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Dr. Jessica

In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Columbus & Surrounding Areas

I was raised in northern Ohio and moved to central Ohio in 2006 to pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian. I felt drawn to veterinary medicine while caring for a friend's young litter of kittens in grade school, and the calling was magnified by exposure to animals and animal care over the years. I am a grateful and proud graduate of The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and have been caring for companion animals in general practice since graduation.

My interest in providing in-home veterinary care started before I ever began veterinary school, as I had read stories of mobile veterinarians and felt a connection to the personal, low stress experience a pet benefits from in their own home. Early in 2016 I started a small project offering in-home palliative care to patients and reconnected with my love of caring for animals in a home setting, which eventually led me to Lap of Love.

Being a veterinarian allows me to connect with animals and humans in a special way and enables me to foster and strengthen the bond between pet and family. My pets are family and caring for them as they age has been an honor. I am always learning new and different ways to help my senior animals age with grace and comfort, and I love providing that same care to pets in my community. Being a Lap of Love team member allows me to help offer other pets the same loving, low stress care my animals get to enjoy, and for that I am grateful.

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In-Home Euthanasia

At Lap of Love, we take the utmost pride in helping your pet experience a peaceful passing in the comfort and tranquility of their home.

Veterinary Hospice

Family-focused, in-home hospice care ensures your dog or cat is comfortable and happy during their final days.

Aftercare

From cremation to personal keepsakes, our aftercare services allow you to forever memorialize your beloved dog or cat.

Telehospice

Personal phone/video calls, during which a Lap of Love team member will help you gain clarity around what's best for your ailing or aging pet.

Pet Loss Support

Join our free, virtual Pet Loss Support Groups. Discussions are focused on healthy coping skills, grief reactions, and honoring the lives of your furry family member.

In-Home Euthanasia

At Lap of Love, we take the utmost pride in helping your pet experience a peaceful passing in the comfort and tranquility of their home.

Veterinary Hospice

Family-focused, in-home hospice care ensures your dog or cat is comfortable and happy during their final days.

Aftercare

From cremation to personal keepsakes, our aftercare services allow you to forever memorialize your beloved dog or cat.

Telehospice

Personal phone/video calls, during which a Lap of Love team member will help you gain clarity around what's best for your ailing or aging pet.

Pet Loss Support

Join our free, virtual Pet Loss Support Groups. Discussions are focused on healthy coping skills, grief reactions, and honoring the lives of your furry family member.

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Amanda

Sacramento, California

Letting our beloved companion of 14+ years go was excruciating, but I am so thankful that, because of Lap of Love, he was able to pass away calmly, in his own home. Dr Caroline was so gentle with him - and with my husband and me. She was truly empathetic, carefully explained everything, made helpful recommendations, and made the experience much more bearable. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we were nervous about letting someone in our house, but she took all possible precautions. We truly appreciated her kindness and professionalism, and most of all that our dog didn’t have to die alone or afraid.

Leona

Newark, California

Hi Dr. Jeni, I just wanted to thank you for making our last moments with Our little Sophie so beautiful. You were so thoughtful about everything. Thank you for taking time to reassure/ explain to my grand daughters about the process. That meant so much to me. You made an extra paw print for each of them, I know they will treasure. Also placing Little Sophie in the comfy basket with the blanket, she looked so peaceful. Sophie was surrounded by love, at her home that she loved, as she crossed the rainbow bridge. I will FOREVER be grateful , Leona

St Louis, Missouri

I want to thank Dr. Roberts once more for her caring and understanding. Above all, I didn't want Thor to be afraid - and he wasn't. Peaceful - respectful - comforting. Dr. Roberts notified my vet of Thor's passing - my vet called to offer her condolences and she agreed I made the right decision in choosing to end his life where he was most comfortable. I would recommend Lap of Love and Dr. Roberts to anyone facing an end of life decision for their pet.

Ed and Anna

San Diego, California

We cannot thank him enough for his sensitivity, his calm demeanor and kindness during this most difficult step.

SUSAN

BRIDGEVILLE, Pennsylvania

Dr. Sierra came to my home the same day I called. My baby girl Lani was a 13 year old shepherd that suddenly could not walk and was in pain to my touch. Dr Sierra was professional and kind, not to mention calming. She explained everything she was doing before she did it. I highly recommend Lap of Love and Dr. Sierra. Keep your babies where they are most comfortable. I will use their services again for my other pets.

Rachel

Raleigh, North Carolina

Making the difficult decision and then following through with the action to euthanize my cat was incredibly hard for me. Dr. Dana Lewis came to my home and with her, she brought a calming and supportive energy. She was patient and kind with both me and my cat Sweetie. I know this service is expensive but it was well worth the cost. The love and care she brought supported me and lessened the pain of loss I was experiencing. I loved my cat Sweetie and was terribly saddened to lose her. Her passing was made easier and full of dignity for her, thanks for Lap of Love and Dr. Dana. Thank you again for helping me through a sad and painful event.

