Monday, April 15, 2019

Milliron Monday: The Rainbow Bridge 4 22 19

Abbott "Pete" Smith, D.V.M.
June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010

Animals are great. 
Greg Gutfeld

Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Pete Smith, D.V.M., and  Milliron: Abbott “Pete” Smith, D.V.M. The Biography (Monday Creek Publishing 2017). A graduate of Colorado State University and a well-known veterinarian in southeast, Ohio, Dr. Smith continues to motivate and inspire. 

Recently one of my close friends lost a pet. Even though the pet was elderly and had a full life, the trip to the veterinarian for a sad diagnosis of a fatal disease was not easy. Many of us have experienced this trip - an ill pet on the car seat or floorboard, in dire need of medical care. 

Over 57% of USA households are pet owners. We are lost when one of our pets dies, but I wonder how often we stop to think how many times a veterinarian must tell a pet owner that their pet will never recover. 

Losing a pet is never easy. If you're facing the loss of a pet, don't hesitate to find counseling to deal with your loss. We have comfort knowing our pets have crossed the Rainbow Bridge...




Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.

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