Abbott "Pete" Smith, D.V.M.
June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010
Above: Ohio Veterinary Medical Association meeting, February 1986 - Dr. Smith (Right), Dr. Strouss (Middle), and Sylvia Snabl (right). Photo Courtesy the Smith Family Archives
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.
Dr. Smith looked forward to the annual Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Convention. Held over several days, the event was time to catch up with old friends and provided networking opportunities. Dr. Smith was often called upon to be a Convention speaker, being active in local, regional, and national veterinary associations.
Meeting up with Dr. Smith at the 1986 Convention (above) was Dr. Albert "Bud" Strouss, D.V.M., from New Albany (Ohio). Dr. Strouss and Dr. Smith were good friends - often traveling together and connecting for clinic advice.
Here's an undated note from Dr. Strouss to Dr. Smith about the mysterious death of a dog...
The note reads:
Pete -
See if you have any ideas on cause of death. The dog belonged to the head engineer at the Harley and he has had a lot of trouble with his neighbor - becoming a legal battle. He boarded the dog at a veterinarian, and died about 3rd day. If any ideas, let me know.
Bud
I don't know what the rest of the story is in regards to the mysterious death of the dog. I do know that Dr. Smith and Dr. Strouss were very good friends. There are many stories about Dr. Strouss and his friendship with Dr. Smith. I will save those for a future post.
Here's a couple more items about OVMA and Dr. Smith's participation...
Thanks to Dr. Smith's widow, Jody, for saving and sharing. Jody traveled with Dr. Smith to vet meetings and knew Dr. Strouss and Sylvia (see photo) well.
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.
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