Vet Serves in Fresno, CA

Dr. Karen Whala

Verified Veterinarian

340 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

There is truly no better way to honor our beloved pets last wishes than to help them pass, when its time, peacefully and painlessly in their sleep, at home. I firmly believe it, because it ia a desire we all would want when that time comes.

Education

Undergraduate: University of California, Davis

Veterinary Medicine: University of California, Davis

Certifications

2

Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist, Fear Free Certified

Pet Loss Bereavement SpecialistFear Free Certified
  • Based InFresno, CA
  • Service areasFresno, CA & Surrounding Cities
  • Work Experience18+ years
  • Animals ServedDogs (Over 30 lbs) & All Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

Wednesday12:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.

Services provided

At home pet euthanasia

Dr. Karen Whala will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $315

Pet cremation

Dr. Karen Whala will arrange and handle all of your cremation needs, including careful and loving transportation of your pet to the crematorium through private or communal process handled

Est. CostFrom $75 - $495

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostFrom $20 - $40

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $125

What pet parents are saying

Dr. Karen is so caring and compassionate. Dr. Karen has been to my home to take care of two of my fur babies two different times. Each fur baby has their own individual needs. And Dr. Karen takes into account what’s going on with them and does what is best to keep them from being stressed, nervous or scared. So grateful for Dr. Karen. I was able to spend the time I needed and my babies went peacefully. Meant the world to me. God bless you Dr. Karen. I would recommend Dr. Karen 100%. My heart is at peace.

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5.0
Jan 07 2025 by Christina O.
Review by Christina O.
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From the time Karen texted she was at the house until she left she was so very calm, professional and patient. Her presence set the mood and the whole experience was so very peaceful for me,Bella, her dog sister Riley, dog cousins, my sister, brothers and friend. Thank you Dr Karen, you will be highly recommended! Riley and I are a bit lost even tho Bella couldn’t do much, but missing her presence. I know deep in my heart she was ready to move on. Thankyou❤️

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5.0
Jul 19 2023 by Linda m
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During one of the most terrible things someone can experience, Dr Karen really truly made this a peaceful experience. She was kind and calm and reassuring. I couldn't imagine this heartbreaking time with another vet. Thank you.

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5.0
Feb 14 2024 by Chloe B
Review by Chloe B
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Dr Whala is extremely kind, compassionate, and was patient in explaining everything to us. She was gentle with our ill Shepherd and gave us time to love her before we said our goodbyes. I knew our Shepherd was in safe hands with Dr Whala and she was brought back home as soon as possible. Beyond grateful for this service and for Dr Whala.

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5.0
Dec 28 2023 by Caroline P
Review by Caroline P
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Dr. Whala is so supportively calm, companionate, and took her time which allowed me to breathe through this grief induced process!! I am speechless with gratitude!!! Thank you for what you do, it truly takes an amazing person that takes the time to do what you do and how you helped my fur baby with a loving peaceful crossing!?! I will now always do this type of in home help when any of my animals are in need again! Dr. Whala, you are a peace providing angel!! Thank you!!! Thank you!! Thank you!!

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5.0
Mar 25 2025 by Julie Nordman
Review by Julie Nordman
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We actually have a unique story. When Dr. Karen arrived and assessed our Bandit, she said, “I don’t think he’s ready to go.” Without going in to every detail, she spent an hour with us as we observed Bandit, and discussed all that was going on with him. We determined that a medicine we were giving him was overprescribed and that was likely what caused his symptoms. Anyway, as I said, there’s much more to the story, but the end result is that Bandit is still with us! Dr. Karen was extremely compassionate, calm, comforting, not in a rush, and knowledgeable. We wholeheartedly appreciated her calm and discerning manner and the way in which she explained her thoughts and feelings to us. It is a comfort to know we now have a Dr./company we can turn to if we need to put a pet down. We live in the foothills/mountains and it is so nice to know we have Dr. Karen who would come to us in our time of need. Our gratitude is immense. Thank you, Dr. Karen. ♥️

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5.0
Dec 16 2024 by Christine C.
Review by Christine C.
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