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Dr. Robbie

Raleigh & Surrounding Neighborhoods

I grew up in Durham, North Carolina. I have known since I was 5 years old that I wanted to be a veterinarian. When my first dog, Bozo, contracted canine distemper and passed away, I knew I wanted to help animals. Although I was young, I remember feeling so helpless and I wanted to prevent other pets and families from going through what Bozo and I experienced. I also loved science so a veterinary career was the perfect fit.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from North Carolina State University in 1991 and then completed veterinary school at the same university in 1995.

I enjoy all aspects of companion animal medicine. I also have many years of equine and food animal experience. I enjoy being a veterinarian because it continually provides me with opportunities to help people and their pets. I deeply respect the human-animal bond and appreciate being able to make a pet’s last moments peaceful and pain-free. I am honored to provide this service for families.

Outside of work, I enjoy working on my farm, riding horses, judging horse shows, and making horse show ribbons.

Our services

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In-Home Euthanasia

At Lap of Love, we take the utmost pride in helping your pet experience a peaceful passing in the comfort and tranquility of their home.

Veterinary Hospice

Family-focused, in-home hospice care ensures your dog or cat is comfortable and happy during their final days.

Aftercare

From cremation to personal keepsakes, our aftercare services allow you to forever memorialize your beloved dog or cat.

Telehospice

Personal phone/video calls, during which a Lap of Love team member will help you gain clarity around what's best for your ailing or aging pet.

Pet Loss Support

Join our free, virtual Pet Loss Support Groups. Discussions are focused on healthy coping skills, grief reactions, and honoring the lives of your furry family member.

In-Home Euthanasia

At Lap of Love, we take the utmost pride in helping your pet experience a peaceful passing in the comfort and tranquility of their home.

Veterinary Hospice

Family-focused, in-home hospice care ensures your dog or cat is comfortable and happy during their final days.

Aftercare

From cremation to personal keepsakes, our aftercare services allow you to forever memorialize your beloved dog or cat.

Telehospice

Personal phone/video calls, during which a Lap of Love team member will help you gain clarity around what's best for your ailing or aging pet.

Pet Loss Support

Join our free, virtual Pet Loss Support Groups. Discussions are focused on healthy coping skills, grief reactions, and honoring the lives of your furry family member.

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Lince n Visa

Hillsboro, Oregon

Wendy, Thank you so very much for coming into our home and showing so much grace and empathy, while giving the gift of the relaxing passage to the rainbow bridge for our Bailey warmed our hearts. We can’t thank you enough for being so compassionate with our fur-baby. Also, we appreciate the resources that you provided, and we will be taking a look at those to help with the process. We also look forward to taking some time and writing a tribute; A Life with Mr Bailey on the website. Thank you again! For your kind, passionate, and graceful approach with the whole process. We will definitely be recommending you to our family and friends. Much GRACE, Vince & Lisa

Lisa

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

On Sunday, July 12th we helped our 17 year old German Shepherd Shelley cross over the bridge. She was a beautiful, sweet, loyal girl who gave us nothing but unconditional love. She guided us through the best times and the hard times and she did this to the end. Because of COVID-19, we were unable to use our normal veterinarian. They recommended we contact Lap of Love. It was the best recommendation we could have taken. From the first phone call, I knew it was the right choice. Everyone we dealt with was caring and willing to offer whatever help they could to make the process as painless as possible. We were lucky enough to have Dr. Sara Barlowe. Dr. Sara was beyond professional, polite, kind, caring, and most thoughtful. She never rushed us, allowed us time for any questions, and offered us privacy in the end. She took the time to actually ask us questions about Shelley and her beautiful life. Dr. Barlowe was a great comfort to us and she helped us let go of the last furry family member we had. We are very grateful to Dr. Barlowe and to all at Lap of Love. Thank you. Lisa and Robert Ryan

Marcelo

Boca Raton, Florida

Thor was a divine Golden Retriever, a Brazilian and American Champion from AKC. The decision to let him cross the rainbow bridge due to cancer was a very tough one. Dr. Mary was fantastic in bringing kindness, respect, and gentleness to a suffering family. I know that my best companion passed away peacefully at her hands. I couldn't ask for a better service!

Trish

Auburn, Washington

Dr. Danielle was wonderful. She made Niko's last moments happy.

Kimberly

Orlando, Florida

Dr Annie brought a sense of compassion and professionalism that is needed at such difficult moments. She was friendly, caring and truly compassionate for our beloved lab, Jesse James. I think she is a furry animal "angel" and I would strongly encourage you to seek their services if ever needed for your pet. It is a peaceful passing for your pet and a comforting memory for your family.

