Over the past 16 years, there have been so many special patients and memories that I cannot possibly mention them all- but I will try!

Big Cat:    (photo pending)

   Big Cat was one of my first major diabetic cases-  I first saw him on emergency on death's door with ketoacidosis.  Over the years I worked with his Dad to regulate his diabetes and keep him healthy and happy.  He was one of the best patients- never was upset with all those blood draws, glucose curves, insulin injections-  He was just happy to be Big Cat and be able to maintain his role of keeper of the dock at home.   I will always remember him and his Dad, the special bond they shared, and all the love he gave us at the animal hospital, even in the worst of times.

 Paint:   (photo pending)

Paint was a fat dapple dachshund with an easy going personality and cute as a button!   I always lit up when Paint came to see me- and while I love his sister just as much (and the big lug of lab too),  Paint was special.  My favorite memory of him was during a bout of pancreatitis years ago.   Every time we had to adjust his IV line, give injections, etc-  Paint would just look away,  hold out his leg voluntarily, and let us do what we needed to do.  He knew we were helping him- what a great reward for any vet!   I was lucky to get to know Paint as he got older, lucky to be with him as we said our last goodbyes.   Love you Paint!

Bit:    (photo pending)

Nightmare:

Dolly

Charlie B