Creature Comforts

Every ounce of who I am and what motivates me stems from that loss, that sadness, that moment. The sudden death of my dad when I was 12 years old. Life and death and the quality of the experience have carried over into my veterinary career. Thirty years as a mobile small-animal practitioner have brought me into contact with many families yearning for a more compassionate approach to their pets’ end–of–life experience. I am passionate about helping families make the right decisions for their pets and equally dedicated to providing this care in the comfort of their homes.

I was born in Queens, New York, and attended Queens College for 2 years. When I realized that I needed more animal life experiences than I could achieve living in the city, I transferred to Fort Collins, Colorado, to continue my education. I completed a BS in Zoology and received my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 1986. I worked at Northside Animal Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, for 10 years before opening Creature Comforts Mobile Veterinary Clinic.

My marriage to Richard brings balance to my life. We are blessed with two wonderful children, Ben & Julia, a daughter in law Licia, 3 grandsons - Casey, Luke and Logan and a house full of pets. A regular yoga practice feeds my mind and body and provides calm amid the tumult of my normal workday. My life is dedicated to doing everything within my power to strengthen and support the human animal bond and relieve needless animal suffering. It is a true joy to live and work toward my dream.