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Dr. Ashley

In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Cherry Hill & Surrounding Neighborhoods

Growing up in the suburbs of Orlando, Florida—a stone’s throw away from Disney World—I was surrounded by tourists hailing from all parts of the world. I learned to appreciate others' unique cultures and perspectives, as well as how to power walk through a crowd of people and stand in ridiculously long lines without losing my patience.

During my junior year of high school, I found a sweet pitbull wandering around my neighborhood who was clearly lost. My family and I brought her to the local animal shelter, and seeing her fear and confusion when we had to leave her absolutely shattered my heart. Thankfully the sweet dog was reunited with her family, and I was inspired to begin volunteering at the shelter. It was not long before I realized that my desire to help animals could be my calling in life. A simultaneous knack for the biological sciences was my sign that veterinary medicine was where I belonged.

I attended the University of Florida, where I received my bachelor’s degree in biology and my veterinary degree. I discovered a passion for oncology and clinical pathology during veterinary school, as well as for helping families through the emotional journey of saying goodbye to a pet. After graduation, I worked at a general practice in Tabernacle, New Jersey where I continued to feel called to end-of-life-care. Every living creature deserves to depart this life with dignity, surrounded by their loved ones, and free from pain or discomfort. As a veterinarian, I have the privilege of being able to provide pets with this peaceful ending, and helping their families find peace in this goodbye.

I was led to veterinary medicine because of my love for animals, but along my journey I discovered how much I love people. At one point or another, every human who has experienced love will also experience the pain of loss. End-of-life care allows me to express my compassion for people at the time when they need love most desperately—when they are grieving.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons with my best friends, reading, exploring new places, and spending time with my partner and our three mischievous pets. I have also been known to partake in “procrasti-baking,” during which I produce some of my tastiest work!

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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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Mindy

Durango, Colorado

From the minute I called Lap of Love, I was met with such warmth and compassion and felt enveloped in a cocoon of love. Last week my husband and I were traveling with our two dogs from Durango, Colorado to the Big Island of Hawaii and on our first flight it became clear that our older 15 year old dog, Ellie, just wasn't going to be able to handle the longer flight from Denver. In fact, we could see it in her eyes the day how weary she was and realized that she was telling us "You guys, I'm done with this dog body... its time to let me go." So, there we were in the Denver airport and we had to make the call. I would stay behind with Ellie while my husband flew on to Hawaii to meet our younger dog who was flying in cargo and would need one of us to be there in order for him not to be quarantined. I googled "pet hospice" while sitting on the ground next to my dog in the middle of the airport and the first one that came up was Lap of Love. From the minute spoke with the receptionist I knew we were in good hands. She walked me through the process of what would happen that day and gave me a few different options of times that the vet could come out. I ended up going to the home of some dear friends where Ellie got to rest and relax all afternoon until Dr. Kim came at 5 pm that evening. Even though she had never met Ellie or I before then she showed an immediate, genuine interest in learning as much as she could about my little lady and was so respectful and honoring of the bond Ellie and I had created and shared for almost 16 years. We laughed and cried and she walked me through the process of what would happen even though I'd been through it before with another beloved pet. We took a paw print impression for me to keep and a little snippet of Ellie's hair.... and then, I held my sweet girl as Dr. Kim gave her the injections and she peacefully passed away. It was the sweetest, most beautiful transition. I will always be so grateful to Lap of Love and Dr. Kim for helping bring grace, compassion and a little bit more ease to what was also a heartbreaking, gut wrenchingly difficult day for me.

Amin

St. Louis, Missouri

We were torn between euthanasia and allowing our little guy to pass naturally, so I was very nervous that we would immediately regret having him put down. Dr. Christina took lots of time before any injection to talk over our cat's health situation and prognosis. When we eventually decided to proceed, her calm, compassionate demeanor made our little guy's passing so peaceful that we were completely reassured that we had done the right thing. Really appreciate this service, it means a lot to have this done at home.

