CodaPet Expands Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia Services in Knoxville
As millennial pet parents continue treating their pets like true family members, demand for compassionate, low-stress end-of-life care is skyrocketing. Knoxville is no exception. CodaPet has officially expanded its in-home pet euthanasia services in the region by adding a new veterinarian, Dr. Taylor Martin, to support the growing need for peaceful, home-based end-of-life options. For local clinics and mobile veterinarians, this expansion highlights an important shift in how families want to say goodbye.
A Growing Model Designed Around Comfort and Connection
CodaPet operates through a network of licensed veterinarians who specialize in providing end-of-life care at home. The premise is simple but powerful. Pets experience their final moments where they feel safest. Families stay in familiar surroundings, without the added stress of clinic noise or travel. It is a model that resonates deeply with today’s pet owners, especially those who prioritize low-anxiety handling and emotional comfort. Co-founder Dr. Karen Whala explains this impact clearly. She frequently hears from families who feel immense gratitude and relief after providing a peaceful at-home transition. For many, it is the most meaningful gift they can give.
Dr. Whala, alongside fellow co-founders Dr. Bethany Hsia and Dr. Gary Hsia, has focused on building access by empowering veterinarians to serve more communities. With Knoxville’s large pet population and limited number of vets who currently provide this service, the expansion is arriving at an ideal time. Dr. Taylor Martin joins Dr. Mackenzie Treece and Dr. Nicole Ramos to serve Knoxville and surrounding areas including Maryville, Sevierville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Powell, Farragut, Clinton, Seymour, Loudon, and Dandridge. A Tennessee native with deep roots in the region, Dr. Martin brings both experience and authenticity that resonate strongly with local families. Raised near Chattanooga, educated at UTC and the University of Tennessee, and now settled with her family in Knoxville, she understands the community and its connection to pets. Her passion for in-home euthanasia developed from witnessing how profoundly the environment shapes a pet's final experience. She believes that no pet should face fear or stress at the end of life. At home, pets stay relaxed, near their people, and surrounded by familiar smells and routines. To Dr. Martin, this level of peace is not just a service. It is a calling.
How the Process Works for Families
When a family books an appointment through CodaPet’s website, the experience is designed to be as clear and supportive as possible. Before the visit, the veterinarian reaches out to talk through the pet’s condition, answer any lingering questions, and complete a quality-of-life assessment so the family feels confident in the decision. On the day of the appointment, the veterinarian typically spends about an hour with the family. The actual euthanasia portion takes around 15 minutes, but nothing begins until everyone is emotionally ready. Families are given private time with their pet both before and after the procedure, ensuring the moment never feels rushed or clinical. For those who need help with aftercare, CodaPet can also coordinate transportation and cremation services, making the entire process as seamless and comforting as possible.
Pet owners are choosing in-home farewells more frequently and it’s easy to see why. The compassion and comfort of a home setting reduces stress for the pet and owners can better personalize such an important and intimate moment. Veterinarians see firsthand how stressful clinic-based euthanasia can be. The benefits of in-home care align closely with low-stress handling principles and client-centered medicine. In the Knoxville region, in-home euthanasia starts at $300, with aftercare and cremation beginning at $30. Final costs vary based on factors such as driving distance, pet size, and cremation preferences.
CodaPet’s presence offers clinics a valuable resource. Many hospital teams struggle with euthanasia-heavy days, emotionally taxed staff, or clients who urgently request home services that the clinic cannot accommodate. Expanding in-home options helps vet clinics by reducing emotional strain on in-clinic staff, improving client satisfaction, providing referral paths when a pet is too anxious or fragile for travel, and supporting families who prefer a more personalized experience during difficult times. With CodaPet now operating in more than 100 cities and continuing to grow, Knoxville’s veterinary community gains a supportive partner during one of the most delicate phases of patient care.
