had her body in my arms and was calling about cremation services and how much it would cost. The person on the other line went silent. I kept saying hello, hello for awhile, but realized they disconnected the call. We went to Cedar Veterinary instead and took her and paid for her cremation. Not a good way to handle a call after a person's pet has crossed the rainbow bridge. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - My baby of 15 years that crossed the bridge. - Veterinarians Near Me

My husband helped me find this service because I couldn't bring myself to search for it myself. My cat was diagnosed with oral cancer and her condition deteriorated quickly. I made the difficult decision to put her down and was grateful that I could book everything online because there's no way I was going to call anyone to schedule this service. I chose Dr Karen Whala and she was amazingly kind and compassionate. She evaluated my baby girl, took her time explaining the process and my baby girl passed peacefully in the comfort of her home. Two weeks later, she hand delivered the ashes. Thank you for going above and beyond for my beautiful Roxy. read more

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In April of 2023 we had to help our fur baby cross the rainbow bridge since he had heart problems. Cisco was our very first dog and was the light of our life. The veterinarian was kind, patient and compassionate during the process of letting go. If I ever had to do this again it is the most merciful way to let a pet go. I cannot imagine taking my fur baby to the veterinarian office once more. In the comfort of our home we shared our final memories. Thank you. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Cisco Montejano our very best friend. - Veterinarians Near Me

Its never an easy experience when you have to put your best friend down. My father in law had to put his Molly down. Dr. Karen Whala came to the house and did an amazing job. She was extremely compassionate and never rushed the experience. She was very concerned for Molly's comfort and making sure it was an easy experience for her. I would highly recommend this service and Dr. Whala. She is amazing. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Rip Miss Molly 8/8/23 - Veterinarians Near Me

I just want to begin by saying if there were more stars to give I would give more. Though this just happened earlier today I wanted to make sure to write this because I hope it helps other people who have to do this and really appreciate how Dr. Gary Hsia helped us through this really heartbreaking process. The hardest thing to do is to make the choice of whether it's time for the animal you love to go or not. As much as we all wish this would happen naturally and not have to make that choice, sadly it's just not always possible. With that said, I called yesterday (a Saturday) which for one we all know is hard to get things like this done on a weekend and secondly especially on such short notice so the fact that they were open and do work on the weekends is extremely helpful. I called and though they were unable to come out that day they came out today (the very next day). They had me schedule online and then called me once I did so. They went through with me on the phone what to expect, pricing, and because we are a hour and a half away from them they did let us know about the additional travel fee, which by the way typically isn't something most of you have to worry about if you're in about a 15 mile radius of Fresno. The fact that they still were able to make it out to us is an extreme plus as my brother's dog wasn't in any position to be taken over an hour and have to wait in an ER for this. Dr. Gary Hsia was extremely nice and made the difficult process as positive as it could be. He gave us time to say our final goodbyes, sedated her so she would be relaxed and sleepy, and waited not rushing anything before that hard moment of letting her go to doggy heaven. Once done he gave us more time to process it for ourselves and allow our other pets to come out and say their goodbyes. He let us take our time and let him know when we were ready for him to take her back for the cremation process. We chose a private cremation and a return of her ashes for my brother so will be picking them up in about 10-14 days. My brother got to choose which urn he wanted and got a clay print of her paw. He went through this before everything which makes it so much easier because when it was all done we were all really sad and having to do that after would just be so much more difficult. I hope this helps and eases anyones mind about who to choose. You can tell that though it's a hard job he really puts his heart into it because he treated the situation with the upmost respect, delicacy, and genuinely cared with the things he said. read more

On June 11th 2025 at 8:45 pm Dr. Karen helped our Gunne transition peacefully. Dr. Karen helped our other dog Bently on October 2nd, 2024. I would recommend codapet to anyone with animals ,Dr.Karen is kind, professional, and passionate when it comes to helping your pet transition. Dr.Karen keeps the atmosphere very friendly when dealing with pet owners she helped keep me focused while Gunne was transitioning , she was polite and knowledgeable. If you want to help your pet transition please use Codapet they are incredible and kind and caring. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Our beloved dog Gunne June 15th 2015 to June 11th 2025 - Veterinarians Near Me

