Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

A purebred Ohioan, I was lucky to grow up with a mother that taught me the immense value of an animals’ life. We spent our time rescuing animals in need, whether a stray kitten or an injured bird. As I grew up, I was formally introduced to animal welfare when I worked as a vet assistant at an animal shelter in New Orleans. The impact of their veterinary team inspired me to return home to attend The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, I pursued additional education, completing a small animal academic internship as well as graduate certificates in veterinary forensics and shelter medicine. I’ve since landed on positions that both combine my interests and foster personal and professional growth.

For the past several years, I have dedicated my life to providing access to veterinary care, including end-of-life care, in remote and rural Arizona communities. Empathy and non-judgment have been my guideposts as I serve families and patients, supporting their human-animal bond. This has facilitated a high level of compassion, kindness, and trust-building with the families I serve. While our relationships are sometimes brief it is an honor when a client extends an invitation into their home to help support the health and welfare of their pets.

I feel very fortunate to fulfill the Lap of Love mission of providing the highest-quality care to pets and their people at what is, for many, among the most challenging times in their lives. Having recently said goodbye to my own geriatric dog and cat (both rescued from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina), I can identify with the emotional weight of realizing our pets are reaching the end of their lives. While the decisions surrounding how and when to help them pass on can be difficult, I am so thankful that as pet-lovers we are able to give that final gesture of love. Together, we can ensure the gift of a comfortable and peaceful end to your beloved pet’s life.