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In-Home Pet End-of-Life Care
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Florida & Texas
Gentle, at-home care for your pet's final chapter across Florida and Texas.
Whether you're noticing the first signs of change, or you've already made the hardest decision, we're here for the whole journey.
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187 families · Google Reviews
We walk alongside families through the whole final chapter
Loved is not just here for the last day. We are here for every stage, from the first quiet signs that something is changing, through the months of managing, to the final goodbye.
01 · Quality of Life Assessment
For the quiet moments you can't quite explain.
Loved sits between your primary veterinarian and the emergency room. We come into your home, take the time these conversations need, and give you honest guidance on what comes next.
Learn about the Quality of Life Assessment02 · Ongoing Support
Through the months of managing
Pain management, quality-of-life reassessments, regular vet tech check-ins, and someone to call when you notice a change. The goal is not just to extend time, but to make the time that remains as good as it can be.
See all our services03 · In-Home Euthanasia
When it's time for goodbye
Unhurried, at home, with your whole family present. When the time comes, we are already there as a team you know and trust, making sure your pet's final hours are as peaceful as their best ones.
About in-home euthanasia
Loved Reviews
How Loved helped them
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“This is the second time we’ve used Dr. Stephanie and her team. I will never use anyone else. There truly aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are to Dr. Stephanie and her entire team for the compassion, kindness, and dignity they showed my husband and I during one of the hardest moments we've had to face. From the first phone call with Holly, you know you’ve made the right decision in contacting them. Saying goodbye to our beloved Aegis was heartbreaking, but having Dr. Stephanie come into our home made an incredibly painful experience feel peaceful and gentle. From the moment she arrived, she treated him with such tenderness and respect, and she treated us with the same compassion. She never rushed us, gave us the time and space we needed, and made sure we understood everything that was happening. What meant the most to us was the genuine care she showed—not just as a veterinarian, but as someone who understood that this wasn’t simply the loss of a pet. This was saying goodbye to a member of our family. The entire experience was handled with such love and compassion. Aegis was able to be comfortable, surrounded by the people who loved him, in the place where he felt safest. That is a gift we will always be grateful for. Dr. Stephanie and her team gave us something incredibly important during such a heartbreaking time: peace in knowing that Aegis’ final moments were filled with love, comfort, and compassion. Thank you for taking such beautiful care of our boy and for taking care of our hearts, too. We will never forget the kindness you showed our family. ❤️🐾”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
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“They treat our girl Abbie with the greatest love and respect”
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“Thank you so much Dr.Carrie Schultz, for allowing our family to say Good Bye to our dear Louie in her 4Ever home! Saying good bye was not easy, however knowing she is no longer in pain and taking herself to the beautiful park in the sky when she wants has eased our pain. This was by far the best experience we could have dreamed of. Hopefully we will not have to make this decision anytime soon however, when the time comes, Loved Veterinarian Services will be what we choose when the time comes.”
Signs it's time to reach out
You're noticing something. Trust that.
Pets don't tell us when something is wrong. They show us, in small ways that are easy to dismiss. If any of these sound familiar, that's enough reason to call.
They've stopped joining you upstairs
Sleeping on the kitchen tile instead of their usual bed
Putting the brakes on at the back door or driveway
Turning away from food they always loved
Only moving between two rooms, their world slowly shrinking
A question you can't quite shake, even if you can't name it yet
Complete care
Everything your family needs in this season of life
From comfort care visits and telehealth consultations to aftercare coordination and grief support. We walk alongside families through every stage of the final chapter.
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Quality of Life Assessment
Loved sits between your primary veterinarian and the emergency room. We come into your home, take the time these conversations need, and give you honest guidance on what comes next.
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In-Home Euthanasia
When the time comes, we are already there, as a team you know and trust. Unhurried, at home, with your whole family present.
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Telehealth Consultation
A video call with one of our veterinarians to answer your questions and help you understand what your pet needs, from the comfort of home.
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Comfort Care
An ongoing hospice-style plan for pets who need more than a single visit, built after a Quality of Life Assessment.
Currently available in Lakeland & Tampa, FL
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Free Grief Support
Complimentary online grief support sessions led by licensed professionals, for as long as you need.
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Aftercare & Cremation
Respectful cremation options and personalized memorial keepsakes to honor your pet.
The process
We walk alongside you. Every step.
From the first call, even if you're not sure you're ready, through the days after the appointment. No pressure. No uncertainty. No question too small.
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Call or request online
Our care team answers with compassion. No pressure.
