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Dr. Meredith

In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Cincinnati & Surrounding Areas

I grew up in the quintessential small New England town of Holliston, Massachusetts. As soon as I knew what a veterinarian was, I wanted to be one.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in biology from Colorado State University and my veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. I grew up riding horses and originally wanted to be an equine vet or the modern-day, female equivalent of James Herriot, but I discovered a passion for small animal emergency medicine during veterinary school and never looked back.

As a board-certified specialist in small animal emergency and critical care medicine and a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC), I enjoy the challenge of providing top-notch medical care to pets in their time of greatest need and educating owners so that they can feel comfortable making informed decisions for their pet. I find counseling families through the emotional roller coaster of having a critically ill pet to be particularly gratifying.

During my time as an emergency and critical care veterinarian, I have witnessed the heartbreak of countless families who were unable to be present with their pet when they passed. I believe that giving our pets a calm, peaceful passing surrounded by those who love them is the very least we can do to say "thank you" for a lifetime of love and the greatest parting gift we can give.

Outside of work, I enjoy practicing taekwondo. I am a first-degree black belt and am training to become a certified Songahm taekwondo Instructor. I also enjoy riding horses, traveling, organic gardening, cooking plant-based foods, and all sorts of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, and kayaking.

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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Brighton, Massachusetts

Lap of Love was able to connect me with Dr. Farrell on short notice, as my dog's cancer progressed to a point where she could no longer urinate. Dr. Farrell was incredibly kind, patient, and gentle with Cinnamon and displayed deep respect for Cinnamon and my last moments together.

Franklin, Indiana

Emily & Corey were the best. They were so caring during the whole process. I can’t thank them enough for being so great during this hard time.

Nancy

Greensboro, North Carolina

Dr. Carrie arrived at our scheduled time and let us know she when was on her way to our home. Our precious baby kitty, Willie Delroy, age 14, had let us know that morning that he really wasn't feeling well. Once Dr. Carrie arrived, we gently gathered Willie D. from my son's closet, where we had spent the morning snuggling, rubbing and loving him. We kept him wrapped in a soft fleece blanket and my husband and I sat on the couch with Willie D. in my lap. Dr. Carrie was very respectful and compassionate towards Willie and us the entire time. Once he began to cross the Rainbow Bridge, she told us, "he's at peace." He then became like a little rag doll in my arms. I held him for about a half hour once Dr. Carrie left. After this we tenderly prepared his little body, brushing and kissing him and swaddling him in one of our daughter's baby blankets. He now rests on a pillow in a wicker basket, swaddled and covered by our son's childhood fleece scarf. He is resting in between two large swamp sunflowers bushes that bloom every October-the month of his birth and his rebirth in Heaven. There are flowers planted right on his spot, and a small wind chime tinkles over it, along with a multicolored bouquet of curling ribbon-one of Willie's favorite things. We love him eternally with all of our hearts and thank Dr. Carrie for her kind and compassionate care and aftercare-following up with us over these past couple of weeks. Her work clearly is a labor of love.

Tim & Melissa

West Des Moines, Iowa

This service was exactly what we needed for our girl, Z. Dr. Jenkins was compassionate, attentive, and gentle. She immediately put Z, and us, at ease. She prepared us at every step and gave us the time we needed to be ready. There is no easy way to say goodbye to a dog we loved so much, but Dr. Jenkins took care of the details so that we could focus only on loving Z through the transition.

Lynn

Honolulu, Hawaii

My 20-yr-old cat had put up a valiant effort, but her body was failing. At 4AM I knew it was her time to let go. But she was frightened, and didn't know how to stop fighting. She was too weak to transport to the vet clinic. My savior was finding Lap of Love end of life care. The staff was so kind and gentle on the phone; Lauren helped me through all the questions and logistics. Although Dr. Sunshine had no advance notice, she rearranged her schedule and arrived at my home within a short time. Her presence was calming, professional and reassuring. We discussed the procedures, and what I should expect. We arranged my dear Cali in my lap with her favorite blanket, and Dr. Sunshine slowly and calmly put her to sleep, as I sang to her. She relaxed in my arms and gently passed. It was the best experience that I could have wished for her passing. I will always be grateful for the manner in which the staff at Lap of Love, and especially Dr. Sunshine, helped us through this transition. I miss her every day.

