The New Girl in Town The Best Companion
NEVER DOUBT A CANINE’S SENSES One Sniff Can Save a Life Dogs are known for their keen sense of smell — on TV, you will often see dogs that can find missing people or even search for drugs and bombs. When dogs use their extraordinary senses for a particular job, they’re often trained for that one purpose, but even without training, dogs do seem to know something is wrong.
Roger, the Jack Russell terrier-poodle mix, is a great example.
Our newest receptionist, Tara Sayers, may be new to both Cedaredge and Surface Creek Veterinary Center, but she has hit the ground running. “This is my first vet office,” she says, “but everyone has been super great at helping me learn.” Tara relocated to the area from Kremmling last August. “It’s a huge change,” she says. “Kremmling is up in the mountains, so it’s very snowy. It’s a lot nicer down here!” She joined our office at the beginning of the year, and her previous work as a receptionist has proved helpful. “I answer phones, check people in, and make reservations,” she explains. “In the morning, we usually print out paperwork for surgeries, and when the animals come in, we take them back to the kennel techs. In the afternoons, we do our regular exams and vaccines.” Her favorite part? Duh! “Getting to see all the creatures.” Though this is her first time working in a veterinary office, it’s a natural fit for Tara. “Growing up, we had all sorts of animals, from cats and dogs to llamas,” she says. Today, she still has a house full of pets. Tara, her husband, and their 2-year-old son Nathan live with an American bulldog named Arrow and a Labrador mix named Duchess. The family also recently added a feline brother and sister, Ariel and Bitty. Thankfully, family members of all species get along well. “My dogs have been around cats their whole lives,” she says. “This is the cats’ first time around dogs, but they don’t seem to mind them at all.” When they’re not at home with their son and pets, Tara and her husband like to spend their time four- wheeling and attending rock concerts. Our patients are Tara’s passion, but she’s sure to note that she also loves the humans that visit our office — especially when we make their furry friends feel better. “Our clients are so friendly,” she says. “Sometimes, they’re a little overwhelmed when their animals are really sick, so we’re there to comfort them. MEET RECEPTIONIST TARA SAYERS!
Our story takes place in Ringwood, England, in December 2022. Winter was in full swing, with temperatures below freezing. No one wanted to find themselves outside in the cold for too long because it could be dangerous. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to 94-year-old Morris Cohen, and he almost died. Cohen just got home and parked his car in the garage when he found himself in a spot of trouble. As he tried to exit his vehicle, his walking stick suddenly snapped in half. Unable to keep his balance, Cohen fell and became wedged under his car’s brake and clutch pedals. The man called for help several times, but unfortunately, no one could hear his pleas, and he remained stuck overnight. The next day, Roger’s owners let him roam around outside. Roger began sniffing around Cohen’s home (some believe Roger had heard the man’s calls for help), and once Roger found the elderly man, he didn’t leave his side for the rest of the day. After a couple of hours, Frances Wall, Roger’s owner, began calling for Roger. When he didn’t immediately come home when she called, she started looking for him, and that’s when she found Roger and Cohen. She immediately called emergency services, and three firefighters came by the home to free Cohen. They quickly took him to the hospital because they worried about hypothermia. Over a week later, medical staff released Cohen from the hospital, and now he gives Roger treats whenever he sees him. “I owe my life to that dog. They [health care professionals] said that if I would’ve been there for a few more hours, I would have been a goner,” Cohen told Bournemouth Daily Echo.
Fortunately for Cohen, Roger’s amazing canine senses saved the day. It’s always great to have a furry friend around — you never know when their incredible skills will come in handy!
“But,” Tara concludes, “our doctors are fantastic, so they usually leave in a great mood.”
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