Mark Mattison, DVM

Yesterday, we had to say goodbye to our beloved cocker spaniel. Dr. Kindermann came in on her day off to help support us and spent ample time with us, giving us all possible treatment plans along with the pricing and probability that our pup would return to normal. She was so patient with us. Lucy's prognosis was very grim and treatment would mean prolonged suffering and a trip to Madison that was still likely to result in saying goodbye to her. When we made the decision to euthanize, we didn't want to do it right away. We wanted to give our children time to say goodbye and give our sweet girl some last cuddles and memories, so we took her home for a few hours. Because of her, we were able to spend her last day feeding her cheeseburgers, rubbing her belly, and saying goodbye. When she started to show signs of distress, Dr Kindermann was ready and we were able to take away her pain and have her go in our arms peacefully. I am so, so grateful to have found this doctor and will never take my "kids" (as she calls them!) elsewhere. She even had the foresight to make a clay imprint of her paw and name for us as a keepsake. That seems like a little thing, but it means so much to me to have this little memorial. Thank you, Dr. Kindermann. You have a very, very difficult job, but I can not imagine anyone more compassionate and kind. I am so glad that the best dog had the best vet.