CASSIQUE’S LEGACY A Lab With a Heart as Big as His Head
There’s a reason dogs are called “man’s best friend.” On Feb. 20, we celebrate Love Your Pet Day, a day to honor the furry, feathery, or scaly friends who bring joy to our lives. While my household is currently pet-
Cassique was everything you could want in a dog: playful, loyal, and incredibly gentle. He’d roughhouse with me but knew to be calm and patient when the kids came along. They’d climb all over him, tug on his ears, and pull his tail, and he’d take it all in stride. He was the best boy. He was a protector, a companion, and a source of comfort. I’ll never forget how his big head fit perfectly in my hand as he sat by my chair. As life got busier and our family grew, Cassique’s place on the totem pole shifted. When our second son was diagnosed with a severe allergy to dog dander, we faced a tough decision. With heavy hearts, we found a new home for Cassique with my dad and his wife. It thankfully turned out to be the perfect match, and Cassique quickly became the center of their world. We still visited often, and seeing him happy in his “retirement home” made it easier to say goodbye. Cassique passed away after a long, love- filled life and left us with so many amazing memories. This Love Your Pet Day, I’ll be thinking of Cassique and the joy he brought to our family. Pets may only be with us for a part of our lives, but they leave a lasting impact on our hearts forever.
free (four kids keep us plenty busy!), we’ve had our share of pet love in the past — especially with our handsome yellow Lab, Cassique.
Cassique was a part of our family. We got him right after my wife and I got married, so we liked to joke that he was our firstborn. His name, derived from the chief of the Kiawah Indians, reflected his strong but gentle spirit. He was an English Lab with a big blocky head and a stocky build. He had a heart of gold. From the moment we brought him home, we were in love. Getting Cassique wasn’t part of the plan — at least, not at first. As two busy doctors in residency, my wife and I agreed we’d wait until we had a house and maybe consider an older, housebroken dog. But during a visit to South Carolina, fate intervened. We stopped by a breeder “just to look,” but when my wife picked up a squirmy little puppy, and he laid his head on her shoulder, it was done. Cassique was coming home with us. Exclusive Offer! This February, we’re excited to offer some special promotions to enhance your beauty journey! For the entire month, any patient who comes in for a Botox appointment can choose between a complimentary lip flip or $100 off a syringe of lip filler. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out these popular treatments and see what suits you best. Also, we are celebrating Full Facial Balancing February! If you want a harmonized and natural look, you don’t want to miss this offer. When you purchase three or more syringes for your facial balancing treatment, you’ll receive a free lip filler! It’s an amazing chance to achieve a balanced and youthful appearance while adding a touch of volume to your lips at no extra cost. Complimentary Lip Flip or Big Savings on Lip Filler CLAIM YOUR FEBRUARY SAVINGS
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