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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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Anne

Glenside, Pennsylvania

Dr. Brad came into our home and helped us to say goodbye to our sweet kitty, Stanley, a 9 year old Persian, who's little lungs could no longer breath without much struggle. Dr. Brad is a most caring and gentle young man, with an amazing inner strength to help both Stanley and us get through this painful time. We were able to say goodbye in our own home, with our kitty feeling loved and safe. Thank you so much for all of your love and kindness.

Cari & Gary

Cream Ridge, New Jersey

On October 24, 2018 our beloved Italian Greyhound Rocket Jensen passed. Our family had despaired over finding the right time and way to help Rocket end his struggle with liver disease. That morning we knew we had made the right choice in contacting Lap of Love services. Dr. Shannon Cabell came to our home at a very stressful time and helped us to transition Rocket in a peaceful, loving, and private way. Her caring nature allowed us to release Rocket with a feeling of calm we had not felt for weeks. I cannot thank her enough for helping my family through this time. We Will Love You Always and Completely Rocket Cari, Gary, Jonathan, Daniel & Mia Jensen

Elizabeth

Indianapolis, Indiana

Dr. Amy was the best person you could've asked for during a time when you have to say good bye. Her obvious compassion and love for animals clearly shown through, both through her caring actions and gentle words. Despite the tragic event, she made the experience poignant and bittersweet. I wish that Raven had seen her before that moment because he would've loved her.

Heather

Willoughby, Ohio

Thank you Dr. Amy for your kindness and compassion. Our Bubba was such a special part of our family and you helped us make his last moments as comfortable and peaceful as possible! Bubba Wallace 7/1/16 - 11-18-24

Barbara

Lantana, Texas

We have sadly had to put several family pets down in our lives... never had we done it at home. Our sweet dog, Myles, got very sick very fast with cancer and there was nothing we could do for him. He was in so much pain and we knew we had to put him down. Our Vet told us about Lap of Love. Everything from the initial phone call to the follow up emails have been conducted with the utmost of professionalism and the utmost of care and concern. We waited a day so we could have our college aged kids come back home and we were all at the house as a family unit when Dr Meg arrived. Her calm demeanor was so comforting. She showed so much compassion for us and Myles, I will never forget it..She is exactly the type of person you'd want to be with you for your pets' last breaths. The fact that we could have Myles here at home with us gave us so much peace, calm and closure and all of the service Lap of Love offers made this sad process a little bit easier for sure. I will highly recommend this service to everyone.

Tujuana

Jacksonville, Florida

I want to thank Michelle for her heart felt professional guidance guidance to help my dog Radar in his transition from life. Dr. Halverson made me feel so relaxed and she didn’t rush me. She even got to spend some time with my dog Radar. She loved on him. I want to thank her so much. This made an emotional moment more bearable and very zen for my family. I thank you for checking in on me afterwards. Dr. Halverson has a big heart.

Heather

Warrington, Pennsylvania

Our buddy Hoover had been ill for some time, once it was time to contact Lap of Love, Dr. Brad answered our requests immediately and did everything he could to make sure he was available when we needed him, even though we were a bit far and weren't able to give enough notice. When he arrived, he brought with him a sense of calm and peace that had been missing because of our sadness. He was able to provide comfort about the decision we had made and explained the process in detail but most importantly Hoover was provided a peaceful environment for his last moments. We can't express how grateful we are that we were able to keep Hoover home where he was comfortable and surrounded by his loved ones. I have already recommended Lap of Love and will certainly continue doing so. Thank you for providing peace and comfort during one of our most difficult days.

Lisa

Zebulon, North Carolina

Dr. Robbie came a little earlier than appointment time which was so good . Our 18 year old pup, Pajamas, had been not been doing well for last two months but with vets help we were able to make him comfortable. Our vet gave us information for Lap of Love. The scheduling was easy, we were free to do everything on our own time. Dr. Robbie came gave him his first injection while he liked peanut butter off a spoon until he fell asleep. She gave him another injection and he peacefully passed. We were so grateful for this time to say good bye where he always felt happy.

Anne

Glenside, Pennsylvania

Dr. Brad came into our home and helped us to say goodbye to our sweet kitty, Stanley, a 9 year old Persian, who's little lungs could no longer breath without much struggle. Dr. Brad is a most caring and gentle young man, with an amazing inner strength to help both Stanley and us get through this painful time. We were able to say goodbye in our own home, with our kitty feeling loved and safe. Thank you so much for all of your love and kindness.

