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Dr. Nellie

In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Columbus & Surrounding Areas

I grew up right here in Columbus, Ohio, knowing from a young age that I wanted to work with animals. Following this dream, I obtained my Veterinary Medical Degree from The Ohio State University and began practicing in 2015. My first dog Matilda inspired me to pursue further education and training in animal behavior and I became certified in Fear Free vet care and Low Stress Handling, allowing me to better understand and communicate with my patients so that I could best meet their needs.

After working in different areas of the veterinary field, but not quite feeling at “home", I stumbled upon a podcast interviewing Lap of Love’s co-founder Dr. Mary Gardner. I discovered that Lap of Love’s values of compassionate, in-home, family centered care aligned with my own and I immediately applied for this position, quickly learning that I had found my home and my calling. It is an honor to be a part of the Lap of Love family, helping provide individualized comfort care to your loved one during their Golden Years and guiding them through a gentle and dignified goodbye when they are ready.

When I am not on the road helping families, I enjoy spending quality time with my partner Jeff, our dog Rowan, and our kitties Elliot, Arya, and Jasper. I also enjoy yoga, permaculture gardening, dancing, camping, and biking along the Olentangy Trail. I look forward to helping you navigate end of life care for your loved one and to bringing you a little bit of peace and comfort during a difficult time.

Pronouns: She/Her

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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Salem, Oregon

Our beloved Zoe, a member of our family for almost 16 years, was ready to go to sleep after living a long and happy life that finally wore her out. She put on many miles by our side during walks on the beach, in our neighborhood, and around our vineyard where she now rests in peace in the aspen grove by the garden. Dr. Lori came to our home and helped us all through the hardest hour with a calm, competent, and empathetic manner. Zoe was able to lie in her favorite place without moving her tired aching bones, and gently slip away as we held her and told her how much she was loved. Thank you, Dr. Lori.

Judi

Polk City, Iowa

Helping our sweet girl Layla cross the rainbow bridge was one of the most difficult days of my life. But I am forever grateful for Dr. Jess and Lap of Love for allowing us to do so at home, on her sofa, surrounded by love. Every interaction with Lap of Love, from the receptionist who answered my first phone call, to Dr. Jess on that difficult day, to her follow up emails - I always felt their compassion and kindness. Everything was done at our pace and with our wishes in mind and that meant so much to us. Dr Jess brought a chocolate peanut butter treat for Layla to eat while we were saying our goodbyes. When she was making the paw print keepsakes, I mentioned that I wished we could have another for our daughter who was away at college. And with no hesitation, she went out to her car and got the materials to make another one. Thoughtful gestures like those meant so much to us. We got to love Layla for 12 years and I miss her now every day but I am comforted by memories of her and knowing she left this earth as spoiled as she lived in it.

Michele

Delray Beach , Florida

Two weeks ago today an angel appeared at my home, it was Dr. Mary. She made our experience so heartwarming and personal. She instantly bonded with our Tessie and us. Her compassion for us was so helpful during this difficult time. We were able to spend as much time as we needed. I received Tessie’s ashes today and the Monarch Pet Memorial Services were equally as wonderful as Lap of Love. Our Tessie passed in the comfort of her home and passed so peacefully. Thank you Lap of Love for your service and kindness during a very difficult time in our lives.

Boca raton , Florida

Mary is an angel . She is compassionate, loving, understanding and super knowledgeable. God bless her and what she does .

Jennifer

Grand Rapids, Michigan

It's taken me several weeks to process the loss of my sweet Baxter but I felt it was important to write a note of thanks and appreciation for Dr. Kelly. Baxter was my best friend for 14 years and I am so blessed for every second of that time. He leaves behind a family who loved him more than life itself. The last year was not kind to us and his health declined rapidly with arthritis. We worked so hard to maintain his quality of life. But when the time came, we knew. The peace that Lap of Love provided was immeasurable. Having the opportunity to avoid a scary car ride and allow Baxter to pass while in my arms and in his home was the biggest blessing. Dr. Kelly was kind and everything you would want in such an awful time. I would not say goodbye to my best friend in any other way. Thank you for your compassion, Dr. Kelly.

Marjie

Martinsville , New Jersey

This was our family’s first experience having to say goodbye to our dog, Sadie. (17 1/2 years old) For anyone unsure about making that call or sending an online request to Lap of Love, I assure you that you are making the right decision. I am so grateful for the prompt and compassionate response I initially received from the Care Coordinators. It was such a sad and painful day for my entire family and Dr. Victoria put us all at ease. She was so tender towards our Sadie and very professional. She was careful to explain the steps involved and gave us just the right amount of time to say our final goodbyes to Sadie. Sadie’s passing and transport was handled in a very dignified manner. We are forever grateful.