Jennie

Bellflower, California

I honestly can't express my gratitude enough for what Dr Tina did for us when we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let go of our beloved Tink. After a cancer free diagnosis just 2 weeks ago, we received the devastating blow of aggressive cancer. We couldn't let her suffer and she was such a champ. We got Tink at 5 weeks old and had the great joy of her entertaining antics for 11 & 1/2 years. She was silly and loved her toys SO much. She was the first dog we had who truly watched tv. Jurassic World was her last movie this week. She would jump up and run out the dog door to find the animals on tv. She was a joy and the pain of missing her is so acute. When I researched an in-home alternative to the horrible experience of taking our other 3 wonderful dogs we've lost in the past to the vet for their final moments I found Lap of Love. It became apparent this was a choice we needed to make quicker than we anticipated. Donna, the wonderful lady who helped arrange for Dr Tina to come to us was so kind and caring and even though I was bawling all through the conversation she was so understanding. My husband thought the experience would be very clinical and impersonal. He could not have been more surprised. We agreed after seeing how incredibly compassionate Dr Tina was with Tink and both of us that we would never go another route than Lap of Love when/if we have to make this decision again. Thank you enough for making one of our worst days in years a little easier to bear.

Susan

Palmetto Bay, Florida

A week ago my beautiful, loving,loyal Moxie girl was euthanized at home. She was surrounded by love, was calm and comfortable with her head in my lap. It was the last act of love I could give her. It was also the hardest decision to make. She gave us 14 years of unconditional love, loyalty, companionship, and thousands of tail wags. She loved kitties, chased squirrels, and was aloof around most other dogs. I miss her every day. I look for her 1st thing in the morning, wait for her to round the corner, and listen for her tinker bells. Today we picked up her ashes. I would like to thank Dr. Lizmarie Diaz for her compassion and caring and for making this as comfortable and loving as possible for my beloved Moxie. Please honor her journey. Hug your dog, go for a walk, raise a glass. She will always, always be in my heart. My Moxie Girl.

Gary

Apopka, Florida

Thank you for making a very difficult time for us bearable. Thank you for your kindness and love you gave our Sophie

Marilyn J

Columbus, Ohio

My Dickens was found wandering in an intersection when he was about two years old. Nobody was looking for him so I got to keep him. We spent a lot of time playing, took a lot of walks, and had some great times when he was young like in the picture. As most of you reading this know, it was so wonderful to be greeted with such joy and a wagging tail when I came home. I told him many times how lucky I was to have him. I didn't mind taking care of him when he became a senior dog because he had given me so much love and fun for so many years. Then he stopped eating and his back legs would no longer support him. He deserved the end of life that I was able to give him through Lap of Love. Dr. Jennifer came to my backyard where I was on my screened in porch with my sweet 14 year old beagle. He was in a familiar place where he had chosen to lay in the sun many times before, not an unfamiliar cold and clinical vet's office. He knew the place and the smells. We were able to lift him onto his bed on a table so I could keep petting him while telling him he was my sweetie pie and what a great pet he had been. After his death, I was able to spend some time alone with him. Everything was so peaceful and comfortable both for him and for me. Dr. Jennifer took his body. I did not have to go to the crematorium. Dickens' ashes were mailed to me in a very nice wooden box with his name on a brass plaque. Of course, I am crying as I write this, but I feel good that I was able to give him the best end of life possible.

Meghann

Rock Spring, Georgia

Dr. Rachel was very patient, comforting, and sympathetic. She made an unpleasant Christmas Eve situation as good as it could possibly be. We were very pleased and thankful for that. She made it easier on us and on our sweet Murry. We are so thankful for Lap of Love doing what they do in the comfort of home. She also explained everything thoroughly beforehand and as it was happening. I would highly recommend Dr. Rachel and Lap of Love.

Barry & Terry

Newbury Park, California

Dr Jessica made a very difficult process less painful. Our beautiful Mysty departed on February 29th in her home of 17 plus years and was able to do without the stress of her "box", a ride to the dreaded vet's office and the stainless steel examination table.We cannot thank Dr Jessica enough from her first phone call over the weekend throughout the entire process she was compassionate and completely understood how we felt about our family member. Mysty was an integral part of our family and Dr Jessica helped us to let her go from her pain with understanding, warmth and concern. She had a beautiful basket for Mysty at the end and we felt we were sending her off with a very caring individual. We highly recommend Dr Jessica and the Lap of Love.

