Until One Has Loved an Animal: How Pets Affected One Vet's Soul

by Mildred A. Drost

Mildred Drost has had the honor of meeting many wonderful beings-canine, feline, and wild. She has had comical interludes and been shocked and horrified. She has seen, met, and experienced miracles. Through it all, she has become part of the best career in the world. Dr. Drost is a veterinarian who, by her own admission, is completely fascinated by her patients. In Until One Has Loved an Animal, Dr. Drost shares all the amusing and heartwarming ways that pets affect all of our lives. She recalls the ninety-pound Malamute who spontaneously decides he wants a live chicken for lunch while on a jog with her; the German shepherd who makes any other ornery dog look like an angel; and the cat who, seemingly possessed at night, steals geraniums. Providing an entertaining and informative glimpse into the lives of pets and their owners, Dr. Drost also explores animal emotions and health, proving that these creatures, both large and small, often feel the same sentiments as humans. The stories of this collection offer an intriguing look into the animal psyche, the importance of pet rescue, and all the reasons why we cannot help but love animals unconditionally.

Genres: Animals, Dogs

148 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2013

About the author

Dr. Drost is a 1995 graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island. After graduation she completed a one-year internship at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. She then worked for two years in a companion animal practice in Ontario before returning home to New Brunswick, where she opened the Florenceville Veterinary Clinic in 1999. Dr. Drost enjoys all aspects of companion animal medicine, and has a special interest in behavioural issues of dogs and cats. She is also responsible for rescuing hundreds of stray and injured animals, leading to the foundation of DunRoamin’ Stray and Rescue.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book for animal lovers everywhere. Enjoyed reading it.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me laugh and cry. It was wonderfully written and a must read for animal lovers.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book! Proud to know the author! Can't wait for the next one!

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! It was short and sweet and laugh out loud funny. Any animal lover will enjoy this brilliant little book.