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Lap of Love

4.7 (12 reviews)
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RIP Max, the best of boys. Thank you Laps of Love for helping us say goodbye with kindness.
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It's with a heavy heart I write this review. I don't want to write it because it means another friend died, but I need to write it because I know there are others out there considering their options as they consider an act of final kindness. Laps of Love is your final act of kindness to a friend that gave you their whole heart. We had 2 devastating losses this summer. The first out of nowhere, which felt like a punch in the gut. The 2nd we knew we would happen but was just as devastating when it finally did. In both cases Lap of Love provided us such kindness as we said goodbye to our friends as best we could. Tears are streaming down my face as I write this because I didn't think people this nice still existed in the world. I forget the names of the veterinarians because I was busy having my heart broken, but they were so so kind.

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So grateful for the opportunity to say goodbye to my Beau in the comfort of our home.

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Lap of love allowed us to say goodbye to our dog at home in an environment that was comfortable for him.

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A review I wish I never had to write. Our fur baby, Panini, was nearing the end of his fight with…read morelymphoma and we made the decision to say goodbye to him at home, where he could be with us and our other kitty in his familiar surroundings. We reached out to Betsy and planned for her to come the afternoon the next day; immediately, on the phone, I was soothed by her calm, compassionate manner and knew Panini would be in good hands. The night before, the ER vet let us know Panini was declining faster; we went over to BluePearl in Waltham (which I also recommend) and texted Betsy if she could come in at her earliest. She responded promptly and said she could. With sick pets operating on a very fluid schedule, we really appreciated her accommodating us. I thank Betsy for walking us through the procedure and explaining the steps. She had an incredible bedside manner and gave us time to grieve. I'm not sure how she does it but I'm so glad and grateful for how kindly she treated both us and Panini during this time. We had a ton of questions before, during, and after, and she answered them all with patience. If you need someone to give the best for your pet and to treat them as if they were her own, please call Betsy.

We could not have asked for a better person to provide euthanasia services for our dogs. She…read moreattended to our 14 and 13 year old ridgebacks some years apart, one just a few days ago. Betsy is technically skillful but also extraordinarily compassionate, understanding, soft spoken and gentle toward both our beloved dogs and the family members present for our dogs' final moments, one on a familiar couch and one on the grass in the yard he so enjoyed. She clearly understands and feels the trauma we were feeling and made our pet' s passing as easy as possible. She assisted at every step, and stayed to help until all was done. We are very grateful to her for making these difficult steps less painful. We were so very lucky to find her. She is the best.

Ariana R Hayes DVM

Ariana R Hayes DVM

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Words cannot describe how much we love Dr. Hayes and the phenomenal work she does with grieving…read morefamilies and their beloved pets. This past weekend, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to put our cat, Kiki, to sleep after a long battle with her illness. Kiki hated veterinary clinics, and near the end of her life she had been to several. We wanted her final moments to be peaceful, at home, free from the stress of her carrier or the sterile environment of an animal hospital. Dr. Hayes responded to my inquiry immediately: a phone call, a voicemail, a text, and an email with thoughtful resources and her availability. When we finally spoke about Kiki's condition, she was calm, compassionate, and professional. She walked us through every option and was transparent about pricing from the start. What also set Dr. Hayes apart was her availability over the weekend, something that is genuinely difficult to accommodate and not something every provider offers. Her flexibility during what is already an impossibly hard time is noteworthy and deeply appreciated. The day itself was one of the hardest our family has faced, but Dr. Hayes brought a quiet, somber grace to it that was genuinely comforting. She was extremely patient with us, never once making us feel rushed, and gave us all the time we needed to say our goodbyes to Kiki, something that meant more than words can express. As someone who works in medicine myself, I was especially moved by the care and respect she showed Kiki's body after she passed, it did not go unnoticed. She was also wonderfully gentle with our 10-year-old and with Kiki's brother Mason, who wanted to be there to say goodbye. I highly recommend Dr. Hayes to any family navigating this painful decision. Her compassion, professionalism, and flexibility make her exactly the kind of vet you need by your side in those final moments. We are so grateful she exists and does this work. If you are facing this impossibly hard decision, you could not be in more caring hands.

Dr. Hayes is incredible. She is both professional and warm. When we reached out to Dr. Hayes…read moreinquiring about at home euthanasia and quality of life for our 13 year old family dog Lexi, she was responsive, compassionate and knowledgeable right from the start. Dr. Hayes reached out to our Vet directly to obtain all of Lexi's medical records. Dr. Hayes made herself available via text and phone late into the evening to talk through meds as we tried to make Lexi comfortable during her last couple of days. When the time came to say goodbye to Lexi, Dr. Hayes showed up to our house with empathy and calmness as she explained every step of the process. While saying goodbye was one of the most gut wrenching experiences filled with lots of tears, we somehow all found peace in having Lexi comfortable in her home surrounded by her entire family. Dr. Hayes made this possible. There is no shortage of amazing animals, but this world needs more humans like Dr, Hayes. Truly, thank you. -Lexi's Family

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I don't know how to express our feelings of gratitude and appreciation for Dr. Kennedy. She was…read morerecommended to me by another doctor. This week we had to make the hardest decision regarding our 16 year old Shepherd mix. He was clearly failing health wise, having breathing problems and could not walk or stand for more than a few minutes. We knew he had no quality of life and was suffering. We called Dr. Kennedy the day before and spoke about our boy and the decision we knew was inevitable and made the appointment. When she came to our home the next day she was kind, gentle and empathetic. She prepared us for the steps she would perform. My son and I stayed with him, loving in him and telling him how much we love him. Within 10 minutes it was over. He went to heaven to run and play with his best friend Diamond who passed in her sleep six months earlier. This was the worst decision we had to make but Dr. Kennedy walked through it with us and we are forever grateful to have been able to allow our boy to go to rest at home.

My baby, Pebbles, literally wandered up to my front door when she was 6 weeks old. She was with me…read morefor 18 years; through relationships, retirement, moves, and everything in between. Always waiting for me by the front door, always purring in my arms, and always giving me her love. Her time came relatively quickly (within about two weeks) and I wasn't going to force her to endure being put into a carrier and taken to the Vet's Office, afraid, in her final hour. I just couldn't do that to her. She trusted me. I was given a referral for Dr. Kennedy and I'm so glad I reached out. Dr. Kennedy was kind, suggested ways to mediate Pebbles pain, offered cremation, gave me options for an urn, and was both empathetic and, frankly, very sweet. She helped Pebbles to transition as peacefully as possible, giving me time with her and I was holding her as she passed, laying in my bed (instead of a sterile, stainless steel exam table, with dogs barking in the background). When Pebbles finished transitioning, Dr. Kennedy wrapped Pebbles in a blanket, with respect and love, and took her to be cremated for me. Her kindness and sympathy were wonderful and very helpful for my experience. The cost for in-home euthanasia is obviously higher that taking your pet to the Vet, but worth every penny. Considering the love they gave you throughout their lives, how can you consider exposing your loved companion to fear in their last hours ? I would completely recommend Dr. Kennedy. She was wonderful.

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