In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Greenville & Surrounding Neighborhoods

I grew up in Michigan, near the Lake Saint Clair shoreline. I spent my summers swimming and sailing, and my winters ice skating and sitting by the fireplace. I always knew I wanted to become a veterinarian, and could often be found “doctoring” my stuffed animals. I remember fostering and caring for many stray animals as a child. Some we kept, and others we found nearby homes, where I could still see them.

After attending the University of Michigan for my undergraduate studies, and then Michigan State University’s veterinary school, I settled into practice. Although I focused mainly on dogs and cats, I also enjoyed treating exotic and farm animals. I feel a strong connection to animals, and am grateful that I am able to use that passion to make them healthy and happy parts of their human family. 

Unfortunately, I have experienced many of my own pet losses over the years. The most difficult was the loss of my "heart dog" during my first pregnancy. She saw me through undergraduate and veterinary school, marriage, and moving to two different states. I really clung to her and recall sleeping with her on the floor during her final weeks, and feeding her anything she wanted. Unfortunately, she went downhill quickly, and I had to take her to be euthanized unexpectedly. I wish I knew what I know now, and would have planned her passing earlier. Sometimes, it is hard for even veterinarians to know the best time to allow a beloved pet to transition, and unexpected things happen. Since then, I have followed the belief that it is better to let a pet go a week too early, than a day too late. I have pursued that philosophy when having to say, "see you later," to other beloved pets. Although it is one of the hardest jobs as a pet parent, a peaceful passing is the last great gift we can give a faithful companion. 

I like to be available to families and their beloved pets at the end because I feel families need extra support during that difficult time. When I go to someone's home to help their pet transition, I feel like I am giving them the right and respect to allow their pet to pass in a beautiful and safe place. I am there to serve the family at their hardest time, and my goal is to make it just a bit easier for them, and for them to be able to say "see you later" in the best way possible. 

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband of 23 years, Marty, our three daughters, and our menagerie of pets— Kristy the German shepherd, Tui the flat-coated retriever, Sheila the nosy, noisy cockatoo, Mun and Cricket the cats, Charlie the chinchilla, and 4 rescue rats. We all enjoy spending time at the beach, and visiting Historic Charleston. I also enjoy sailing, walking, swimming, and reading.