This is one of the hardest reviews I've ever had to write. This morning, we came to the conclusion that our Siamese cat, Mochi, had come to the end of her life and there was nothing further that could be done to help her except put her out of her misery. Mochi could not stand, move, expel waste, eat, drink, hold her head, or even close her eyes. April Le Blanc was the kindest, most reassuring person I've ever met. I felt sure I was doing the right thing, at a time when every path was confusing and uncertain. I was afraid of judgment, of the fear of hearing--or not hearing--that there was something else that could be done before so final of an outcome. It's a real rollercoaster of emotions, euthanizing a pet. Mochi wasn't just a pet, she was my soul cat. I only had 3.5 years with her, but they were the best 3.5 years of my life. It was my first time going through anything like this. I felt peace, so much peace. I know that if I was making the wrong decision, Dr April would have told me, as she mentioned she'd told other clients beforehand if euthanasia isn't the right choice. Dr April even arrived early (on a Saturday morning) as I mentioned I was free before the confirmed appointment time. That meant a lot, because I was unsure if Mochi would be able to hang on, and didn't want to prolong her suffering. What strikes me most is the dignity, warmth and care with which not only Mochi but my husband and I were treated (Dr April even greeted my elderly mother-in-law so graciously). We weren't 'just another customer' to rush through. Mochi was treated like the queen she is and always will be - we are just helping her to pass through this life so she can be released from her pain. As Dr April has over 30 years of veterinary expertise in an emergency setting, you can absolutely trust her judgment, her conduct and her bedside manner - all of which are very pleasant. I could just feel the kindness and care radiating from her being. She let me know what was probably going on with my cat toward this very end of her life, including that she was in severe pain, having suffered neurological collapse, which there is no way back from. That put all the incessant thoughts of 'isn't there something more we can do instead of euthanizing her?' out of my head, and brought me peace. All of this to say, Dr April / Codapet is the only one I'd want to help me and my pets through a time like this, as the entire thing was handled so carefully and lovingly. It gave me such peace, and this only happened this morning so I'm still processing the loss of my fur daughter. I cannot thank April enough for her help today. read more

I don't really think there are words to express the grief of losing a being that understands you in ways that no person can. Dr.Alice is an exceptional person and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. She helped my best friend cross over. Thank you for your kindness. In home service is the best thing you can do for your pet. The most comfortable place they and you can be during this time. read more

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Losing a fur baby is never easy. Our dog Bella was in pain and we knew it was time. Finding time to look for the right person & place wasn't easy until we found April. Her schedule is very flexible & she's affordable. April has a beautiful energy to her where the whole house can feel it. Bella could feel it & was relaxed & comfortable. The experience is a sad one to feel but it was peaceful, graceful & memorable. All because of April and her services. She made it very easy. I would HIGHLY recommend her services. read more

I want to thank Dr. April Le Blanc from the bottom of my heart for her kindness and care when my 17 year old rescue Chihuahua, Cupcake, needed to be euthanized. Dr. April was so reassuring that we were doing the right thing - that helped me very much. The grief feels endless but I felt held and supported by Dr. April and I know Cupcake did too. Thank you so much to CodaPet and Dr. Le Blanc. read more

My husband and I were so grateful for the kindness and compassion shown during one of the hardest days we've faced. Having our beloved cat Chaussettes peacefully cared for at home made an incredibly difficult goodbye much more gentle and comforting. Dr. April was patient, respectful, and truly caring throughout the entire process. She answered all our questions and let us proceed at our own pace. We couldn't have asked for a more compassionate experience, and we will always be thankful for the dignity and peace she provided for our sweet furbaby. read more

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I was so grateful that CodaPet was able make a same day appt. Our dog was in pain and we didn't want her to suffer. Dr. Dave Leatherman was wonderful. He was comforting, compassionate and he allowed us ample time to say good bye. I just received a sympathy card from him with a beautifully hand-written note. I highly recommend requesting him. read more

Dr LeBlanc - I couldn't say thank you more. You were extremely humble and sweet. You're the perfect person for the job you do. My family was so thankful for your kind words and gentle nature. Fancy was a fixture in our lives for 18 years - a very sweet, very feisty old chiweenie. After she stopped being able to stand, walk, eat, on her own, we knew it was time. It was a slow progression and we tried our hardest hoping it was just an illness...every two hours for weeks and weeks and weeks. Special foods and special beds, special harnesses and special attention - a hole is in our hearts but we're happy our baby isn't suffering any longer. She deserved the best and that's what she got. We shopped around, but everything kept leading us back to Dr LeBlanc...if you need this service, you don't need to look anywhere else. CodaPet is what you need when you need it. We are eternally grateful. read more

