- Based InFresno, CA
- Service areasFresno, CA & Surrounding Cities
- Work Experience19+ years
- Animals ServedDogs (Over 30 lbs) & All Cats
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
SaturdayTimes Vary Weekly
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
There is truly no better way to honor our beloved pets last wishes than to help them pass, when its time, peacefully and painlessly in their sleep, at home, surrounded by family. I firmly believe it, because it is a desire we all would want when that time comes.
Education
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Veterinary Medicine: University of California, Davis University of Iowa
Certifications
2Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist, Fear Free Certified
- Based InFresno, CA
- Service areasFresno, CA & Surrounding Cities
- Work Experience19+ years
- Animals ServedDogs (Over 30 lbs) & All Cats
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
SaturdayTimes Vary Weekly
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. Karen Whala will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $315
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $20 - $40
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $125
What pet parents are saying
Dr. Karen was amazing from start to finish. She arrived on time, came into my home and treated Jazmin as if she was her own. Dr. Karen was compassionate, loving and caring. Fully explained the process, she was incredibly patient and gave us the opportunity to be there with Jazmin and when we were ready she gently did her job and our beloved Jazmin passed peacefully with pain free. I will always be grateful for the service Dr. Karen provides.
Dr. Karen was so caring and kind. She did not rush the process and was very interested in our family with our Sammy. We can't say enough good things about her bedside manner and caring personality. Thank you Dr. Whala.
I found Dr. Whala very compassionate. She explained the procedure thoroughly and what to expect. She handled my Kobie as if she was her own babygirl. I’m so glad my Kobie left so peacefully at home. I highly recommend Dr. Whala.
Dr. Karen showed great compassion as we said goodbye to our beloved, Cossette. She asked insightful questions and listened carefully so that she could provide the most individual care to our girl.
Dr. Karen Whala was such a blessing! We are so thankful she came to our home and made us feel at ease with our little Jordan. Thank you for letting me hold her during the entire time. Your kind heart and soft nature made this difficult time more peaceful. Thank you!
Dr. Whala is kind, calm, and compassionate. She made a difficult decision and procedure as tolerable as could be. I highly recommend her.
Dr Whala was so kind and made our difficult day saying goodbye to our loved pet a peaceful one. She was patient and we appreciated her gentle care of our dog.
I’m so grateful we were able to choose in home pet euthanasia for my sweet Maverick, who would have been so anxious if we would have had to take him into a vet office. I felt so much peace being able to hold him in his favorite room in the house while he passed away. Dr Karen was so kind, supportive, and helpful during the process. I will absolutely be recommending her to all of my friends and family when they face this difficult decision.
Dr. Karen Whala was such a blessing! We are so thankful she came to our home and made us feel at ease with our little Jordan. Thank you for letting me hold her during the entire time. Your kind heart and soft nature made this difficult time more peaceful. Thank you!
Dr Karen was a perfect person to go through putting our beloved poodle,Tre down. She told us everything that she was doing and how it would affect Tre. It was special to have Tre is his own home with his blanket. It was a very gentle way to say goodbye. I would highly recommend Codapet and Dr Karen when you make this difficult decision for your pet.
Our experience with Dr. Whala was an incredible one. Our 17 year old cat had been living with kidney disease for several years, but it progressed rapidly the last two months. Within a few days he greatly declined and we were faced with the unthinkable choice of putting him to sleep or continuing to care for him while he suffered unnecessarily. When we finally decided to have him humanely euthanized, our regular vet's office recommended CodaPet. We had to make a very fast decision, and were able to book an appointment with Dr. Whala the very next morning. From the moment we booked to the appointment, everything went professionally and with the utmost compassion. Dr. Whala texted the next morning to confirm everything and explain the process. When she arrived, she was extremely kind and caring, and allowed our entire family the time and respect to spend as much time as we needed with our beloved cat. She explained the entire process and was just lovely in her demeanor. It was obviously an emotional time, and she knew exactly how to proceed without overwhelming us. As the visit continued, she explained everything she was doing and made sure to ask us if we had any questions or concerns. She provided compassionate care and went above and beyond to respect this difficult time. For anyone wondering if this is the route for them to take, I highly recommend at-home euthanasia with Dr. Whala. Yes, it was difficult and not an enjoyable time, but I can't thank her enough for the care she took to help our beloved Indy cross the rainbow bridge. If you are in a similar situation, or questioning whether this is the right decision for you, I absolutely recommend using Dr. Whala and allowing her to help your loved one pass on with dignity. Thank you Dr. Whala for honoring our cherished pet.
