LoTe Veterinary End-of-Life Care

About LoTe Veterinary End-of-Life Care

LoTe Veterinary End-of-Life Care is a mobile veterinary practice in Lincoln, Nebraska, founded by Dr. Tricia Sund with one core conviction: that a peaceful in-home transition is the final gift a family can give their pet. Dr. Tricia's path to founding LoTe is rooted in both deep personal values and academic focus — she earned a prestigious work-study scholarship at Colorado State University for research specifically on the human-animal bond and the role of euthanasia in veterinary medicine, then completed her DVM training at Kansas State University. After working in a busy small animal practice where she managed the mobile veterinary services, she recognized the profound importance of bringing quality, compassionate in-home end-of-life care directly to Lincoln families.

Dr. Tricia provides quality of life consultations to help families navigate the often-overwhelming decision between palliative care and euthanasia, recognizing that these choices involve deep love and are never easy. When a family is ready, she comes to the home with all necessary medications tailored to the individual pet. Every in-home euthanasia appointment includes a keepsake paw print and a lock of fur if desired, and Dr. Tricia personally delivers private cremation ashes to the family at a later date. She accepts Venmo, check, cash, and credit cards (with a 3% processing fee), and is available for same-day appointments with a $50 additional fee. The practice serves Lincoln, Nebraska, with additional travel charges for areas outside the city.

Services Offered

LoTe Veterinary End-of-Life Care provides the following services to families in the Lincoln, Nebraska area:

• In-Home Euthanasia ($400) — includes all medications, paw print keepsake, and fur lock
• Quality of Life Consultation ($400) — guidance on palliative care vs. euthanasia
• Private Cremation ($225–$275 by weight, up to 150 lbs) — ashes returned in velvet pouch
• Communal Cremation ($125–$150 by weight) — ashes scattered at pet cemetery flower garden
• Same-Day Emergency Appointments (additional $50 fee)

What to Expect

To connect with LoTe Veterinary End-of-Life Care, families can call, text, or email Dr. Tricia, or fill out the appointment request form at lote.vet. She will respond promptly to discuss your pet's situation and schedule an appropriate time. During the appointment, Dr. Tricia brings everything needed for a gentle, calm experience — all medications are selected specifically for your pet's size and needs. Following the euthanasia, she coordinates aftercare according to your wishes: private cremation ashes are delivered directly to your home by Dr. Tricia at a later date, while communal cremation allows your pet's ashes to be scattered in a peaceful outdoor garden setting. The transparent, flat-rate pricing across all services means there are no hidden fees and families can make informed decisions without financial stress during an already difficult time.