I took this photo early on Tuesday morning as Alayne and I were getting the van ready for the trip to Peak Veterinary Referral Center in Burlington. Widget may be blind but she can hear the engine running, and she knows what that means -- it's time to see her doctors!
We always put Widget out for her last potty stop before leaving, and after she does her business she heads to the fence and stares in the direction of the van. She'll stay there until we scoop her up and put her in the vehicle. It's as if she's afraid we'll forget and drive off without her. She actually looks forward to going, and she seems to know when it's "Burlington Tuesday" -- the morning routine is different and starts earlier because of the road trip. So she's ready for the journey and has her bags packed.
Travis is the same way -- he enjoys going to Peak, too. When we let him out of the house, he runs for the van and jumps into his crate in the back. Once at the clinic, he gets so excited when he sees his vet techs he can barely contain himself!
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Love them both~
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | December 15, 2013 at 02:02 PM
I wish my cat Gabby felt this way! And the vet is so caring, I feel sorry Gabby is so unmoved. I try to reason with her, but she does not respond!
Posted by: Dawn | December 14, 2013 at 04:06 PM
Altho the "Loves" may be considered "special needs" by some, others of us know them to be "magical" and this proves it!! What sweeties!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | December 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM
It makes life so much easier when our dogs don't mind going to the vet. Glad Widget and Travis have such a good attitude. One of mine shakes while in the waiting room, but when she gets into the exam room and sees the vet, she's fine. My other dog has no problems at all at the vet. Guess I'm lucky that way :)
Posted by: Ann | December 14, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Well, that's a nice change of pace, to have dogs that enjoy going to the vet. Our dog liked it too. It was just one more place to explore.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | December 13, 2013 at 05:52 PM
That is sweet, leave it to the Widg. One of our dogs starts shaking once she sees the vet's building. Our other dog (a beagle of course) doesn't mind because he knows our vet gives out liver snaps. Our vet is great and is very friendly and the foxhound calms down once she is in the examining room. She is a very good, cooperative patient but the waiting gets to her. The beagle is just thinking treats are in there somewhere.
Posted by: Bob | December 13, 2013 at 05:48 PM
the furry kids love car rides! Mine gets all excited when I dig out the duffle bag, cuz they know it involves a camping trip.... which may mean boarding for 2 of them at kennel camp... with one actually going camping. we always board at our vet, and I teased them one year about how the boarders need to make macaroni art while at kennel kamp. they surprised me this last time with macaroni art and noodle necklaces!
Posted by: Penny | December 13, 2013 at 03:31 PM
DOGS THAT LIKE TO GO TO THE VET - WHO KNEW.
Posted by: FELICIA | December 13, 2013 at 03:11 PM
Well I don't know what your secret is, but my dogs and cats HATE going to the vet, and the vet is awesome! So, I guess you have the magic touch, or luck of the Irish!
Posted by: Linda | December 13, 2013 at 01:59 PM