I use to have the most wonderful old country vet for Murph and Maddie. He was so great with the dogs. They both loved him and loved going to the vets. He'd come into the exam room all confident and just chattering away at'em. Grab the needle. Still jabbering. Grab a piece of fur. Still jabbering. Give'em the shot. All the while still jabbering away at them and they never even knew they'd gotten a shot.

He had such a way with dogs that everything went so smoothly. He was knowledgable and he never tried to guilt you into unnecessary procedures. He wasn't the greatest at talking with humans, but he was so great in every other area, I overlooked that. He wasn't rude or anything and the staff made up for the extra friendliness he lacked.

I moved across town, so I had to leave that vet behind. I've never been as happy with these new vets, that Oz and Gull and Murph go to now. They're okay, but I feel like they're way too overpriced. They're friendly with people, but none seem to be overly dog savvy. They're way too timid with the dogs, like they must get bit a lot or something. Ah, I'll take the old country vet anyday.

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