Lap of Love - Des Moines (in-home hospice and euthanasia)

Hours: Care coordinators answer calls 24/7; veterinarian appointments are scheduled throughout the week.

What it is

End-of-life care

Where

Des Moines and surrounding neighborhoods

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Mobile veterinarians who provide end-of-life care at home for dogs, cats and some exotic pets in Des Moines and surrounding neighborhoods, including veterinary hospice for comfort and pain management, in-home euthanasia, aftercare, telehospice quality-of-life consults and pet loss support. Care coordinators answer questions 24/7, and same-day appointments are offered when possible.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

Good to know

• How to get started: Call (515) 650-8270 or use the Schedule Appointment button on the page.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Lap of Love - Des Moines (in-home hospice and euthanasia) official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.