"When a pet is sick, people--even the rich and famous--are at their most authentic and vulnerable. They could have a Monet on the wall and an Oscar on the shelf, but if their cat gets a cold, all they want to talk about are snotty noses and sneezing fits. That's when they call premier in-home veterinarian Dr. Amy Attas. In Pets and the City, Dr. Amy shares all the shocking, heartbreaking, and life-affirming experiences she's faced throughout her thirty-year...

Although Ben is worried about his dog Aggie when the veterinarian spays her and while she recovers, he laughs at her problems with the cone she must wear on her head until her stitches are removed.

Readers will learn that veterinarians don't just take care of pets. Some may work at zoos and farms to keep the animals healthy.

From the early days of veterinary medicine in western S.D. to results of the 1972 flood on both his practice and the landscape of Rapid City, Dr. Keith Johnson has many stories to tell. He also speaks of his interest in horseback riding, the Rapid City Rotary Club, and meeting colorful local characters.- From Part 1. Rapid City Veterinarian Keith Johnson is interviewed By Kim Morey and discusses the McGilicuddy family and historical documents. A...