Our Story
Bringing Compassionate Care Home
Kindred Journey Veterinary End-of-Life Care was born from a deep love for animals and a calling to provide compassionate care during life’s most tender moments. The deep connection that exists between humans and their pets—built on unconditional love, loyalty, and trust—deserves to be honored throughout every stage of life, including the final goodbye.
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Our mission is to provide dignified and compassionate in-home euthanasia, hospice, & palliative care services that honor the unique bond between pets and their families. We understand that saying goodbye is never easy, but we strive to create a space of peace and serenity where cherished memories can be celebrated.
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It is an honor to walk alongside families during this time, offering not only care for their beloved pets but also support for their hearts. At Kindred Journey, we are here to help guide kindred spirits through life’s hardest goodbye.
About Dr. Sierra
Dr. Sierra grew up in Poca, West Virginia, with a love for animals that was evident from the start. As a child, she was often found loving on stray cats and attempting to convince her parents to welcome them into their home. She shared her childhood with a spirited group of dachshunds and a few beloved cats, which nurtured her deep connection to animals.
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A graduate of Nitro High School, Dr. Sierra earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal and Nutritional Sciences from West Virginia University in 2013. She continued her education at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2017.
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Following veterinary school, Dr. Sierra returned home to practice at the clinic where she had spent many summers growing into her role as a young veterinarian. While she cherished the opportunity to care for pets in her community, she felt she had the most profound impact providing compassionate end-of-life care. This passion led her to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she worked for a veterinary in-home hospice and euthanasia practice. There, she guided hundreds of families through the difficult but meaningful journey of saying goodbye to their beloved companions.​​​
Inspired to bring this deeply meaningful service to her home, Dr. Sierra founded Kindred Journey Veterinary End-of-Life Care to ensure that the people and pets of the Kanawha Valley have access to compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care. She believes every family and pet deserves the option for dignity and peace that this care provides.
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Dr. Sierra is a certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist through Pet Loss Partners, Inc. She is a member of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC), the West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (WVVMA), and the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA).
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Outside of work, Dr. Sierra enjoys spending time with her husband and their senior pet crew. She shares her home with Coco, a 15-year-old loving yet opinionated long-haired dachshund; Pepper, a 10-year-old quietly affectionate tabby cat; and Drogo, a 7-year-old perpetually goofy pittie mix. She is an avid reader, a lover of all things dance, and going for nice long walks amongst the trees.
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened."
