In this section, you can read our personal stories and how each of our life journey has brought us to  this very special niche.

Dr. Annie

It made me so sad so many times to euthanize a pet in the hospital when I saw the pet was scared...  So I decided to make this my gift to families.  Being able to say goodbye at home.  Being peaceful.  Providing real care and compassion.  Providing a stress-free transition for the baby...  This is why I created this service.  It is for you.  It is for the pet who has been in your life and has given you so much love.  So that you can say goodbye to him the way you want to.  To allow you to be able to give your baby this final gift before his next journey...  May this difficult last journey be easier for... Read more...

Dr. Lily

Dr. Lily's story...  I was born Southern California and grew up in a small city named Paramount. Growing up my home was always full of pets. My childhood pets included pigeons, cats, parakeets, dogs, bunnies, hamsters, and fish. It was this early human-animal bond that ignited my interest in animal medicine... Read more...

Dr. Julie

As a child I collected injured bugs, turtles, snakes, and lizards and strolled around with them in my doll buggy (no pun intended!) rather than the intended dolls. I worked at a stable during high school caring for and feeding horses before and after school.  I received my veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University (OSU).   I realized that being able to put your sweetheart to sleep in the comfort of your own home is such a gift and and have been working for this wonderful company on a part-time basis since I met Dr. Annie. I can help ease the pain and suffering of our... Read more...

Dr. Dior

Hello.  My name is Dr Dior and I have been practicing veterinary medicine since 2006.  I have been part of the Home Pet Euthanasia team since 2013.  My husband and I have two wonderful children, and we also have dogs, cats, horses and many happy and funny chickens. I am also an avid equestrian. I look forward to helping you with your beloved pets by giving them the love, compassion, and dignity they deserve. Read more...

Dr. Daniel

Hi! I am Dr. Daniel.  I was born and raised in Southern California and since the very beginning I have always had a special bond with animals.  There has always been a connection that I have felt with them that I believe is innate.  No one else in my family has this propensity and so I know that my life’s work is meant to be with animals.  I found that helping pets at the end of their lives was a calling.  What keeps me motivated is knowing that I am helping those kindred spirits that I connect to so readily, pass on in a peaceful manner surrounded by family and loved ones… Read more...

Dr. Lis

Since I was 7 years old, with my first pet,  I wanted to become a veterinarian.  I have personally understood what it means to go through the loss of a friend and companion pet, since I experienced it with my first baby Champanhe, who was with me for 17 years. Still today, I enjoy God’s gift of being a pet owner.  I care so much for what we do here at Home Pet Euthanasia, and I am honored to be intimately involved in helping pets and their families at this great time of need. Read more...

Dr. Lisa

"From a young age I have always loved the company of animals. Growing up in rural Pennsylvania I had ducks, reptiles, hamsters, rabbits, and dogs, and I was never happier than when I was surrounded by animals.  I have always cherished the honor of helping families say goodbye to their beloved pets.  When it was time for me to decide on end of life care for my own pets, I chose in-home euthanasia. The calm and peaceful experience I was able to have with my pets in their last moments made it clear that I made the right choice. I am very happy to join the team at Home Pet Euthanasia where I can offer this valuable service in the comfort of the... Read more...

Todd

My main purpose in life is helping people. A client that is facing the prospect of having to put their loved pet to sleep needs someone who can spend the time required listening to them and also have the extra care and compassion that is vital for... Read more...

Tracy

The question I seem to get a lot of the time is “how can I do this job” (hearing about the loss of a pet every day.) My answer is this, “I can do it every day because I truly know I am helping. I treat every pet owner just how I would want to be treated. I love being able to care for families and their babies. I never get tired of hearing and talking to families who are of need for our service... Read more...

Mary

Hi - My name is Mary and I’m a native born Californian and throughout my life I’ve always had jobs that involve helping people in one way or another.  As a ‘Client Care Consultant’ I might be one of the first people you talk to when you contact HPESC with questions about our services.  It is very gratifying to know that I can be of help when you and your furry babies need us most because I’ve always loved animals AND helping people!  I know that any one of our wonderful and compassionate doctors will help your little one pass peacefully and lovingly at home with their family around them! Read more...

Terry

Pets and animals have always brought joy and laughter (and mischief) to my life. Aside from the usual dogs, cats, frogs and guinea pigs, I was blessed to live on a farm with chickens, goats, calves, turkeys and horses. What a wonderful treat that was! I couldn’t help but fall in love with their funny personalities.As a young woman, I volunteered at Friend of the Sea Lions in Laguna Beach and took classes in veterinary science... Read more...

Danielle

I am a SoCal girl born and raised. My two sisters and I grew up surrounded by a variety of animals; goats, chickens, dogs, cats, you name it, we had it. So, I know what it is like when you lose a furry friend. My goal is to make this difficult time as peaceful and pain-free as possible. As a child, I always wanted to help others... Read more...

Karla

“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.”I have always had pets and they have always been a part of the family. Animals give so much joy and it is uplifting by having them around. I am an animal lover and have always found interest in helping people. Working for Home Pet Euthanasia gives me the ability to help families that are going through a loss of their beloved family member. Read more...

Tyler

I’m Tyler and I work in the Promotional Marketing Department. I do the tours to the Veterinary Hospitals giving them the information about the special service we provide so that they are well informed to about our services and can tell families that saying goodbye at home is possible and how peaceful it is. It is gratifying to be able to inform people, especially families, of this valuable gift and be able to connect with the clinic associates and work as a team in order to adequately deliver the service we offer. Read more...

Rose

I am an outsource worker,  born and grew up here in the Philippines.  I've never been to the United States, yet the work I'm doing for Dr. Forslund seems to connect me with her clients and their pets. I am a mother of 2 boys.  We never had any pets but this work makes me feel glad knowing that pets are loved and treated as family even up to the very last moment of their lives... Read more...