Testimonials
BLARNEY"Dr. Tucker & Staff,
Thank you for all the help and relief you gave me. I'm sure I'll be fine soon."
"Blarney"
SHAMUS"Dear FVRC Doctors & Staff,
Thank you...very much, for all you did for Shamus. You all are the best!"
Donn Davis & Bill Raizor
WHISKERS"Dear Dr. Kraiza, Laura, Robyn, Audo, Lori & Everyone,
Thank you for taking such wonderful care of our little Whiskers. She was a special part of our lives and because of your great care she was with us for several months longer. Whiskers, Marcus, and I are all so appreciative of all that the wonderful staff did for us! Our home is a little quieter since she passed but we have many wonderful memories, many because of the extra time you gave us."
Forever grateful,
"Whisker's" Family
BUDDY"To everyone at Florida Veterinary Referral Center,
Thank you for taking such great care of me after my accident. I feel much better and am looking forward to spending a wonderful holiday with my family. Wishing everyone at FVRC and their families Happy Holidays!!!"
Thank You,
"Buddy"
PRINCESS & PIXIE"Celebrate the season! Merry Christmas!!"
Hugs,
Susan Johnson
NEGRITA "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
BEAUTY"Dear Dr. Goodrich & Staff,
As Thanksgiving has just passed, we were reminded of this past Sep.-Oct. when we weren't sure Beauty would be here for the holiday. But thanks to your excellent care & knowledge and the concern that the entire staff had for Beauty- she was here and celebrated with us and our family.
Words are not adequate to explain how much we appreciate you and your staff's care of Beauty. We are actually looking forward to our follow-up visits so we can see you ALL again!!"
Wishing all of you a great holiday,
Anne, John & "Beauty"
MIA TOTH"Dear Dr. Glander and Staff,
I recently visited your office with my pug. I was very pleased with your professional and kind care you provided.
Fortunately, she has improved and is doing much better. I can not thank you all enough.
Please know how grateful I am for your services and will highly recommend your facility."
Gratefully,
Kathy and "Mia"
GRYPHON GROSSITo Dr. Bonnie,
"Thank you SO much for everything! You gave us all the information that we needed. "Gryphon" will be in our hearts FOREVER! We miss him dearly but he is watching over us now!!"
Thanks again,
Heather & Dan
TRUMAN ELINS"I would like to thank everyone at FVRC for the care of our beloved Truman and also for the thoughtful condolences on the night of July 30th.
Truman was a wonderful, loving companion to my husband and me. He was loved beyond words and will be so missed. Thank you again"
Sincerely,
Cindy Elins
CHRISTMAS HOLLY
"Dr. Glander,
Words could never express the feelings of overwhelming gratitude that I have for you and the staff at FVRC. I, like so many others, love my little "Christmas Holly" just as a mother loves a child. I will be forever grateful to you for saving her. You, the other doctors, and the staff exceeded my expectations in helping Holly (and myself) through such a traumatic experience."
Deepest regards,
Christa Kay and "Christmas Holly"
"Dr. Glander,
Words could never express the feelings of overwhelming gratitude that I have for you and the staff at FVRC. I, like so many others, love my little "Christmas Holly" just as a mother loves a child. I will be forever grateful to you for saving her. You, the other doctors, and the staff exceeded my expectations in helping Holly (and myself) through such a traumatic experience."
Deepest regards,
Christa Kay and "Christmas Holly"
TOBY LAFORTE
"Dear Tracy,
I want to thank you for taking care of Toby on September 7, 2011, loving him and holding him. Toby loved people and children and we are sure he knew he was being loved. I wanted to come back to talk to you and thank you-I am a strong man but very emotional and I was afraid I might make an embarrassing scene. I wanted to go back inside and see Toby one last time but I was afraid he would sense me there and he might have another seizure.
Tracy we feel so much closure inside, but it still hurts sooooo much! We feel better knowing that you held him and loved him. Toby loved you for all of your thoughtfulness and caring. Please express our thanks to everyone at Florida Veterinary Referral Center."
Thanking you- "With all of our love"
Bob and Joan LaForte and Toby
"Dear Tracy,
I want to thank you for taking care of Toby on September 7, 2011, loving him and holding him. Toby loved people and children and we are sure he knew he was being loved. I wanted to come back to talk to you and thank you-I am a strong man but very emotional and I was afraid I might make an embarrassing scene. I wanted to go back inside and see Toby one last time but I was afraid he would sense me there and he might have another seizure.
Tracy we feel so much closure inside, but it still hurts sooooo much! We feel better knowing that you held him and loved him. Toby loved you for all of your thoughtfulness and caring. Please express our thanks to everyone at Florida Veterinary Referral Center."
Thanking you- "With all of our love"
Bob and Joan LaForte and Toby
BARON & DOLCE PECK"Doctors:
When I was just a little pup, maybe 1 year old, you guys removed a bone spur from my elbow. Now, 2.5 years later I managed to cut the back of my leg-so we are here today having the staples removed. My sister Dolce has been here two times also. Every time my Mom and Dad bring us here the Techs do a great job of keeping them calm while you guys fix us up! Your whole team is AWESOME but I hope my folks don't have to come here again."