If you are looking for pet euthanasia at home Codapet is the very best. Gary Hsia helped us with Chewie yesterday our 14 year old lab mix who was at the end and there's no way we could get him to a vet. Codapet was great all around. The online scheduing is easy to use, same day service and responsive. Dr.Gary Hsia texted back right away and offered to come earlier than the appt time if it worked out for us. He explained the options and was very good with the all important two step process of euthanasia, sedating him first and really letting him relax then very slowly administering the euthanasia drug so that it was a very peaceful process and not rushed. He was great with Chewie showing care and was compassionate from the start and throughout the whole process. He then went outside while we brought out two other dogs in to see Chewie on last time. He respecfully took Chewie for cremation. I will definitely be contacting them again for Chewie's sister Bella when it's her time. read more

Dr. Whala is so supportively calm, companionate, and took her time which allowed me to breathe through this grief induced process!! I am speechless with gratitude!!! Thank you for what you do, it truly takes an amazing person that takes the time to do what you do and how you helped my fur baby with a loving peaceful crossing!?! I will now always do this type of in home help when any of my animals are in need again! Dr. Whala, you are a peace providing angel!! Thank you!!! Thank you!! Thank you!! read more

when my beloved 18 year old dog was not enjoying life and I had to make the difficult decision to help her pass, my vet told me about CodaPet. The website offered many resources like a quality of life questionnaire, online scheduling, vet bios, etc. Im so glad I chose at home euthanasia for my girl. she was able to rest in her favorite bed with her favorite blanket, surrounded by family and friends she loved. Soft music and a calm atmosphere made this a peaceful experience and one I am grateful for, despite the sadness of saying goodbye. Dr. Orth was my vet for this procedure and she was kind, caring, and explained every step. read more

I recently had to put my adorable Shih Tzu down after being diagnosed with lung cancer last year. Gordy was my one and only dog I've ever owned and I spent 10 years with him by my side. Dr. Gary Hsia is absolutely the most kind, compassionate, and understanding vet I've ever met. He came to our home and assessed Gordy's condition. He answered all of our questions. He then agreed Gordy was near the end and the time was right to say goodbye and keep him from experiencing any future pain and distress. Dr. Gary took his time to talk to our family and describe the process. Gordy was comfortable and in his own bed. We were all able to be around him, love him, and comfort him until the very end. Gordy drifted off to sleep and then into heaven in the most peaceful passing possible. Dr. Gary wrapped our baby up and took him to the Pet Cemetery where his ashes will be scattered which was our wish for Gordy. Our hearts our broken and we will always miss him. I urge everyone to call CodaPet and give yourself and your beloved pet the dignity of passing peacefully in their own environment. We're forever indebted to Dr. Gary Hsia for his dedication and kindness! Thank you read more

Dr. Clem made a very difficult situation easier .. she was kind helpful, and patient .. we had time to say goodby and know she in a better place read more

CodaPet - Fresno - my gorgeous long haired Dachshund RosAna Isabela .. in our hearts forever .. - Veterinarians Near Me

I am writing to share my recent experience with one specific vet, with the hope that my feedback will help others. Last Monday, I did not have a pleasant experience with the veterinarian who came to our home, Dr. Orth. I made the appointment through Coda Pet and called her directly, the main purpose being to connect with her emotionally since she would be involved in such a significant event in our lives. She called me back on Sunday night (the night before our appointment) and left a message saying that Sundays are her "family day" and to text her with any questions. My husband called her anyway, and explained to her that our pet was like our child since we do not have human children and that our main focus was to be as sensitive and kind as possible. The point didn't seem to get across as she still seemed distant and technical. At the time of the appointment, she was late because she didn't fully read the notes I had given Coda Pet for our address. This made me wonder if I had included any other important notes, whether she would have bothered to read those either. When she arrived, I still hoped to make some kind of connection. I told her, "You smell nice," but she looked at me and somehow misheard me and said, "Do I smoke?" She then tried to make small talk, and at some point called my boy a "fluffy cotton ball," which was uncomfortable and not appropriate given the circumstance. The process itself did not go well. The initial injection was intramuscular and excruciating for my boy, and he cried a lot. I'm not sure if there was a gentler way to administer it, perhaps a subq lidocaine injection prior would have made the caustic intramuscular injection more tolerable. As he got sleepy, I held my boy in my arms. I requested that I want to hold him, and was assured he would pass in my arms. But after poking him a couple of times, she was not able to get a vein. She had him lie down on my leg, where she proceeded to inject him in the liver. I was unprepared for this, as I was told I would hold him the entire time. She then listened to his heart with a stethoscope and specifically said, "I WILL TELL YOU WHEN HE IS CLOSE," giving me the impression I would be able to pick him up and hold him before he passed. She listened for a few minutes as I stared at the stethoscope, laser focused on the blinking light, waiting for her to tell me it's close so I can lift him and hold him. But instead, she said "He's gone, I'm sorry." I didn't even get to hold him like I was promised. She said she would tell me when he was close, but she didn't. And I didn't know when my boy left us. Then, minutes after she left, she texted my husband and I that the credit card was not processing. We thought Coda Pet had already run the card without issues. Regardless, she could have demonstrated some compassion and patience, as we were in the peak of our grief. Overall, the experience was businesslike, rushed, and lacked compassion. It was disheartening and one that will stay with me forever. read more

