Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I spent most of my childhood in Rockville, Maryland, which is a suburb of Washington, D.C. Growing up, I took care of our family cats. I wanted to become a veterinarian, but I got a little distracted in college. 

When I met my husband, we discovered that we had both had childhood ambitions of becoming veterinarians, and we encouraged each other to pursue this interest. After a sad experience with our first cat, we decided we wanted to be able to provide medical care for our future pets, and we eventually went to veterinary school together at the University of Florida.

After graduating from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, I worked in private practice and relief work before spending the majority of my career in shelter medicine. I love helping abandoned, lost, and neglected animals who have no one else. I examined thousands of abused animals in those years and testified as an expert witness in dozens of animal cruelty cases. It’s sad but also rewarding to act as a voice for the voiceless and pursue justice for these innocent creatures.

I know that transporting a sick, injured, or dying animal to the veterinary hospital for care or euthanasia is stressful for the pet and the owner. It is more humane to offer that comfort, care, and a peaceful passing at home, where the pet and family are most comfortable.

When I’m not working, I love to read and travel. I have lived on four continents and have traveled to every continent except Antarctica. I love visiting the U.S. National Parks and Florida’s state parks. When I’m not traveling or working, I love to sit on my screened porch facing the lake, with a cup of coffee, reading while one of my five cats naps on my lap.