Milliron Monday: Hairball 12 2 19

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

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. 

Every vet clinic has a mascot - or two. Cats, usually, who are dropped off at the vet clinic hoping the vet staff can find the stray a home. Sometimes, the stray finds a forever home in the clinic.

Milliron Clinic had several cats roaming the clinic grounds. Hairball was probably the most famous, sitting on the receptionist counter, spying everyone who came through the clinic doors. Hairball was iconic, even gracing the Milliron Clinic correspondence. The postcard above was sent to local pet owners for "15% Off First Check-Up Service - New Patients Only" - a way to drive business and persuade pet owners to vaccinate and spay/neuter. 

In all business, advertising is key to enticing new customers. I am sure if you received a "Hairball" postcard, you would have smiled and taken notice of Dr. Smith's discount offer. 

Do you remember Hairball? We'd love to hear your story! Send it to mondaycreekpublishing@gmail.com. 

Have a great week ahead.

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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.