Take a look and see the transformational impact that veterinary medicine can have on our lives. These stories are why expanding the Veterinary Medical Complex is so vital for the health of animals, people, and the environment – today, and for many tomorrows to come.
Lola: A Story of Recovery
Lola and Oscar are Boxers – at ten years old, they have been together for their entire lives, even as littermates. They are so bonded, full of love for each other and for my husband Jeff and me. I wanted to share this story as one of gratitude for the UC Davis veterinary team – and to share a little more about our beloved Boxers.
Legacy: A Beloved Dog’s Gift to Compassionate Care
“Grammar was a very special being. She was independent, yet loving. She was cool and tough, but still let me put pink collars on her…I would not be the same person that I am today without Grammar,” her owner recalls.
Ensuring Feline Health for Generations to Come
Lin Zucconi’s dedication to animals started at an early age. She loved her sister’s cat and had turtles of her own. Her dedication to them earned her the nickname in her neighborhood as the “turtle doctor.” When she went away to college at the University of California, Berkeley, she ensured the turtles had a home at the Oakland Zoo. As she moved into adulthood, she stayed dedicated to animals, especially cats.
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