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It's Good To Know Where To Get Help For Your Pet

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Most of us know where to find a Dr for our own health but if you are in a new community you may not have a clue as to where to go if your pet needs help. Almost all vets will treat a dog or cat but what if you have a bird or guinea pig?

The problem gets even more complicated when it's an emergency and an even greater concern when it's after hours or on a weekend.

I myself have two go-to's. The Pinkerton Animal Hospital has been in Minot for ever and they were familiar with our dog (Baby) even before we rescued her.

Our other go-to is actually our "come to" as The Pet Vet is a mobile vet service. I can not find a website for The Pet Vet but we have used her services for more than 20 years. You can get in touch with her (Sharon) at (701) 720-8387.

Now we know of another place thanks to Timmothy's cartoon above. If you are new to town you may want to shop around BEFORE you need a vet, especially if you have an unusual pet.

 

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... we have been going to the same vets for some 27 years... and we are fortunate that they moved their practice to the Ballantyne area in 2001 when we moved here ourselves.

Jun 14, 2025 05:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Nina Hollander, Broker both our vets have been around a long time as well and it worries me that both may retire soon.

Jun 15, 2025 07:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I hadn't given much thought to vets for unusual pets but that would be important to know!

Jun 14, 2025 05:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Kat Palmiotti  25 years ago we had a cockatoo and we had to drive 50 miles one way if he had health issues. 

Jun 15, 2025 07:41 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Not all Vets are the same, some shouldn't be practicing. Do your homework before you choose. The wrong choice is worse for your pet than you. Enjoy your day.

Jun 14, 2025 06:05 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I ran into one of those who should not be practicing several years ago Wayne Martin . He was a sadist I believe. The Josef Mengele of the pet world.

Jun 15, 2025 07:45 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

These are good recommendations to share with area residents.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Jun 14, 2025 06:23 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Roy Kelley . It has been very good so far.

Jun 15, 2025 07:46 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

We certainly should be able to live our lives without having to visit the doctor.  I say let food be thy medicine, haha.

Jun 14, 2025 09:39 AM
Brian England

Meat is the most healthy thing for you Bob "RealMan" Timm but sugar should definitely be consumed in moderation, haha.

Jun 15, 2025 10:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That would not work well for me as I love meat and sugar Brian England .

Jun 15, 2025 07:47 AM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

This is a really good post.  It's super helpful to provide information for people with pets in your area.  And as you stated, especially for emergencies.  Thanks so much for taking the time to write this post.

Jun 14, 2025 10:24 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Ralph Gorgoglione . I've know agents who's entire marketing revolved around pet owners and they have done well.

Jun 15, 2025 07:48 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, when we had Brandy our dog, we had a great vet that took good care of him from the time is was 8 weeks old.

 

Jun 14, 2025 12:11 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That is the kind of vet we all wish for Will Hamm .

Jun 15, 2025 07:49 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this helpful post, Bob "RealMan" Timm. I really appreciate the practical tips and your personal insights. It's true, knowing where to turn can make all the difference during a pet emergency. Glad you highlighted the importance of being prepared ahead of time, especially with those less common pets 🐦🐹.

Jun 14, 2025 12:52 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Back when we owned a pet store Lew Corcoran we had a list of recommendations. It was pretty long being we were centered between tow of ND's largest cities.

Jun 15, 2025 07:51 AM
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Central Florida!

It's even tougher to find a good large animal/equine vet. We've had to call ours out several times. If you have large animals, horses especially, its good to have an established relationship BEFORE you need it. 

Jun 17, 2025 11:19 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ben DeHaven the North Dakota landscape is covered with Horses, cows, and buffalos so finding a vet for large animals is not to hard for us. Not knowing much about FL I imagine a vet would have to cover a lot of territory to make a living on the same animals we have here.

Jun 17, 2025 11:55 AM