Nancy

Clarksburg, New Jersey

Throughout my existence, my animals have been an extremely important part of my life. Having lost my immediate family early in my life for the most part, they have fulfilled that important gap. Over the last two weeks I lost two of my beloved pets; Tommy, a 21 year old cat and Freida, a 12 year old German Shepherd. Both of these animals slept on my bed with me during their entire lives. Thankfully, I was able to hold and cuddle them both until their last moments. We are never prepared for the end of our animal's lives even though we know it may be near, and when it comes it is heart wrenching to say the least. How they transition to the Rainbow Bridge can be devastating - sometimes I think more so for us than them. Freida, collapsed on a Sunday morning with no ability to get up any longer. I knew it was time but the thought of taking her to a strange place was upsetting Fortunately, Lap of Love, demonstrated that to me, that this transition did not have to be as horrific for my pet or for me. I am so appreciative of the manner in win which Dr. Shannon Cabell responded to our desperate plea for help. Her compassionate manner was evident from the time she walked through the door. She was soft spoken and gentle, and empathic... qualities that all of us admire and hope for in our caretakers. Dr. Cabell made Freida's transition the smoothest transition the I have ever witnessed and for that I am forever grateful and appreciative .

Amanda

Sacramento, California

Letting our beloved companion of 14+ years go was excruciating, but I am so thankful that, because of Lap of Love, he was able to pass away calmly, in his own home. Dr Caroline was so gentle with him - and with my husband and me. She was truly empathetic, carefully explained everything, made helpful recommendations, and made the experience much more bearable. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we were nervous about letting someone in our house, but she took all possible precautions. We truly appreciated her kindness and professionalism, and most of all that our dog didn’t have to die alone or afraid.

Leona

Newark, California

Hi Dr. Jeni, I just wanted to thank you for making our last moments with Our little Sophie so beautiful. You were so thoughtful about everything. Thank you for taking time to reassure/ explain to my grand daughters about the process. That meant so much to me. You made an extra paw print for each of them, I know they will treasure. Also placing Little Sophie in the comfy basket with the blanket, she looked so peaceful. Sophie was surrounded by love, at her home that she loved, as she crossed the rainbow bridge. I will FOREVER be grateful , Leona

St Louis, Missouri

I want to thank Dr. Roberts once more for her caring and understanding. Above all, I didn't want Thor to be afraid - and he wasn't. Peaceful - respectful - comforting. Dr. Roberts notified my vet of Thor's passing - my vet called to offer her condolences and she agreed I made the right decision in choosing to end his life where he was most comfortable. I would recommend Lap of Love and Dr. Roberts to anyone facing an end of life decision for their pet.

SUSAN

BRIDGEVILLE, Pennsylvania

Dr. Sierra came to my home the same day I called. My baby girl Lani was a 13 year old shepherd that suddenly could not walk and was in pain to my touch. Dr Sierra was professional and kind, not to mention calming. She explained everything she was doing before she did it. I highly recommend Lap of Love and Dr. Sierra. Keep your babies where they are most comfortable. I will use their services again for my other pets.

Rachel

Raleigh, North Carolina

Making the difficult decision and then following through with the action to euthanize my cat was incredibly hard for me. Dr. Dana Lewis came to my home and with her, she brought a calming and supportive energy. She was patient and kind with both me and my cat Sweetie. I know this service is expensive but it was well worth the cost. The love and care she brought supported me and lessened the pain of loss I was experiencing. I loved my cat Sweetie and was terribly saddened to lose her. Her passing was made easier and full of dignity for her, thanks for Lap of Love and Dr. Dana. Thank you again for helping me through a sad and painful event.

Nancy

Clarksburg, New Jersey

Throughout my existence, my animals have been an extremely important part of my life. Having lost my immediate family early in my life for the most part, they have fulfilled that important gap. Over the last two weeks I lost two of my beloved pets; Tommy, a 21 year old cat and Freida, a 12 year old German Shepherd. Both of these animals slept on my bed with me during their entire lives. Thankfully, I was able to hold and cuddle them both until their last moments. We are never prepared for the end of our animal's lives even though we know it may be near, and when it comes it is heart wrenching to say the least. How they transition to the Rainbow Bridge can be devastating - sometimes I think more so for us than them. Freida, collapsed on a Sunday morning with no ability to get up any longer. I knew it was time but the thought of taking her to a strange place was upsetting Fortunately, Lap of Love, demonstrated that to me, that this transition did not have to be as horrific for my pet or for me. I am so appreciative of the manner in win which Dr. Shannon Cabell responded to our desperate plea for help. Her compassionate manner was evident from the time she walked through the door. She was soft spoken and gentle, and empathic... qualities that all of us admire and hope for in our caretakers. Dr. Cabell made Freida's transition the smoothest transition the I have ever witnessed and for that I am forever grateful and appreciative .

Amanda

Sacramento, California

Letting our beloved companion of 14+ years go was excruciating, but I am so thankful that, because of Lap of Love, he was able to pass away calmly, in his own home. Dr Caroline was so gentle with him - and with my husband and me. She was truly empathetic, carefully explained everything, made helpful recommendations, and made the experience much more bearable. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we were nervous about letting someone in our house, but she took all possible precautions. We truly appreciated her kindness and professionalism, and most of all that our dog didn’t have to die alone or afraid.

Leona

Newark, California

Hi Dr. Jeni, I just wanted to thank you for making our last moments with Our little Sophie so beautiful. You were so thoughtful about everything. Thank you for taking time to reassure/ explain to my grand daughters about the process. That meant so much to me. You made an extra paw print for each of them, I know they will treasure. Also placing Little Sophie in the comfy basket with the blanket, she looked so peaceful. Sophie was surrounded by love, at her home that she loved, as she crossed the rainbow bridge. I will FOREVER be grateful , Leona

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