I had to have my cat euthanized today rather unexpectedly. My regular vet had the day off but I didn't want anyone else to do the procedure but him. One of the receptionists was kind enough to call the doctor for me and ask if he would come in to do the procedure. I knew it was a lot to ask, especially since his kids were getting home from school and I don't think his wife was home yet.
He amazed me by agreeing to come in. He was absolutely heartbroken at this development. He was very kind and caring and he too was very upset. He acted like he had just lost his own cat but was strong enough to comfort me. The doctor who euthanized one of my other cats years ago was sad but acted very professional and didn't seem to be too bothered by it.
I thanked the doctor for coming in but was to preoccupied to let him know how much that really meant to me. It doesn't really help that I'm not good with words. I was thinking of sending him a thank you card to let him know how much I appreciate him dropping everything and coming in to the office on his day off. Does a thank you card sound like a good idea to you all? I'm having trouble articulating what I want to say in it. Could some of you all help me out, please? I'm afraid if I don't do this now, I won't do it at all.
All I can tell you is that I feel very attached(?) to this doctor. That means a lot coming from me because I don't like or trust people. I'm very fond of him, I think he's an amazing person. Not just because of what he did today but for the way he's treated both me and my cats over the years. He listens to me, takes the time to explain things to me, is very kind, and makes me feel at ease. He's also very gentle with my cats. I'll always question whether he's a good vet, because honestly I think he really screwed up with the care of my cat. But one thing I know is that he would never intentionally hurt my cats or lie to me. That's a lot more than I can say for any of the other veterinarians I've seen over the years.
He amazed me by agreeing to come in. He was absolutely heartbroken at this development. He was very kind and caring and he too was very upset. He acted like he had just lost his own cat but was strong enough to comfort me. The doctor who euthanized one of my other cats years ago was sad but acted very professional and didn't seem to be too bothered by it.
I thanked the doctor for coming in but was to preoccupied to let him know how much that really meant to me. It doesn't really help that I'm not good with words. I was thinking of sending him a thank you card to let him know how much I appreciate him dropping everything and coming in to the office on his day off. Does a thank you card sound like a good idea to you all? I'm having trouble articulating what I want to say in it. Could some of you all help me out, please? I'm afraid if I don't do this now, I won't do it at all.
All I can tell you is that I feel very attached(?) to this doctor. That means a lot coming from me because I don't like or trust people. I'm very fond of him, I think he's an amazing person. Not just because of what he did today but for the way he's treated both me and my cats over the years. He listens to me, takes the time to explain things to me, is very kind, and makes me feel at ease. He's also very gentle with my cats. I'll always question whether he's a good vet, because honestly I think he really screwed up with the care of my cat. But one thing I know is that he would never intentionally hurt my cats or lie to me. That's a lot more than I can say for any of the other veterinarians I've seen over the years.
