[Yorkiedaze]

I've been extremely sad and hurt for a few days now and decided to let it all out here, maybe for some sympathy I guess, but to be around my friends. Last week I made an appointment for Zada's annual check-up for Dec. 3rd. Waiting in the exam room a young lady walked in and introduced herself as Dr. Sheri MacVeigh (moved here from Utah) and was very sweet. While I was on the verge of a panic but didn't want to hurt her feelings or make her think she wasn't competent enough, I meekly said, "I hope Dr. Bertram isn't under the weather", and she said "he moved to Utah" and I about had a cornea right on the spot with the tears welling up and all and trying so hard to find some kind of composure. She made a very quick glance at me while listening to Zada's heart then quickly looked back into my eyes and said, "oh I'm so sorry that you weren't told, are you ok?" That's when I lost it! Ever see a grown woman cry over losing a Doctor? Took me a few minutes to gain a bit of composer, walk back to the desk with red eyes and then it just came out of my mouth without permission.........you failed to tell me Dr. Bertram was NOT here when I called for the appointment. I could have gone 6 blocks to a Vet. instead of 23 miles if I'd known he was NOT here! I paid, told them I will miss them but since I have to find a new Vet. I'll try getting close to home.
I cried all the way home and thu all the tears it looked like I was driving on a flooded road. I'm still in tears when I think about never seeing him again!
I went down to the new Vet. who moved into the Village where I live and made an appointment for a consultation for Tuesday. I'll make a list of questions and see how she checks out for me. No one can possibly fill Dr. Bertram's shoes, but hopefully I can find one that is as nice and willing to work "with" me as he was. (Tears again!)