Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

My path to veterinary medicine was by no means linear, though I have always loved animals and have spent my life and career championing their welfare. Growing up in coastal Connecticut, my family enjoyed the companionship of many wonderful felines, and then later a sweet rescue dog who won all our hearts. I also spent a significant portion of my teens and early 20s working at a nearby large public aquarium, where I was privileged to help care for many species of marine animals.

After graduating from the University of Connecticut, I continued working hands-on with captive wildlife at several zoos and aquariums, then later pivoted to animal welfare advocacy in the non-profit sector. I’d long toyed with the idea of studying veterinary medicine, but it wasn’t until an old friend who’d also taken a non-traditional veterinary path encouraged and inspired me that I decided to go for it. For the experience abroad in my ancestral home, I attended veterinary school at the University of Glasgow in Scotland and loved every minute. Since returning stateside I have worked in small animal general practice, where I particularly cherish my relationships with pets and their people.

Deciding to euthanize a beloved animal is one of the most profoundly difficult choices we will make in life. Our pets are our intimate companions, sharing unconditional love and the daily rhythms of our lives. With the assistance of wonderful colleagues, I have said goodbye to two of my own elderly cats in the peace and comfort of home, while they rested comfortably in their favorite spots in the sunshine. Though heartbreaking, these experiences were made a little more bearable in knowing my friends received that last beautiful gift of a peaceful death in comfort, free from pain and fear.

While never easy, providing end-of-life care for pets is a sacred privilege and I am honored to do this work. I know firsthand the great comfort and support these services provide. I firmly believe every pet deserves a peaceful passing in their home, surrounded by the people who love them the most.

In my spare time I am an avid athlete and lifelong fan of numerous sports, a voracious reader, and enjoy any time spent outdoors.