Willows Work

Today was such a typical day. Last Friday the x-ray processor started beeping. For those who are not in the business, that is a bad thing. After calling our trusty repair man, it was fixed. We thought. Then on Monday it started beeping again, called the repair man again. Once again after two trips... Sign in to see full entry.

I am tired of this, I want it fixed. But I dont want to bring the dog in. I am tired of this, I want it fixed. No. I wont okay that I dont want to spend any money. I am tired of this, I want it fixed. I cant give him pills. Welcome to my world. Sign in to see full entry.

As a vet tech I deal with more then just animal medical needs. I deal with behavioral needs as well. This can include a wide range of things, everything from cats urinating in inappropriate places, to dogs obessively eating rocks or biting children. The unfortunate part is half of these situations... Sign in to see full entry.

You made my childhood sweet There was always another friend to meet I was never alone You were always there Many shapes, colors and sizes As I grew older More of you I met You all were much more then Pets You loaned your furry shoulder's for a young girl to cry on Never her secrets to tell Working... Sign in to see full entry.

Last week was a little strange we were short three employs so we didnt keep the same schedule. I hope that we will be back on track monday so that I will have something to tell you all about. This week was so different it was hard to get into the grove. I did however get some long lunch hours to... Sign in to see full entry.

Vacations and birthdays were interrupted, but I believe that positives came from my animal passion, or addiction depending on you interpretation. My daughter never played in the road or ran in front of cars, she had seen the result of that. The bird and bees conversation never had to happen, it... Sign in to see full entry.

Home life was not the only place my work crept into. My daughter was accustomed to sleeping on the floor of the Animal Emergancy Hospital while her best buddy Ben, the lab and golden cross, donated blood to some unfortunate dog who was usually unfortunate in the middle of the night on my one day... Sign in to see full entry.

The living room has long been void of furniture that can be destroyed by clawing, chewing or urination. The floor is void of all toys, shoes, backpacks etc. that provide a momentary chewing distraction. Blinds no longer provide privacy however do prevent sun light from flooding the roomscompletely.... Sign in to see full entry.

Animals were and are everything to me. Their needs always came before mine and Mariahs needs were prioritized in amongst theirs. For example; we always fed the animals first, they depended on us for everything. The child could grab a yogurt from the refrigerator and survive a few minutes. Even my... Sign in to see full entry.

Since life was quite today at work, I will tell you about other days. For me there has never been, what some would call an appropriate time for reflection. It might occur during a peaceful walk beside water, in the car driving to work or with my face pressed into the curly almost sheep-like fur of a... Sign in to see full entry.