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Dr. Alli

I grew up in Mankato, Minnesota. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth, at the tip of Lake Superior, which as a typical Minnesota college town, hockey is very important- go Bulldogs! I then completed my veterinary degree at Michigan State University.

I became a veterinarian because I enjoy learning something new everyday, and medicine is constantly changing. That, and providing a voice for animals, made veterinary medicine the perfect career choice. I didn’t know that working with people would be such an important part of my job, but I quickly realized how much I enjoy working with pet families —it is the best part!

I lost my heart dog, Leo, in January, 2020. He was a huge part of my adult life, which I willingly adjusted for him. We lived in an RV for a year while I was completing an internship that required me to travel throughout the state of Florida because it was the only way I could bring him everywhere I went. I didn't realize how hard it would be to make decisions about his end-of-life care. The experience gave me a new perspective on how difficult it is for people to make the decision to euthanize a pet they have had for many years and have grown a deep connection with. It is an honor to be able to provide comfortable and peaceful end-of-life care to my patients, and support the people that so dearly love them.

When I am not working, I enjoy swimming, scuba diving, hiking with my dog, kayaking, and spending time at the gym and beach.

Pronouns: She/Her

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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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Michele

Apex, North Carolina

We chose Lap of Love because we wanted our beloved Colby to be in the comfort of his own home. Often times when visiting his wonderful vet, Colby's adrenaline would sky rocket. Given he was a 14+ yr old lab, we wanted him to remain calm and ensure the whole family, including his brother, Harvey, was close by as he crossed the rainbow bridge. Dr. Lewis was absolutely phenomenal! She explained the process step by step -- and even spent time discussing the procedure with our 10yr old daughter (who was in hysterics). You could tell by Dr. Lewis' calming demeanor, Colby would be able to remain in a very relaxed state. Dr. Lewis was kind, loving and extremely compassionate towards Colby and our surrounding pets. She also made us feel very much at peace with the difficult, and quite painful, decision we had made in releasing Colby to doggie heaven. She gave our family time to be alone/together to grieve, and she also provided info on us contending with grief once Colby passed -- we feel so blessed to have had Dr. Lewis by our side. We would not have done one thing differently -- thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Dr. Lewis, for making this painful event both a beautiful and very personal experience for our greatly missed "first born," Colby.

Carl

Chandler, Arizona

Dr. Lexi was and is wonderful with helping with such a difficult and traumatic situation in helping our Augie to end his suffering from cancer and pain. I was totally devastated during the entire process and Dr. Lexi helped me and Augie thru it. I can not thank Lap of Love enough for their support with this and to assist me in getting Augie returned to us with the after care they provide. I hurt everyday with this emptiness after 13 years with Augie. But Lap of Love was there when needed and knowing that this had to be, it was much better with Dr. Lexi there to explain, guide and with so much care help us with Augie. I truly know the difficulty and heart ache in making such a decision, but if and when you and your family must come to this point and make this type of decision then Lap of Love is the right choice. I did my homework on this was the perfect organization to call. it hurt to call but it was at that point in time to think about the pain our Augie was in and he did need help in a peaceful and calming passing. Thank you Dr. Lexi for helping us, my pain is and was real to do this but there was no choice really and you made it easier and with the after care I could not ask for a better organization and you as the true professional and caring person you are to help us. Thanks to Lap of Love and Dr. Lexi

Alberta

Douglasville, Georgia

Dr Sydney was very kind and understanding. She gave us the opportunity to talk about Diesel, which I didn't realize I really needed. She explained everything before it happened and on a very overwhelming day she really made it as easy as it could be. I'm forever grateful for her and any other vet that perform these kinds of visits. I couldn't imagine bringing Diesel to a cold and scary office to say goodbye. He got to lay in his favorite spot and be surround by familiar sights, sounds, and smells. It really means a lot.

Don

Redford , Michigan

Thank you so much. You made a hard moment easier to take. All of you were so kind. Telling us she was at peace was wonderful.

Tracie

Jacksonville , Florida

Lap of Love was the option for our little dog Gail. For a doctor to make a house call for Hospice services is so special and I can’t tell you how much it meant. She treated Gail with kindness and love.