Your kindness, compassion and tender care of our beloved baby girl was of immeasurable value to us in our darkest hour. When I lost control of my emotions, you were able to help calm me down to ensure that our baby stayed at peace. Thank you for being such an angel in helping our angel get her wings.
I was very impressed with Dr. Karen Whala. She was approachable and professional. She showed a great concern and comfort Luna. She assessed her Upon arrival communicated as well. She was pleasant and compassionate throughout the time in our home gental & peaceful for Luna.
We actually have a unique story. When Dr. Karen arrived and assessed our Bandit, she said, “I don’t think he’s ready to go.” Without going in to every detail, she spent an hour with us as we observed Bandit, and discussed all that was going on with him. We determined that a medicine we were giving him was overprescribed and that was likely what caused his symptoms. Anyway, as I said, there’s much more to the story, but the end result is that Bandit is still with us! Dr. Karen was extremely compassionate, calm, comforting, not in a rush, and knowledgeable. We wholeheartedly appreciated her calm and discerning manner and the way in which she explained her thoughts and feelings to us. It is a comfort to know we now have a Dr./company we can turn to if we need to put a pet down. We live in the foothills/mountains and it is so nice to know we have Dr. Karen who would come to us in our time of need. Our gratitude is immense. Thank you, Dr. Karen. ♥️
If I could submit more stars for Dr. Wala I would. What was an awful moment turned out to be quite beautiful and so very peaceful. Dr. Whala was so calming and sweet. I could not imagine doing what she does day in and day out until I saw the care that she put into easing the pain of not only the pet crossing over but the human left behind. She is a superstar with an empathy that most do not possess. I am so grateful for what she does and will never let another pet pass any other way. Thank you so much.
I can not say enough kind words for Dr. Karen Whala of CodaPet. She came highly recommended from a good friend that had chosen in home pet euthanasia and when my Boerboel was diagnosed with Lymph cancer and it was time to let her go I was so grateful Dr. Whala had an opening that same day. She was on time and she has the most calming, gentle, peaceful spirit of anyone I've ever met. It never felt rushed, she took her time, and all things considered on such a hard, sad morning, the passing of my Tesla could not have gone any smoother or better. Thank you Dr. Whala for making my decision that day so much easier. 🙏
We have requested Dr. Whala's services three times now, and each time she has shown immense kindness, empathy, and knowledge. I appreciate her more than words can ever express. She has provided us a comfortable, peaceful and loving space to say goodbye to our fur babies in, which is priceless. Although I dread saying goodbye to my fur babies, I find solace in knowing that Dr. Whala is available to help us navigate that difficult transition. Thank you a million times over, Dr. Whala.
During one of the most terrible things someone can experience, Dr Karen really truly made this a peaceful experience. She was kind and calm and reassuring. I couldn't imagine this heartbreaking time with another vet. Thank you.
Dr. Whala is one of the most compassionate and kind veterinarians I have ever met. The experience was far better in our home than previous vet offices. Like night and day.
Dr. Whala was amazing. My boy was suffering, but she made sure he didn't feel a thing. For something so difficult to go through, Dr. Wahla made it just a little bit easier.
The service offered made the decision easier to end my aged cat’s struggle to breathe. Dr. Karen was professional; explained the process and was companionate through out the visit. I appreciated the guilt free interaction with her.
The vet had a very calm and relaxing energy. My dog went very peaceful. I got the ashes back very quickly as well. She delivered them to my home herself.
Karen was so compassionate when it came time for Hoppy to leave us. She was so kind and understanding of our plight. Animals are truly family and she was respectful of that. When it is time for your fur baby to go it is wonderful that someone out side of your family sees that I cannot say enough about Karen and wish her all the best.
Dr. Karen was so patient, caring, professional, compassionate and empathetic with our saying goodbye to our beloved Hendrix. She made it so much easier for all of us. Thank you so much Dr. Karen and thank you to the Koda Pet program. We’ve been recommending your program and Dr. Karen to our friends and family.
"Dr Karen came highly recommended from a good friend. I am so grateful she was available the morning that I had to make the decision to lay my Boerboel to rest. She made the experience so peaceful and took her time. I am so grateful to her. Thank you!"
I cannot express enough how WONDERFUL Dr. Whala is! I will never, ever use any other vet for putting any of my kitties to sleep. She has such a calm and loving presence. She made this hard time actually easy. No tears: just immense gratitude that my sweet Blotty got to go in such a calm and peaceful way, at home. Thank you, Dr. Whala!
Dr. Karen was amazing. She was compassionate and made sure we understood the whole procedure and it's steps. My dog passed happy in her home and her own bed and I couldn't have asked for a better way for her to go.