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its taken me several weeks to write this review and not b/c of CodaPet they were amazing and highly recommend in home pet euthanasia. We had to say good bye to our Winnie, our almost 16 yo Chocolate lab that I have had since she was 7 weeks old and was my everything. Dr. Lori Thomas made it the most peaceful and respectful goodbye. Winnie was surrounded by friends and family as she peacefully passed, she wasn't panicked b/c it was a vets office or freaking out, she was calm in my arms surrounded by her loved ones. Dr. Thomas walks you through everything, she's very calm and understanding and patient. Overall it was a good experience, that if faced with again I would do in a heartbeat for my furbabies. read more

Euthanasia for your beloved best buddy and companion is difficult enough to contemplate and carry through. My fourteen year and four month old female yellow Labrador, Lizzy had reached the end of her life's journey. It was my duty to see that the end for her was without stress and consternation. So I decided upon in home treatment. I'm so very glad Dr Lori Thomas was our CodaPet professional. She made us and our loved pet relaxed. Everything went so dignified and without any troubles. We are Thankful. I recommend this significant service to anyone in their time of need. read more

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Dr LeBlanc came to our home to our home for euthanasia of a beloved pet in kidney failure. I will always be grateful to her for the deep care and empathy she offered cat and humans alike. She made this very sad and difficult experience as easeful and peaceful as it could possibly have been. read more

We had Dr. Thomas of the Codapet organization come to our home for the euthanasia of our 13 year old pet dog. She described step-by-step what would take place and answered all questions we had. Dr. Thomas provided kind guidance while allowing plenty of time for us to say goodbye and express our love. We never felt rushed or hurried and our pet did not appear to experience pain. Dr. Thomas allowed privacy time to ourselves afterward to allow our other pets to say goodbye as well. We are most appreciative of Dr. Thomas' overall sincerity and kindness. It was an experience we do not regret and are thankful to Dr. Thomas. R and J of Roseville read more

I want to share my deep gratitude to Dr. April Le Blanc for the compassionate care Topo Chico received. She didn't rush and let our other dogs say good bye. Choosing in-home pet euthanasia was the best decision we could have made for him. Instead of a very stressful trip to a clinic, Topo Chico was able to pass peacefully in his favorite spot at home, surrounded by love. read more

During the loss of our beloved Joey, CodaPet and especially Dr Lori Thomas made this emotional time much easier on us. She was a true professional and was always aware of how we were doing through out this very emotional time. I highly recommend Dr Thomas and CodaPet when it is time to say goodbye to your pet. read more

Dr. Jenny Krueger was extraordinary and I'm so grateful I found CodaPet when we needed in-home pet euthanasia for our beloved dog, Sassafras. It was easy to schedule and there was clear communication from CodaPet. Dr. Krueger was just so lovely and sensitive. She fully supported us in making our last moments with Sassie connected and special. Her compassion was so apparent and her presence was a comfort to me and my family at an extremely difficult and emotional time. I also very much appreciated that she checked in with us a few times in the days after. She really understood our grief and sense of loss. I highly recommend CodaPet. read more

I scheduled at home euthanasia with Dr Jill Thomason through Coda Pet and it was the most peaceful experience for my sweet boy Dash and for us. Dr Jill was so kind and caring she gave us the time we needed to say our goodbyes. I highly recommend Dr Jill for home services. Thank you Dr Jill! read more

CodaPet is wonderful service that I can not recommend more highly. My beloved senior tuxedo cat Neemo got diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his mouth and jaw and began to decline very very rapidly. When it was time to say goodbye, I dreaded taking him to a vet clinic or ER wheresc we would have to ride in the car, sit in a waiting room with people and other pets, and not know exactly when we would be seen for a last-minute or walk in appointment. With CodaPet, I was able to book an appointment for a vet to come to my apartment the following day. Clicking "schedule" was emotionally one of the most difficult moments, but in my heart I knew it was time. The website itself was very very user friendly and pricing was transparent which was wonderful for someone scheduling something in a state of distress. Some times/days were cheaper than others, so if budget is a concern, you can take a look and choose a time that fits what you hope to pay. I paid around $575 for the service itself, and then another $400ish for the individual cremation, ashes, and clay paw print etc. Booking further out is cheaper, but I felt my case was quite urgent at this point so I was fortunate enough to be able to afford a next-day appointment. It was honestly the same as what you'd pay at the emergency vet. But back to the service itself. Dr. Becca and vet tech assistant Morgan in Los Angeles were absolute angels on one of my hardest days ever. When they arrived at my apartment, Dr. Becca and Morgan greeted me and Neemo kindly, and talked with me about his life and what kind of cat he was which really helped me feel more at ease. She then talked me through exactly what the procedure would entail and what I would expect. She gently talked with me and to Neemo throughout the procedure in a calm voice which relieved both his anxiety and mine immensely until his final moments. I was then given a moment alone with my baby to hold him and to say my final goodbye. I truly could not have asked or hoped for a better goodbye for my precious feline child. Thank you again to the wonderful Dr. Becca and tech Morgan for their compassionate care through CodaPet. Veterinary professionals are truly angels in our world. read more

