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, including his wife Jody (1938-2021).
“The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist.
For man it is to know that and to wonder at it.”
– Jacques Yves Cousteau
"You will feel a saltwater splash, a wet kiss on the check...," the marine biologist smiles. There is excitement in the Florida cove for a group of tourists waiting to swim with the dolphins.
It is 1988 and Jody fulfilled one of her lifelong dreams - to swim with dolphins. The water is warm from the Caribbean. The sun is out and the dolphins are ready to entertain. Following the trainer's cues, Jody joins two swimmers in the water while onlookers are mesmerized by the sleek, gray-blue mammals. The dolphins begin to click with anticipation as each swimmer takes their turn.
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| Jody (center) waiting for a ride |
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| Jody (center) |
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| Jody (center) |
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"At any rate, it was a wonderful experience," Jody told me. "It was something that I always wanted to do."
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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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