It’s a mark of my inattentiveness that I almost let this whole big one year anniversary pass me by! Today is the Pawcurious One Year Anniversary! One year ago today, I shared the story of the dog who pulled my shirt down in pursuit of 100% client satisfaction and my life hasn’t been the same since. What a year it’s been!
Let’s see, what has happened in this momentous year on the blog?
1. Emmett died
2. Callie disappeared
3. Guinea pig died
OK, that is seriously depressing. Let’s focus on:
1. Brody came into my life!
2. Apollo did NOT die
3. Met an amazing community of animal lovers as nutty about their pets as I am!
Ahhh, much better.
And how am I celebrating this monumental occasion? I’m in my pajamas, watching Joan Rivers’ Grammy Fashion Police while eating Girl Scout cookies, staring in horror and fascination at her plasticine face. My husband is on a business trip, the kids are in bed, and I’m alone with my thoughts.
I told a colleague today all about the blog and how much fun it was, hoping to impress her with my harnessing of the powers of the internet for the greater good of animal-kind.
“Awesome!” she said, staring at her Blackberry. “Is that like my Facebook page?”
Earlier in the day, a person had walked up 30 minutes before opening with a blocked cat. My technician assessed the cat, telling the owner that although she wasn’t a doctor it was sure looking like a block, and what his options were likely going to be. She ended with giving him the option of waiting for the doctor or going to our local 24 hour referral facility, which would be able to keep the cat on fluids 24 hours a day and might be a better choice for an emergency such as this one.
“Thank you,” said the client.
“You’re welcome,” said the tech.
“I was being facetious,” replied the client. “You suck.” Then he left. Still trying to figure that one out.
Nothing like a little reality to keep you humble. Happy anniversary to me, non-entity crappy queen vet of suckage. May my interactions with real life one day rival that of those online.
On February 02, 2010 at 1:35am, Wade said...
Happy Blog-iversary Doctor V! I stumbled onto your wonderful blog via a photo of Emmett with a biscuit on his nose and now it’s usually the first page I visit of an evening. Thanks for sharing your passion for animals and also for your great photos and stories
On February 02, 2010 at 2:29am, Lisa said...
+1! (except you’re the first page I visit each morning!) Found your blog after Emmett was featured on Cute Overload, discovered your writing to be so compelling (and hilarious) that I read through all the archived posts in one sitting, and every day I keep coming back for more. Thanks for doing this and please keep on keepin’ on!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:31pm, Dr. V said...
In one sitting? You’re brave! lol
On February 02, 2010 at 9:31pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you so much Wade!
On February 02, 2010 at 5:01am, Kim said...
Congratulations J! Thanks again for everything over the past year.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:32pm, Dr. V said...
And you for the year and before.
On February 02, 2010 at 5:13am, Sal said...
Congrats on the 1 year mark. Love the blog. Keep doing what you are doing and I will keep coming back for more
On February 02, 2010 at 9:20pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you!
On February 02, 2010 at 6:21am, Tabitha said...
Happy big 1!
Love the blog keep it up! Love to see more pictures too!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:32pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you Tabitha!
On February 02, 2010 at 6:33am, Chile said...
Happy First Blogiversary my dear friend!!
On February 02, 2010 at 6:34am, Melissa said...
Happy blogversary! i am so glad that I found your blog about a month ago. It is a must read everyday.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:20pm, Dr. V said...
I’m so glad you found it!
On February 02, 2010 at 6:47am, psl said...
Congrats!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:21pm, Dr. V said...
On February 02, 2010 at 6:59am, the 7msn ranch said...
I only found your blog last week but it’s shot right to the top of my must-read-while-drinking-first-cup-of-coffee list. Pawsitively love it.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:21pm, Dr. V said...
Bonus comment cred for the pun! Love it!
On February 02, 2010 at 7:00am, Shelly said...
Happy Blogiversary, I am a new reader of your blog and I love that I found a serious animal(pet) lover like me. Thanks
On February 02, 2010 at 9:21pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you Shelly, and welcome!
On February 02, 2010 at 8:13am, Ashley said...
Happy blogversary! My daily blog perusal would have been very dull indeed without a little Pawcurious in the mix. I now feel a part of a big, happy, puppy kiss filled community and it makes me feel all warm inside. And that feeling wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for your “paw”someness
On February 02, 2010 at 9:22pm, Dr. V said...
I love that you all share my love of punnage.
On February 02, 2010 at 8:19am, Tammy said...
Happy bloggiversary! (Or however that would be spelled!)
On February 02, 2010 at 9:22pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you Tammy!
On February 02, 2010 at 8:28am, Sue said...
Happy One Year and still going strong! You are at the top of my RSS feeds and I love when there is a new entry on your blog. I am in awe of the energy and devotion you have put into this site – with the Brodies and fund-raising for Haiti and all the rest of the amazing special events you have done. It takes a lot of time and you have really committed to it. Kudos to you! You ARE appreciated!!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:22pm, Dr. V said...
Aw, thanks Sue. I do appreciate that.
On February 02, 2010 at 8:37am, Lisa W said...
Happy first, Dr. V! Thanks for everything you do here — I love the stories you tell and the camaraderie that you have facilitated. I look forward to my Pawcurious fix every single day, and Sophie and Oscar love the “tails” of Brody!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:23pm, Dr. V said...
And we love having you here too
On February 02, 2010 at 8:41am, Alyssa said...
Happy 1st anniversary!
I think I’m going to have to go back and read some of the older entries after reading about the shirt one! lol.
