12/15/2021
As you may have heard, Bethany Animal Hospital lost the one who made our hospital tick for the last 23 years - Doctor Katharine Andre, DVM, or Dr. Katie to most of us. Her generosity, compassion, and excellent care have left an unfathomable void for her family, staff, friends, and clients. While she has struggled with health issues over the last few years, the suddenness of a car accident on her way to work has left us reeling.
Because she cared so very deeply in continuing the mission of her hospital, Dr. Katie did have contingency plans and we are working to put them in effect. She vetted the doctors - in her exacting way - to ensure your furbies continue to receive the quality care you have come to expect. Given the sudden need to implement and expedite this transition, please bear with us as we navigate the next few days and weeks.
Doctors Hugh Giffords and Lara Sosnow are pro-rescue, anti-corporate, and the highly talented owners of Phoenix Dog, Cat, and Bird, Faust, Sun City West, and Sun Valley Hope Animal Hospitals. Dr. Katie and Dr. Giffords have consulted on numerous cases and their professional respect is mutual. With some upgrades planned, and the anticipated construction mess, please reach out to any of these hospitals if your furby needs care before re-opening.
As a continuation of Dr. Katie’s legacy of animal care at Bethany Animal Hospital, we could not be more excited at this outcome. The next chapter of BAH’s almost 65 year tenure looks bright and we’re here for it!
Fly high, Dr. Katie, and we hope to make you proud of where your hospital is going for the animals. Your stop at the Rainbow Bridge must have been breathtaking but it was way too soon 🐶🐱🌈
We miss you 💔💜💔