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Dr. Rhett

Greater Jacksonville Area

I was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. My fondest childhood memories involve the many pets- dogs, cats, horses, rodents, and fish- who not only brought joy to my life but also taught me many of life’s most important lessons.

I attended college at the University of West Georgia and majored in History. Since then, my life has been a wonderful adventure that has taken me around the world. I’ve served as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Mozambique. After returning home for a few years, I returned to Mozambique while completing a Master’s degree in Public Health. It was during this experience that I saw the writing on the wall and decided to combine my passion for human connection, education, and animals by pursuing veterinary medicine.

I began my education in veterinary medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, then completed my clinical training at Cornell University. Since graduation, I have slowly drifted south from Alexandria, Virginia to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and now my newest path has led me to Jacksonville, Florida with Lap of Love.

I know how hard it can be to say goodbye to a beloved pet and am honored to have the privilege of helping families during their time of need.

Our services

We’re here to support you when you need it

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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Christal

Indianapolis, Indiana

I sincerely do not know what we would have done with out Dr. Amy. Unfortunately this was the second year we’ve had to have Amy come to assist us with our fur babies, but we knew we needed her help again and trusted her from past experience. She is kind, gentle, thoughtful, doesn’t rush you, yet guides you through every step. I feel like she is a friend that genuinely cares and understands. You can tell she has a big heart for animals and for the situation. I felt like my pets were safe in her care and will always use Lap of love for this need. I just couldn’t imagine bringing my baby into the vet for this so I appreciate this option. I pray we don’t need to see Dr Amy again for a long time but if we do we will always request her. Thank you Dr Amy for your care and support. We appreciate your kindness more than you know.

Stephanie

Everett, Massachusetts

Dr. Amber Orr gave my sweet girl nothing but kindness and relief in her final moments. I want to thank her for this difficult work in mine and my baby's hardest time of need.

Orlando, Florida

Dr. Mary was so amazingly compassionate and gentle with us and our Bella. We could not have asked for a more peaceful and loving way to send our Bella girl to heaven. We want to thank Dr. Mary for her compassion and patience with us. She explained each step and was so communicative to ensure we had no anxiety.

Diana

Austin, TX, Texas

Dr. Sarah was the most professional as well as sweetest person to help Ringo and me go trough this difficult moment. I would forever be grateful to her.

Nancy

Mineral, Virginia

I write this with a broken heart, but also with great peace knowing that our beloved Annie passed ahead of us here at our Lake Anna home. Annie left us without fear or anxiety and in an atmosphere of love and concern. Dr, Sarah arrived on time and entered our home in a friendly caring way, acknowledging our obvious grief and trepidation about what was to come. Her first priority was to reassure and comfort us, and then met Annie and with a few treats and a gentle touch made friends with her too. She reassured us that we were doing the best thing for Annie, as she could readily see Annie's pain. In this kind, gentle, and dignified atmosphere she led Annie from pain to sleep and then to her final rest. We cannot thank Dr Sarah and Lap of Love enough for helping us through this very difficult time. If you are wondering how, when, what is best, as we were, please call them. The staff is as kind and compassionate as Dr Sarah and will help you make the right decision. We are grieving our loss, but are at peace that we ended her pain and avoided more painful days and possibly an emergency visit for her euthanasia.

Susan and Larry

Noblesville, Indiana

We have used the services of Laps of Love before but this loss was the hardest. But Dr. Amy eased our pain. She made Hunter brownies which he loved. She was so gentle, compassionate, sincere, patient and loving with us, with him. He was immediately at comfort with her and wagged his tail and actually smiled as he drifted into a new realm where he was out of pain, could run like the wind. Our other 2 pups came out to say their last goodbyes with us. And Dr. Amy was so gentle when she took him to her car and we walked together to say our last goodbye. He was wrapped in a beautiful blanket and he simply looked like he was asleep. We will see that comforting picture in our minds for the rest of my life. Thank you Dr. Amy for the loving respect you gave to our entire family.

