Before I was Dr. V the vet, I was Jessica V the vet student. And before that, I was Jessica M (see, I wasn't married yet) the nerdy biology major with an emphasis in marine biology. Before realizing my constitution wasn't nearly hardy enough to tolerate life out in the field, I was sure I was going to be a wonderful conservation biologist. Sadly, I shrink from the sun like a sparkly vampire so field work was not to be. I tell you this so that you understand that despite dedicating my career ... Read more »
Archives for October 2010
Be The Change
2010 Blogathon is ON!
For those of you who are new to the blog, let me 'splain a little pawcurious history: Last year as I was floating about on the internet, I happened upon Romeo the Cat's website and his staff's posting urging us to do something in honor of Animal Shelter Appreciation week, my first foray into Be the Change. I thought about it. I had one week to plan. I had no real well upon which to draw. All I know how to do is write (well, and spay and stuff but I figured that wasn't a great fundraiser.) ... Read more »
Genesis
When we last left this topic... I wrote to Mike Arms after the whole 'terror at the podium' thing, to ask him for his ideas about how we bloggers could help in the bigger picture to improve animal welfare. He was gracious enough to invite me to Helen Woodward for a tour, and then he got me lunch AND a drink. I mention that last part only because some of you were keeping tabs, so I had to make sure I let you all know he kept his word. ;) I didn't have to read the letter again, though he did ... Read more »
Pets for Patriots
One quiet Thursday afternoon, a young man in fatigues came running into the lobby, a beagle cradled in his arms. She was not in good shape. As it would turn out, Sandy had lymphoma. There was not much we could do, and the young man- a veteran of multiple tours of duty to Iraq and Afghanistan- made the difficult decision to euthanize her. Sensing the need for solitude, the staff cleared out of the room, leaving me alone with him and with Sandy. It was only then that he started to show his ... Read more »