CodaPet to offer end-of-life pet care in Lubbock area
A new business is expanding to the Lubbock area, with the goal of helping people with ailing pets say goodbye in the comfort of their home.
On Monday, Nov. 20, CodaPet will begin offering in-home pet euthanasia services in Lubbock, Shallowater, Wolfforth, Smyer, New Deal, Ropesville, Ransom Canyon, New Home, Anton, Slaton, Idalou, Levelland, Abernathy and Whitharral, according to a news release.
CodaPet is a company with a network of licensed veterinarians, who will offer "end-of-life care for cats, dogs and other animals at home."
“I believe there is no greater final gift you can give your beloved companion than to carry out their wishes for a peaceful, stress free and painless transition in the comfort of home," said Dr. Karen Whala, a co-founder of CodaPet. "A place surrounded by all their family and the smells, sounds and familiarity they hold dear. In my role as a dedicated in-home euthanasia veterinarian, I consistently witness the heartfelt appreciation that fills a pet owner's heart when they have the opportunity to bestow upon their beloved pet, this last, compassionate gift."
The veterinarian covering the Lubbock and surrounding area will be Dr. Cherisse Abdul Hamid, who graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Hamid has experience in emergency medicine, shelter medicine, general practice, teaching, and is certified in the Human Animal Bond and gained additionaltraining in geriatric and end of life care.
"After having performed IHE during the pandemic, I came to the conclusion that pet parents do indeed wish to have a more private setting for their last moments with their pets," Hamid said. "This service will allow me to help families be at ease with the comfort of their pet by honoring their pet's final moments in the privacy and comfort of their home."
In-home euthanasia service will start at $300 in Lubbock.
"Group or private aftercare is an additional cost and depends on factors such as the driving distance, the pet's size, and the option for private or communal cremation," according to the release.
Prior to the appointment, a veterinarian will meet with the family to answer questions or concerns. At the appointment, the veterinarian will go over the diagnosis and apply a quality-of-life assessment to assess the pet's health. The visit takes an average of 45 minutes.
"Pet parents have a window of time to be with their pets privately before and after the euthanasia procedure if desired," the release stated. "As a pet parent, you are never truly ‘ready’, but your veterinarian will only proceed with the process once your pet is peaceful and relaxed. Oftentimes, just seeing your pet at peace and sometimes pain-free for the first time in months can help bring closure and peace to all family members involved in their pet’s end-of-life care. For those who need support with aftercare, the veterinarian can assist with transportation and cremation services."
People can schedule an appointment at codapet.com or call 1-833-CodaPet.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: CodaPet to offer end-of-life pet care in Lubbock area