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!!
I am sure all the vets are great, but I can only speak about Dr. Karen. Dr. Karen was fantastic; we appreciated her listening and compassionately answering all our questions. She explained the process and took her time. We were all able to love on Lucky and say goodbye. She gave him some prosciutto with a relaxant, and from the time he walked back to his spot, he started falling asleep. Lucky was ready :( It happened very quickly, and then she gave him a shot, and within a few minutes, he was gone. She didn't rush; she waited until we were ready. I am so relieved that we could say goodbye to Lucky at home, surrounded by those who loved him.
Even after working for vets for almost 20 of my younger yrs, this was the most peaceful passing I've witnessed. Dr. Karen is sincerely sensitive to what you and your pet are feeling. She was kind, caring and patient. Highly recommend.
This is unfortunately the second time I had her come to my home. Both times this wonderful woman had such a caring and compassion not only for my pets but for me as well. Her spirit is so calming and she is very tender and loving with such a difficult job. God bless this gentle soul. I will only trust her if I ever need to have it done again. Thank you 🙏 Dr. Whala
Dr Karen Whala was absolutely wonderful, caring and compassionate at a time my family really needed it, She explained everything in detail and made this extremely hard time a little easier, Thank you so much!
Dr. Whala took great care of our sweet girl. She could not have passed any more peacefully and we will always appreciate Dr Whala and Coda Pet for helping us through this very difficult time.
I am grateful for the service Dr. Karen provided. She was not only knowledgeable but also very professional, understanding, and empathetic. She explained everything she was doing and what to expect. She handled everything afterward and brought my friend back to me after the cremation. While it was beyond Dr. Karen’s control, I only wish my dog Zoey had a lot more white whiskers on her face before I had to say goodbye.
Dr. Karen Whala was so amazing. She had such compassion, empathy, and gentleness. We couldn’t have had a better person to help us through this difficult time.
She was very kind and understanding through an extremely difficult time. The process was not rushed and it went smoothly and peacefully.
We LOVE Dr. Karen Whala, and will definitely use her services again, as needed. She is patient, kind, compassionate, and professional. She made us feel ok about our tough decision to euthanize our beloved Lab, Zara. We will highly recommend her to anyone in our recent situation.
Dr. Karen Whala was one of the best Dr.’s we’ve ever experienced! She was so patient, professional, empathetic, sincere, and made us all feel very comfortable with her and the process of having to send our beloved Hendrix to heaven. Dr. Karen was engaged with every member of our family and Hendrix felt so at ease with her as well. We highly recommend her for anyone that decides to go this route. We couldn’t have had a better experience of this kind. She was an Angel in human form. Thank you Dr. Karen Whala💜💜💜
Dr. Whala was extremely kind and her energy was calming. It was a heartbreaking experience, but we truly appreciate the way she was with us and most importantly, our sweet girl. She treated her with such kindness and respect, we’re truly grateful.
Dr Whala an answer to my prayer as I am disabled and was at a loss on how to help my suffering boxer boy. I couldn't take him to a vet. So grateful she came to my house and in the comfort of my loyal boy was assisted in crossing the rainbow bridge. The good doctor was so gentle and compassionate towards my boy and to me in such an hour of distress. She truly has a vacation for God's creatures and a spirit of loving respect us humans too. Thanks ever so much Dr Whala and for the recorces for grief. My heart continues to be heavy not having him around. I do have great satisfaction that his passing was of great dignity and peace in his own home. He deserved all the love and care as he gave me so much in return
Dr. Karen Whala Was the absolute sweetest, most professional Dr that I’ve used for these services. Had I known about her years ago, I would’ve been using her for my previous pets when it was their time to be euthanized. She was very informational and told you everything she was doing before she did it. Dr. Karen Whala Truly made an INCREDIBLY difficult situation go smoothly and with her support. I couldn’t recommend Dr. Karen Whala more, honestly one of if not the best Dr to contact when in need of these services/ or an honest consultation of if your pet is even ready for euthanasia.
Dr. Karen Whala was just the perfect answer to a difficult decision in sending our German Shepherd Luke to Heaven. Dr. Whala was gentle, took the time to exam and bring assurance to both our dog and our family. This was a difficult day but Dr. Whala made it reassuring and gave us the piece of mind we needed. Thank you so very much.
