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“The team was amazing, so professional and they truly cared about my needs. I have already shared their information with other pet parents.”
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.
5.0
187 families · Google Reviews
Meet Loved
What is Loved, in one minute
Listen to Dr. Stephanie and care manager Holly Yoerger explain who we are and how we care for pets and the families who love them.
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
★★★★★
“This the third time I am writing this review because Google reviews has kicked me out every time I tried to upload a photo - and didn’t bother to save the essay I had written twice before. Which is frustrating AND exhausting so bear with me while I reinvent the wheel. I cannot more strongly recommend the services of Loved Vet. From the initial email to well after our dear dogs’ remains were returned every contact was met with a timely, sympathetic response. They provided extensive information on the process, resources for dealing with grief and information for helping children deal with grief, even a grief support group! The process was not exhaustive or overwhelming but thorough. When the day came, Dr Bowes was patient and empathetic and explained the process and what we should expect and gave each of us in the family as much time as we needed to say goodbye to our girl. Over the years I have regrettably had numerous canine and feline family members cross that rainbow bridge and none of those experiences at a veterinarians office has come close to the positive experience we had with Loved Vet. I always had that uncomfortable feeling that I was somehow delaying the schedule by occupying an exam room and not “hurrying”. This always kept me from being truly present in the moment and being able to peacefully say goodbye which in turn caused lengthy emotional pain and regret. Being able to do everything at my home was calm, not just for myself and family, but also for our girl, having familiar smells and her people around it was wholly a different atmosphere. Dr Bowes and her staff member Holli we so patient and compassionate through the entire process. I cannot imagine going through this experience any other way now. As for the cost, I found it comparable with a veterinary office, perhaps even less, as there was no pressure to perform more labs or tests or X-rays, as is often the case, and which have never, in my experience, changed the inevitable outcome. Only added to the bill. Loved Vet far exceeded my expectations. Absolutely wonderful people doing the absolutely most painful job everyday with grace and compassion.”
★★★★★
“I cannot recommend Loved Veterinary Services enough. They were available to come to the house when we needed them and Dr Schultz slowly guided us through each step. She was understanding, gentle, empathetic and truly wonderful. Saying goodbye to a beloved best friend is so heartbreaking, yet she made us feel at ease with everything. Thank you, Dr Schultz!”
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“Words cannot describe how grateful we are to Dr. Lindsay Campbell for her patience and compassion as we said goodbye to our beloved Solstice. She ensured his final moments were peaceful despite his usual fear of veterinarians handling him.…”
Dr. Lindsay Campbell
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.
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.
Trusted by 187 families · 5.0 on Google