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Building the Bond
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The one that flew away

November 1, 2006

My fondest wish is to never see this very wild--and very special--patient again.

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Puppy parties bond patients to practice

November 1, 2006

Dogs can't wait to get through the front door of Chanhassen Veterinary Clinic in Chanhassen, Minn. For 12 years, the clinic has been throwing free puppy parties in its reception area.

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Sunshine on a rainy day

October 1, 2006

Just like this doctor, you may find the letters, photos, and mementos you receive from clients provide a critical pick-me-up when the tough days seem to outweigh the joys of practice.

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The pet connection

September 1, 2006

Sharing my love for animals helped me reach out to a student struggling with a drug addiction.

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About a dog

July 1, 2006

One doctor talks about the patient that was hardest to lose.

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Trapped in Paradise

June 1, 2006

Visiting exotic locales, helping animals and people in need. Sounds exciting, doesn't it? It can be - or you can find yourself frustrated, disillusioned, and disappointed, as I did.

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Giving in can be part of giving

May 1, 2006

This doctor learned communication is a two-way street. And meeting this small dog in the middle made all the difference in the world.

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Big love comes in small packages, too

March 1, 2006

When a young couple brought their guinea pig to see this doctor, she gave them another year with Daisy. And they reminded her that every petno matter how big or smalldeserves high-quality care.

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A wave of compassion

January 1, 2006

In the wake of the 2004 tsunami, Dr. Kerry Levin did the almost unthinkableshe put her solo practice, North State Animal Hospital in Ukiah, Calif., on hold and ventured across the world to volunteer. Armed with a passport, some past veterinary experience in third-world countries, and a desire to help, she traveled alone to Sri Lanka in February.

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