CodaPet adds Orlando vet for in-home pet euthanasia

CodaPet expanded its Orlando-area in-home pet euthanasia network by adding licensed veterinarian Dr. Rhaysa Feliciano. The move gives pet owners in Orlando and nearby Central Florida communities another option for end-of-life care at home, with pricing starting at $350. Why it matters: - CodaPet’s expansion gives Orlando-area pet owners another option for end-of-life care that happens at home instead of in a clinic. - The service is designed to reduce stress for pets and families during a difficult time and to provide a more private goodbye. - The company says the model also helps improve access to licensed veterinarians who focus on in-home euthanasia. What happened: - CodaPet added licensed veterinarian Dr. Rhaysa Feliciano to its Orlando-area network. - Feliciano plans to serve pets and pet parents in Orlando and surrounding communities. - CodaPet said the expansion strengthens its in-home pet euthanasia services in Central Florida. - Dr. Karen Whala, a CodaPet co-founder, said more families in Orlando should know that at-home pet euthanasia is available when they need it. The details: - Feliciano serves Orlando, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Apopka, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Longwood, Lake Mary, Sanford, Oviedo, Kissimmee, St. Cloud and surrounding communities in Orange County, Seminole County and northern Osceola County. - Feliciano grew up in Puerto Rico. - She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico in 2008. - She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University in 2015. - She completed a small-animal rotating internship that brought her to Florida. - CodaPet’s process starts when pet parents book through the company’s website. - Before the appointment, the veterinarian contacts the family to answer questions and concerns. - The veterinarian reviews the diagnosis and uses a quality-of-life assessment to help guide the decision. - CodaPet can also help arrange transportation and cremation services after the visit. - The visit lasts about one hour on average. - The euthanasia procedure itself lasts about 15 minutes. - Families are given private time with their pet before and after the procedure. - The veterinarian begins only when everyone is ready. - CodaPet lists in-home euthanasia in Orlando starting at $350. - Aftercare and cremation start at $125 and vary by driving distance, pet size and whether cremation is private or communal. - CodaPet says its network now supports services in more than 100 cities. - The company provides a booking option at more information and a veterinarian-facing page at veterinarian information . Between the lines: - The expansion fits a growing consumer preference for more personalized veterinary care that avoids the stress of travel. - Feliciano’s comments emphasize that the service is meant to preserve dignity, privacy and emotional support for families. - The company’s network model suggests CodaPet is trying to scale a niche service without relying on a single clinic location. What’s next: - CodaPet is likely to keep adding veterinarians as it expands into more markets. - Feliciano will begin serving families across Central Florida through the company’s in-home care platform. - Pet owners in the area can book appointments through CodaPet’s website or by phone at 1-833-CodaPet. The bottom line: - CodaPet is widening access to in-home pet euthanasia in Orlando, giving families a more private and less stressful end-of-life option for beloved pets.