Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Northeast Ohio, where most of my family still lives. I’ve been around animals my whole life—from the Basenjis I grew up with, to the bullfrog and betta fish I had in grade school, to the horses at Girl Scout camp and various wildlife.

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to become a veterinarian. I used to accompany my parents to the vet with our dogs, fascinated by everything the vet was doing and how they reached conclusions about our pets by examining them. I excelled in math and science at school, which led me down the path to veterinary medicine.

I attended the University of Akron, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry, and then went on to veterinary school at The Ohio State University, where I trained extensively in exotic animal and wildlife medicine alongside the regular curriculum of small and large animal care. After graduating, I moved to New Hampshire and practiced in the Seacoast area, focusing on general small animal medicine, exotic animal medicine, and urgent care.

My own (now senior) dog, Mocha, and I became a certified therapy dog team before I entered veterinary school, and we volunteered at a local human hospice center in Ohio. This experience provided early exposure and training in end-of-life care. While in practice, I felt a strong calling to help families and their pets through a fear-free approach to comfort care, hospice, and end-of-life support. My ultimate goal is to prevent suffering and provide a compassionate, peaceful ending. I believe humane euthanasia is the final act of kindness we can offer our pets, and I view it as a sincere honor to give each pet a dignified transition and their family the support they need.

When I’m not helping families, my husband and I enjoy working on our home and property in Maine. We love being outdoors—gardening, fishing, hiking, camping, birdwatching—and spending time with our three dogs, Mocha, Everest, and Beatrice, as well as with our family and friends. When I can’t be outside, I enjoy reading, quilting, crafting, baking, and cooking.