Nearly twelve years ago I was fortunate enough to receive from you two four month old girl kittens who had been born under a porch in Vermont. Their owner had given them to you. Your office called to inquire whether I might be interested in these fluffy girls. I took them home and it was love from me first, the girls weren't so sure. They finally grew to trust me. Sadie, Samantha and I had many years of affectionate interaction. They had the run of the house. In 2004 I lost Samantha, then most recently Sadie. Although they are now both gone I continue to thank you for having given them to me.

I just wanted to thank everyone for all they have done for my family this year. The world needs more people like all of you.

I want to thank you for your wonderfully caring response to the loss of my beloved cat, Pepa. When we are in the midst of a crisis we never realize it until after, nor do we understand at the time that there are always positive lessons to be learned even from the saddest experience. Practically, I experienced over the two months of Pepa’s decline just what it means to have doctors who are compassionate people. I thank you for your loving response to others. You people are giving so very much to this community, you are treasures.

RRVC Is an absolutely wonderful clinic. The staff are great and my animals receive wonderful care.

I wanted to add my name to people who absolutely recommend Christine Pinello and her River Road Veterinary Services.  If you have an emergency (or even if you don't) she is excellent and always surprises me with her surefootedness and competence.

I've unfortunately needed her emergency services no fewer than a half dozen times recently and she ALWAYS handled the call professionally, compassionately and with amazing calmness.  There's nothing quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers to help say goodbye to a cherished pet.

One particular morning comes to mind.  It was 5:45am on the fourth of July.  A holiday.  I called her certain nobody would answer or want to come out in early dawn on a holiday.  She was at my house in less than ten minutes, studied the situation for less than a second, told me what to do, and saved my precious cow's life in a matter of minutes.

I'm sure there are other good veterinarians out there but Christine will always be mine.