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Dr. Jessica

In-Home Pet Euthanasia in North Dallas & Surrounding Areas

As a fellow pet lover and guardian, I understand how important having a peaceful and gentle goodbye for our furry family members in the comfort of home is. Pets are much more relaxed when they are surrounded by their loved ones in their favorite spot, and it is an honor to be able to provide this gift.

I have personally lost my best friend, Pepper, and having the ability to be at home with Pepper in her final moments made the heartbreaking process of losing her a little easier. My personal experience also inspired me to want to help make the last chapter of a pet’s life the most comfortable and pain-free through hospice and euthanasia services. I have provided end of life care for more than 5 years and every pet and their family truly hold a very a special place in my heart.

Outside of doing this important work, my husband and I take care of four special cats. Trixie is my oldest cat, and we are beginning to experience those golden years with her. Falcon, Klaus, and Roger run the house together, keeping us on our toes. I also love to cook, make arts and crafts, and explore the town, meeting new friends!

Our services

We’re here to support you when you need it

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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Kimie

Ridge, New York

We had no choice. It came upon us so suddenly. I made the call even though It was after 9 at night. He was such a good boy, I could not let him suffer. A coordinator answered right away and stayed calm as answers of our location and payment came out between sobs. An appointment was made for the next day. We stayed up with him, through the night and another event. If we had any doubt, it was erased. When Dr. Kristine came she was very calm and she asked us about aftercare while we could still breathe. She told us exactly what would happen and she prepared everything while we stayed with our baby, petting, kissing and talking to him. As the process occurred, she stayed behind us so we would be the last ones he would see and hear. Afterwards. we took our other dogs to see him so they would know that he was gone. Then he was tenderly placed in a basket and covered with a blanket. I took the last pictures of our sweet boy. We couldn't believe that he was gone in less than 24 hours. It's four days later and we are still crushed. Looking back, I could not have imagined another end to his life. Romeo gave us so much love, it was only right for us to return it at the end. We are heartbroken, but know that Lap of Love was the right way for us to let our sweet boy leave the earth and go to his forever life. He wasn't scared or in a hospital with strange smells or other people. He passed away at home, safe and warm.

Natalie

Castle Rock, Colorado

In the Denver Metro Area. Dr. Bruce was incredible. I was so grateful she would come to my home during COVID to help my kitty pass in peace, in my arms. Dr. Bruce is an angel, offering the most comforting experience I could have wished for in these terrible circumstances. The phone service was compassionate as we scheduled the appointment. If you have to let your dearly loved companion go, this is the program to use.

Becky Sue

Des Moines, Iowa

One of the most devastating decisions we had to make. Our Rosie girl was 12 years old and failing. Family Vet could not help her in time. She deserved more time and care than we could secure during 4th of July holiday. We could not let her suffer and deteriorate further. Lap of Love was so compassionate and informative from initial contact to the love and care provided by Dr. Beth Kaiser. Rosie girl passed peacefully at home in her favorite spot, with her favorite bone in her mouth. It will be cremated with her. Dr. Beth was so tender in removing Rosie's body and wrapped her in a blanket with a pillow for her final journey on the stretcher. Our hearts are broken but we know this was the kindest passing for our Dear girl.

Dana

Ridgewood, New Jersey

I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Kim. We were so blessed to meet her in the hour of sadness and suffering. It is so hard to accept that someone's life, someone you love and have know since they were a puppy or a kitten, is coming to an end. It is so hard to decide that it is "the right" moment. There is never a right moment, and this is always the hardest decision one has to make, but it is a decision you make to help them, and end their suffering, when suffering becomes unbearable, instead of selfishly wanting to see them for one more day. Dr Kim was there for us and Angel as few people have ever been. She is not only an awesome doctor, but also an amazing person. You feel that part of this huge burden you bear is shared with another loving heart, and this makes things better. Her compassion is hard to put in words. Dr. Kim is an Angel ! I will never be able to thank her enough. My beautiful Angel, who always kept her sweet, kittenish sweet face, is in a place with no pain. But in my heart she will always look like the day we met on a beautiful Sunday morning, almost 15 years ago...

Tasha

Crandall, Georgia

We found lap of love through our online search and am so glad we did. After 15 amazing years with our fur kid it was time to say a hard goodbye. His quality of life declined so quickly that we knew we needed to get the help of a vet for euthanasia asap to minimize his pain. We spoke to a lovely care coordinator on Tuesday night and had Dr. Maria there the next day before noon. She was kind and compassionate and explained the process step by step with patience. She was also so sweet to our fur baby and our two daughters. She had coloring books that addressed losing a pet for kids when it was time to leave, we really appreciated that cause it helped them start to cope.

