Testimonial

Just a small note to thank you Derrick for treating my precious cat (the
one that barked like a dog). He was a very unusual pet and a very loyal and
comforting friend, but was suffering I think more than he could tell me. I feel
that now he can be with his pal (kitty) with whom he lived with from birth till
she got old and passed on too. I am looking forward to a new and hopefully as
precious kitten, which I will certainly bring to you for your advice and care.
Bless you and your wonderful family all of them-mom, dad, wife, sons, pets, love
Greg's mother-in-law Elinor.

Elinor B. 

TESTIMONIAL 

I write to highly recommend the services of Dr. Landini.  Over the last year, my cat and life-long companion, Molly, became very ill with age-related kidney disease.  Given the special circumstances of her advanced age (23-years old), Dr. Landini initially came to my home to evaluate her.

I thought for certain that we would have to euthanize my cat at that time.  Nevertheless, Dr. Landini thought that he could help Molly.  With a change of diet, and some extra fluids and nutrients, he was able to turn her condition around and we enjoyed almost another year together.  When Molly's condition began to deteriorate again, Dr. Landini was a great source of moral support for me, in constant touch by phone monitoring her condition, and eventually arranging yet another trip to my home to euthanize her.  My husband was present and remarked at how loving and gentle Dr. Landini was with our faithful companion.  Although I am greatly saddened by our loss, I take comfort knowing that, with the help of Dr. Landini, Molly was comfortable in the end and handled with the compassionate care that she truly deserved after bringing so many years of happiness into our home.

I was thoroughly impressed with Dr. Landini's hard work, skill, devotion to his practice, and, above all, compassion toward Molly and my family.  I hope he never loses the enthusiasm he so obviously exhibits for the care of our four-legged friends.  Given all of his wonderful traits, it is no wonder that his relatively new practice appears booming!

TESTIMONIAL

DEAR DR. LANDINI,

NOW THAT THE SMOKE HAS CLEARED A LITTLE AND I'VE HAD SOME TIME TO GATHER MY THOUGHTS, I WOULD LIKE TO ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL STAFF FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND EMPATHETIC SENSIBILITY WHILE TENDING TO ME AND MY DOG REBA. YOU HELPED ME TO CREATE A MEMORY WITH WHICH I AM AT PEACE.

I DON'T KNOW IF YOU'VE EVER SEEN THIS POEM BEFORE BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU JUST IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T.

FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND

You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
...a young dog once again.

In Memory of Asta, Feb. 1997
(c) Karen Clouston

THANK YOU,

VINI D.