Dr. Karen is so caring and compassionate. Dr. Karen has been to my home to take care of two of my fur babies two different times. Each fur baby has their own individual needs. And Dr. Karen takes into account what’s going on with them and does what is best to keep them from being stressed, nervous or scared. So grateful for Dr. Karen. I was able to spend the time I needed and my babies went peacefully. Meant the world to me. God bless you Dr. Karen. I would recommend Dr. Karen 100%. My heart is at peace.
I appreciated her concern for my pet's comfort, dignity, and stress level. She is very considerate and compassionate. We've never euthanized a pet at home before, but, after this experience, we would never choose to do it another way. Our cat died peacefully, in her own home, with her own family. It was very positive, considering the circumstances.
Losing a beloved pet is never easy, but Dr Karen made this difficult situation a peaceful experience. Our sweet Roxy got to pass in the comfort of our home surrounded by her favorite human & furry family members. Dr Karen was very kind and compassionate throughout the appointment. She truly has a gift for what she does and how she does it. We can’t thank her enough. While we hope we don’t need to use this service anytime soon, we will definitely seek Dr Karen’s help the next time it is needed.
Dr. What's is kind and patient. She could see how difficult saying goodbye to my cat was, and she gave me the support I needed. She was so gentle with my cat. I'm very grateful that she was able to handle such a rough situation with such grace and understanding.
Dr. Karen Whala is as professional as could be. Coupled with her compassion, empathy, and patience, she made our experience as painless as possible. We had a very hard decision to make and it was comforting to have her with us. She was patient and did not rush us at any point. She was soothing and new just the right things to say and how to say them to help our entire family get through a difficult process. This is the second time we’ve utilized this service and the first time was not the same experience. Different company and veterinarian. We highly recommend Dr. Karen Whala.
Dr. Karen Whala was an Angel sent in human form. As much as we dreaded saying goodbye to our beloved Hendrix, she made the experience memorable in the most loving and positive way. Our family highly recommends Dr. Karen for this difficult decision.
Dr Karen Whala was wonderful ! knowledgable, Compassionate and professional when we needed it the most. I will be forever great full that she was there to help guide us through this difficult time . Thank you
Dr. Karen Whala was so amazing. She was so kind, thoughtful and patient throughout the whole process. She is a true gift in a very difficult time. Words cannot describe the gratitude I have for Dr. Karen for coming to my home and taking such good care of my Honey and me in helping say the final good bye.
Dr. Whala was extremely kind and gentle. She helped all of us with the loss of Loba who was a shelter dog at Animal Compassion Team, a non profit rescue in Fresno California. Loba was a favorite at our shelter 2 years at the shelter and she had no applications for adoption. The volunteers and staff wanted her to end her life where she felt at home. Dr. Whala treated Loba like an important and pedigreed dog. Thank you Dr Whala❤️
Having to make the hard decision to say good bye to your pet is never going to be easy. The hours leading up to my final good bye to my best friend were painful and filled with anxiety. When Dr. Whala arrived I felt an immediate sense of calm and security. She made me and my loved ones all feel like everything was going to be okay and that my dear pet would leave this universe with dignity. Although this was the hardest thing I have ever gone through, Dr. Whala helped to make this the last moment of love and compassion to your furry friend. I cannot recommend this option enough. My Indica was surrounded by loved ones, in her home, on her comfiest bed. I miss her everyday, but I am so thankful to have been able to be there for her last breath as she was in my arms. Thank you Dr. Whala for all that you and your team do. You guys are heroes to us devote pet parents.
Karen was very gentle and kind. She explained everything she was doing or going to do. She took her time, being very considerate of my hurt. It made all the difference.
Our experience with Dr. Whala was an incredible one. Our 17 year old cat had been living with kidney disease for several years, but it progressed rapidly the last two months. Within a few days he greatly declined and we were faced with the unthinkable choice of putting him to sleep or continuing to care for him while he suffered unnecessarily. When we finally decided to have him humanely euthanized, our regular vet's office recommended CodaPet. We had to make a very fast decision, and were able to book an appointment with Dr. Whala the very next morning. From the moment we booked to the appointment, everything went professionally and with the utmost compassion. Dr. Whala texted the next morning to confirm everything and explain the process. When she arrived, she was extremely kind and caring, and made allowed our entire family the time and respect to spend as much time as we needed with our beloved cat. She explained the entire process and was just lovely in her demeanor. It was obviously an emotional time, and she knew exactly how to proceed without overwhelming us. As the visit continued, she explained everything she was doing and made sure to ask us if we had any questions or concerns. She provided compassionate care and went above and beyond to respect this difficult time. For anyone wondering if this is the route for them to take, I highly recommend at-home euthanasia with Dr. Whala. Yes, it was difficult and not an enjoyable time, but I can't thank her enough for the care she took to help our beloved Indy cross the rainbow bridge. If you are in a similar situation, or questioning whether this is the right decision for you, I absolutely recommend using Dr. Whala and allowing her to help your loved one pass on with dignity. Thank you Dr. Whala for honoring our cherished pet.