Mindy

Durango, Colorado

From the minute I called Lap of Love, I was met with such warmth and compassion and felt enveloped in a cocoon of love. Last week my husband and I were traveling with our two dogs from Durango, Colorado to the Big Island of Hawaii and on our first flight it became clear that our older 15 year old dog, Ellie, just wasn't going to be able to handle the longer flight from Denver. In fact, we could see it in her eyes the day how weary she was and realized that she was telling us "You guys, I'm done with this dog body... its time to let me go." So, there we were in the Denver airport and we had to make the call. I would stay behind with Ellie while my husband flew on to Hawaii to meet our younger dog who was flying in cargo and would need one of us to be there in order for him not to be quarantined. I googled "pet hospice" while sitting on the ground next to my dog in the middle of the airport and the first one that came up was Lap of Love. From the minute spoke with the receptionist I knew we were in good hands. She walked me through the process of what would happen that day and gave me a few different options of times that the vet could come out. I ended up going to the home of some dear friends where Ellie got to rest and relax all afternoon until Dr. Kim came at 5 pm that evening. Even though she had never met Ellie or I before then she showed an immediate, genuine interest in learning as much as she could about my little lady and was so respectful and honoring of the bond Ellie and I had created and shared for almost 16 years. We laughed and cried and she walked me through the process of what would happen even though I'd been through it before with another beloved pet. We took a paw print impression for me to keep and a little snippet of Ellie's hair.... and then, I held my sweet girl as Dr. Kim gave her the injections and she peacefully passed away. It was the sweetest, most beautiful transition. I will always be so grateful to Lap of Love and Dr. Kim for helping bring grace, compassion and a little bit more ease to what was also a heartbreaking, gut wrenchingly difficult day for me.

Amin

St. Louis, Missouri

We were torn between euthanasia and allowing our little guy to pass naturally, so I was very nervous that we would immediately regret having him put down. Dr. Christina took lots of time before any injection to talk over our cat's health situation and prognosis. When we eventually decided to proceed, her calm, compassionate demeanor made our little guy's passing so peaceful that we were completely reassured that we had done the right thing. Really appreciate this service, it means a lot to have this done at home.

Jennie

Bellflower, California

I honestly can't express my gratitude enough for what Dr Tina did for us when we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let go of our beloved Tink. After a cancer free diagnosis just 2 weeks ago, we received the devastating blow of aggressive cancer. We couldn't let her suffer and she was such a champ. We got Tink at 5 weeks old and had the great joy of her entertaining antics for 11 & 1/2 years. She was silly and loved her toys SO much. She was the first dog we had who truly watched tv. Jurassic World was her last movie this week. She would jump up and run out the dog door to find the animals on tv. She was a joy and the pain of missing her is so acute. When I researched an in-home alternative to the horrible experience of taking our other 3 wonderful dogs we've lost in the past to the vet for their final moments I found Lap of Love. It became apparent this was a choice we needed to make quicker than we anticipated. Donna, the wonderful lady who helped arrange for Dr Tina to come to us was so kind and caring and even though I was bawling all through the conversation she was so understanding. My husband thought the experience would be very clinical and impersonal. He could not have been more surprised. We agreed after seeing how incredibly compassionate Dr Tina was with Tink and both of us that we would never go another route than Lap of Love when/if we have to make this decision again. Thank you enough for making one of our worst days in years a little easier to bear.

Susan

Palmetto Bay, Florida

A week ago my beautiful, loving,loyal Moxie girl was euthanized at home. She was surrounded by love, was calm and comfortable with her head in my lap. It was the last act of love I could give her. It was also the hardest decision to make. She gave us 14 years of unconditional love, loyalty, companionship, and thousands of tail wags. She loved kitties, chased squirrels, and was aloof around most other dogs. I miss her every day. I look for her 1st thing in the morning, wait for her to round the corner, and listen for her tinker bells. Today we picked up her ashes. I would like to thank Dr. Lizmarie Diaz for her compassion and caring and for making this as comfortable and loving as possible for my beloved Moxie. Please honor her journey. Hug your dog, go for a walk, raise a glass. She will always, always be in my heart. My Moxie Girl.

