In the small town where I grew up, our veterinarian was something of a local hero. He’d take late night calls for a sick pet or a colicked horse. And given that our nearest hospital was an hour’s drive away, he even x-rayed my broken elbow. I even witnessed him miraculously revive my sister’s dog after it had been struck by a car. Like I said, he’s a local hero in my small hometown. #-ad_banner-#But I’d wager that many folks across the country think of their animal physician as a hero. Similar to how grateful we are after a doctor… Read More
In the small town where I grew up, our veterinarian was something of a local hero. He’d take late night calls for a sick pet or a colicked horse. And given that our nearest hospital was an hour’s drive away, he even x-rayed my broken elbow. I even witnessed him miraculously revive my sister’s dog after it had been struck by a car. Like I said, he’s a local hero in my small hometown. #-ad_banner-#But I’d wager that many folks across the country think of their animal physician as a hero. Similar to how grateful we are after a doctor helps us battle through an illness or mend a broken arm, we are forever thankful for the animal clinic that’s cured our sick puppy or kitten. Pets are a large part of our lives. Here in Austin, Texas, dogs are welcome in nearly every establishment. And new ones that cater to man’s best friend are opening up all the time. Take Yard Bar for example — a local business that features more than 20,000 square feet of playground for your dog. You can grab a burger and beer while your dog runs around and makes friends. The menu also features… Read More