Dr. Karen Whala is such a blessing to us. I was so touched on how she approached my Bella. Her presence comforted Bella which I never seen happened before because Bella was a nervous dog around people but not with Dr. Karen Whala. It was as if she knew she was there to help.She also helped us through the difficult process and made sure Bella transitioned painlessly and peacefully. Thank you Dr.Karen Whala for your professionalism, kindness and dedication to our beloved pets, our family members.
As hard as it was to say goodbye to our sweet boy, Dr. Whala made it the absolute best experience possible. She was caring, lind and took time with me. She made it a comfortable and safe experience and I can not thank her enough.
Dr Karen W did an amazing job throughout the entire process. She was very kind, compassionate and respectful. The ashes were returned sooner than expected. She definitely made this hard day a lot easier.
Our family could not be more pleased with the gentleness and medical expertise when preparing our German Shepherd to go to Rainbow Bridge. Dr. Karen Whala was gentle and extremely informative. She took her time and her grace and knowledge made everything very special in a very difficult time. Thank you❤️
Dr. Karen Whala made my first experience with in-home pet euthanasia a very positive one. I will definitely use her service again when the time comes. She is kind and compassionate and was very gentle with my dog Sadie. Dr Whala never rushed the process and made sure Sadie stayed comfortable during the whole procedure. Choosing in-home pet euthanasia gave me an extra day to love and spoil Sadie while accepting that we were not going to have her anymore. It also gave Sadie comfort in her last hours to be free from severe anxiety that going to the vet brought her.
Dr Karen Whala has been wonderful with our pets. We were fortunate that we found her. Her compassion and understanding when it is time to say good by was comforting to us. Thank you Dr Whala for your patience and understanding. The Lee Family
Dr. Whala in my opinion is the very best she is caring and very patient I lost Marley may 1, and sessy October 9, 16 and 14 years old she made things absolutely comfortable for our family thank you so much dr. Whala
We made the very difficult decision to euthanize our sweet cat, Sophie. However, CodaPet and Dr. Whala made at home pet euthanasia a beautiful option for our family. Dr. Whala created a calm and peaceful environment for our heartbreaking moment which put us all at ease including our fur baby. We thank you Dr. Whala from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion and care on such a difficult day.
Dr Karen was very nice and sympathetic overall good first at home euthanasia experience. Even came earlier than scheduled appointment to help my pet pass faster and not in pain.
Dr. Whala was a sweet soul to work with. She was very compassionate and we could tell her voice and demeanor put our Charlie boy at ease. She made a very difficult situation as bearable as possible. I wouldn’t have had it any other way than having Charlie at home surrounded by family, to cross the rainbow bridge.
Dr. Wahla was amazing and treated or animal with respect and dignity throughout the entire process. We appreciated her care and understanding of what we were going through.
Karen was very professional and sensitive to our needs. It was a tremendously difficult experience for us, but we’re confident we made the right choice.
Dr. Karen Whala helped us through a difficult time with compassion. She was patient while we went through the process of letting our baby pass away.
Karen Whala has helped us three times to move our best friend and confidant away from old age, infirmities and painful untreatable illness. She has always been kind, courteous to our unique needs and wishes, professional and timely. To our family it was the most satisfying, pleasant, and fulfilling passing of a loved one. The Harris Family
Dr. Karen W did an amazing job throughout the entire process. She was very compassionate, kind and respectful. The ashes were returned sooner than expected.
Dr Kathy Whala was so compassionate with the procedure of laying Ducey my fur baby to rest. She made sure my fur baby was completely comfortable as well as myself. Beyond 5 stars!
Dr Karen is an amazing soul, she helped us through a very difficult time. Her compassion and kindness were off the chart,I highly recommend her to anyone who is saying good by to a sweet and beautiful family member. Dr Karen thank you is not enough.
She was very compassionate, took her time to explain everything she did and I’ve never had such a good experience with such a caring vet
Dr Karen came highly recommended from a good friend. I am so grateful she was available the morning that I had to make the decision to lay my Boerboel to rest. She made the experience so peaceful and took her time. I am so grateful to her. Thank you!