Keep up the Great Work,
Baron and Dolce Peck
BEAR RICH"Hi you all!
Just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful care of Bear! I've never seen him wag his tail when going into a vet's office before:) In such a scary time you all were there WHENEVER and AS OFTEN as we needed you being professional and warm. We all felt we were in such good hands. Bear is healing up just fine now-back to his old self:) And I just wanted to say a thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do."
Becca & Bear & Shari
BOUDREAUX CHACHERE"Dear FVRC Staff,
Thank you so much for your support & kindness over the past few months. Thank you for helping us understand Boudreaux's cancer and for being clear and honest about his treatment. We are grateful that Boudreaux is doing so well! We cherish every day that we have with Boudreaux & thank you for that."
Sincerely,
The Chachere Family
COCO STRAIN"When a cat is 20 years old and faced with a serious medical problem, you wish for, but do not expect, a miracle. Fortunately, that miracle happened with Coco due to the care of the well trained, experienced, and loving staff at Florida Veterinary Referral Center. We are most grateful to have Coco back home and sharing with us her purrs and cuddles. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who had a role in her recovery."
Laura and Ron Strain
GOLIATH WOOD"I received a telephone call today from Audo checking on Goliath's status. I have attached a picture of him so that Audo and Dr. Parra can see that he is 100% now. Michael and I will always be grateful to them for their expert care and knowledge, which saved Goliath's life. They are the BEST!!!!!"
Donna
TANNER REED"Thank you to all of you for taking such wonderful, gentle care of me. My mom and I are so grateful for you all, and to finally be home!"
Sincere Thanks,
"Tanner" Reed
BUDDY CLAFFEY"To the Vets & Techs @ FVRC
Thank you for the great care you all gave our dog Buddy. We were very frightful when we brought him in and you put us at ease immediately.
Buddy is doing great & we are so happy to have him home with us. Thank you all!!"
Love,
Leeann, Pat & "Buddy" Claffey
TWEEK LOCKHART"Dear FVRC friends~
Thank you so much for all your care and assistance during my cat Tweek's illness. You are very compassionate people."
Cathy & "Tweek" Lockhart
CARMELA HOSNY
"Dear Dr. Goodrich,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful care our Carmela has received. We are very grateful for your skill and compassion.
Carmela is making the best of her confined rest and has an amazing ability to rearrange pillows with her e-collar!
Please express our thanks to Jodi and everyone else who has given her TLC!"
The Hosny's
"Dear Dr. Goodrich,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful care our Carmela has received. We are very grateful for your skill and compassion.
Carmela is making the best of her confined rest and has an amazing ability to rearrange pillows with her e-collar!
Please express our thanks to Jodi and everyone else who has given her TLC!"
The Hosny's
JAGGER GARBER
"Doctor Kim,
The first time you had me in your back room, I just thought it was a case of "puppy love." But now after the second time, I know it was a case of infatuation.
Thank you for everything you've done for me with a gentle touch.
My person says thanks also!"
"Jagger" Garber
"Doctor Kim,
The first time you had me in your back room, I just thought it was a case of "puppy love." But now after the second time, I know it was a case of infatuation.
Thank you for everything you've done for me with a gentle touch.
My person says thanks also!"
"Jagger" Garber
BRAHMAN RINDGE"Dear Doctors and Staff,
Thank you so very much for saving Brahman's life and caring for him during the time I was in the Tampa Burn Unit.
He loves your staff and for once doesn't want to leave right after entering a veterinary office!!!"
Many Thanks,
Brahman & Ms. Rindge
SPIRIT ZAWISZA"Dr. Parra and Staff,
Thank you so much for the wonderful care you have given Spirit. Dr. Parra, you are a kind and wonderful Doctor-Bless you for that! My husband and I can't have children so our cats are our kids. We love them soooo much! Thanks also for helping us with the cost- You and everyone there is such a blessing to us!"
Spirit's Parents
KAMEO CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS"Upon moving to Florida 2 years ago from an area that had many veterinary reproduction specialists, I was shocked to not find one repro vet listed in the Naples area to work with.
I have been showing and breeding Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for over 15 years and continually searching to find the very best males that are suitable to use with my girls. This is not a simple task and usually involves shipping in the semen from other states. Needless to say, without a specialist on this receiving end, I was totally lost.
I was truly blessed the day that I was referred to this reproduction specialist in the Naples area, Dr. Deirdre Carver. From day one, she was 100% committed to not only doing the correct progesterone testing but also doing it the right way from start to finish. It is my hope that other breeders that are trying to improve what they are producing and not merely producing puppies to sell will find Dr. Carver and learn to respect her as not only a very capable Reproduction Specialist, but as a person that is doing what she is because she truly loves it.