Dr. Hsia was just wonderful. His compassion and gentleness eased our heartache and provided our girl Lottie with a quiet and dignified passing. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Lottie 2007-2024 - Veterinarians Near Me

We have lost 3 furry friend in the last year. Dr. Hsia help us say goodbye to each, peacefully, at home where they were comfortable and happy. The latest, "Freeway", was rescued as a pup 18 years ago and was the most loyal dog. read more

This service is amazing. We were able to send our beautiful boy, Zito, across the rainbow bridge in such a wonderful way. He was in his own environment surrounded by his family. Having him go at his own home took all the stress from going to the vet away. He was calm and completely trusted Dr. Gary. Dr. Gary is compassionate, informative, and gentle. He was like a part of the family. I highly recommend CodaPet. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Our boy, Zito (White German Shepherd) - Veterinarians Near Me

Losing our dog Grimm has been nothing short of excruciating. We're still struggling with his absence and are still so very deep in the throes of grief nine days after Dr. Gary Hsia assisted Grimm in his transition. Losing a beloved pet companion is always so difficult and the ways we choose to send them off is such a personal experience, which is why having Dr. Hsia's help was so important. We were able to hold our Special Guy as he left us, to make sure he felt comfort in his last moments. We lit him a prayer candle and brought him a bundle of his favorite rosemary from our front yard and tucked it under his arm. We cried... a lot. As i held Grimm in my arms, I thanked him, sang him the song I made up for into his little ear, and told him we loved him. Dr. Hsia allowed us private time to do this, but even after he came back, we carried on. He made the environment feel safe & comfortable to do so. I learned about this service through my mom. Dr, Hsia also helped to peacefully release her dog Rudy (I was present) as well as her cat Luna. I'll never forget how gentle he was with Rudy, sending him off to the ever-after, reminding him of how he's a good boy. That same tenderness Dr. Hsia provided to Rudy was present with our dog Grimm too. The work that Dr. Hsia & the rest of Coda Pet provides is so important. It takes a special kind of person to provide this type of service. It requires patience and the ability to hold space for others. It's a sacred process for so many of us and the facilitators there know & understand that. I think it's also important to note that Coda also provides aftercare resources to their clients. Some people might not find that as valuable as the main service they provide. However, for those of us who struggle with the loss of our pet a little bit more, the aftercare resources provided are invaluable. I would recommend Coda Pet to anyone who is preparing to say goodbye to their beloved animal companion. read more

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My cat Felix gave us eleven years of joy and laughter. He taught us how to appreciate the amazing abilities that felines have to be affectionate and entertaining. When it came time for his life to end Dr. Karen Whala led me through the process that befitted such a loyal and spirited animal.I highly recommend this service. read more

I couldn't say more wonderful things about this service. When it was time to help my sweet, 12 year old Great Dane pass over, Peaceful Passing was recommended. Dr. Karen came and was a gentle, warm, and professional presence. She showed compassion to me while I was in an emotional state, but more importantly toward my Claire Bear. She explained the process and walked me through what she was doing at each step. I couldn't recommend this service more for anyone faced with this incredibly difficult time. It was especially helpful for my geriatric extra large breeds, when car rides were too hard on her and I didn't want to cause her any stress of going to the vets. Thank you Karen for making this incredibly difficult time that much more bearable and helping my sweet girl pass peacefully. read more

This is 2 reviews in one, because I have never been one to write yelp review. My husband and I were in Mexico when one our Baby's passed in his sleep. Dr Karen Whala was beyond compassionate. Our son (24 @ the time) was the one home and she went above and beyond and filled all the paperwork out for him! She also kept in contact with me and talked me through everything knowing we were out of the country. Now today (almost 2 years later) we needed her services to help one of our other babies Reggie cross the rainbow bridge. She remembered helping with our baby Louie. I was having a lot of anxiety because of the guilt we felt doing this previously at a vet. I can say without a doubt that I will never do this at a vets office again. Reggie was able to lay in his favorite place in the pasture, on a blanket with his Momma and Dad loving on him, enjoying the beauty. Dr Karen was again so compassionate and truly made us feel like she cared about Reggie,his life and his peaceful passing! No one wants to use a service like this, but when it is the last kind thing you have to do for your babies, we are lucky to have them! read more