Dr. Karen made a tough experience better by her compassion and caring. She explained each step and confirmed our fears regarding our elder dog's condition. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Whala was very gentle, compassionate & straightforward in explaining what she would do for our girl. Finley was still very engaged, alert & friendly when Dr. Whala arrived; one would never guess she was in pain or losing her ability to walk. Though it was an extremely difficult process for me, Dr. Whala displayed great empathy for my grief. I truly appreciated everything Dr. Whala did to free my girl of her pain & pass in the most gentle & seamless way.
Dr. Karen was helpful in providing a peaceful passing for my sick kitty. She explained the process and helped keep us both calm. This was the hardest decision I had to make and she helped me come to terms with it. I would absolutely call Dr. Karen again if needed. She was kind, compassionate, and supportive for both me and my girl as we said goodbye.
Losing a pet is always heartbreaking. We were devastated when it came time for our 15 1/2 year old rhodesian to go but Dr Karen helped ease us through the process. She was caring, patient and compassionate. What a blessing to be able to do this in the comfort of our own home with our other dog there too. Dr Karen continued her grace when returning his ashes back to us in a beautiful wooden box engraved with his name. Highly recommend!
Dr. Whala is empathetic, compassionate, and patient. She helped our dog Brody smoothly transition into the next phase of life. She created a calm and loving environment and allowed us to grieve and say our goodbyes without making us feel rushed. She made sure Brody was comfortable and at peace throughout the process. I highly recommend Dr. Whala to anyone who is trying to peacefully help their animal transition over the rainbow bridge.
"A big thank you to Dr. Whala for her help when I needed her. She was prompt, courteous, professional, friendly, and caring. She explained everything to me beforehand and during the procedure. I finally got to hold this stray cat I had been feeding for 3 years, but wouldn't let me touch him. That meant a lot to me."
Dr. Whala was caring and compassionate throughout the whole process. She helped to make a difficult experience easier for the whole family.
Considering one of the hardest things I’ve done is put to rest my beloved friend, Karen made it as peaceful as could ever be for my baby. Well worth it. Karen was kind, patient, caring and considerate.
Her calmness and compassion was very appreciated. It must be difficult to maintain that level of outward empathy throughout every day in this profession. My other cats have never been comfortable around anyone else but myself and my partner but they were so at ease with Karen. It definitely takes a special kind of person. Thank you for making the experience as peaceful and painless as possible.
I'm still very emotional for having to put my baby to rest.. but I'm truly grateful of how came to my home where my family was able to be supporting.. she was sensitive through the whole process, which was very nice of her.. my dog went very peacefully, and I held her the whole time in her favorite place at home.. thank u so much.
Dr. Whala is an amazing vet with such a respectful and peaceful energy that made what could have been traumatic as peaceful as possible for my pet and myself. I will be forever grateful for having this option available for sending beloved pets to their peaceful resting.
Dr. Karen made this very difficult situation bearable. She is knowledgeable, professional, thorough, kind, and caring. We are so thankful that God sent her to our family to care for and about our beloved Lili. God bless you, Dr. Karen. You are a gem!
Dr. Karen Whela was just what our family needed when we were faced with the difficult end of life decision for our sweet 14 year old Golden, Sandy. She was compassionate, tender, patient, and understood when to explain the process and when to give us the space we needed. She clearly has the heart for this amazing work. The entire process was easy with Coda Pet and they were extremely professional. Our entire family was able to be there with Sandy and while we were sad, we all feel good about how we managed her care. I would most highly recommend Dr. Karen and Coda Pet for your loved family member pet.
Dr Karen was very professional and considerate during the whole process of putting down our beautiful dog Rex. We deeply appreciate her kindness and help.
Our experience could not have been any easier thanks to Dr Wahala. She is a beautiful lady inside and out! Thank you, our Chipper is in peace.
We had a very sudden decline of our beloved dog and Dr Whala was completely sympathetic and allowed us to go through the process in a very peaceful and calm manner. It's so wonderful that there are people who help us as we lose our pets in such a professional and understanding way.
I wanted my 20 year old cat Safari to cross the rainbow bridge at home without the anxiety and stress of the vets office. Dr Whala came and treated her with dignity and was so tender and kind.
Having Karen come to the house was the most beautiful, peaceful experience I could have wished for. She was soft spoken, compassionate, sensitive and loving toward my pet. I will never drive a pet to the vets office again for this difficult process. I held my cat the whole time. No anxiety, or pain. God bless Karen for her work.
Dr. Whala was amazing. The way she guided us so gently through the entire process.. attuning to our family, our grief was exactly what we needed.
Dr. Karen was totally professional, kind, calm, and caring in the worst of circumstances. The horrible necessity of saying goodbye to my beloved shepherd Ellie was made a teeny tiny bit easier because of her kindness and compassion.
