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Lap of Love - Austin

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 145 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(145) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mobile & House-Call VetsGeneral Practice Vets
Lap of Love - Austin
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vets, General Practice Vets
Reviews
145
Ranking
#16 in Mobile & House-Call Vets
Best for
Pet owners who want end-of-life care at home with gentle, unhurried support.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

Every visit reviewers describe centers on an at-home goodbye, with named vets like Krista, Kimmie, Kelsi, and Spencer arriving prepared and calm. Families consistently mention clear explanations, time to grieve without rush, and small dignities like paw print keepsakes or patience while sitting outside where a pet felt safest.

Lap of Love operates as a hospice and euthanasia service rather than a traditional practice. Scheduling happens over the phone with a staff member who quotes costs upfront. The business also arranges cremation through a local vet and offers follow-up pet loss support. Since opening in 2010, they serve greater Austin and surrounding areas.

Praised for
  • home-based end-of-life care allows pets to stay comfortable
  • vets explain every step clearly and with patience
  • staff and vets show genuine compassion and emotional support
  • scheduling and logistics handled with urgency and care
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Best for: Pet owners who want end-of-life care at home with gentle, unhurried support.

Where this business shines

  • Pets stay home and comfortable during goodbye
  • vets take time to explain and prepare families
  • cremation and memorials arranged; follow-up support offered
  • fast scheduling; costs quoted upfront by phone

Worth knowing

  • Named vets include Dr. Krista Sirois, Dr. Kimmie, Dr. Kelsi Hodges, Dr. Spencer
  • Staff member Rachel noted for compassionate phone scheduling
  • Paw prints and fur clippings offered as keepsakes
  • Private cremation returns in 7-10 business days (per one review)
  • Vets sit outside with families if pet had favorite outdoor spots

What reviews say by service

Mobile & House-Call Vets
Vets travel to homes and explain every step calmly; families report feeling supported and never rushed.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.65 average across the 84 mobile & house-call vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
135
4
1
3
0
2
1
1
8

Common questions

Can my pet stay home during euthanasia?
Yes. Lap of Love sends a vet to your home so your pet can say goodbye in a familiar place surrounded by family.
How quickly can you schedule?
Call to schedule over the phone and costs are quoted immediately. Vet visits happen soon after. Private cremation takes 7-10 business days.
Do you offer memorials or keepsakes?
Yes. The business offers paw prints, fur clippings, and other memorial keepsakes. They also provide pet loss support resources on their website.
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Last updated 2026-10-06