CodaPet adds in-home pet euthanasia service in Des Moines

CodaPet has expanded its at-home pet euthanasia network into Des Moines with a new licensed veterinarian, Dr. Jordan Marotz. The move gives pet owners in central Iowa another option for end-of-life care at home, with booking, aftercare and cremation support available through the company.

Why it matters: - CodaPet’s expansion gives Des Moines-area pet owners another end-of-life option designed to reduce stress for animals and families. - The service lets pets die at home, surrounded by familiar people and surroundings, which can ease grief and support closure. - The new coverage extends beyond Des Moines into central Iowa, including the broader Des Moines–Ames corridor.

What happened: - CodaPet added licensed veterinarian Dr. Jordan Marotz to its Des Moines network. - Dr. Marotz will serve pets and pet parents in Des Moines and surrounding communities. - CodaPet offers in-home pet euthanasia through a network of licensed veterinarians. - Dr. Karen Whala, a co-founder of CodaPet, said the company wants more families to know at-home euthanasia is an option for a peaceful end-of-life experience.

The details: - Dr. Marotz serves Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona, Ames, Nevada, Grimes, Johnston, Urbandale and West Des Moines. - CodaPet says pet parents can book appointments through its website. - Before the visit, the veterinarian contacts the family to answer questions and concerns. - The vet reviews the pet’s diagnosis and uses a quality-of-life assessment before proceeding. - CodaPet can help with transportation and cremation aftercare. - The average visit takes about one hour. - The euthanasia procedure lasts about 15 minutes. - Families get private time with their pet before and after the procedure. - The vet begins only when everyone is ready. - The starting price for in-home euthanasia in Des Moines is $315. - Aftercare and cremation start at $40 and vary by travel distance, pet size and cremation choice. - CodaPet says it currently supports a network of veterinarians in more than 100 cities. - More information is available on CodaPet’s website and the company’s veterinarian page at this link.

Between the lines: - Dr. Marotz said emergency work in the Des Moines area showed her a recurring regret among families: not being able to say goodbye in the way they wanted. - She said offering the service at home is something she would want for her own pets. - CodaPet’s founders, Dr. Karen Whala, Dr. Gary Hsia and Dr. Bethany Hsia, are positioning the business around broader access and awareness for in-home euthanasia. - The company is leaning into a model that combines convenience, emotional support and customization, including choices such as location, music and lighting.

What’s next: - CodaPet appears set to keep expanding its veterinarian network and city coverage. - Dr. Marotz’s practice will likely increase awareness of in-home euthanasia across central Iowa. - Pet owners who want the service can contact CodaPet or book through the company’s site.

The bottom line: - CodaPet is betting that more families will choose a quieter, more personal goodbye when a pet reaches the end of life.