We were recently faced with making the decision to say goodbye to our Rottweiler, Cookie. This is the second time that Dr Whala has assisted us and each time she has shown kindness and compassion as well as loving care to our beloved pets. We can't thank her enough for her sympathetic care and professionalism.
At home Euthanasia is a god send, my dog was comfortable in a place he felt safe. There was no stress, it was very peaceful. Dr. Karen was very respectful of our situation and our dog.
I am so thankful for the caring patience, consideration, and understanding of Dr.Whala! Though being a guide of euthanasia is NOT an easy job, she not only provided the service, she was also an amazing emotional support to me and my family. She never rushed me and was willing to sit with me, talk about, and give affection to my doggy girl. Dr.Whala is an amazing angel that I’m thankful for when my Cortnee needed to cross the rainbow bridge! Thank you Dr.Whala, I truly appreciate what you do and did for us.
Dr. Whala is one of the most incredible, caring, intelligent person I have ever met. She turned the worst day of my life (so far) into a loving, meaningful experience. Words simply cannot describe the care that Dr. Whala took with my beloved dog. My dog passed in peaceful comfort thanks to Dr. Whala. Dr. Whala also provided us with peace with the decision that the timing was right. Working with Dr. Whala was one of the best decisions that i have ever made. I am truly grateful to Dr. Whala and will remember her for the rest of my life. The Fresno community is beyond lucky to have Dr. Whala working in it.
Dr. Whala is empathetic, compassionate, and patient. She helped our dog Brody smoothly transition into the next phase of life. She created a calm and loving environment and allowed us to grieve and say our goodbyes without making us feel rushed. She made sure Brody was comfortable and at peace throughout the process. I highly recommend Dr. Whala to anyone who is trying to peacefully help their animal transition over the rainbow bridge.
Doc. Karen took the utmost care of Bentley on his final journey with my wife and I at home. She explained everything and was very professional during the transition of our loved Bently.
Dr. Karen Whale was wonderful, I felt very fortunate that she was the one to take care of my "Jakers" she was so kind, smart, compassionate, understanding, thank you Dr. Karen Whale
SHASTA’s POEM Shasta, golden flame Snow's whisper sang your song Water's rhythm was your heartbeat Your spirit soared over mountain peaks Squirrel's dance was your joy Your eyes saw through to the soul Love's nectar quenched our thirst Each moment, a brushstroke in your art Seventeen years, a journey complete You're the timeless note in our symphony Thank you for helping Shasta at the conclusion of her well lived full dog life. A peaceful death is a gift she deserved. .
Today Dr Whala brought our sweet Zeke's ashes home She is the kindest most caring woman I have ever met. She really did make a very difficult time much easier for both me and my husband. I am forever grateful 💗
I have never been so impressed as I am with Dr. Karen Whala. She made a horrible heartbreaking situation, kind, warm and dignified. She made our dog comfortable and treated her with immeasurable kindness, respect and care. I would use her again without question.
A big thank you to Dr. Whala for her help when I needed her. She was prompt, courteous, professional, friendly, and caring. She explained everything to me beforehand and during the procedure. I finally got to hold this stray cat I had been feeding for 3 years, but wouldn't let me touch him. That meant a lot to me.
I was greatly impressed by Dr. Karen's kindness and consideration for both me and my elderly cat, Misty. She was thoughtful, knowlegable, and personable. The procedure was every bit as special as the website claimed, and I am very grateful to her.
Dr Whala is extremely kind, compassionate, and was patient in explaining everything to us. She was gentle with our ill Shepherd and gave us time to love her before we said our goodbyes. I knew our Shepherd was in safe hands with Dr Whala and she was brought back home as soon as possible. Beyond grateful for this service and for Dr Whala.
Losing our beloved Bully was one of the hardest moments for our family, but Dr. Karen Whala helped us through it with compassion, grace, and genuine care. From the moment she arrived, she created a peaceful and comforting environment that honored Bully’s life and eased his passing. Dr. Whala was incredibly supportive—not just to Bully, but to every member of our family. Her presence brought comfort during a heartbreaking time, and we are so grateful for her gentleness and professionalism. The resources shared by the CodaPet team were thoughtful and meaningful, especially the grief support and memorial ideas. It truly felt like we weren’t alone. Thank you, Dr. Whala and the entire CodaPet Care Team, for helping us say goodbye with dignity and love. We will never forget it. — Villarreal Family
Dr Whala was so compassionate and caring. She was absolutely wonderful in explaining the process and made sure our Stella truly was comfortable . It was so peaceful and we are grateful for her services. Thank you.