Kimie

Ridge, New York

We had no choice. It came upon us so suddenly. I made the call even though It was after 9 at night. He was such a good boy, I could not let him suffer. A coordinator answered right away and stayed calm as answers of our location and payment came out between sobs. An appointment was made for the next day. We stayed up with him, through the night and another event. If we had any doubt, it was erased. When Dr. Kristine came she was very calm and she asked us about aftercare while we could still breathe. She told us exactly what would happen and she prepared everything while we stayed with our baby, petting, kissing and talking to him. As the process occurred, she stayed behind us so we would be the last ones he would see and hear. Afterwards. we took our other dogs to see him so they would know that he was gone. Then he was tenderly placed in a basket and covered with a blanket. I took the last pictures of our sweet boy. We couldn't believe that he was gone in less than 24 hours. It's four days later and we are still crushed. Looking back, I could not have imagined another end to his life. Romeo gave us so much love, it was only right for us to return it at the end. We are heartbroken, but know that Lap of Love was the right way for us to let our sweet boy leave the earth and go to his forever life. He wasn't scared or in a hospital with strange smells or other people. He passed away at home, safe and warm.

Natalie

Castle Rock, Colorado

In the Denver Metro Area. Dr. Bruce was incredible. I was so grateful she would come to my home during COVID to help my kitty pass in peace, in my arms. Dr. Bruce is an angel, offering the most comforting experience I could have wished for in these terrible circumstances. The phone service was compassionate as we scheduled the appointment. If you have to let your dearly loved companion go, this is the program to use.

Becky Sue

Des Moines, Iowa

One of the most devastating decisions we had to make. Our Rosie girl was 12 years old and failing. Family Vet could not help her in time. She deserved more time and care than we could secure during 4th of July holiday. We could not let her suffer and deteriorate further. Lap of Love was so compassionate and informative from initial contact to the love and care provided by Dr. Beth Kaiser. Rosie girl passed peacefully at home in her favorite spot, with her favorite bone in her mouth. It will be cremated with her. Dr. Beth was so tender in removing Rosie's body and wrapped her in a blanket with a pillow for her final journey on the stretcher. Our hearts are broken but we know this was the kindest passing for our Dear girl.

Dana

Ridgewood, New Jersey

I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Kim. We were so blessed to meet her in the hour of sadness and suffering. It is so hard to accept that someone's life, someone you love and have know since they were a puppy or a kitten, is coming to an end. It is so hard to decide that it is "the right" moment. There is never a right moment, and this is always the hardest decision one has to make, but it is a decision you make to help them, and end their suffering, when suffering becomes unbearable, instead of selfishly wanting to see them for one more day. Dr Kim was there for us and Angel as few people have ever been. She is not only an awesome doctor, but also an amazing person. You feel that part of this huge burden you bear is shared with another loving heart, and this makes things better. Her compassion is hard to put in words. Dr. Kim is an Angel ! I will never be able to thank her enough. My beautiful Angel, who always kept her sweet, kittenish sweet face, is in a place with no pain. But in my heart she will always look like the day we met on a beautiful Sunday morning, almost 15 years ago...

Tasha

Crandall, Georgia

We found lap of love through our online search and am so glad we did. After 15 amazing years with our fur kid it was time to say a hard goodbye. His quality of life declined so quickly that we knew we needed to get the help of a vet for euthanasia asap to minimize his pain. We spoke to a lovely care coordinator on Tuesday night and had Dr. Maria there the next day before noon. She was kind and compassionate and explained the process step by step with patience. She was also so sweet to our fur baby and our two daughters. She had coloring books that addressed losing a pet for kids when it was time to leave, we really appreciated that cause it helped them start to cope.

Kimie

Ridge, New York

We had no choice. It came upon us so suddenly. I made the call even though It was after 9 at night. He was such a good boy, I could not let him suffer. A coordinator answered right away and stayed calm as answers of our location and payment came out between sobs. An appointment was made for the next day. We stayed up with him, through the night and another event. If we had any doubt, it was erased. When Dr. Kristine came she was very calm and she asked us about aftercare while we could still breathe. She told us exactly what would happen and she prepared everything while we stayed with our baby, petting, kissing and talking to him. As the process occurred, she stayed behind us so we would be the last ones he would see and hear. Afterwards. we took our other dogs to see him so they would know that he was gone. Then he was tenderly placed in a basket and covered with a blanket. I took the last pictures of our sweet boy. We couldn't believe that he was gone in less than 24 hours. It's four days later and we are still crushed. Looking back, I could not have imagined another end to his life. Romeo gave us so much love, it was only right for us to return it at the end. We are heartbroken, but know that Lap of Love was the right way for us to let our sweet boy leave the earth and go to his forever life. He wasn't scared or in a hospital with strange smells or other people. He passed away at home, safe and warm.

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