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About Dr. Gary McCutcheon
I was 14 when I took my first job at a local animal hospital. I worked weekends, holidays, and summers through high school, college, and veterinary school. I mastered various responsibilities and became a lead technician.
After completing my pre-veterinary studies at West Virginia University, my wife, Genny, and I packed up a U-Haul and drove to Tuskegee Institute’s Veterinary School in Alabama. At the start of my second year, we brought home our first baby, a black and white English Springer Spaniel puppy named Molly. At school, I studied small and large animal medicine and honed my surgical skills under the direction of the best of the best professors. At home, Molly was the ultimate instructor, allowing me to perform practice examinations, including cleaning her floppy ears and probing her teeth.
Our pup taught me the gentle bedside manner that benefited my myriad of patients throughout my 30-plus years of owning and operating All Pets Animal Clinic. She also prepared us for parenthood. She greeted each of our three newborns at the door with a welcoming howl and head-nuzzle. From that moment forward, they were her kids, too. When Molly’s health failed, I counseled my children on the reasons why the time had come to relieve her suffering and how I would gently help her along. A few days later, we said goodbye in the quiet comfort of the home she knew. Many cherished pets have come in and out of my life, but Molly taught me the value of in-home end-of-life care, which I provide for my patients.
After I sold my small animal practice in West Virginia, I didn’t abandon veterinary medicine. Rather, I added teaching anatomy and physiology, psychology, physical science, and Bible at a Christian Academy in South Carolina to my resume. My decades in veterinary medicine, paired with an MA in Theological Studies and experience in Christian ministry, have gone a long way in helping me prepare and reassure pet owners.
West Virginia is the place I called home for most of my life, but we relocated to the Charleston area to be near our children and grandchildren. Outside veterinary medicine, I am active in my church. I also enjoy reading, working out, and spending time with my grand-dogs, Stella, Lola, Coco, and Shiloh, and grand-cats, Hops and Annie.
About Dr. Cait Reich
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.
About Dr. Gary McCutcheon
I was 14 when I took my first job at a local animal hospital. I worked weekends, holidays, and summers through high school, college, and veterinary school. I mastered various responsibilities and became a lead technician.
After completing my pre-veterinary studies at West Virginia University, my wife, Genny, and I packed up a U-Haul and drove to Tuskegee Institute’s Veterinary School in Alabama. At the start of my second year, we brought home our first baby, a black and white English Springer Spaniel puppy named Molly. At school, I studied small and large animal medicine and honed my surgical skills under the direction of the best of the best professors. At home, Molly was the ultimate instructor, allowing me to perform practice examinations, including cleaning her floppy ears and probing her teeth.
Our pup taught me the gentle bedside manner that benefited my myriad of patients throughout my 30-plus years of owning and operating All Pets Animal Clinic. She also prepared us for parenthood. She greeted each of our three newborns at the door with a welcoming howl and head-nuzzle. From that moment forward, they were her kids, too. When Molly’s health failed, I counseled my children on the reasons why the time had come to relieve her suffering and how I would gently help her along. A few days later, we said goodbye in the quiet comfort of the home she knew. Many cherished pets have come in and out of my life, but Molly taught me the value of in-home end-of-life care, which I provide for my patients.
After I sold my small animal practice in West Virginia, I didn’t abandon veterinary medicine. Rather, I added teaching anatomy and physiology, psychology, physical science, and Bible at a Christian Academy in South Carolina to my resume. My decades in veterinary medicine, paired with an MA in Theological Studies and experience in Christian ministry, have gone a long way in helping me prepare and reassure pet owners.
West Virginia is the place I called home for most of my life, but we relocated to the Charleston area to be near our children and grandchildren. Outside veterinary medicine, I am active in my church. I also enjoy reading, working out, and spending time with my grand-dogs, Stella, Lola, Coco, and Shiloh, and grand-cats, Hops and Annie.
About Dr. Cait Reich
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.
About Dr. Gary McCutcheon
I was 14 when I took my first job at a local animal hospital. I worked weekends, holidays, and summers through high school, college, and veterinary school. I mastered various responsibilities and became a lead technician.
After completing my pre-veterinary studies at West Virginia University, my wife, Genny, and I packed up a U-Haul and drove to Tuskegee Institute’s Veterinary School in Alabama. At the start of my second year, we brought home our first baby, a black and white English Springer Spaniel puppy named Molly. At school, I studied small and large animal medicine and honed my surgical skills under the direction of the best of the best professors. At home, Molly was the ultimate instructor, allowing me to perform practice examinations, including cleaning her floppy ears and probing her teeth.
Our pup taught me the gentle bedside manner that benefited my myriad of patients throughout my 30-plus years of owning and operating All Pets Animal Clinic. She also prepared us for parenthood. She greeted each of our three newborns at the door with a welcoming howl and head-nuzzle. From that moment forward, they were her kids, too. When Molly’s health failed, I counseled my children on the reasons why the time had come to relieve her suffering and how I would gently help her along. A few days later, we said goodbye in the quiet comfort of the home she knew. Many cherished pets have come in and out of my life, but Molly taught me the value of in-home end-of-life care, which I provide for my patients.
After I sold my small animal practice in West Virginia, I didn’t abandon veterinary medicine. Rather, I added teaching anatomy and physiology, psychology, physical science, and Bible at a Christian Academy in South Carolina to my resume. My decades in veterinary medicine, paired with an MA in Theological Studies and experience in Christian ministry, have gone a long way in helping me prepare and reassure pet owners.
West Virginia is the place I called home for most of my life, but we relocated to the Charleston area to be near our children and grandchildren. Outside veterinary medicine, I am active in my church. I also enjoy reading, working out, and spending time with my grand-dogs, Stella, Lola, Coco, and Shiloh, and grand-cats, Hops and Annie.