Madelyn

San Jose, California

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our darling big boy Neo. He was a huge Greater Swiss Mountain dog and it was devastating having to let him go. My uncle researched for hours and hours trying to find someone to come to the house and help Neo pass on and he found Dr. Jeni, and what an absolute gem she was. She was thorough with explaining what was going to happen, she gave us our space, she was extremely gentle with Neo (he even had a big smile on his face when she with us), she was understanding, she let us take our time saying goodbye at every step, she had a mask on the whole time, and she even loved on our other boy Dash while we were saying goodbye to Neo. She was incredible and her associate from the crematorium was just as amazing. They were both so caring and gentle when transporting Neo. My boyfriend and his family recently had to put down their dog (Maggie) and he was there and he actually cried because he wishes he was able to use Dr. Jeni when his sweet girl left us instead of going to an insensitive vet who talked about his business going under the whole time. His mom even wrote Dr. Jenis number down for when it is their other dogs time. I don't think I'll ever go to anyone or anywhere else other than her in the future when I have to say goodbye to my pets. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars for the peace of mind she gave to us. Neo went so peacefully he was even snoring. Just incredible. She went above and beyond in every sense and during that hard time it was extremely appreciated.

Angela

Graham , North Carolina

The initial phone call to Lap of Love was one of the hardest I ever had to make, but the intake person made it as easy as it could have been. She was very sympathetic and kind, coordinating everything seamlessly which helped me more than words can say. Dr. Carrie arrived at our home after calling to say she was on her way. She was so professional but also incredibly understanding and patient. She explained the process as she went and made sure that Millie was as comfortable as possible. The thing I will always remember is once it was done, she said that Millie was at peace- such a beautiful thing to say. She clipped a lock of Millie’s hair and made a paw print impression for us to keep.Once we had our last minutes with her to say goodbye, Dr. Carrie readied Millie for her final journey in a caring and respectful manner.Millie’s remains were returned to us the very next day in a beautiful wooden box etched with her name. We received a sympathy email and a card from Dr. Carrie as well, which meant a lot to us. Loving a pet is one of life’s true joys and losing them is almost unbearable. But when the time has come, Lap,of Love is a blessing that will help make it as easy as it could possibly be an we are grateful to them for assisting us and Millie.

Virginia

Fenton, Missouri

It has been exactly a week since Gucci left our home. It was a difficult day, but Dr Woodruff's care and understanding made it much easier. As our home is much quieter now without Gucci's bark, I contemplate on our life together. I have happy, funny and yes, some gross memories of Gucci, but all sit well in my heart. I was unsure as to this decision at first; after all, I would be ending a life of one of God's creatures. However, through the appointment and afterwards, I felt at peace. The ability to have our family unit with her while she transitioned made it even more peaceful. I believe that Gucci knew it was time for her to be reunited with her 1st mom. I firmly believe that this was the right decision for all of us. We avoided further physical decay and potential serious injury. She was able to go outside and play with her sister and cousins that very day. She didn't have much teeth left, but she enjoyed a special meal and treats that very day. Thank you for helping Gucci (and us) transition. She gave our family 5 great years full of love, laughter, and pet hair!!! Gucci will forever be in our hearts and memories.

April

Fanwood, New Jersey

I am grateful that we were able to let go of our dear cat Willy in the privacy of our home and in circumstances familiar and comfortable to him instead of in an animal hospital treatment room on a cold metal table. Thank goodness for Lap of Love! Dr. Shannon spent time getting to know us and him and explained exactly what was going to happen. She did not rush us or pressure us in anyway to start the procedure. Willy took his last breath in my lap with his "brothers" there to see him off. I could not ask for a gentler way to end the life of a much beloved companion.

Jill

Holbrook, New York

Lap of Love was so kind and helpful right from the start. They were patient when we called and lent a listening ear. When Heather came to the house, she was so loving to Brownie. The experience was so peaceful and filled with caring and love. Every person or encounter we had with Lap of Love was filled with love and respect for animals. I highly recommend them.

Michele

Apex, North Carolina

We chose Lap of Love because we wanted our beloved Colby to be in the comfort of his own home. Often times when visiting his wonderful vet, Colby's adrenaline would sky rocket. Given he was a 14+ yr old lab, we wanted him to remain calm and ensure the whole family, including his brother, Harvey, was close by as he crossed the rainbow bridge. Dr. Lewis was absolutely phenomenal! She explained the process step by step -- and even spent time discussing the procedure with our 10yr old daughter (who was in hysterics). You could tell by Dr. Lewis' calming demeanor, Colby would be able to remain in a very relaxed state. Dr. Lewis was kind, loving and extremely compassionate towards Colby and our surrounding pets. She also made us feel very much at peace with the difficult, and quite painful, decision we had made in releasing Colby to doggie heaven. She gave our family time to be alone/together to grieve, and she also provided info on us contending with grief once Colby passed -- we feel so blessed to have had Dr. Lewis by our side. We would not have done one thing differently -- thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Dr. Lewis, for making this painful event both a beautiful and very personal experience for our greatly missed "first born," Colby.