Thank you Dr. Sarah. I was struggling with the decision to commit to an appointment for my girl. She would still get up to greet me, drink water, pee and poop. That was the hard part. Wondering if I was making the decision too early. Scrolling through my pictures, I found a pic with her happy face. I realized how long it's been since I've seen it. She didn't want to eat. I was hand feeding her and she ate it ok until she didn't. Food and meds felt like torture. Dr. Sarah was kind and patient. Easy to talk to. She sedated my girl while I was holding her in my lap. Her body felt so relaxed. She checked to make sure the sedative was doing its job and made sure we were ready. My only regret is that I wish I gave my other dog more time to figure out what happened. Dr. Sarah helped cradle her head as I went to put her into a bed with a blanket that she provided. If you are able to use this service, I recommend. read more

Words cannot express how grateful we are for the amazing care, gentleness, and compassion Dr. Gary showed us during this devasting time. He explained everything to us and made us feel comfortable and we never felt rushed. We were able to say goodbye to our beloved Chewy in the most intimate, beautiful, peaceful, and loving way. Two weeks later Dr. Bethany delivered our precious baby's ashes to us. This service is invaluable. I will always be grateful this was an option and highly recommend Dr. Gary and CodaPet to all who are faced with this heartbreaking situation. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Our beloved Chewy. - Veterinarians Near Me

Dr. Sarah Clem was incredible. We were extremely lucky to have someone so warm and patient and interested in our little beloved Sherlocke Bones. She went absolutely above and beyond for us, and made sure everyone was comfortable. She even chose a bunny blanket to wrap him in because we had talked about his delightful bunny hops. I had no idea how essential this service is for truly honoring your furbaby in their last moments. We decided to send the other dogs to visit grandma so there wouldn't be disruptions. It went beautifully and I couldn't be more grateful to have this gone so well during such a difficult time. Most veterinarians are an extraordinary brand of person, and Dr. Clem is top of the line. To have that amount of empathy and sensitivity in a profession where you have to deal with injuries sickness and death all day takes a truly extraordinary person. I don't know how she does it, but she is an absolute asset to our community. read more

Dr. Gary is truly an angel. He helped us get through a very difficult day. My Mittens girl passed peacefully, on my lap. She's now in a better place, thanks to Dr. Gary. I highly recommend Dr. Gary and this company. Losing a pet is a horrible experience, but Dr. Gary made it as pleasant as possibly. Thank you Dr. Gary. You have a special place in my heart. read more

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I will always use this service when the difficult decision of putting one of my pets down arises. Dr Clem is gentle and caring. I recently had to euthanize one of our senior dogs. Being able to do this in my own home took the stress off of me and my dog. I would highly recommend using CodaPet services. read more

Dr. Gary (as he said to be called) was very kind and understanding. He was spot on with the arrival time. We couldn't have asked for a better person. He explained the procedure and what to expect. This was the perfect service because our dog was able to be in familiar surroundings with my wife and I by his side. Since they came to our house, we didn't have to try and figure out how to transport him. If you ever need this service, I definitely recommend CodaPet. read more

Thank You Dr.Whala for making this difficult decision a little easier. She told us more things that were going on with our girl, than our vet ever did. She was very caring and thoughtful of us and our 15 year old dobergirl read more

Making the decision to lay a fur baby to rest is the hardest thing to do. Dr Karen Whala is so compassionate and caring, she made my fur baby so comfortable before even starting the procedure. Dr Karen is by far the best veterinarian for this type of procedure. read more

Dr. Sarah Clem was wonderful when it was time to say goodbye to our Doxie Toby of almost 12 years. We had heard of CodaPet from our vet and decided to let Toby pass away in his home where he was the most comfortable. The idea is that when you choose to let them pass at home, you have reduced any anxiety they would have by taking them away from the place where they were most loved. When I called CodaVet, Jessica was very helpful in answering all of my questions about how their program works. She sent me tools in an email to help me assess Toby's decline to determine the right time to make our decision to say good bye. There was a u-tube video created by a vet that helped me called "Saying Good bye on a Good Day". She also sent me guidelines to assess his breathing patterns. My family and I were well-prepared when Dr. Clem arrived on time at 4pm this past Sunday afternoon. She was very calm and helped us through the process step by step. We were able to cuddle him on his bed on the floor throughout the entire process. Many thanks to Dr. Clem and CodaPet for helping us through this difficult time. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Toby, our sweet boy. Thank you CodaPet for helping us say goodbye in a peaceful way. - Veterinarians Near Me

