HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY THATCHER!

Thatcher the birthday boy.

 Last week the staff here received a surprising, beautiful and DELICIOUS birthday cake from one of our clients. The lovely frosting (it was cream cheese) stated "Happy Birthday Thatcher!" and there was a happy, blue number 8 candle all ready to be lit.

The card accompanying it read:
"Dear Drs. Forman, Post & Kramer, along with all our friends at Cornell,Thatcher celebrates his 8th birthday on Thursday and it's all because of you! Please share some birthday cake.

- Thatcher, John & Kelly"

Along with being delicious (it was an incredible carrot cake) the gesture was heartfelt, unexpected and sincere - something that makes everyone's job here that much easier and reaffirms why every single person here chose the industry they did - to help animals and their families live happier, healthier lives and give them a second chance they might not have otherwise.

In speaking with Kelly, Thatcher's owner, I asked for her experience here. Her account of Thatcher's story here at CUVS is below.

"It’s a story of hope that demonstrates the wonderful quality of medical care that is the hallmark of Cornell University Veterinary Specialists.
 Dr. Forman’s thoroughness in a pre-op physical for an unrelated condition revealed a previously unsuspected anal tumor that Dr.Kramer was able to excise and Dr.Post was able to successfully treat. I would also like to credit Dr. Rousseau for his wonderful save when Thatcher, early on, did have an adverse reaction to the combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
Thatcher had a severe drop in his blood count and was critical when we came to Cornell for supportive care. Dr. Rousseau and your wonderful critical care department got us through this rough patch, stabilizing Thatcher and positioning him to continue his therapy.
We are convinced that Thatcher is celebrating his birthday, almost a full year later, because of the wonderful team at CUVS  and the compassionate care you provide."

We are so happy to know that Thatcher is doing so well and we're so grateful to Kelly and John for their support and good wishes. Clients and patients like Thatcher, Kelly and John really make work here at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists worthwhile and as always, we LOVE a story with a happy ending.
 

Thank you Kelly for sharing this with us! And thank you Thatcher for gracing us with your fluffy, friendly presence - we love you!

We couldn't pick just one picture!