It was not the same coming home after a long day at work and not have somebody who was always thrilled to see you. For Wyatt, I’m sure that he is in a better place, but it has taken months to even think about bringing another companion into our lives.
Last week Brandy Jones, one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT’s) at Cornell Center Animal Hospital, and I traveled to Dallas, TX, to do some advanced training in Ultra Sound techniques. During the first day of class it was mentioned that all of the dogs available for this training were up for adoption. The next morning before class, I went to the boarding area for the dogs and immediately I was drawn to a smiling young dog at the far end of the room. I knew it was her I had come to see.
Etta is her name and she has reminded me how much I enjoy taking a walk with a companion. Wyatt in his later years could not walk much further than to the mailbox and back. I now look forward to getting home and taking her out for a walk. One of the wonderful benefits of the human animal bond. It is as good for her as it is for me.
Greg Stanchfield DVM