Susan

DeBary, Florida

When it finally came time to say goodbye to our beloved Daisy after 16 years of unconditional love and companionship Dr. Elizabeth was there for us. She was so kind and compassionate and offered us comfort in such a difficult time. She thoroughly explained the process and allowed us to be with Daisy while she went to heaven. I can’t say enough the comfort we had with Dr. Elizabeth in our home and to be one of the last people Daisy was with. Thank you Dr. Elizabeth and Lap of Love for this extraordinary service you provide.

Christal

Indianapolis, Indiana

I sincerely do not know what we would have done with out Dr. Amy. Unfortunately this was the second year we’ve had to have Amy come to assist us with our fur babies, but we knew we needed her help again and trusted her from past experience. She is kind, gentle, thoughtful, doesn’t rush you, yet guides you through every step. I feel like she is a friend that genuinely cares and understands. You can tell she has a big heart for animals and for the situation. I felt like my pets were safe in her care and will always use Lap of love for this need. I just couldn’t imagine bringing my baby into the vet for this so I appreciate this option. I pray we don’t need to see Dr Amy again for a long time but if we do we will always request her. Thank you Dr Amy for your care and support. We appreciate your kindness more than you know.

Nancy

Mineral, Virginia

I write this with a broken heart, but also with great peace knowing that our beloved Annie passed ahead of us here at our Lake Anna home. Annie left us without fear or anxiety and in an atmosphere of love and concern. Dr, Sarah arrived on time and entered our home in a friendly caring way, acknowledging our obvious grief and trepidation about what was to come. Her first priority was to reassure and comfort us, and then met Annie and with a few treats and a gentle touch made friends with her too. She reassured us that we were doing the best thing for Annie, as she could readily see Annie's pain. In this kind, gentle, and dignified atmosphere she led Annie from pain to sleep and then to her final rest. We cannot thank Dr Sarah and Lap of Love enough for helping us through this very difficult time. If you are wondering how, when, what is best, as we were, please call them. The staff is as kind and compassionate as Dr Sarah and will help you make the right decision. We are grieving our loss, but are at peace that we ended her pain and avoided more painful days and possibly an emergency visit for her euthanasia.

Susan and Larry

Noblesville, Indiana

We have used the services of Laps of Love before but this loss was the hardest. But Dr. Amy eased our pain. She made Hunter brownies which he loved. She was so gentle, compassionate, sincere, patient and loving with us, with him. He was immediately at comfort with her and wagged his tail and actually smiled as he drifted into a new realm where he was out of pain, could run like the wind. Our other 2 pups came out to say their last goodbyes with us. And Dr. Amy was so gentle when she took him to her car and we walked together to say our last goodbye. He was wrapped in a beautiful blanket and he simply looked like he was asleep. We will see that comforting picture in our minds for the rest of my life. Thank you Dr. Amy for the loving respect you gave to our entire family.

Susan

DeBary, Florida

When it finally came time to say goodbye to our beloved Daisy after 16 years of unconditional love and companionship Dr. Elizabeth was there for us. She was so kind and compassionate and offered us comfort in such a difficult time. She thoroughly explained the process and allowed us to be with Daisy while she went to heaven. I can’t say enough the comfort we had with Dr. Elizabeth in our home and to be one of the last people Daisy was with. Thank you Dr. Elizabeth and Lap of Love for this extraordinary service you provide.

Christal

Indianapolis, Indiana

I sincerely do not know what we would have done with out Dr. Amy. Unfortunately this was the second year we’ve had to have Amy come to assist us with our fur babies, but we knew we needed her help again and trusted her from past experience. She is kind, gentle, thoughtful, doesn’t rush you, yet guides you through every step. I feel like she is a friend that genuinely cares and understands. You can tell she has a big heart for animals and for the situation. I felt like my pets were safe in her care and will always use Lap of love for this need. I just couldn’t imagine bringing my baby into the vet for this so I appreciate this option. I pray we don’t need to see Dr Amy again for a long time but if we do we will always request her. Thank you Dr Amy for your care and support. We appreciate your kindness more than you know.

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