I have had the same Vet for 20 years. When I was a young man and poor with two dogs, he made sure my dogs were healthy regardless of how much money I had or didn't have. He kept them vaccinated and gave me their meds at no cost.
So tomorrow I will drive 2 hours to drop off a stool sample. Not something I would ever share with IRL friends. 1st world problems and all.
All that said, I need to find a local vet for my pack. But will always be loyal to my friend.
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