Something Forgotten
I think I had these thoughts in my mind and was composing them for this blog, but I forgot to post them last week.
Last Monday we received a surprise of a condolence card from the doctor and the staff of the veterinary neurosurgery clinic that I took Willie to. Then on the following day, a bouquet of flowers arrived from the same. That was such a touching gesture to be remembered in our loss.
The bouquet came with a card and a copy of the story of the Rainbow Bridge. Five years ago when I was mourning Sumi's death, I'd come across a Usenet group for people who'd lost a pet and a couple of web sites dealing with pet loss. The one where I first saw the Rainbow Bridge story was the Pet Loss Grief Support Website. As then, reading the poignant story made me cry.
In the interest of advancing veterinary medicine, we gave the doctor permission to biopsy Willie's brain tissue. Willie's case was rare. Hopefully, Willie will help another cat or dog who gets the same unusual case of a cyst on the brain. It makes me feel better that Willie's life has more meaning.
About Dr. Gregg Kortz:
Animal Specialty Group, Inc.
UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kortz's Northern California clinic (no web site):
California Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialists
1100 Atlantic St., Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 797-6387
I think I had these thoughts in my mind and was composing them for this blog, but I forgot to post them last week.
Last Monday we received a surprise of a condolence card from the doctor and the staff of the veterinary neurosurgery clinic that I took Willie to. Then on the following day, a bouquet of flowers arrived from the same. That was such a touching gesture to be remembered in our loss.
The bouquet came with a card and a copy of the story of the Rainbow Bridge. Five years ago when I was mourning Sumi's death, I'd come across a Usenet group for people who'd lost a pet and a couple of web sites dealing with pet loss. The one where I first saw the Rainbow Bridge story was the Pet Loss Grief Support Website. As then, reading the poignant story made me cry.
In the interest of advancing veterinary medicine, we gave the doctor permission to biopsy Willie's brain tissue. Willie's case was rare. Hopefully, Willie will help another cat or dog who gets the same unusual case of a cyst on the brain. It makes me feel better that Willie's life has more meaning.
About Dr. Gregg Kortz:
Animal Specialty Group, Inc.
UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kortz's Northern California clinic (no web site):
California Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialists
1100 Atlantic St., Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 797-6387
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