It was time to say goodbye to our very old, arthritic dog, and we wanted to do this peacefully at home. Dr. April LeBlanc, from Coda Pet, came to our home, was very patient and gentle. It is never easy, but having Dr. LeBlanc come for a home visit was much more peaceful and kind that trying to get a large dog who was having trouble moving, into the car and driving to a vet where she would have been afraid. Home euthanasia is so much kinder and less stressful. Thank you. read more

Dr. La Blanc is terrific. Once we made the difficult decision have in-home euthanasia, Dr. La Blanc made the process and passing of our little girl, CoCoNut, as peaceful as possible. She was compassionate to both our little girl and us. She provides an essential service with great care a compassion. She is truly a very kind lady. read more

I had to schedule euthanasia services for my 14 yr old cat who suffered from kidney failure. It was such a difficult decision. I was recommended at-home services because my vet hospital only did euthanasia on certain days and my Luna was in a very bad condition. I looked through Coda Pet and I found Dr. April Le Blanc's profile and knew she had to be the one to help guide us through the process. She was quick to reply to my inquiry. I saw on their website that the date and time wasn't within their template availability so I sent and inquiry and followed up with a comment about my specific request around a time the next day. Dr Le Blanc so so courteous in accommodating my emergency request. She came over in the evening and my family was there with us for the process. She was succinct in explaining the entire process and also pointed out the points where if I changed my mind and wasn't ready that I could stop, and exactly which point in which Luna would be crossing the rainbow bridge. I feel so appreciative that after sitting with Luna and my other cat Draco, both cats were so comfortable with Dr. Le Blanc and she assured me that based upon Luna's disposition and what I told her about her diagnosis, that my decision to let her go as she was declining in health was a humane choice, and that I had done all I could to care for Luna for 14 years. She assured me that Luna was not in any pain and she passed peacefully in her favorite spot with her brother and family around her. Before and After, Dr. Le Blanc allowed my family to have some time with Luna to say our goodbyes, she provided ink paw prints and offer a clipping of Luna's hair as keepsakes. When it was time to take Luna away she wrapped her softly in a blanket, and placed her on a soft cushion and quietly carried her out to her car. Coda pet also offers cremation services for an additional fee and I chose this service. Dr. LeBlanc took care of all of the services and about 2 weeks later notified me that Luna's remains were available. She arranged a time to drop them off at my home which was above and beyond the level of service I expected and I appreciated it so much. I am so so happy that I found Dr. April, and that she was the one to take us through this process, she was caring, knowledgeable, and knew when to insert a light joke here and there to keep us smiling through our tears. I could tell that Luna was ready to go, and she felt safe with Dr. Le Blanc. I would 1000% recommend Dr. April Le Blanc for at-home euthanasia of a beloved pet, and although I hope to not have to employ her services for a long time, she'll be recommended to all of my pet owning friends in the future. read more

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Dr. Katheryn Hart came to our home to help send our Peanut to his family in heaven. She had the best method we have experienced. Dr. Hart was compassionate and loving towards our baby Peanut. read more

We love Dr. Blanc. Our dog Cozy has been with us for 13 years and it was time due to his health declining and we couldn't bear our eyes anymore seeing him suffer any longer. We found CodaPet online by researching and we felt a deep connection with reading Dr. April Blanc's bio. The booking process was easy and smooth and when we saw Dr. Blanc, we knew we chose the right person. We booked for the in home euthanasia service and the process was beyond over the top. We were deeply connected and knew this is the right option for Cozy. The in home euthanasia made our lives that much simpler and we were able to see the process from start to finish just having Cozy by our side where we send him one last time. Thank you again to CodaPet and Dr. Blanc. I 1000% highly recommend, please don't hesitate to book , you wont be disappointed. Thank you again Dr. Blanc if you are reading this. read more

If you are considering at home euthanasia for your pet I can highly recommend Dr. Gary. He was extremely kind and very supportive. The whole procedure was very peaceful for my girl. read more