When TBT moved here in 1986, he brought a womancat named Tinkerbelle with him. He had not been all that great about regular vet visits before (but always kept any cat up-to-date on rabies shots), so one of the first things he did was find a regular vet. At the time, the only nearby vet was Dr Jeffrey.
So he arranged an appointment. TBT didnt know about shots other than rabies. So after a thorough exam, Dr Jeffrey recommended several other shots and a tooth removal. TBT had just moved and was BROKE, but he agreed. We mean, "inexperienced and broke" doesnt mean "stupid". He recognized that we cats need more attention than just rabies shots.
It was the beginning of a very positive 32 year relationship. Dr Jeffrey took good care of Tinkerbelle, then Skeeter and LC, and then US. TBT always did whatever Dr Jeffrey recommended.
Well, he did have a habit of getting cats out of PTUs by turning them up and shaking the cat out; TBT cured him of THAT on Tinkerbelle's first visit REAL fast! Seriously, HE showed the VET how to get us out easily. Have one Bein hold the PTU and another (TBT in the first time) clasping our haunches and sliding us out backwards. WAY less stressful...
But after that, it was a great relationship. Dr Jeffrey was friendly, loved cats, and was always happy to explain things to TBT. Dr Jeffrey found out why LC was getting her eyelids stuck shut when she was a kitten (it was an ear mite infection that caused eye goop that dried when she napped). Dr Jeffrey is the one who finally got Ayla spayed properly after the breeder's vet botched it twice. Dr Jeffrey shared some tears with TBT when Skeeter had to be helped to the Bridge. Dr Jeffrey tried to save LC when she suddenly went comatose (cause unknown) and personally called TBT to say he had failed.
Dr Jeffrey is going to be missed...
At our recent annual visit, Dr Jeffrey said he was retiring in May. He had moved his practice to another vet in town the year before, so his patients would get used to other vets.
TBT was sad about that, but had been expecting it for a couple years. Still, he was sad to have it become official. We will miss Dr Jeffrey too. Its not like we enjoyed the visits, but we guess it is worth it to spend more time here with TBT and our house and yard.
Here are some pictures...
Ayla would not be going into heat again, finally!
TBT is going to call the vet office this week to see if there is a retirement party for Dr Jeffrey. We hope there is. WE wont attend because if pets are allowed, there would be SO MANY we would get all stressed and upset. But TBT would go to represent us all (past and present)...
So here is to vets all over the world who do their best to keep us in good health (even if we dont like all the shots and stuff). Without THEM, we would be leaving our Forever Homes too soon, in less peace and calm, and sometimes in great discomfort.
We never thought we might say this, but...
"THANK YOU VET.
OUR BEST BET
FOR A HAPPY PET!"
We wish Dr Jeffrey a long and happy retirement...