Dawn

Levittown pa, Pennsylvania

To start I'm still very heart broken I lost my best friend her name was pomuk she is a beautiful loving caring maltiese mix I had her for three and hafe years I adopted her from a shelter best thing I've done but then my baby started getting sick. It happen so fast the vet said maybe sugary would help but she's 9 yes old and in pain they gave me dr brads number it was a heaven send cause he help my girl go to heaven with no pain he's a caring wonderful man and he also help me a lot by telling me it was not my fault I can not thank Dr brad enough he's a kind angel sent to us from God to help us with our animal children God bless

Lince n Visa

Hillsboro, Oregon

Wendy, Thank you so very much for coming into our home and showing so much grace and empathy, while giving the gift of the relaxing passage to the rainbow bridge for our Bailey warmed our hearts. We can’t thank you enough for being so compassionate with our fur-baby. Also, we appreciate the resources that you provided, and we will be taking a look at those to help with the process. We also look forward to taking some time and writing a tribute; A Life with Mr Bailey on the website. Thank you again! For your kind, passionate, and graceful approach with the whole process. We will definitely be recommending you to our family and friends. Much GRACE, Vince & Lisa

Lisa

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

On Sunday, July 12th we helped our 17 year old German Shepherd Shelley cross over the bridge. She was a beautiful, sweet, loyal girl who gave us nothing but unconditional love. She guided us through the best times and the hard times and she did this to the end. Because of COVID-19, we were unable to use our normal veterinarian. They recommended we contact Lap of Love. It was the best recommendation we could have taken. From the first phone call, I knew it was the right choice. Everyone we dealt with was caring and willing to offer whatever help they could to make the process as painless as possible. We were lucky enough to have Dr. Sara Barlowe. Dr. Sara was beyond professional, polite, kind, caring, and most thoughtful. She never rushed us, allowed us time for any questions, and offered us privacy in the end. She took the time to actually ask us questions about Shelley and her beautiful life. Dr. Barlowe was a great comfort to us and she helped us let go of the last furry family member we had. We are very grateful to Dr. Barlowe and to all at Lap of Love. Thank you. Lisa and Robert Ryan

Kimberly

Orlando, Florida

Dr Annie brought a sense of compassion and professionalism that is needed at such difficult moments. She was friendly, caring and truly compassionate for our beloved lab, Jesse James. I think she is a furry animal "angel" and I would strongly encourage you to seek their services if ever needed for your pet. It is a peaceful passing for your pet and a comforting memory for your family.

Dawn

Levittown pa, Pennsylvania

To start I'm still very heart broken I lost my best friend her name was pomuk she is a beautiful loving caring maltiese mix I had her for three and hafe years I adopted her from a shelter best thing I've done but then my baby started getting sick. It happen so fast the vet said maybe sugary would help but she's 9 yes old and in pain they gave me dr brads number it was a heaven send cause he help my girl go to heaven with no pain he's a caring wonderful man and he also help me a lot by telling me it was not my fault I can not thank Dr brad enough he's a kind angel sent to us from God to help us with our animal children God bless

Lince n Visa

Hillsboro, Oregon

Wendy, Thank you so very much for coming into our home and showing so much grace and empathy, while giving the gift of the relaxing passage to the rainbow bridge for our Bailey warmed our hearts. We can’t thank you enough for being so compassionate with our fur-baby. Also, we appreciate the resources that you provided, and we will be taking a look at those to help with the process. We also look forward to taking some time and writing a tribute; A Life with Mr Bailey on the website. Thank you again! For your kind, passionate, and graceful approach with the whole process. We will definitely be recommending you to our family and friends. Much GRACE, Vince & Lisa

Lisa

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

On Sunday, July 12th we helped our 17 year old German Shepherd Shelley cross over the bridge. She was a beautiful, sweet, loyal girl who gave us nothing but unconditional love. She guided us through the best times and the hard times and she did this to the end. Because of COVID-19, we were unable to use our normal veterinarian. They recommended we contact Lap of Love. It was the best recommendation we could have taken. From the first phone call, I knew it was the right choice. Everyone we dealt with was caring and willing to offer whatever help they could to make the process as painless as possible. We were lucky enough to have Dr. Sara Barlowe. Dr. Sara was beyond professional, polite, kind, caring, and most thoughtful. She never rushed us, allowed us time for any questions, and offered us privacy in the end. She took the time to actually ask us questions about Shelley and her beautiful life. Dr. Barlowe was a great comfort to us and she helped us let go of the last furry family member we had. We are very grateful to Dr. Barlowe and to all at Lap of Love. Thank you. Lisa and Robert Ryan

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