by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, Speaking of pets
Eight years ago, I walked in with Ranger for the last time. One of my favorite things is the feeling of walking into Guardian Animal Medical Center in the morning. I park far away from to door to allow clients to park closer. I walk past as the sun is just coming up...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Speaking of pets
When I was in the Coast Guard we had a mimeographed cartoon that would periodically circulate through the wardroom. It basically said we have been doing so much with so little for so long that we are now capable of doing the impossible. I feel that now. We are 18...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Oct 14, 2019 | Blog, Speaking of pets
“Having a party, dancing on the ceiling” was playing on the radio the other morning and it is still running through my head as I try to write. Having a Festival (apologies to Sam Cooke) We’re havin’ a festival Celebratin’ the wildlife. Rehabbed by Guardian...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 18, 2019 | Blog, Speaking of pets
“Where did you go on vacation last week? I tried to get in and you were out.” “Vacation? I haven’t been on vacation in about 18 months. Oh, last week I attended a conference to get my continuing education.” Actually, most conferences are a lot of work. While I have...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog, Speaking of pets
We won!! “Did you see The Big Fix won the World Rabies Day Award?” I hadn’t seen it. I had meant to check. I knew the award was being announced on Nov 3rd or One Health Day, but I had worked, then ran to The Greenup Holiday Market before it closed at two. So, Barb’s...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog, Speaking of pets
We do not know what poverty is in the United States. We went to Africa to help animals, but what I saw when well beyond the animals. I got in late at night. Ellie and Moses picked me up at the airport with my two fifty pound bags of supplies. I didn’t look at...
