Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. We lived blocks away from the St. Johns River, where I spent time fishing and swimming—including with the manatees when they were close!

As a child, I was always outdoors fishing, building tree forts, picking oranges and blackberries, or simply exploring nature. I loved climbing the huge live oaks. I can’t remember a time when I didn't want to be a veterinarian. 

I earned my Bachelor of Science in agriculture and my Master of Science degree in medical microbiology at the University of Georgia. At the age of 40, when my children were in middle and high school, I went back to school and completed my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree at North Carolina State University.

As a veterinarian and animal lover, I love witnessing the human-animal bond. I love people and truly enjoy helping my clients make the best decisions for their pets. As a lifelong dog and cat owner, it makes my heart ache to see them suffering from diseases or other age-related problems. I have always believed that it was such a gift to allow suffering pets to die with dignity by euthanasia.

Pets are part of our families and I recognize the emotional and difficult decisions owners often have to make at the end of a pet's life. Most of my own pets were euthanized at the end of their lives. Although it was difficult to let them go, I knew my family and I were making the most loving choice. As a Lap of Love veterinarian, I bring the gift of compassion to every visit, and I am honored and fulfilled by comforting pets and their owners during this precious time.

When I’m not caring for pets, I love playing games, bike riding, and crafting. I've been married for over 40 years and we have two adult children and six grandchildren. I love spending time with them, especially on family game nights.