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| - It's always fun to write a 5-star review...to share that you found the greatest restaurant or best hotel. Well I did find the greatest veterinarian under the saddest circumstances, and it warrants a 5-star review even if it's lacking the fun factor.
Suzi was a scrapper, no doubt about that. We brought her home from the hospital 3 months ago blind, deaf, and extremely weak following a severe seizure. As soon as she was home, she knew it. But would she use the "handicapped" litter box I brought for her? Nope, she made the trek to her box with the big step up without so much as bumping into a wall, though I had to carry her back out of it. But with minimal medications and more love than she could stand, she quickly recovered, including her eyesight, to everyone's amazement but her own. We were blessed she had weeks ahead of quality life with us, but are heartbroken she took a turn for the worse on Thanksgiving night with two seizures only two days apart. At 19+ years, it was obviously her time. We called Happy Endings.
Dr. Fixler offers 24/7 service and now limits his practice to in-home euthanasia. With a background in internal medicine and orthopedic surgery, he told me while in general practice, he found a need for this type of service and thought it was always "the right thing to do," but he couldn't always be there for his patients. Now he can. Offering valley-wide service, you can schedule a time that's right for you, but he's also available for emergencies. He and his wife, Alicia, came quickly to Suzi's rescue. They are truly two of the most beautiful people you will meet...caring, thoughtful, and professional at the same time. He explained each step of the procedure and uses a combination sedative to ensure your pet is completely comfortable. And she was (although she gave him one good hiss just before the sedative). Although we handled Suzi's arrangements ourselves, Happy Endings can do it for you. Lots of information on his website. Read it before you have to. Bookmark it before you need it.
I wish I could say that I had one of those storybook endings where your pet looks lovingly into your eyes and says "thank you." I didn't get that when I lost either of my kitties. But this one was smoother, and hopefully Little Lu did have a Happy Ending.
We miss you Lu Lu.
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