This (little) book is an attempt to introduce the general reading public into the reality of what makes a country veterinarian both a professional on the one hand and the "get-down-and-dirty" requisite necessary to get the job done in an environment that is often neither welcoming nor particularly clean. In a world that is ever espousing cleanliness and order the fact remains that in nature, animals, especially farm animals do not live by that code. Farming and agribusiness requires that to remain profitable, decisions have to be made by those in charge to save or salvage an animal in the most humane and medically expedient way. And, along the way there is often humor and kindliness that often brings out the best in these rural folks and their veterinarian.
English, spelling, grammar and word usage was always very enjoyable for me as a young man. Now, into retirement I have found great joy in writing stories of my youth and especially of my career as a veterinarian.
The positive comments on some of my stories by noted author and classical guitarist Anthony Weller gave me incentive to put these stories and experiences into book form. It is my hope that you, the reader, enjoy reading these stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them.
English, spelling, grammar and word usage was always very enjoyable for me as a young man. Now, into retirement I have found great joy in writing stories of my youth and especially of my career as a veterinarian.
The positive comments on some of my stories by noted author and classical guitarist Anthony Weller gave me incentive to put these stories and experiences into book form. It is my hope that you, the reader, enjoy reading these stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them.
