Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

Growing up, I moved often, yet the main constant in my life was loving and caring for many pets, including everything from fish, to dogs, to gerbils, and even an iguana and different types of frogs. My love for the human-animal bond started at an early age and led me to follow my dream of becoming a veterinarian. 

I attended veterinary school at St. George's University, and worked at a small animal general practice after graduating. However, it was while working as a relief veterinarian at the local animal shelter’s low-cost veterinary clinic that I was really able to connect with clients and their beloved pets, and experience the bond they shared. After leaving general practice, I continued working full time for another local animal shelter, and I also provided services in their low-cost veterinary clinic. There, I was able to help with many end-of-life care decisions for my patients, which I found gratifying. During that time, I also cared for my own heart dog, Migo, who was terminally ill with inoperable bone cancer. His oncologist and I provided the best, most compassionate end-of-life care possible to ensure his quality of life was well maintained. In the end, he was able to pass comfortably, peacefully, and with dignity. These are things I wish for all animals when their time comes. 

After moving to South Carolina, from New Jersey, with my family, I decided to pursue my passion for connecting with families, and providing comfort and care to pets during the end-of-life process. Being able to provide stress-free services during the most difficult time is truly a gift, and one last act of kindness we can provide. This decision has led me to Lap of Love, and I am grateful and honored to be part of a wonderful team who shares my beliefs. 

When I am not working, I can be found participating in a variety of dog sports with three of my duck tollers, Drummer, Bodhi, and William. My golden retrievers, Hailey and Harper, love hanging out at home. I am also owned by 3 cats—SimonJack, Phelps and Steve—who are all foster failures from my time working at the animal shelter. Outside of spending time with my pets, I enjoy gardening, tending to my reef tank, relaxing with my family, and checking out new local restaurants with them.