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Dr. Marlana

In-Home Pet Euthanasia in South Florida - Broward County

Growing up in Florida, my family always had at least one pet - from dogs, to cats, to birds, to hamsters, we always had a furry family member. Somehow, at the young age of 4, I already knew I wanted to be a veterinarian, and I even have a childhood drawing my mom saved hanging up in my home to prove it! Of course, my love of veterinary medicine started out as me wanting to cuddle cute animals all day long but, as I matured, it soon progressed to the desire to help pets live long, happy, healthy lives with their human best friends.

As a proud graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, I have discovered there are many facets to this field of veterinary medicine. While general practice and emergency medicine were a big part of the first stages of my journey, I have discovered a level of honor and peace in hospice and end of life care that I never knew existed until I experienced it over and over again with my own clients and patients.

I’ve endured several family pet losses as a child, but after suffering the loss of my first personal dog, Laila, in 2016, I gained a deeper understanding of the immense and delicate nature of timely, compassionate euthanasia. Laila provided me with 10 years of incredible friendship, and the wisdom I gained from her loss has offered me the ability to help countless families make that final decision for their loved one.

I currently have seven pets: two dogs and five cats. These little ones are my kids; they are family. The human animal bond is unlike any other, and my goal is to nurture and respect that bond during one of the most difficult, yet noble decisions we could ever make for those we love.

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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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Shelby

Parrish, Florida

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Mike! Dr. Mike went above and beyond our expectations during this journey. He made sure Enzo was comfortable, we had the perfect paw print, the perfect coloring in his hair shaving, and that we had all the time and more we needed with Enzo. Dr.Mike explained everything in detail and answered all of our questions. He even reached out to our family the following day to make sure that we were doing okay and offered an ear to talk to if needed.

Michelle

Richmond, Michigan

Dr Roseanne was absolutely the best. She helped guide us through to the rainbow bridge for our furry best friend Jaeger. I can not say enough wonderful things about Dr Roseanne and Lap of Love

Laura

Kettering, Ohio

Dr. Briana Hartigan was patient, compassionate and caring. She gave us the time and space to say goodbye to Pluma. Thank you for helping us navigate through this difficult time.

Kelly

Charlotte, North Carolina

We want to thank you for providing this service, it definitely takes a special person to be able to do this for families with compassion over and over without getting desensitized to the work. I thought I was going to be a basket case during the service but I think all the crying I’d done the prior couple days allowed me to be strong for Pu in his time of need. You were so gentle with him and it made a difficult situation simple and comfortable. It was so nice to have my last image of him at peace, wrapped in the blanket in your lovely basket. We were also very pleased with his quick return just 24hrs later from the crematory. So great that they deliver him right to our door. The house definitely feels empty because we had so much interaction with him all day every day for so many years. We both would talk to him all day even if it was just “hey buddy” as we passed by him. He was very social so he always laid in places where we’d pass him frequently since he knew he’d (at minimum) get a head rub every time. Anytime we were in the kitchen he would be there, hoping for a treat, a snack or some coconut milk (we make our own and he loved it). So thank you again and for suggesting the memorial, we just may do that.

Shelby

Parrish, Florida

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Mike! Dr. Mike went above and beyond our expectations during this journey. He made sure Enzo was comfortable, we had the perfect paw print, the perfect coloring in his hair shaving, and that we had all the time and more we needed with Enzo. Dr.Mike explained everything in detail and answered all of our questions. He even reached out to our family the following day to make sure that we were doing okay and offered an ear to talk to if needed.

Kelly

Charlotte, North Carolina

We want to thank you for providing this service, it definitely takes a special person to be able to do this for families with compassion over and over without getting desensitized to the work. I thought I was going to be a basket case during the service but I think all the crying I’d done the prior couple days allowed me to be strong for Pu in his time of need. You were so gentle with him and it made a difficult situation simple and comfortable. It was so nice to have my last image of him at peace, wrapped in the blanket in your lovely basket. We were also very pleased with his quick return just 24hrs later from the crematory. So great that they deliver him right to our door. The house definitely feels empty because we had so much interaction with him all day every day for so many years. We both would talk to him all day even if it was just “hey buddy” as we passed by him. He was very social so he always laid in places where we’d pass him frequently since he knew he’d (at minimum) get a head rub every time. Anytime we were in the kitchen he would be there, hoping for a treat, a snack or some coconut milk (we make our own and he loved it). So thank you again and for suggesting the memorial, we just may do that.

Shelby

Parrish, Florida

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Mike! Dr. Mike went above and beyond our expectations during this journey. He made sure Enzo was comfortable, we had the perfect paw print, the perfect coloring in his hair shaving, and that we had all the time and more we needed with Enzo. Dr.Mike explained everything in detail and answered all of our questions. He even reached out to our family the following day to make sure that we were doing okay and offered an ear to talk to if needed.

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