Praise for Foxcroft veterinary practice in time of need

To the Editor;

My family spent the first week in August on Moosehead lake in the Rockwood area. Our 13 year old cocker spaniel Zelda accompanied us although we’d observed a noticeable decline in her health in the weeks leading up to our Moosehead vacation. This decline continued while in Rockwood to the point where we needed to get her to a veterinarian. Our local Vet was contacted and suggested contacting the veterinarian in Greenville. Unfortunately, she was on vacation and we were referred to Foxcroft Veterinary Services and we secured an appointment for the following morning (August 3rd).

My wife and I made the one and one-half hour drive from the Rockwood area realizing with each mile that our Zelda was letting go of life-a life which until the past month or so involved daily long walks in the woods, terrorizing squirrels and chipmunks and discharging her perceived duty to take care of her family-us- as best she could and better than we could have ever expected. Zelda was a “front seat” dog to the end and we cherished her.

So it was with increasing trepidation that we were taking our Zelda to an unknown veterinarian in an unknown place in what might be our last journey together.

We were greeted by a Vet Tech (Chelsie) and led to the examining room. We lifted Zelda on to the examining table. Chelsie took the history and Zelda’s vitals and let the “Vet” know we were here. Dr Miles entered the room –having conferred w/ Chelsie and reviewed Zelda’s recent records faxed from our regular Vet. He was 6 ft five or so wearing dungarees and boots- a reflection of where his practice takes him I assume. He examined our Zelda and speaking in a down home Maine accent, patiently and compassionately confirmed what my wife and I both suspected.

Putting down a loved family pet is not easy. It’s especially difficult when far from home in unfamiliar territory. Our heartfelt thanks to Chelsie and Dr Miles for the manner in which Zelda was respected and their compassion toward us.

Allie and Sharon McCormack
Portland