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Schedule at your convenience
Visits Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm.
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We come to your home
Your vet arrives, calm and unhurried.
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Aftercare & grief support
We stay with you beyond the goodbye.
Where we serve
Serving families near you
We currently serve three regions across Florida and Texas, with more areas coming soon. If you're unsure whether we cover your city, call us and we'll let you know.
Florida
Lakeland
Polk County
Polk County and surrounding areas
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Plant City
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County and surrounding areas
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Tampa
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County and surrounding areas
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Winter Haven
Polk County
Polk County and surrounding areas
View this locationMore areas coming soon. Don't see your city? (855) 683-3838. We may still be able to help.
Why families choose us
Trusted guides for the final chapter
We built Loved around one belief: that the final chapter of a pet's life deserves the same unhurried care as every chapter before it. Everything we do reflects that.
At-home, always
We never ask families to travel. At home, we notice the subtle routine changes: the new sleeping spot, the hesitation at the back door, the small withdrawals that matter. Those details change everything, and you can only see them at home.
Licensed & specialist-trained
Our full-time Loved veterinarians hold full licensure and CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian) certification, a specialist credential in end-of-life care. They are chosen for their clinical skill and, equally, for the way they show up for families in difficult moments.
With you before and after
Our care team is available from the first uncertain call, even when you're not sure you're ready. Once a family has a question, that's enough reason to reach out. And our support continues long after the appointment ends, with complimentary grief sessions for every family we serve.
Only 12–15% of practices qualify
AAHA-accredited: because your pet deserves the best
AAHA accreditation isn't required. It's a choice, and we chose it because we believe your pet's final moments deserve the highest standard of care, backed by independently verified expertise.
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Your pet's comfort comes first. AAHA standards guide our use of best practices for comfort, relaxation, and pain management. We take every measure to make this transition as gentle as possible.
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A calm, stress-free experience. Our AAHA-trained team uses gentle techniques, soft voices, and the familiar home setting to ease your pet's transition. Their last moments should feel safe and full of love.
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Compassion backed by expertise. Our veterinarians specialize in creating a peaceful, respectful goodbye. This isn't just our job. It's our calling.
"No one should have to apologize to their pet. They should be able to say: I did everything I could for you."
12–15%
of veterinary practices meet
AAHA's rigorous standards
Certified in end-of-life veterinary care
CPEV-certified: specialists in peaceful goodbyes
Our full-time veterinarians hold the CPEV credential, issued by CAETA, because we believe the last moments of a pet's life deserve a practitioner trained specifically for them.
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Trained specifically for this moment. CPEV certification focuses entirely on end-of-life care: the protocols, the communication, and the compassion required when a family is saying goodbye.
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A calmer, more informed experience. Our CPEV-certified vets know how to guide families through every step before it happens. No surprises. No uncertainty. Just quiet, unhurried care.
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The difference you can feel. When a veterinarian has trained specifically for end-of-life visits, families feel it. The pace is different. The presence is different. That's what CPEV training prepares them for.
"Every family deserves a veterinarian who has trained for this moment, not just a clinician who is willing to make the drive."
Our full-time veterinarians hold
CPEV certification (issued by CAETA)
What's happening
Events & latest guidance
Our latest articles on end-of-life care, grief, and honoring your pet.
At-Home Euthanasia
When to euthanize a cat: what the timing question actually depends on
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Quality of Life & End-of-Life Planning
End of life care for dogs: what dog hospice actually means
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At-Home Euthanasia
Senior cat care: what changes with age, and how to help
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Common questions
You may be wondering…
These are the questions we hear most from families navigating this season. Our full FAQ has answers to everything else.
Your pet's home is the entirety of their world. At home, there's no waiting room, no unfamiliar smells, no travel stress. The whole family (children, other pets) can be present. And we take all the time you need. There is never a rush.
Once you have a question or a doubt, that's enough reason to call. Watch for a pet who is shrinking their world: sleeping in front of doors instead of their usual spot, skipping meals, withdrawing from the family. Our veterinarians offer in-home quality-of-life consultations so you can make a decision you feel at peace with, with someone beside you.
Absolutely. We design every visit around the entirety of the family. We set aside a window of around 2 hours for each visit. It starts with the Quality of Life Assessment, and we never rush you or your family. You are welcome to hold your pet, play music, or light candles. Whatever makes the moment feel right for your family, we follow your lead.
Wherever you are in the journey, we're here.
No question is too early, no call too small. Reach out and we'll help you figure out what comes next, with no pressure and no rush.
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