Marilyn J

Columbus, Ohio

My Dickens was found wandering in an intersection when he was about two years old. Nobody was looking for him so I got to keep him. We spent a lot of time playing, took a lot of walks, and had some great times when he was young like in the picture. As most of you reading this know, it was so wonderful to be greeted with such joy and a wagging tail when I came home. I told him many times how lucky I was to have him. I didn't mind taking care of him when he became a senior dog because he had given me so much love and fun for so many years. Then he stopped eating and his back legs would no longer support him. He deserved the end of life that I was able to give him through Lap of Love. Dr. Jennifer came to my backyard where I was on my screened in porch with my sweet 14 year old beagle. He was in a familiar place where he had chosen to lay in the sun many times before, not an unfamiliar cold and clinical vet's office. He knew the place and the smells. We were able to lift him onto his bed on a table so I could keep petting him while telling him he was my sweetie pie and what a great pet he had been. After his death, I was able to spend some time alone with him. Everything was so peaceful and comfortable both for him and for me. Dr. Jennifer took his body. I did not have to go to the crematorium. Dickens' ashes were mailed to me in a very nice wooden box with his name on a brass plaque. Of course, I am crying as I write this, but I feel good that I was able to give him the best end of life possible.

Meghann

Rock Spring, Georgia

Dr. Rachel was very patient, comforting, and sympathetic. She made an unpleasant Christmas Eve situation as good as it could possibly be. We were very pleased and thankful for that. She made it easier on us and on our sweet Murry. We are so thankful for Lap of Love doing what they do in the comfort of home. She also explained everything thoroughly beforehand and as it was happening. I would highly recommend Dr. Rachel and Lap of Love.

Barry & Terry

Newbury Park, California

Dr Jessica made a very difficult process less painful. Our beautiful Mysty departed on February 29th in her home of 17 plus years and was able to do without the stress of her "box", a ride to the dreaded vet's office and the stainless steel examination table.We cannot thank Dr Jessica enough from her first phone call over the weekend throughout the entire process she was compassionate and completely understood how we felt about our family member. Mysty was an integral part of our family and Dr Jessica helped us to let her go from her pain with understanding, warmth and concern. She had a beautiful basket for Mysty at the end and we felt we were sending her off with a very caring individual. We highly recommend Dr Jessica and the Lap of Love.

Mindy

Durango, Colorado

From the minute I called Lap of Love, I was met with such warmth and compassion and felt enveloped in a cocoon of love. Last week my husband and I were traveling with our two dogs from Durango, Colorado to the Big Island of Hawaii and on our first flight it became clear that our older 15 year old dog, Ellie, just wasn't going to be able to handle the longer flight from Denver. In fact, we could see it in her eyes the day how weary she was and realized that she was telling us "You guys, I'm done with this dog body... its time to let me go." So, there we were in the Denver airport and we had to make the call. I would stay behind with Ellie while my husband flew on to Hawaii to meet our younger dog who was flying in cargo and would need one of us to be there in order for him not to be quarantined. I googled "pet hospice" while sitting on the ground next to my dog in the middle of the airport and the first one that came up was Lap of Love. From the minute spoke with the receptionist I knew we were in good hands. She walked me through the process of what would happen that day and gave me a few different options of times that the vet could come out. I ended up going to the home of some dear friends where Ellie got to rest and relax all afternoon until Dr. Kim came at 5 pm that evening. Even though she had never met Ellie or I before then she showed an immediate, genuine interest in learning as much as she could about my little lady and was so respectful and honoring of the bond Ellie and I had created and shared for almost 16 years. We laughed and cried and she walked me through the process of what would happen even though I'd been through it before with another beloved pet. We took a paw print impression for me to keep and a little snippet of Ellie's hair.... and then, I held my sweet girl as Dr. Kim gave her the injections and she peacefully passed away. It was the sweetest, most beautiful transition. I will always be so grateful to Lap of Love and Dr. Kim for helping bring grace, compassion and a little bit more ease to what was also a heartbreaking, gut wrenchingly difficult day for me.

Amin

St. Louis, Missouri

We were torn between euthanasia and allowing our little guy to pass naturally, so I was very nervous that we would immediately regret having him put down. Dr. Christina took lots of time before any injection to talk over our cat's health situation and prognosis. When we eventually decided to proceed, her calm, compassionate demeanor made our little guy's passing so peaceful that we were completely reassured that we had done the right thing. Really appreciate this service, it means a lot to have this done at home.

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