🏠 We come to you, always⚕️ Licensed, certified veterinarians🕐 Often available within 24–48 hours💙 Grief support at no extra cost
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.
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.
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.
“This past week I had to make the decision to let my sweet Dixie go as she was suffering with cancer. It was one of the most gut wrenching things I have had to do. Dixie was a sweet 13 year old Boston Terrier mix. A rescue dog. She was the best companion and sweet girl. Dr. Stephanie came to my home and helped her cross the Rainbow Bridge. She was so compassionate and let us spend our time with her in our home. I could not have asked for anyone better than Dr. Stephanie and I will forever be grateful to her.
Bonnie”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
Pamela Feezor
Lakeland, FL · June 2024
★★★★★
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“I cannot put into good enough words how much of a wonderful experience it was for us on the WORST day of our lives.Our Nicki was about 2 months shy of being 16 years old.When I talked to Julie about 2 weeks before we actually had to do it, she was very concerning to hear about her issues. When the day came Dr. Stephanie reassured us it was the right time a "GREAT GIFT" we were giving her. I will never forget that ! She was very compassionate and kind. When she delivered Nicki's ashes "HOME" we showed her videos and pictures of her fabulous LIFE.... DO NOT hesitate to use their services !!! ......As hard as it WILL be ....!!!”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
Kathy W
Lakeland, FL · June 2024
★★★★★
“The team was very caring and professional,with attention to every detail.They made a sad situation the best it could have been.I would highly recommend this service to anyone.”
Tracie Carley
Lakeland, FL · June 2024
★★★★★
“I returned home to find my elderly kitty in distress. Dr Stephanie was so kind and gentle on the phone! Even though my fur baby passed away before the appointment, I felt heard and received great empathy from Dr Stephanie.Highly recommend!”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
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
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.
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.
More 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
