We know how hard it is to say goodbye to a cherished pet. We make this final journey as comfortable and peaceful as possible, surrounded by the love and familiarity of home.
Many families in Winter Haven and nearby Polk County towns find comfort in letting their dog or cat pass at home. A home visit removes the stress of a clinic. Your pet stays in the place they love most, surrounded by family. Fees may apply for larger pets.
From your first call, you get support, guidance, and clear communication. We start with a conversation about your pet's condition and quality of life. Then we schedule a private, peaceful visit. The procedure is gentle, and nobody rushes you or your family. Afterward, we help you choose the aftercare option that best honors your pet's memory, including cremation and memorial keepsakes. For pets who need more than a single visit, Comfort Care, our pet hospice and palliative care plan, adds regular check-ins at home.
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In-home appointments
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Grief support sessions
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Care team calls, 24/7
Loved Reviews
Reviews from Winter Haven Families
★★★★★
187+ reviews · 5.0 on Google
Yossi
Lakeland, FL · June 2026
★★★★★
“Holly was compassionate and kind throughout the entire process. She was my first and last contact and I appreciated her very much. Dr. Stephanie came to my house and showed love, understanding, and compassion as she helped my suffering dog Yani find peace. She appeared touched and reached out to me the next day to see how we were doing. I highly recommend "Loved" and are very thankful to them. Blessings and love to a wonderful family.”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
Jenni P
Lakeland, FL · February 2026
★★★★★
“Dr Campbell was a literal angel during my experience with her. Her compassion and empathy combined with her knowledge and professionalism will never be forgotten. Thank you so much for making this very difficult time a little easier.”
Dr. Lindsay Campbell
Valorie Nassar
Lakeland, FL · June 2024
★★★★★
“What a gift EverLoved and Dr Stephanie gave me when the time had come to say good bye to my beloved pet. By allowing Moxie to be home in her own surroundings the process was very calming and comforting. There was no rushing and Dr Stephanie was so caring.”
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
Joy Beatty
Lakeland, FL · June 2024
★★★★★
“This was the kindest experience we could expect. All aspects were carried out thoughtfully, and with care. We had no decisions to make after the first call. Our dog was treated with lots of love, nothing was hurried. We are so grateful to Stephanie, Holly and any staff. They followed up with us several times which was comforting to know someone was thinking of us. We kept her ashes, which was so much more than just a box...a paw print, some of her fur and a pretty Velvet bag with words embroidered on front. I have shared with several people, even Chewy! Thank you for making this difficult decision easier! Joy Beatty”
What We Offer
Our Services in Winter Haven, FL
Every service is designed around one goal: letting your pet's final chapter be as peaceful and loving as the life you shared together.
Call, text, or submit a request online. Our care team will respond promptly. We'll answer every question you have, with no pressure.
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Schedule at Your Pace
We work around your family's needs. We typically respond quickly and can often schedule within one to two days. Visits run Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm.
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We Come to Your Home
Your veterinarian arrives with everything needed. We take our time. There is no rush. Your pet is allowed to relax and get comfortable before anything begins.
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Aftercare & Ongoing Support
We coordinate cremation and memorial arrangements. Grief support connects you with a licensed veterinary social worker. We stay in touch in the days and weeks that follow.
Your Winter Haven Team
Meet Your Winter Haven Veterinary Team
Dr. Stephanie Bowes
Medical Director, DVM · University of Florida
📍 Serving in Lakeland, FL
CalmGenuineInvestigator
"End of life care is not just about providing death, it's about education, reassurance, dignity and true tranquility."
Dr. Stephanie Bowes, DVM, holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of South Florida and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, where she also completed a certificate in Veterinary Business Management. Licensed in Florida since 2016, she became a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian in 2023, a credential that reflects the work she had already been drawn to for years in clinical practice. She currently serves on the Florida Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board as the District 3 Central representative.
I found it more and more important to focus and give attention to a pet's last chapter or few pages of their story when it came to supporting my clients. End of life care isn't all that I wanted to focus on, but it was important to me to provide a thoughtful service to families that didn't make them feel that much worse about their decision. Too often families that I've seen felt a lack of support in making one of the most difficult decisions for a family member.
There was this complete drop-off when it came to dedicated time and space to understanding the age process in a pet or the changes they were experiencing with any given disease. I've always believed my place as a veterinarian was a member of their trusted care team, and I was there for enable families to care for their pets in the best way possible...and that means to the very end.
Credentials
Medical Director, DVM · Licensed in Florida as of 2016
Specialty
End of life & Senior Pet Care
Personal
I currently have one dog, Emmitt and two cats, Griffin and Pickles.
A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Melissa Hood has dedicated her career to caring for pets in companion animal practices located in Florida and South Carolina. Dr. Hood attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree as well as graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She has spent almost 3 decades as a small animal practitioner building a reputation for her compassionate and personalized approach.
