Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

One of my first childhood memories is of my parents giving away our family dog when I was about 2 years old. I felt profound sadness as my friend was led away by a stranger. It would take another 30 years for me to realize that my relationship with animals had led to a deeper understanding of the power of the human-animal bond. 

As I grew, I nurtured my love of animals and wanted to understand their instinctive behaviors, so I studied biology and ecology in college. During my junior year, I realized that I wanted to help and heal animals, so I went on to become a veterinarian. 

As a graduate of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, I  had the privilege of a hands-on education in the multi-faceted world of veterinary medicine while raising my two family dogs on my own. When my dogs reached 14 and 17 years of age, I realized that I was not prepared for or informed about the changes pets go through in their final stages of life. The experience forever changed my perspective, and I sought out ways in practice to provide this information and comfort to my clients so they were as prepared as possible for their own pet’s transition. 

Thanks to my journey, I am committed to ensuring that aging pets receive the dignity, comfort, and individualized attention they need during their final phase of life. It is my goal to help families navigate this journey in a warm, informative, and peaceful way as their pet’s caregivers. Love comes in many forms, and sometimes the hardest decision is the greatest act of love we can offer. When the time comes, I am honored to help pets and their families get through that difficult time together.