Amy

Sacramento, California

I can’t express the level of respect and gratitude I have for Dr. Caroline. The calm and loving way she cared for Buddy in his last moments made the process so much less painful for him and for me. Deciding to say goodbye was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make. Dr. Caroline reminded me that choosing this for him was unselfish and assured me that I was doing the right thing. I'm so grateful that Lap of Love exists for dog mommies like me and so grateful for Dr. Caroline.

Salem, Oregon

Our beloved Zoe, a member of our family for almost 16 years, was ready to go to sleep after living a long and happy life that finally wore her out. She put on many miles by our side during walks on the beach, in our neighborhood, and around our vineyard where she now rests in peace in the aspen grove by the garden. Dr. Lori came to our home and helped us all through the hardest hour with a calm, competent, and empathetic manner. Zoe was able to lie in her favorite place without moving her tired aching bones, and gently slip away as we held her and told her how much she was loved. Thank you, Dr. Lori.

Judi

Polk City, Iowa

Helping our sweet girl Layla cross the rainbow bridge was one of the most difficult days of my life. But I am forever grateful for Dr. Jess and Lap of Love for allowing us to do so at home, on her sofa, surrounded by love. Every interaction with Lap of Love, from the receptionist who answered my first phone call, to Dr. Jess on that difficult day, to her follow up emails - I always felt their compassion and kindness. Everything was done at our pace and with our wishes in mind and that meant so much to us. Dr Jess brought a chocolate peanut butter treat for Layla to eat while we were saying our goodbyes. When she was making the paw print keepsakes, I mentioned that I wished we could have another for our daughter who was away at college. And with no hesitation, she went out to her car and got the materials to make another one. Thoughtful gestures like those meant so much to us. We got to love Layla for 12 years and I miss her now every day but I am comforted by memories of her and knowing she left this earth as spoiled as she lived in it.

Michele

Delray Beach , Florida

Two weeks ago today an angel appeared at my home, it was Dr. Mary. She made our experience so heartwarming and personal. She instantly bonded with our Tessie and us. Her compassion for us was so helpful during this difficult time. We were able to spend as much time as we needed. I received Tessie’s ashes today and the Monarch Pet Memorial Services were equally as wonderful as Lap of Love. Our Tessie passed in the comfort of her home and passed so peacefully. Thank you Lap of Love for your service and kindness during a very difficult time in our lives.

Jennifer

Grand Rapids, Michigan

It's taken me several weeks to process the loss of my sweet Baxter but I felt it was important to write a note of thanks and appreciation for Dr. Kelly. Baxter was my best friend for 14 years and I am so blessed for every second of that time. He leaves behind a family who loved him more than life itself. The last year was not kind to us and his health declined rapidly with arthritis. We worked so hard to maintain his quality of life. But when the time came, we knew. The peace that Lap of Love provided was immeasurable. Having the opportunity to avoid a scary car ride and allow Baxter to pass while in my arms and in his home was the biggest blessing. Dr. Kelly was kind and everything you would want in such an awful time. I would not say goodbye to my best friend in any other way. Thank you for your compassion, Dr. Kelly.

Marjie

Martinsville , New Jersey

This was our family’s first experience having to say goodbye to our dog, Sadie. (17 1/2 years old) For anyone unsure about making that call or sending an online request to Lap of Love, I assure you that you are making the right decision. I am so grateful for the prompt and compassionate response I initially received from the Care Coordinators. It was such a sad and painful day for my entire family and Dr. Victoria put us all at ease. She was so tender towards our Sadie and very professional. She was careful to explain the steps involved and gave us just the right amount of time to say our final goodbyes to Sadie. Sadie’s passing and transport was handled in a very dignified manner. We are forever grateful.

Amy

Sacramento, California

I can’t express the level of respect and gratitude I have for Dr. Caroline. The calm and loving way she cared for Buddy in his last moments made the process so much less painful for him and for me. Deciding to say goodbye was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make. Dr. Caroline reminded me that choosing this for him was unselfish and assured me that I was doing the right thing. I'm so grateful that Lap of Love exists for dog mommies like me and so grateful for Dr. Caroline.

Salem, Oregon

Our beloved Zoe, a member of our family for almost 16 years, was ready to go to sleep after living a long and happy life that finally wore her out. She put on many miles by our side during walks on the beach, in our neighborhood, and around our vineyard where she now rests in peace in the aspen grove by the garden. Dr. Lori came to our home and helped us all through the hardest hour with a calm, competent, and empathetic manner. Zoe was able to lie in her favorite place without moving her tired aching bones, and gently slip away as we held her and told her how much she was loved. Thank you, Dr. Lori.

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