Carl

Chandler, Arizona

Dr. Lexi was and is wonderful with helping with such a difficult and traumatic situation in helping our Augie to end his suffering from cancer and pain. I was totally devastated during the entire process and Dr. Lexi helped me and Augie thru it. I can not thank Lap of Love enough for their support with this and to assist me in getting Augie returned to us with the after care they provide. I hurt everyday with this emptiness after 13 years with Augie. But Lap of Love was there when needed and knowing that this had to be, it was much better with Dr. Lexi there to explain, guide and with so much care help us with Augie. I truly know the difficulty and heart ache in making such a decision, but if and when you and your family must come to this point and make this type of decision then Lap of Love is the right choice. I did my homework on this was the perfect organization to call. it hurt to call but it was at that point in time to think about the pain our Augie was in and he did need help in a peaceful and calming passing. Thank you Dr. Lexi for helping us, my pain is and was real to do this but there was no choice really and you made it easier and with the after care I could not ask for a better organization and you as the true professional and caring person you are to help us. Thanks to Lap of Love and Dr. Lexi

Alberta

Douglasville, Georgia

Dr Sydney was very kind and understanding. She gave us the opportunity to talk about Diesel, which I didn't realize I really needed. She explained everything before it happened and on a very overwhelming day she really made it as easy as it could be. I'm forever grateful for her and any other vet that perform these kinds of visits. I couldn't imagine bringing Diesel to a cold and scary office to say goodbye. He got to lay in his favorite spot and be surround by familiar sights, sounds, and smells. It really means a lot.

Madelyn

San Jose, California

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our darling big boy Neo. He was a huge Greater Swiss Mountain dog and it was devastating having to let him go. My uncle researched for hours and hours trying to find someone to come to the house and help Neo pass on and he found Dr. Jeni, and what an absolute gem she was. She was thorough with explaining what was going to happen, she gave us our space, she was extremely gentle with Neo (he even had a big smile on his face when she with us), she was understanding, she let us take our time saying goodbye at every step, she had a mask on the whole time, and she even loved on our other boy Dash while we were saying goodbye to Neo. She was incredible and her associate from the crematorium was just as amazing. They were both so caring and gentle when transporting Neo. My boyfriend and his family recently had to put down their dog (Maggie) and he was there and he actually cried because he wishes he was able to use Dr. Jeni when his sweet girl left us instead of going to an insensitive vet who talked about his business going under the whole time. His mom even wrote Dr. Jenis number down for when it is their other dogs time. I don't think I'll ever go to anyone or anywhere else other than her in the future when I have to say goodbye to my pets. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars for the peace of mind she gave to us. Neo went so peacefully he was even snoring. Just incredible. She went above and beyond in every sense and during that hard time it was extremely appreciated.

Angela

Graham , North Carolina

The initial phone call to Lap of Love was one of the hardest I ever had to make, but the intake person made it as easy as it could have been. She was very sympathetic and kind, coordinating everything seamlessly which helped me more than words can say. Dr. Carrie arrived at our home after calling to say she was on her way. She was so professional but also incredibly understanding and patient. She explained the process as she went and made sure that Millie was as comfortable as possible. The thing I will always remember is once it was done, she said that Millie was at peace- such a beautiful thing to say. She clipped a lock of Millie’s hair and made a paw print impression for us to keep.Once we had our last minutes with her to say goodbye, Dr. Carrie readied Millie for her final journey in a caring and respectful manner.Millie’s remains were returned to us the very next day in a beautiful wooden box etched with her name. We received a sympathy email and a card from Dr. Carrie as well, which meant a lot to us. Loving a pet is one of life’s true joys and losing them is almost unbearable. But when the time has come, Lap,of Love is a blessing that will help make it as easy as it could possibly be an we are grateful to them for assisting us and Millie.