An avid swimmer and triathlete in her high school and college years, Dr. Hood now enjoys exploring the great outdoors through hiking, camping and travel with her husband, daughter and son. Currently she also shares her home with two rescue cats and a cattle dog mix.
Dr. Hood has offered home euthanasia services in the past and is honored to offer this meaningful service with Loved Veterinary Services again to allow beloved pets to pass peacefully at home surrounded by love.
We travel throughout the Winter Haven metro and surrounding Polk County communities. If you're unsure whether we reach your address, give us a call and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Local phone: (863) 225-4263 · Polk County area code
Not sure if we cover your street? Just call. We almost always do.
Aftercare
Pet Aftercare Options in Winter Haven
We coordinate aftercare so you can focus on being present. Every option is handled with care and dignity.
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Private Cremation
Your pet is cremated individually. Remains are returned with care, along with any memorial keepsakes you choose, all coordinated through Loved.
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Gentle Transportation
Transportation and coordination without returning ashes. Handled with the same care and respect as every service we coordinate.
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Memorial Keepsakes
Clay pawprints, ink prints, and other memorial items to remember your pet by. We recommend planning these in advance when possible.
Grief Support
Pet Loss Grief Support in Winter Haven
Losing a pet is a genuine loss, and grieving is a natural, healthy response. At Loved, we don't disappear after the appointment. Every family receives complimentary access to grief support sessions led by a licensed veterinary social worker.
Our free support group, educational resources, and other grief support are also available. However you process grief, we'll meet you there.
“Pet loss is a real grief. You don’t have to explain it or justify it. You just have to move through it at your own pace.”
Licensed Veterinary Social Worker · Loved Care Team
Questions
In-Home Pet Euthanasia FAQs
Real answers to questions we hear most often from Winter Haven families.
We serve Winter Haven and the surrounding Polk County communities, including Auburndale, Haines City, Lake Alfred, and the neighborhoods of Dundee, Eloise, Cypress Gardens, and Lake Ashton.
In-home euthanasia starts at $485. That is the cost of the Quality of Life Assessment, which every service begins with. Travel is included. After it, you get a quote and a service proposal. The proposal may be euthanasia, comfort care, or no further service. Quotes vary with your pet's needs, so we do not list a price range. Larger pets can add fees. You pay upfront and receive an invoice. We offer financing through Affirm. If we cannot provide what your pet needs, we recommend a primary veterinarian. Call us at (863) 225-4263 and we will walk you through it.
Yes. In-home euthanasia performed by a licensed veterinarian is legal in Florida. Our veterinarians are licensed in Florida. Our full-time Loved veterinarians are Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarians (CPEV). CAETA, the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy, issues the credential.
We usually schedule a visit within 24 to 48 hours. Veterinarian visits run Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. Same-day visits are sometimes possible when you call before 3 PM, but they are not guaranteed. We cannot promise a time, so call (863) 225-4263 and the care team will tell you what is open.
We set aside a window of around 2 hours for each visit. That time includes the Quality of Life Assessment, and you receive it at the visit. Your veterinarian lets your pet settle and does not rush you or your family.
Yes. Loved brings pet hospice and comfort care to your home in Winter Haven and nearby Polk County communities, including Auburndale, Haines City and Lake Alfred. Comfort Care is an ongoing plan for dogs and cats, with regular check-ins, pain management and quality-of-life reassessments. It starts with a $485 Quality of Life Assessment, travel included. A trained veterinary technician visits on the schedule your vet recommends, and your prescribing vet reviews every visit. Call (863) 225-4263 and our care team will talk it through with you.
Yes. Comfort Care is available for cats and dogs. Cats hide discomfort, so our team looks for what a cat has stopped doing, such as using a tower or a favorite perch. Fluids, anti-nausea injections and pain injections can be given at home, with no carrier and no car ride.
Yes. Pet palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life, and it can begin at diagnosis. In Winter Haven it is part of Comfort Care, our ongoing in-home plan built after a Quality of Life Assessment. Hospice usually describes the stage when treatment is no longer the goal. Comfort Care covers both, and it works alongside your pet's regular veterinarian or oncologist.
This is one of the most common worries. Your veterinarian begins with a gentle sedative, given as a small injection just under the skin. It brings sleep, pain relief, and anxiety relief together. In about 5 to 10 minutes your pet feels drowsy and settles into sleep, and many pets snore softly. The sedation does not wear off during the visit, so nobody has to rush. Some pets react to the injection itself, and your veterinarian tells you so before beginning. Most families find the experience calmer and more peaceful than they expected.
We help coordinate aftercare, including cremation and memorial options, and every family receives access to complimentary grief support with a licensed professional.
Local Community
Winter Haven Pet Care & Community Resources
We're part of the Winter Haven pet community. Here are resources we trust and recommend to the families we serve.
We coordinate cremation and memorial options for you. Call us and we will walk you through what is available in the Winter Haven area.
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You don't have to have all the answers before you call. Our care team will gently guide you through everything, from your first question to scheduling your appointment.
