President's Message

Greetings,
Wow, time flies. I saw Teresa at the IVMA office a week ago and was reminded I needed to get this column submitted. Yikes, that came up fast. I put an old dog down last week that I have cared for since it was 8 weeks old. It is a blessing to be able to help people with their pets and to follow them through an entire life. That circle of life, as pointed out in The Lion King, is and always will be with us. As empty nesters, my husband and I should be free to do more things without having to worry about our kids, but then we (or should I say “I”) my puppy Winston. I do believe the words “what was I thinking?” have escaped my mouth on occasion.  The getting up at night when training, cleaning up his messes and the constant supervision, these are all things young people with babies/kids are used to doing.  Just to let you know- been there, done that and it is great, but now I’m finding it tiring. More...