Virginia

Fenton, Missouri

It has been exactly a week since Gucci left our home. It was a difficult day, but Dr Woodruff's care and understanding made it much easier. As our home is much quieter now without Gucci's bark, I contemplate on our life together. I have happy, funny and yes, some gross memories of Gucci, but all sit well in my heart. I was unsure as to this decision at first; after all, I would be ending a life of one of God's creatures. However, through the appointment and afterwards, I felt at peace. The ability to have our family unit with her while she transitioned made it even more peaceful. I believe that Gucci knew it was time for her to be reunited with her 1st mom. I firmly believe that this was the right decision for all of us. We avoided further physical decay and potential serious injury. She was able to go outside and play with her sister and cousins that very day. She didn't have much teeth left, but she enjoyed a special meal and treats that very day. Thank you for helping Gucci (and us) transition. She gave our family 5 great years full of love, laughter, and pet hair!!! Gucci will forever be in our hearts and memories.

April

Fanwood, New Jersey

I am grateful that we were able to let go of our dear cat Willy in the privacy of our home and in circumstances familiar and comfortable to him instead of in an animal hospital treatment room on a cold metal table. Thank goodness for Lap of Love! Dr. Shannon spent time getting to know us and him and explained exactly what was going to happen. She did not rush us or pressure us in anyway to start the procedure. Willy took his last breath in my lap with his "brothers" there to see him off. I could not ask for a gentler way to end the life of a much beloved companion.

Jill

Holbrook, New York

Lap of Love was so kind and helpful right from the start. They were patient when we called and lent a listening ear. When Heather came to the house, she was so loving to Brownie. The experience was so peaceful and filled with caring and love. Every person or encounter we had with Lap of Love was filled with love and respect for animals. I highly recommend them.

Michele

Apex, North Carolina

We chose Lap of Love because we wanted our beloved Colby to be in the comfort of his own home. Often times when visiting his wonderful vet, Colby's adrenaline would sky rocket. Given he was a 14+ yr old lab, we wanted him to remain calm and ensure the whole family, including his brother, Harvey, was close by as he crossed the rainbow bridge. Dr. Lewis was absolutely phenomenal! She explained the process step by step -- and even spent time discussing the procedure with our 10yr old daughter (who was in hysterics). You could tell by Dr. Lewis' calming demeanor, Colby would be able to remain in a very relaxed state. Dr. Lewis was kind, loving and extremely compassionate towards Colby and our surrounding pets. She also made us feel very much at peace with the difficult, and quite painful, decision we had made in releasing Colby to doggie heaven. She gave our family time to be alone/together to grieve, and she also provided info on us contending with grief once Colby passed -- we feel so blessed to have had Dr. Lewis by our side. We would not have done one thing differently -- thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Dr. Lewis, for making this painful event both a beautiful and very personal experience for our greatly missed "first born," Colby.

Carl

Chandler, Arizona

Dr. Lexi was and is wonderful with helping with such a difficult and traumatic situation in helping our Augie to end his suffering from cancer and pain. I was totally devastated during the entire process and Dr. Lexi helped me and Augie thru it. I can not thank Lap of Love enough for their support with this and to assist me in getting Augie returned to us with the after care they provide. I hurt everyday with this emptiness after 13 years with Augie. But Lap of Love was there when needed and knowing that this had to be, it was much better with Dr. Lexi there to explain, guide and with so much care help us with Augie. I truly know the difficulty and heart ache in making such a decision, but if and when you and your family must come to this point and make this type of decision then Lap of Love is the right choice. I did my homework on this was the perfect organization to call. it hurt to call but it was at that point in time to think about the pain our Augie was in and he did need help in a peaceful and calming passing. Thank you Dr. Lexi for helping us, my pain is and was real to do this but there was no choice really and you made it easier and with the after care I could not ask for a better organization and you as the true professional and caring person you are to help us. Thanks to Lap of Love and Dr. Lexi

Alberta

Douglasville, Georgia

Dr Sydney was very kind and understanding. She gave us the opportunity to talk about Diesel, which I didn't realize I really needed. She explained everything before it happened and on a very overwhelming day she really made it as easy as it could be. I'm forever grateful for her and any other vet that perform these kinds of visits. I couldn't imagine bringing Diesel to a cold and scary office to say goodbye. He got to lay in his favorite spot and be surround by familiar sights, sounds, and smells. It really means a lot.

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