Very caring and gentle vets. I messaged them at 3:00 am and they came to take care of my suffering pup early the next morning. I think saying goodbye to Lucy in our own home made it more comfortable for her and us. CodaPet was timely and gracious in returning her home to us. I highly recommend this service. read more

We want to Thank You, Dr. Karen Whala, from the deepest of our hearts for your compassion and kindness. Theologian and Nobel Laureate Albert Schweitzer wrote, "The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others." You're an extraordinary person, and God Bless you for the bravery you must endure. You helped make our family's moment in time a transition for our Dog Sadie to a better place. Sadie touched the hearts of many children and adults with compassion and delight during her beautiful 15 years of life. Thank you so much. Doug & Dianne read more

CodaPet - Fresno - In Memory of Sadie Our family and most compassionate friend ever known. - Veterinarians Near Me

Very precious time to share with my dog. Not having to transport him (85lbs) when he wasn't able to stand well was a huge help. He was relaxed and cozy on his favorite blanket on the floor while I sat next to him rubbing his head. He just quietly drifted off to sleep. Dr Orth was very kind and compassionate through the process. Would recommend to others as well. read more

Dr. Karen Whala was so sensitive to both our needs and the needs of our beloved cat, Boris. In-home euthanasia is absolutely the best choice for you and your pet and CodaPet makes the process as easy as something so difficult can be. We would absolutely choose them if the need should arise again. read more

In home euthanasia is the kindest & most loving way to say goodbye to a loyal friend. No stress for the dog & less stress for me! Thank you. read more

Could not have asked for a better experience during a horrible time. Dr. Whala was caring, kind, compassionate, and handled my big boy Zeus with the utmost care and respect. I would recommend 1000 times over and over again. thank you so much! read more

Unfortunately, we had to put down our dog, Stache. He had a heart condition that we had been treating but we knew was not fixable. His health took a traumatic turn on a Friday and by Saturday, it was clear that the compassionate thing would be to let him go. What a heartbreaking process, he was our first dog, grew up with our kids and brought all of us so much joy! CodaPet, and specifically Dr Mashawn Orth, helped make a painful and sad process a little bit bearable. Once our decision was made, the last thing I wanted to do was wrangle a difficult website. The scheduling, explanation of options, payment and confirmations were easy and smooth. Dr. Orth arrived exactly on time. She was gentle, compassionate, quiet, moved slowly so as not to startle him. She did a quick exam, talked gently to him, made sure he felt safe and explained how the process would work. She administered a pain reliever and sedative, then each family member was able to spend a few minutes saying goodbye in the way they wanted. I held him as she administered the final dose. It was one of the ugly beautiful moments. The option to have him pass safe and secure at home, surrounded by those who loved him, is a gift. I highly recommend CodaPet and Dr. Mashawn Orth. read more

This group of veterinary specialists is outstanding. I have used their services for in home pet euthanasia 3 times. They have brought comfort to me and made the journey for all of my dogs stress free. The final trip to the vet would have been very stressful for my dogs; I know because I have gone that route previously. But, in the familiar and peaceful environment of their home, my pets passed over the rainbow bridge in relative comfort. Thank you team CodaPet. You are awesome. read more

This service makes letting go of your beloved pet the best possible experience for both your pet and your family. We had a friend tell us about in home euthanasia and we are so glad we went this route. We were able to make a special bed for our little dog, "MapleBar", out on the backyard patio. She was able to look out to the birds and squirrels as she slowly relaxed from the sedation given. Our whole family sat around her and said goodbye. Dr. Gary Hsia was incredibly kind and gentle with both her and us. He waited until each of us was ready before injecting final medicine to vein. She was relaxed and secure in familiar surroundings as she passed. Thank you Dr. Gary most sincerely for helping us on this extremely difficult day. read more

CodaPet - Fresno - Saying goodbye - Veterinarians Near Me

Dr. Sarah conducted our in home pet euthanasia. She was compassionate, kind, and professional. I am so grateful she does this work, so something as difficult as this can be conducted in the most comfortable conditions (at home) for our loved ones. I highly recommend her. read more

Dr. Gary was such a God-send at this difficult time in our lives. Thank you for your care and compassion!