Situations like these are why voice mail has a delete button! You hit delete and pretend you never got that message! And you continue to love and care for Sequoia the way she should have been all along!

You do this because in the end, they are worth it; Because it's a privilege, albeit an expensive one sometimes, to have such remarkable creatures in your world.

Two years ago, my vet opened his own clinic. I have asked him repeatedly why it isn't named after me! I'm sure I paid for it. I'm sure I will be providing two young children with tutition up to a post-doctorate degree!! I think they should call me Auntie at least!!