Recognition for Dr S Van Zwol

25/08/2022

I ran into Dr Vanzwol today and had a nice chat .Everyone misses him being at the clinic .It sure must be hard for him to give up saving animals as that is what he did all of his life .He was always available to see a sick animal .God knows our rescue he seen quite a few .It’s always nice to run into him and have a chat .

15/06/2022

As you likely know by now Dr VanZwol’s clinic was sold and is now AV Veterinary Services.We really miss Dr VanZwol as he was our vet.There is new changes to the new clinic and price changes so please be sure to call the clinic and check the new prices .I felt a deep sadness when I walked in there the other day .Lots of beautiful flowers and plants that were left welcoming the new vet .I only met her once but seems kind .The atmosphere is different for sure.Dr V would come over for a little chat as that was part of his personality which drew people to him.I know myself that I felt totally as ease with him and his ability to diagnose our fur babies .I’m sure the new vet is very good but I have not been in yet with any kitties .We hope Dr V is enjoying retirement but I bet he misses looking after animals as his whole life was being one of the greatest and most appreciated vets in Port Hawkesbury and surrounding areas .

25/05/2022

Today I presented Dr VanZwol with a gift and cake .He has dedicated his entire life to saving animals .He certainly was good to our rescue .The poem below describes him as we see him

Veterinarian
A Answer To A Prayer

So you liked animals when you were small?
Veterinarian school was your call
You enjoyed your work
This we all can see.
A true veterinarian you will always be.
Caring and thoughtful
With our 4 legged friends
‘til the very end .
We trust you with their lives
Because it’s plain to see
Your the best in town
And to us will always be

With Great Admiration
Forget Me Not Animal Rescue Soc

19/05/2022

21/12/2021

We would like to wish Dr Vanzwol a very Merry Christmas 🎅

09/07/2021

Today Dr V seen three babies that had upper respiratory and they were treated .He always tells us everything he does .He really cares about animals .A life time dedicated to caring and treating sick animals .I know the news about that dog accidentally put down is being shared like it’s on fire but everything you read does not mean it’s accurate and that post is one sided.I feel sorry for the lady who owned the dog but she went to far .Accidents can and do happen .Why take this so far and ruin someone’s life long commitment to saving animals .Dr V had been a vet for a very long time .He ran 4 clinics plus he went to the farms and treated animals and the racetrack .
He should be commended on the amount of time he has put into animals and his caring personality then his name being drug through the mud .I hope Dr V has the best retirement .God knows he deserves it .

25/06/2021

Sad day today little Cole had a blood clot on his spine .He went into extreme pain so he was rushed to Highland where Dr V diagnosed his condition .The blood clot caused him to drag his back end and was flinging himself around .Most cats don’t survive it and poor Cole is only 8 weeks old.We had him put to sleep as nothing could be done .Rip little one ❤️

23/06/2021

I had 2 of our fosters in as I was concerned but both are fine .Dr V examined both and both are fine .Being a foster I tend to worry about the babies .We are always on guard and watching.

07/05/2021

These two babies have survived one dam stubborn virus .Finally after 2 weeks of sub q and 2 visits with Dr V where they got injections of antibiotics.The Grey kitten Skye was much worse and needed sub q often .She was vomiting so much and not keeping down food so I gave her formula but at least some stayed down .Both got a b12 injection to help stimulate appetite .They finally are back eating .I never seen such a stubborn virus except Panleuk .I had talked to the 2 kitties and told them I was only trying to help them and I do think they understood .I snuggled them all the time and gave them lots of attention .They currently are watching my iPad squirrels and birds .So happy they pulled through ❤️❤️

28/04/2021

These 2 fur babies seen Dr V today both vomiting and high fever .Both were treated and now back home with me and feeling so much better .Whenever I feel something is off I always look again as I’m usually right .After being with this rescue for so long I feel I have a connection with cats that come in .I was watching these 2 closely as I knew they were stressed but I knew something else was coming and it did .Thank god for Highland Animal hospital ❤️🐈‍⬛

16/04/2021

With all the medical intervention I have learned from Highland Animal clinic from both Gail Gibbons and Dr Vanzwol it has made a huge difference in the amount of cats and kittens we were able to save.I passed all this on to Paula and Paula to Bond.We all are able to help many animals ❤️🐈‍⬛

16/04/2021

One of the babies had suddenly come down with a fever and was anemic so off to see Dr V and he said it was a virus so he was treated and he is back playing and being a typical kitten .Thank god the foster contacted me immediately and got him in right away .