Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut, alongside my twin brother and many dogs over the years. My mother remembers me as a child picking up inchworms and kissing ants, and then gently placing them down without harm. We often roamed the neighborhood woods, hunting for salamanders to pass the time. 

Because of my love of animals and passion for science, becoming a veterinarian seemed like a natural choice. I attended the University of Rhode Island, where I obtained my bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science. Following this, I moved west to Michigan State University, where I earned my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

After graduating, I pursued a career in emergency and critical care, which lasted for nearly three decades. It began with an internship at the Veterinary Institute of Trauma, Emergency, and Critical Care in Wisconsin, followed by a residency in emergency and critical care and a PhD in small animal clinical sciences at Colorado State University.

Throughout my years in emergency practice, I frequently guided families in making medical and end-of-life decisions. I have also shared the end-of-life journey with my own pets, and I believe they told me when it was time. I hope to be a source of comfort and compassion for families and their precious furry loved ones in their final time of need by providing euthanasia services through Lap of Love.

I spend my spare time volunteering for the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, consulting with other veterinarians, and traveling to speak at conferences and experience new cultures and food. I also enjoy gardening, cooking, and spending time with my fiancé, Tom, our two dogs, Kramer and Minnie, and our two Bombay cats, Lulu and Bean