Hey Thanks, Lap of Love,
Without a doubt, the most difficult decision a longtime pet owner can make in regard to their elderly animal is knowing when it’s time to say farewell. That’s the dilemma my significant other faced recently, as her 17-year-old retriever mix — a beautiful blond grandpa named Dexter — began to grow too feeble and beset with health issues to enjoy his life.
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and In-Home Euthanasia is a nationwide service with vets employed right here in the Nashville area. When my girlfriend had questions about whether it was the right time to say good night to her old pal, Lap of Love’s reps had all the answers. And when it was actually time to send Dexter off, Lap of Love’s Dr. Abra Osorio made a home visit, guided us patiently and compassionately through the process, and made our guy as comfortable as possible — all while we were masked up and doing our best to maintain proper COVID-19 protocols. Lap of Love also offers transport and crematory services, should you decide that’s the route you want to take. And while the group’s veterinarians primarily work with dogs and cats, they also offer their services for other species — just call and ask.
Nothing about the process of pet euthanasia is easy, but I can’t imagine it going any more smoothly than it did for us. And that was a true gift.
—D. Patrick Rodgers
Editor-in-Chief, Nashville Scene
