In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Louisville & Surrounding Neighborhoods

I grew up in the beautiful countryside of Central Kentucky, where I was exposed to a variety of animals. I was always bringing home some critter, or trying to nurse one back to health. We opened our home to a motley crew of stray cats who became family. The special connection I developed with these pets made becoming a veterinarian a natural choice. 

I attended the University of Kentucky, and then graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Throughout my years of practice in small animal medicine, I witnessed the beauty of the human-animal bond every day. I’ve been honored to help families from their first puppy or kitten visit through the difficulty of saying goodbye. When it was time for my own dog, Dharma, to transition, I was able to help her pass peacefully at home, surrounded by love and with a belly full of her favorite treats. That experience made me decide to devote the rest of my career to end-of-life care, to give every pet the peace, love, and dignity they deserve. 

Outside of work, I enjoy painting, making jewelry, reading crime novels, watching detective shows and nature documentaries, and spending time with my pets Fiona, Guinness, Fernando, and Westley. 

I was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky and spent many summers boating and skiing on Lake Cumberland. As a kid, I tried to help every injured bird or squirrel, and I wanted to adopt every stray animal in town. When I was 9 years old, my pet guinea pig became sick, and I vividly remember bringing him to our family veterinarian, who worked hard to determine what was wrong. The veterinarian was not a guinea pig expert, so he reached out to many of his colleagues and was determined to find the answers. My guinea pig passed away, but that veterinarian was so caring and compassionate while I grieved as a young girl who had just lost her pet. That experience had a deep impact on me, and I can’t remember wanting to be anything but a veterinarian after that. 

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Louisville and attended veterinary school in Ireland at the University College Dublin. After receiving my veterinary degree, I worked as a small animal emergency veterinarian before transitioning into general practice. I love treating all animals but have a special affinity for senior pets. There is something so special about them and you can just see the wisdom in their eyes. 

I have experienced losing many pets over the years, including my “heart dog,” Josie, who developed inoperable cancer. She was my first real hospice case, and I learned so much from her—most importantly how and when to say goodbye and the understanding that it looks different for every pet and their family. Loss is inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any less difficult. Losing a pet can be overwhelming, sad, and scary, and I try to make sure the memories of the loss don't overshadow the memories of the life shared, while honoring that special bond between a pet and their family. 

In my free time I love to read, camp, hike, watch movies—my family enjoys watching all the Marvel movies and shows together—and crochet. 

I grew up in Bitburg, Germany, which is a beautiful small town in the Eiffel area. We moved to Elizabethtown, Kentucky in 2006. I can't remember wanting to be anything other than a veterinarian since I was a small child. Although I didn't have a pet until I was in fourth grade, my parents took me to many petting zoos and farms so I could experience different animals. When I got my first dog, a small Maltese, I learned everything I could about caring for dogs. He became sick several years later and the vet on staff allowed me to go behind the scenes with him as he did a work up. This experience—seeing the dedicated veterinary staff do everything in their power to save my boy—completely solidified my fate. I was going to do everything I could to become a veterinarian. 

Years later, I completed my undergraduate studies at Murray State University, and attended veterinary school at Saint George's University in Grenada, West Indies. My passion has always been equine and farm animal medicine, but I also discovered a love for small animals while working for a year in a small animal clinic. 

I was attracted to in-home euthanasia as I often felt rushed through providing this sensitive procedure in a sterile clinical setting. Pets and their families deserve to say goodbye in the comfort of their own homes. I have also lost several pets over the years, and wish that I had the opportunity to provide an in-home experience for each of them, though unfortunately circumstances did not allow for it. Based on my experiences, I have a deep desire for people to have the comfort and closure they deserve. 

Outside of work, I have many hobbies, including photography—I photograph birds as often as I can—farming, and home renovations. I also have chickens, dogs, cats, and horses, and they take up most of my free time.