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Exceptional Pets... of Exceptional Clients
Holli on her Hog!
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Christina Tonkin had a friend who was involved with therapy pets. Christina teaches special education children and the use of animals for therapy and learning has always been of interest to her.
Her search for the perfect pet therapy partner led her to Hermoine Granger, an Aussie mix.
Christina and Hermione perform volunteer work at the Simi Valley Hospital Child Development Center (CDC). Hermione is loved by the clients, families and staff at the hospital. Hermione and Christina enjoy participating with a variety of therapies (speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy) or just hanging out greeting clients and families. Hermione enjoys walking with children to their therapy sessions.
Recently, Hermione and Christina have been assisting with a young boy who is learning to walk on his own. Christina walks with Hermione in front of the boy and he takes steps to pet her. He is taking 20+ steps now.
Hermione is a mild mannered and calm dog. She remembers her friends and greets them with love every time she meets them.
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Hermione started her training with a basic obedience course. She then followed up with a course to obtain a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. After she received her CGC, Hermione got certified through Therapy Dog International. Hermione and Christina began volunteering at Los Robles Hospital and earned a 100 hour pin. With the background Christina had in working with children, she wanted to volunteer at the Child Development Center. After applying and being placed on a waiting list, they were finally able to start volunteering. Recently Hermione and Christina achieved 100 volunteer hours at the Child Development Center.
One of our truly exceptional patients!
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"Zice" was loved by everyone he met. If he looks familiar, its because he is the "Face" of Yosemite Pet Hospital, joining Sheila in photo's that were used in advertising, in our brochure, and on this website. With a personality even bigger than his size, he was truly a character, and a member of our veterinary team. Zice was one of the boys in the Hailfinger family, a neighbor of Dr. Langrock's, and brought a smile to faces wherever he went. Whether he was holding court in his front yard, laying in the shade on a warm summer day, swimming in his custom built pool, or even spending time with the Staff and Clients at YPH, he exhibited a love of life that warmed your heart.
The entire staff at Yosemite Pet Hospital sends their warmest wishes to the Hailfinger family. The Hailfingers offered a few words to the friends of Zice:
"To Everyone that touched our family, and especially our BOYS!
We lost our ZICE this morning to cancer.
Our family would like to thank everyone who enriched his life with a simple stroke of his fur, a pat on his head, scratched his chest or a simple glance in his eyes. For those were just a few simple things that would melt the heart of our 180 pound BABY! We equally thank those who never experienced the breathtaking opportunity to meet him, but always inquired how he was doing. You can be sure he could see your THOUGHTS and LOVE deep within our eyes.
Know that he had a great day today experiencing all the things he loved, and he will be (deeply, intensely, severly, sincerely, greatly, truly and extremely) missed!
LOVE ALWAYS,
Michael, Lisa and Roe-Shame-Bow"
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"Macaroni" Bodnar relaxing with his best buddy "Teddy".
I wonder if Macaroni is dreaming of visiting friends at Yosemite Pet Hospital.
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"Murphy" is ready for a
Close Up, (X-Ray that is)
Now lay still
Take a Deep Breath
And hold it... |
 
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"Charlie" Wittrock loves relaxing at
Yosemite Pet Hospital. The scale is a
favorite place to grab a quick "Cat Nap" |
Roxanne Alvis and her "Doggles"
Apparently, Roxanne likes to hang her head out the window in the car and needed some fashionable eye protection. |
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And speaking of "Doggles"...
Anton Romeo came in sporting a pretty
cool pair of shades. |
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"Tex" Snelson has been on the trail of Dr. Langrock ever since she moved into Simi Valley in 1997. He has faithfully followed her around to different Veterinary Hospitals over the years, always happy to see her. Born on Valentines day, he was destined to bring love into the lives of everyone he met. Tex was excited when Sheila opened Yosemite Pet Hospital, and always brought a smile to Sheila and her staff.
Tex has now moved on, leaving his family with many happy memories of a life shared with this wonderful pet. We will all miss our good friend Tex and the joy that he brought whenever he visited us. |
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The "Ehrecke" Kitties are quite a group. They love sitting in the window and watching the Birds and Squirrels in our park. |
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Toby & Zoe McKowan enjoy relaxing on a sunny day in our Park! |
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Memorial to Gal of Vintage Paseo
by Lee Miller
I had a watchdog, a guardian, a friend,
The best little dog that God could send.
She showed her concern for me on every day,
When I was sick or when we could play.
She gave of herself to make the most of it,
She gave me pleasure and loved each bit.
Recently she slowed her pace and showed sign of pain.
The doctors tried their best and made no gain.
It was time for God to ask her to come back home,
So I gave her up to even a better life to roam.
And yet that little girl lets me know she's still here,
Visiting both worlds without any worry or fear.
She watches over me the same as before,
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"Dalmatians Passing". Bill Nash, a columnist for the Ventura County Star wrote an article about his Dalmatian "Spotty", from when Dr. Langrock was practicing at another veterinary hospital in Ventura County. It is a touching story that all pet lovers can relate to.
 To read a reprint from this column: Click Here
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