Dr. Whala’s compassion and care made the difficult decision so much better. I highly recommend this service and Dr. Whala. Being at home was so much better than having to drive my old man golden to the vet. Having him comfortable in his home eased the stress of the situation.
I only hesitated to give a 5 star rating because Dr. Whala did not call me sooner about our date with Endora's passing. She called that morning to ask if I was having second thoughts which I was. I had another boxer put down in 2022 and I sensed Dr. Whala was hesitant to put her down because she was worried I would feel "incredible guilt" because Violet seemed to be doing a little better. I went ahead with the euthanasia after talking to my vet again and I did feel horrible as Dr. Whala feared but I am now okay with the decision. Violet's heart was bad and Endora had metastatic cancer. My point is that I had Dr. Whala's imput for a day or so and then again on the day of the euthanasia. I love Dr. Whala and just wanted a phone call the night before. I wanted my hand held I guess.
Dr. Karen came highly recommended to us by our local veterinarian, Armstrong Pet, and we now know why. Dr. Karen made this really difficult process a beautiful experience for our family. She talked us through each step of the process and was sensitive to the emotions of our young son. She was empathetic, patient, and provided us the time and space to say our goodbyes. I have already shared her contact information with other that are facing this difficult situation with their pup. Thank you for providing such a humane option in crossing the rainbow bridge 🌈🐶
Upon her arrival, Dr. Karen compassionately assured us that our lab, Milo, would pass peacefully in his own home with his family loving him until the end. And so it was. Tears flowed losing our 14 year old friend, truly a part of our family. Dr. Karen was gentle with Milo and I would so strongly suggest this form of euthanasia. Milo left us and did so with dignity. We miss him terribly.
I just had a great service performed by Doctor Karen Whala. My very old German Shepherd had to be put down. The doctor came to my house and was very pleasant, professional and really well prepared. She was so good that my dog was first relaxed and then so sleepy that he passed like he was taking a nap. This sure beats the stress of a vet office when he could relax in his own surroundings. Thank you Doctor.
Taking the initial steps was the hardest decision I’ve ever made. Having Dr. Karen Whala as part of my Stoney’s final moments leaves me with a sense is peace. She was incredibly patient and compassionate throughout the entire process and treated both he and I like family. I can’t begin to put into words how grateful I am that my Stoney was able to be home in his last chapter surrounded with love and his favorite human by his side!
Dr Karen was compassionate, discreet and professional! I can’t say enough how well she cared for my pet and me during this emotional time.
One of life’s hardest events, Karen Whala helped in so many ways me through it. She sent texts before the visit and once she arrived, she was very compassionate with our suffering pet and myself. Literally prepped in the flower bed and went to where our doggy was hiding. Her words were comforting and encouraging throughout the time she was there. So thankful for her home service. After this, no one should be driving a vehicle anywhere! Thank you Karen for your kind hear for our girl who is not in any pain now. 🐾🐾❤️
This was best experience I have ever had when sending a pet over the Rainbow Bridge. No longer with I do this at a veterinarian. Dr Karen was the most compassionate person I have ever encountered. Professional and caring to not only my beloved Penny, but myself as well. I can’t thank her enough. ❤️
She was very calming and soothing. She did everything very slowly which was great for our dog. She explained as she went along which was great for us
this was the hardest thing to have to do but The experience we had using Codapet and Dr Whala was absolutely wonderful. She was so patient and wonderful with our fur baby and us. We thank her so much for all her compassion!!
I have told several people about the procedure and highly recommend Dr. Wahala due to her explicit explanation of the procedure and her sincere compassion. She made sure it was an easy transition for Cassie and for me.
This was not an easy decision for us to come to but Dr Karen made it much easier. She made sure that our girl was as comfortable as possible and gave us as much time as necessary. We highly recommend this service and Dr. Karen
Dr Whala was amazing. She is very compassionate, took her time with us. It was super hard to say goodbye but it was very peaceful for our sweet baby AngelButtercup. I would highly recommend her services. Thank you Dr. Whala who fit us in to her schedule and gave much comfort. We got her ashes back much quicker through this service which is much appreciated.
Dr. Karen came highly recommended by a good friend of mine. I am so grateful that she was available the morning that I had to make the decision to lay my Boerboel to rest. She arrived on time and made this tough decision so much easier. She has such a calm, peaceful presence and took her time, waiting for the right moment for when Tesla was ready to let go. I am forever grateful to her for making this experience a bit easier. I highly recommend Dr. Karen Whala!
