In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Naples & Ft. Myers Areas

My earliest memory of veterinary medicine is taking our new golden retriever to get her first set of vaccinations when I was a young child. My mom says after that moment, I set my heart on becoming an animal doctor and nothing was going to change my mind. Many years later, I attended The Ohio State University for my undergraduate degree in Animal Science. After growing tired of the snow and cold weather, I completed veterinary school at St. George’s University located in the Caribbean on the island of Grenada. While I was there, I spent my time coordinating free health clinics for people and their pets. It was those clinics and moments that taught me the importance of the human-animal bond. People didn’t mind waiting in the heat or the rain; they just wanted to make sure their family pet was healthy.

After graduating veterinary school, I moved back home to Fort Myers, Florida to be closer to my family. After a couple of years in general practice, I realized I had a passion and calling for hospice and end of life care. I find it extremely rewarding to help families find ways of providing a good quality of life and comfort to their pet in the final days, and to help guide and support them when it is time to say goodbye. It is such an honor to provide this service to pets at home, in an environment where they’re most comfortable and surrounded by loved ones. While our pets are only here for such a short time, they make such a large impact in every part of our life.

Much of my spare time is spent with family and our multitude of golden retrievers. I often recommend a good lint roller to anyone who comes to our family gatherings. My golden retriever is named Beemer and he is well known for his crazy antics around the house. His two partners in crime are my cats, Harley and Arthur.

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—home to my favorite teams, the Steelers and the Penguins! I loved animals from an early age and always looked for opportunities to be around them. I went with my mom when she took our family pets to the vet, and I eagerly volunteered to care for the class pet, a guinea pig named Buttercup, over the holiday break. It’s no surprise that I decided to become a veterinarian when I was 5 years old. 

I completed my undergraduate studies in biology with minors in anatomy and mathematics at Colorado State University, and I was accepted early into Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where I received my veterinary degree.

As a veterinarian, I love caring for my animal patients and their owners. Over the years, I have developed a passion for pain management and end-of-life care, and I enjoy being able to help keep senior pets comfortable throughout their golden years.  

It's never easy to lose a furry family member, but helping to end a pet's pain and suffering and comforting families through a difficult time makes me feel like I am making a positive difference in the world. I am honored to be part of the Lap of Love team and look forward to supporting many more pets and families. 

When I am not working as a veterinarian, I am an active Catechist and Eucharistic Minister at my church. I also enjoy reading, playing bingo, and watching sports—especially gymnastics, hockey, and football. Most of all, I love spending time with my husband, Mark, my bonus son, Jacob and my daughter Madelyn.

I grew up in southern Louisiana, and knew from an early age that I wanted to spend my life working with animals. As an avid 4-H member in high school, I raised chickens, steers, and pigs, in addition to having several household pets. I treasure my memories of them all.

I attended Louisiana State University (LSU) for my undergraduate degree in animal science while working as an equine veterinary technician. I earned my veterinary degree at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, where I developed a passion for small animal surgery. After graduation, I went on to complete two internships and a surgical residency.

Losing a pet is never easy, and the time we have with them is always too short. It is a privilege to be with them in their last moments and to help gently end their suffering. 

Most pets don't enjoy visiting the vet's office, so being there for them and their families to say goodbye in a comfortable, home environment is an honor.

When I’m not caring for pets, you’ll find me reading, training for a marathon, or hanging out with my dog, Azula, and my two crazy cats, Aziraphale and Crowley.

I was born in Belgium but grew up in Sarasota, Florida. My love for animals began early; as a child, I was always riding horses, caring for our pets, and asking my parents if we could adopt just one more. From a young age, I knew veterinary medicine was my calling. 

I earned my bachelor’s degree in animal sciences with a minor in business from the University of Florida in 2007, and then completed my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree there in 2011. For nearly 15 years, I practiced small animal general medicine, surgery, and dentistry in 

Southwest Florida. 

Throughout my career, I have valued building meaningful, long-term relationships with my clients and their pets. My goal is to provide clear communication, compassionate care, and support for families through every stage of their pets’ lives. High-quality, thoughtful care has always been my top priority. 

Like many veterinarians, I have a deeply personal connection to this work. In 2023, I lost my heart dog, Kibbee. While I had experienced the loss of family pets before, Kibbee was the first pet who was truly my own. When she suddenly developed an aggressive cancer, I knew our time together would be short. Saying goodbye to her at home, while she was surrounded by family and still felt like herself, was truly a gift. 

Although the grief was profound and lasted a long time, I never regretted the timing. I chose to let Kibbee go before her disease took too much joy from her life. That experience reinforced something I already knew in my heart: The final act of love we give to our pets often requires us to put their needs above our own.

Helping families through these moments is one of the most challenging yet meaningful ways a veterinarian can serve people and pets. Providing comfort, guidance, and a peaceful, loving environment for pets in their final moments is an incredible privilege, and one that I feel deeply honored to have.