CodaPet has officially launched in Staunton to provide peaceful in-home pet euthanasia through a network of compassionate and licensed veterinarians who offer end-of-life care for pets at home.
In-home pet euthanasia is the best experience for dogs and cats and their families because their home is where they feel most familiar and comfortable. Dr. Evymarie Prado Sanchez will service Staunton and the surrounding areas.
“As an in-home euthanasia veterinarian, I repeatedly hear the heartfelt gratitude and the relief a family feels when they have been able to grant their pet this gift. It is my wish that every family in Staunton becomes aware of at-home pet euthanasia so they may provide a peaceful and compassionate end-of-life experience for their beloved pets when their time comes,” CodaPet co-founder Dr. Karen Whala said.
Dr. Karen Whala, Dr. Gary Hsia and Dr. Bethany Hsia are co-founders and veterinarians of CodaPet. They share a passion for increasing both customer access and awareness by empowering a network of veterinarians who provide compassion and professional care to more pets and their families in a familiar environment.
“I decided to offer IHE to provide your beloved companion with a comfortable and serene crossing over the rainbow bridge at home surrounded by their loved ones,” Sanchez said.
She brings a unique blend of medical expertise, cultural richness and heartfelt compassion to her work as a veterinarian. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sanchez earned her undergraduate degree in Animal Science with a minor in Pre-Veterinary Studies from the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez in 2014. Driven by a deep fascination with animal health and a lifelong calling to the veterinary profession, she moved to the mainland U.S. to pursue her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and master’s in Public Health at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech and earned her credentials in 2019.
Sanchez has served in a variety of veterinary roles, from general practice to emergency medicine, with a growing focus on palliative and hospice care. Through her overnight shifts in emergency settings, she witnessed firsthand how difficult and overwhelming the end-of-life process can be for pets and their families. Inspired to offer an alternative filled with peace, comfort and dignity, she now dedicates herself to providing compassionate in-home euthanasia services, ensuring that beloved pets can pass surrounded by love in a familiar and
gentle setting.
In 2022, Sanchez and her family, including her three dogs, relocated to the Shenandoah Valley. When she’s not caring for pets, she’s likely under the hood of her show-ready 2001 Mazda Miata NB2 or cruising the scenic routes of the Blue Ridge Mountains with her partner and her canine trio: Kojack the Blue Heeler, Moana the sea-loving Golden Retriever and Siby, a spunky Chihuahua/Husky mix rescued from Puerto Rico.
Sanchez is proud to serve her Virginia community by offering families the gift of a peaceful goodbye—an experience she believes every pet deserves. She will provide services in Staunton, Fishersville, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Crozet, Palmyra, Ruckersville, Elkton, Broadway and surrounding areas. The starting price of in-home euthanasia starts at $310 in Staunton. The aftercare and cremation price begins at $80 and varies depending on factors such as driving distance, the pet’s size and the option for private or communal cremation.
CodaPet is expanding quickly and currently supports a network of veterinarians that offer peaceful at-home pet euthanasia services in more than 90 cities. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit online or call 1-833-CodaPet.
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Rebecca Barnabi
