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Sweet Vet Clinic Goes Extra Mile To Tend to Worried Little Girl's Stuffed Cat

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When it comes to healthcare professionals, we don’t witness half the things they do on a daily basis. Not even close.

Doctors, nurses and even veterinarians can work long hours or find themselves called in at a moment’s notice.

Some will go the distance to provide great care and service. These ones aren’t hard to spot. They never complain, and treat every patient with compassion and understanding.

A veterinarian’s office from Moses Lake, Washington, did precisely that. When a little girl was worried about her cat “Donnie,” Pioneer Veterinary Clinic went above and beyond to provide high quality and personalized care.

We should probably mention Donnie just so happens to be a stuffed cat. The owner, 6-year-old Jazmine who has special needs, was worried about the little gal.



So Jazmine’s mother, Susie Efigenio, put in a call to the vet’s office and made an appointment for their beloved friend.

When they arrived, the staff and vet did everything in their power to make this sweet girl and her favorite pet feel at home.



From checking the stuffed cat’s weight to performing a complete physical exam, Dr. Maier and his staff took care of Donnie just like they would a real live pet.

And, to this little girl, this stuffed animal clearly means the world. Like most children would, she probably feels her friend is as real as can be.



The clinic even posted a complete rundown of Donnie’s visit on their Facebook page. “Presenting Complaint: Scratch on right front foot,” they wrote.

They shared that Donnie’s “heart and lungs sounded normal” but that she had a “small laceration on [her] right front foot.”

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And, because Donnie came from Build-a-Bear, she even had a heartbeat, making this furry friend more alive than ever.

The clinic shared Dr. Maier was “surprised to actually hear a heart beat!” Wouldn’t you have loved to witness his reaction then?



With a bandage on her right foot and a prescription for “extra cuddles” at home, Donnie was declared well and sent on her way. “Thank you Jazmine for trusting us to care for your beloved ‘Donnie,'” the clinic wrote.

We’re so glad Jazmine was met with so much kindness by this fine doctor and his staff. We have no doubt if Donnie and Jazmine ever need them again, they’ll be just a phone call away.

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.
Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.
Education
Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)
Location
Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Entertainment, Faith




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