Meet the Team
Laura Mellinger, LVT, CCAT
has two decades of veterinary medical experience and is deeply committed to enhancing animal health and welfare. She earned her Licensed Veterinary Technician degree from Penn-Foster and her Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist Certification through North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Laura also holds certifications in pet CPR and Fear-Free practices, and she has worked in general practice and emergency medical/critical care. She is particularly passionate about end-of-life care, focusing on dignity and comfort for animals in their final moments.
Laura hails from southwest Michigan and is a passionate equestrian. She loves to travel and cherishes her time with family. She shares her home with her husband, two children, and an eclectic mix of pets, including horses, cats, a dog, and an axolotl.
Dr. Kelly Flanagan
is a Kalamazoo area native and has an extensive clinical experience in the field of veterinary medicine. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from from Bowling Green State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Hope College. She recently earned her Veterinary certification in pet Hospice and Palliative Care(CHPV) from the international Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC). Dr. Flanagan has professional interests in senior companion animal medicine, dentistry, and compassionate end-of-life care.
Outside of work, Dr. Flanagan enjoys traveling, birdwatching, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, two adult children, and a menagerie of pets: four cats, a school of fish, a corn snake, and poison dart frogs.
Christine
Christine joined Peaceful Moments Pet Aquamation and Memorials in August of 2025, where she oversees the day-to-day operations. Her passion for animals extends beyond her work—she shares her home with a beloved cat and dog and has a special interest in caring for senior pets. Christine is also deeply drawn to anatomy and to exploring meaningful alternatives to traditional aftercare, such as aquamation. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, volunteering with the local VFW, and riding her motorcycle.
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Emily
Emily's journey into the pet memorial industry began after her career in inpatient psychiatric care, where she discovered a deep passion for supporting individuals through some of life's most challenging moments. That same compassion and dedication to helping others naturally led her to Peaceful Moments, where she combines creativity, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to honoring the human-animal bond.
Emily takes great pride in creating meaningful memorial keepsakes that provide comfort and can be cherished for years to come. In addition to her work at Peaceful Moments, she is the owner of her own memorial business, Regal Remains, where she continues her mission of helping families preserve the memories of their beloved companions.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys traveling the world with her husband, Travis. She also loves exploring forests, beaches, and forgotten corners of old properties in search of unique rocks, shells, and hidden treasures with the company of her dog, Tank.
Sean
joined our Peaceful Moments Pet Aquamation and Memorials team in September 2024 after gaining managerial experience in the service industry. Sean has always been a steward of the natural world and has a long-time special interest in native reptiles and amphibians. He has also been a gentle and respectful caretake of many types of pets, including dogs, cats, snakes, salamanders, frogs, and fish. Sean enjoys playing golf, exercising, spending time with friends, hiking and camping, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes, even though is a Michigan native!