Today we said goodbye to Kathryn, who has worked at the sanctuary since the end of January. Kathryn's decided she wants to be a veterinarian -- inspired by working here, she says -- and she needs to take a few more pre-vet classes at the University of Montana in Missoula before she can apply to vet schools. (Kathryn already has a biology degree.) With the fall semester fast approaching, she figured the time was now or never.
As it turns out, while Kathryn's back in school she's also going to be working as a vet tech for our equine vet, Dr. Bill Brown. Thus we'll still see a lot of her in the future!
I took this photo a few weeks ago, when Kathryn and I had just returned from picking up Guadalupe the blind mare in Spokane. Since she'll be working for our equine vet, I thought it was a very appropriate photo to use for her farewell, don't you think?
Kathryn's replacement, Sarah G. from Missoula, will begin working here at the end of the month, and we'll introduce you to Sarah then. In the meantime, we hope you'll join Alayne and me in wishing Kathryn all the best in her academic pursuits!
(Click on photo for larger image.)
This is such a beautiful photo. It depicts Montana in all her glory. Thanks and good luck with your career.....
Posted by: Karen SA/TX | August 08, 2006 at 05:59 PM
Best of luck Kathryn in your studies to become a vet! I'm sure your time at the RDR has been a great experience to see what being a vet is really all about. It's great that you will be working with Dr. Bill Brown, so you will still be seeing some of the RDR animals! (and Steve when he brings them in) Thanks for all the love you gave to the animals at the RDR.
Happy trail hugs,
ginger & Tobias
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | August 07, 2006 at 06:18 PM
Best wishes in your studies and I am glad to hear you are following your dream! The animals will miss you but I am sure you will be visiting often.
Posted by: Nina | August 07, 2006 at 04:36 PM
RDR inspires everyone to be more open, compassionate and help find their path in life...Kathryn is one of them and I wish her immense success in her Veterinarian career! I'll miss seeing her radiant face but I do have some pictures saved. :-)
Posted by: Leilani | August 07, 2006 at 09:34 AM
Kathryn, You'll be a great vet and in the meantime, excellent tech and how wonderful that you already know the horses at the ranch so well. Thanks for all the care you gave to the animals.
Posted by: Roz | August 07, 2006 at 09:08 AM
Kathryn...It was great meeting you and working with you. Good luck on your schooling and hope to see you in future on my weekend vists!
Posted by: Laura Whale | August 07, 2006 at 02:13 AM