Cari & Gary

Cream Ridge, New Jersey

On October 24, 2018 our beloved Italian Greyhound Rocket Jensen passed. Our family had despaired over finding the right time and way to help Rocket end his struggle with liver disease. That morning we knew we had made the right choice in contacting Lap of Love services. Dr. Shannon Cabell came to our home at a very stressful time and helped us to transition Rocket in a peaceful, loving, and private way. Her caring nature allowed us to release Rocket with a feeling of calm we had not felt for weeks. I cannot thank her enough for helping my family through this time. We Will Love You Always and Completely Rocket Cari, Gary, Jonathan, Daniel & Mia Jensen

Elizabeth

Indianapolis, Indiana

Dr. Amy was the best person you could've asked for during a time when you have to say good bye. Her obvious compassion and love for animals clearly shown through, both through her caring actions and gentle words. Despite the tragic event, she made the experience poignant and bittersweet. I wish that Raven had seen her before that moment because he would've loved her.

Barbara

Lantana, Texas

We have sadly had to put several family pets down in our lives... never had we done it at home. Our sweet dog, Myles, got very sick very fast with cancer and there was nothing we could do for him. He was in so much pain and we knew we had to put him down. Our Vet told us about Lap of Love. Everything from the initial phone call to the follow up emails have been conducted with the utmost of professionalism and the utmost of care and concern. We waited a day so we could have our college aged kids come back home and we were all at the house as a family unit when Dr Meg arrived. Her calm demeanor was so comforting. She showed so much compassion for us and Myles, I will never forget it..She is exactly the type of person you'd want to be with you for your pets' last breaths. The fact that we could have Myles here at home with us gave us so much peace, calm and closure and all of the service Lap of Love offers made this sad process a little bit easier for sure. I will highly recommend this service to everyone.

Tujuana

Jacksonville, Florida

I want to thank Michelle for her heart felt professional guidance guidance to help my dog Radar in his transition from life. Dr. Halverson made me feel so relaxed and she didn’t rush me. She even got to spend some time with my dog Radar. She loved on him. I want to thank her so much. This made an emotional moment more bearable and very zen for my family. I thank you for checking in on me afterwards. Dr. Halverson has a big heart.

Heather

Warrington, Pennsylvania

Our buddy Hoover had been ill for some time, once it was time to contact Lap of Love, Dr. Brad answered our requests immediately and did everything he could to make sure he was available when we needed him, even though we were a bit far and weren't able to give enough notice. When he arrived, he brought with him a sense of calm and peace that had been missing because of our sadness. He was able to provide comfort about the decision we had made and explained the process in detail but most importantly Hoover was provided a peaceful environment for his last moments. We can't express how grateful we are that we were able to keep Hoover home where he was comfortable and surrounded by his loved ones. I have already recommended Lap of Love and will certainly continue doing so. Thank you for providing peace and comfort during one of our most difficult days.

Lisa

Zebulon, North Carolina

Dr. Robbie came a little earlier than appointment time which was so good . Our 18 year old pup, Pajamas, had been not been doing well for last two months but with vets help we were able to make him comfortable. Our vet gave us information for Lap of Love. The scheduling was easy, we were free to do everything on our own time. Dr. Robbie came gave him his first injection while he liked peanut butter off a spoon until he fell asleep. She gave him another injection and he peacefully passed. We were so grateful for this time to say good bye where he always felt happy.

Anne

Glenside, Pennsylvania

Dr. Brad came into our home and helped us to say goodbye to our sweet kitty, Stanley, a 9 year old Persian, who's little lungs could no longer breath without much struggle. Dr. Brad is a most caring and gentle young man, with an amazing inner strength to help both Stanley and us get through this painful time. We were able to say goodbye in our own home, with our kitty feeling loved and safe. Thank you so much for all of your love and kindness.

Cari & Gary

Cream Ridge, New Jersey

On October 24, 2018 our beloved Italian Greyhound Rocket Jensen passed. Our family had despaired over finding the right time and way to help Rocket end his struggle with liver disease. That morning we knew we had made the right choice in contacting Lap of Love services. Dr. Shannon Cabell came to our home at a very stressful time and helped us to transition Rocket in a peaceful, loving, and private way. Her caring nature allowed us to release Rocket with a feeling of calm we had not felt for weeks. I cannot thank her enough for helping my family through this time. We Will Love You Always and Completely Rocket Cari, Gary, Jonathan, Daniel & Mia Jensen

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