Pawsitively the best
Figy family Dr. Sean Figy, plastic surgeon at Great Plains Health, adopted sibling Weimaraners in 2020. “I’ve always loved dogs, and I had
“Working through their anxiety has definitely been a challenge.” Over time, the dogs have been able to build trust in their new home and owner, and the relationship continues to become stronger every day. “I have seen them both flourish and their personalities show through. The growth I have seen has been the best part.”
one as a kid but didn’t have the time or money to take care of a dog during med school or residency,” said Dr. Figy. Storm and Stryker, sister and brother, came with some specific needs. “I’m their second rescue and third home,” explained Dr. Figy.
Warren family Dr. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon at Great Plains Health Brain & Spine, adopted two beautiful German shorthair pointers in 2020. “When we moved to North Platte, we purchased a large piece of land on the river,” said Dr. Warren. “I wanted my wife, Lisa, to have dogs that would bark if someone approached the house while I was at work at night. We figured two was better than one!” The brothers, Harvey and Louis, have high energy and love to play. “We just moved to North Platte in 2020, it has been somewhat of a challenge as we are remodeling our home, and Lisa is helping get the practice established at the hospital—it is a very busy time,” said Dr. Warren. “But they have quickly become part of the family. We love them, even when they bring the snow, mud, and an endless parade of dead animals and bones into the house.”
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