Marty's Story

 

 

Dear Dr. Fingland:

We are writing to express our gratitude to Dr. Susan Nelson for the care she gave our English Setter, Marty, during his 13+ year lifespan. We lost him Aug. 31 due to complications from long-term hip dysplasia and more recently, mass cell tumors.

Marty was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at only 2-3 years of age by Dr. Nelson several years ago when she worked at a local vet clinic. When she took her current position at the KSU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital a few years ago, we just knew we needed to follow her because of the confidence we had in her. Dr. Nelson was sensitive to Marty’s needs, both physically and emotionally. She understood his personality and the best way to care for and treat him. She went out of her way to ensure Marty’s comfort, answer our questions, and to check on his condition.

Dr. Nelson is all one could hope for in a veterinarian, and we know Marty would not have reached a normal lifespan if it wasn’t for the care he was given. We were so privileged to be Marty’s family, and we miss him terribly. Although we continue to grieve for our pet, we didn’t want all those years of special veterinary care to go unnoticed. Our many thanks to Dr. Nelson for her caliber of knowledge and service to our beloved pet.

Sincerely,

Robert & Becky Beckley