Sometimes the people i meet in this field just surprise me.

There's been some recent developments at the clinic.  I haven't been
at work since last tuesday since my nec kwas hurting and my doctor
told me to take the rest of the week off.

My neck is still stiff btw, and i'm seeing a physical therapist this
thurs.

Remember that stray dog I found?  Turned out yes he did have an owner,
who also had three other dogs.  To make a long story short, the dog is
a young dog, not even a year old.  It had a ton of energy, and the
ownershad not done any training and didn't even walk him everyday.

They came in to the clinic where i put them in an exam room and
brought them the dog.  We talked some more and it became more and more
apparent that even though they liked the dog, they weren't the kind of
people that would really take responsibility.  She didn't even know
when he was vaccinated last.

One of the kennelworkers, as i mentioned had fallen in love with the
dog, whose name is Raider btw, so I just introducer her to the owners,
and the owners thanked me for finding the dog, etc

Five minutes later, the coworker comes by and tells me that the owners
had given the dog to her.

Just like that.

After picking my jaw up from the floor, i ran out and flagged the
owner down as she was leaving and had her fill out a Relenquishment of
Ownership form. (Standard procedure and covering legal basis.  The
woman signed it and that was it.

Sheesh!  Yeah didn't know how to properly take care of thise dog and
had no time to be a responsible owner so she was willing to just give
up the dog.  Well the coworker really likes the dog and plans to give
it a good home, get him neutered and give him the love and attention
that he deserves.

Happy ending on that note.

On the other hand, remember Mango?  He's the very old cat that
recently was adopted by one of the new kennel workers?

Well I spoke to a friend and apparently that girl is not longer
working with us.  I don't know the details, but i'm told it was not on
good terms.  But what I DO know is that she didn't take Mango with
her.  I'm shocked and angry and I'm not sure what to think.  But the
bottom line is that Mango is back with us and now I have to try to
find a home for him again, which won't be easy.  Mango's not your
typical adult cat and he's got some health issues.

More about Mango later, It's gettng late and i'm back to work
tomorrow, with restrictions because of my neck.

Take care,

Kristi