I love reading the blog every day, and it makes a workday a little more pleasant
On February 02, 2010 at 9:23pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you Alyssa!
On February 02, 2010 at 8:49am, Deb Mendez said...
I’m with Alyssa — I’m going back to read every entry I’ve missed. I only became part of the “pack” in the fall — and I see I have missed some coffee spitting, screen dirtying posts. Congrats on the one year mark. As many others have noted, you are a daily must read — even before the LOLcats on Cheezburger! You are loved!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:23pm, Dr. V said...
You have to read The Trouble With Barbie. It’s my favorite post.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:04am, Jennifer Holliday said...
I just love your writing style. I feel like we’re sitting together talking!
Happy B-Bday
On February 02, 2010 at 9:24pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you Jennifer!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:07am, Gene said...
Happy Blogiversary!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:24pm, Dr. V said...
Wow, I think you were one of the very first people to comment on the blog- and you are still here! Thank you!!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:25am, Ingrid King said...
Happy Blogiversary – love your wonderful blog!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:24pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you Ingrid, for this and all your support!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:31am, Annette Frey said...
Happy Blog-i-versary! Blog rocks! You rock! Brody rocks! Behind-the-scenes-hubby-photographer rocks!
xoxo
Annette & Starlet
On February 02, 2010 at 9:25pm, Dr. V said...
Just put in a good word for me with Martha, ok? Now that you’re BFFs and all.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:32am, Susan Montgomery said...
Happy Anniversary! I found you in the fall by browsing through links on other blogs and I am very glad I did. I have enjoyed every post. (yes, I have read them all now!)
On February 02, 2010 at 9:25pm, Dr. V said...
Wow, that is a huge undertaking. Thank you!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:49am, Nyr said...
Happy Bloganiversary! I love your blog, it’s fantastic, keep up with the great job. I love Brody!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:26pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you! I love Brody too
On February 02, 2010 at 10:06am, kimchi said...
Happy Blogiversary! I’m so glad I found you and went back to read the first post– Wonderful!! And also hilarious, of course. You are such an awesome blogger and helper of animals. Thanks for writing such fun stuff and for all the great fundraisers you do too! My furry one gives you 2-dewclaws-up!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:26pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you! We love dewclaws up!!
On February 02, 2010 at 10:23am, Georgia Jewel said...
Happy Blogaversary, Dr, V.! Thanks for sharing the highs and lows with us.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:26pm, Dr. V said...
Always!
On February 02, 2010 at 11:46am, crazy weinerdog lady said...
Congrats! Honestly just knowing there are other people out there like me helps me get out of the bed in the morning and not slit my wrists LOL
On February 02, 2010 at 9:27pm, Dr. V said...
To paraphrase Lewis Carroll, we’re all crazy here
On February 02, 2010 at 12:36pm, Spyder said...
Congrats on 1 year! It was a hard one but the support of the blogging & tweeting community really does help when you have a loss. So says the voice of experience.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:27pm, Dr. V said...
I agree 100%. Thank goodness for you guys.
On February 02, 2010 at 12:46pm, Whinny and Snap said...
Happy 1 year! I’m so glad I just found your blog, I love it and look forward to coming back more!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:27pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you, and welcome!!
On February 02, 2010 at 1:42pm, Jamie said...
Woohoo to 1 year!!!
On February 02, 2010 at 2:16pm, Tina said...
Happy Anniversary!!! I totally got sidetracked with the fact that you were talking about eating girl scout cookies. Being pregnant will do that! I am waiting for my order to come in and it can’t come soon enough!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:28pm, Dr. V said...
Oh, so at least you have a good excuse. I have NO excuse for what I just did to that box of Thin Mints, none whatsoever.
On February 02, 2010 at 6:07pm, jw said...
” Happy anniversary to me, non-entity crappy queen vet of suckage. ”
What the holy hell? Don’t you KNOW how much joy, compassion, information and just down right comfort you give to us, your readers, the animals you treat, and your family?
Prancer and I are still fighting off KEVIN, but when it’s the time (soon) there is NO PLACE that I KNOW of that I can come to and greive, like here, even if it’s only silently.
You do us all such a service! Don’t denigrate that FACT, ok?
Sometimes, YOU can only do so much. Just the way it is.
Happy Blogiversery! I’m so glad you are here!
On February 02, 2010 at 9:28pm, Dr. V said...
You are so very kind. Thank you.
On February 02, 2010 at 6:09pm, r said...
your blog brings me so much joy every single day.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:30pm, Dr. V said...
Thank you, so much.
On February 02, 2010 at 7:02pm, lawgeekgurl said...
yay, happy blogiversary! yay for hanging in jammies with girl scout cookies (made from real girl scouts!) for company.
On February 02, 2010 at 9:30pm, Dr. V said...
WHAT? I thought that was COCONUT!!!! lol
On February 02, 2010 at 7:45pm, AboutVetMed said...
Yeah, pretty much what everyone else said. ;-D
Happy anniversary, DrV, tech support, The Brode, Jungle Ocelot, and the whole colorful cast of pawcurious!
On February 03, 2010 at 12:07am, Susan said...
Happy Big #1, Dr. V!
I read this blog first thing every morning and am always delighted to see a new post. You are so engaging! And I dearly love Brody.
Wishing you many many more Happy Blogaversaries!!!
With Hugs, Susan
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
On February 03, 2010 at 9:43am, Pikachu said...
Congrats on 1 year Yeah !!!!!!!! It has been the highlight of my web surfing day since you launched last year