Nishita and Rajiv

Glastonbury , Connecticut

Dear Dr. Lisa, We cannot thank you enough for the peace calm, professionalism and dignity you brought to our home last week to say goodbye to our sweet baby Sasha,14yrs old Lab. The care, compassion, love and dignity you’ve shown from the first minute you walked in until you took Sasha away is unparalleled. We were so relived to see Sasha bonded with you immediately and didn’t feel any anxiety. You did not rush us through the process. It was one of the most difficult, painful things we ever had to do in life, but thankfully you make it bearable and we’ll always be grateful for that. The memory of Sasha passing on so peacefully is making grieving so much easier. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ~ The Chawla Family

Nancy

Greensboro, North Carolina

Dr. Carrie arrived at our scheduled time and let us know she when was on her way to our home. Our precious baby kitty, Willie Delroy, age 14, had let us know that morning that he really wasn't feeling well. Once Dr. Carrie arrived, we gently gathered Willie D. from my son's closet, where we had spent the morning snuggling, rubbing and loving him. We kept him wrapped in a soft fleece blanket and my husband and I sat on the couch with Willie D. in my lap. Dr. Carrie was very respectful and compassionate towards Willie and us the entire time. Once he began to cross the Rainbow Bridge, she told us, "he's at peace." He then became like a little rag doll in my arms. I held him for about a half hour once Dr. Carrie left. After this we tenderly prepared his little body, brushing and kissing him and swaddling him in one of our daughter's baby blankets. He now rests on a pillow in a wicker basket, swaddled and covered by our son's childhood fleece scarf. He is resting in between two large swamp sunflowers bushes that bloom every October-the month of his birth and his rebirth in Heaven. There are flowers planted right on his spot, and a small wind chime tinkles over it, along with a multicolored bouquet of curling ribbon-one of Willie's favorite things. We love him eternally with all of our hearts and thank Dr. Carrie for her kind and compassionate care and aftercare-following up with us over these past couple of weeks. Her work clearly is a labor of love.

Tim & Melissa

West Des Moines, Iowa

This service was exactly what we needed for our girl, Z. Dr. Jenkins was compassionate, attentive, and gentle. She immediately put Z, and us, at ease. She prepared us at every step and gave us the time we needed to be ready. There is no easy way to say goodbye to a dog we loved so much, but Dr. Jenkins took care of the details so that we could focus only on loving Z through the transition.

Lynn

Honolulu, Hawaii

My 20-yr-old cat had put up a valiant effort, but her body was failing. At 4AM I knew it was her time to let go. But she was frightened, and didn't know how to stop fighting. She was too weak to transport to the vet clinic. My savior was finding Lap of Love end of life care. The staff was so kind and gentle on the phone; Lauren helped me through all the questions and logistics. Although Dr. Sunshine had no advance notice, she rearranged her schedule and arrived at my home within a short time. Her presence was calming, professional and reassuring. We discussed the procedures, and what I should expect. We arranged my dear Cali in my lap with her favorite blanket, and Dr. Sunshine slowly and calmly put her to sleep, as I sang to her. She relaxed in my arms and gently passed. It was the best experience that I could have wished for her passing. I will always be grateful for the manner in which the staff at Lap of Love, and especially Dr. Sunshine, helped us through this transition. I miss her every day.

Nishita and Rajiv

Glastonbury , Connecticut

Dear Dr. Lisa, We cannot thank you enough for the peace calm, professionalism and dignity you brought to our home last week to say goodbye to our sweet baby Sasha,14yrs old Lab. The care, compassion, love and dignity you’ve shown from the first minute you walked in until you took Sasha away is unparalleled. We were so relived to see Sasha bonded with you immediately and didn’t feel any anxiety. You did not rush us through the process. It was one of the most difficult, painful things we ever had to do in life, but thankfully you make it bearable and we’ll always be grateful for that. The memory of Sasha passing on so peacefully is making grieving so much easier. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ~ The Chawla Family

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