Letter to the Editor (June 3)

We moved to Niwot in February 2018 and have been so grateful for the community here, especially during this time of isolation and uncertainty. Our neighbors and the Niwot Market have been lifelines over the last 9 weeks, and when our dog got sick 3 weeks into the stay at home order, we called Left Hand Animal Hospital so we could stay close to home. Let me preface this by saying the our dog Cooper had been seen by veterinarians in New York, Rhode Island, Crested Butte, Gunnison, two in Boulder, two in Fort Collins, one in Spain, one in Germany (yes, he was an international traveler), at two emergency clinics in Boulder County, and by an amazing elbow specialist in Denver.

Although these vets ranged from good to great, none compared to the care and attention he (and I) received from Dr. Crystal Connor and the team at Left Hand Animal Hospital. Cooper and I had never been there before and I couldn't go in because of COVID-19 regulations, but they made us both feel at ease and I knew immediately that he was in good hands. They treated him with a holistic approach, and they spoke to me as someone capable of understanding my dog's needs, the latter is something I have found to be quite rare. They were absolutely incredible and even though it was Cooper's time to go, and their care for him was short, I will be forever grateful for the care he received at the end of his life, and the support they gave me during this unbearably difficult time. On behalf of myself, my family, and our beloved Cooper, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Connor and everyone at Left Hand Animal Hospital.

Sage Calamari

Niwot