Attached are a few photos of the Sire, in CA, that the semen was collected from, shipped to Dr. Carver's office here in FL, and used with my girl, Tiffany, to produce the two beautiful Cavalier puppies shown.
THANK YOU DR. CARVER! This would NOT have been possible without you. Your genuine commitment to your profession shows in every step you take.
Sincerely,
Kelley Adair"
LOUIS BECKER"To the staff at FVRC,
Words cannot express how grateful I am for the love and care you gave to my Louis. You all made Louis feel safe and loved and that means everything to me. You guys are the greatest! Many Thanks!"
Dana Becker
MOJO HUNTER"So appreciative...Thank you for the care you gave to our little chocolate Lab MoJo! I've never dealt with more compassionate, professional and empathetic people such as yourselves. Thank you for everything!! MoJo thanks you too. He loved the attention that you wonderful people gave him."
Darlene Hunter
HOLLY R."Dear Doctors & Staff,
Just a short note of sincere thanks for all your care and expertise with our little cat Holly.
We are indeed very fortunate to have you as part of our community."
Warmest regards,
Mr. & Mrs. Rajterowski
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
HERO PRESCOTT"We appreciate the time and effort you gave in taking care of our dog, Hero, over the past few days. The staff at Florida Veterinary Referral Center is awesome!"
The Prescott Family
DAKOTA"Thank you for loving and caring for me.
XOXO,
Dakota"
WEEZLE MAZZEI"We want to sincerely thank you for your exceptional care & treatment during Weezle's critical health issues. As a dog of 16, she had a struggle to recover and without your intervention the struggle would have been greater. Weezle is a true fighter but even a fighter needs her coaches & trainers. Your facility & staff-each & every one-are outstanding. Our hospitals for "humans" should be so good. Weezle, Ron & I thank you all from the bottom of our hearts."
Weezle, Ron & Pat Mazzei.
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
"Dear Dr. Parra and Staff:
We, again, recently experienced the excellence of the quality of your care and your caring with the emergency care of "Courage" Gifford, a tri-colored setter who arrived at your ICU agonal or having just expired. Everyone on your staff with whom Ms. Gifford interacted was exceptionally compassionate and understanding...Best Friends had worked very hard to pull a very sick patient through the pyometra surgery. We were also devastated by her loss.
I know that for many critical care and specialty hospitals, patient loss becomes routine. I commend each of you for putting yourself in the client's shoes and thinking how to best respond.
Thank you, thank you.....thanks for being you!!
We will continue to refer with confidence to your hospital.
Most sincerely,
Bill Swartz, DVM"
"Dear Dr. Parra and Staff:
We, again, recently experienced the excellence of the quality of your care and your caring with the emergency care of "Courage" Gifford, a tri-colored setter who arrived at your ICU agonal or having just expired. Everyone on your staff with whom Ms. Gifford interacted was exceptionally compassionate and understanding...Best Friends had worked very hard to pull a very sick patient through the pyometra surgery. We were also devastated by her loss.
I know that for many critical care and specialty hospitals, patient loss becomes routine. I commend each of you for putting yourself in the client's shoes and thinking how to best respond.
Thank you, thank you.....thanks for being you!!
We will continue to refer with confidence to your hospital.
Most sincerely,
Bill Swartz, DVM"
BAILEY SISIA"This has been a difficult note to write, but I still wanted to thank all of you for the care and compassion you had for Bailey while he was there. Under the worst of circumstances, it did help to know that all of you truly cared about him. Bailey was sweet and loving beyond words and he was truly the love of our lives. The 7 1/2 years that we did have together, although way too short, was the best we could have ever asked for. Being without Bailey is now unbearable, but at least we know in our hearts that he was so loved and cared for. I have had many doctors over the years, but I can honestly say that none of them ever took as much time to talk to us or was ever as caring and compassionate as you were. There is a dedication and kindness to everyone there; from those at the front desk to the specialists, that is just remarkable and so comforting to people like us and our precious family members that we entrust to your care."
"Bailey's Parents," Donna & Mark
JASMINE PEDEN"You made me feel as if I had been coming to you for years... that means a lot to me and it made Jasmine feel comfortable. Everyone and everything was fabulous, you went above and beyond. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!"
Dawn & "Jasmine"
MAX O'ROURKE"I want to thank Dr. Goodrich and all the wonderful staff who took care of me. I will keep a little part of each of you in the corner of my heart. You all have given me a new and happy quality of life, for which I am deeply grateful."
"Max" and "Max's Parents," John & Cathy O'Rourke
STELLA ANDREE"I am so grateful to you and your wonderful, caring staff for saving Stella. She means so much to me and I truly believe you performed a miracle in making her well again. She is almost completely back to her normal self and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so very much-you are all very special people"
Michele Andree & "Stella"
BAILEY MILLARD"Thank you all again for the exquisite care you gave Bailey and us. The personal attention we received was appreciated more than we can express. It was comforting to know that when Bailey could not be home with us he was with such a wonderful group of people. A special thanks to Dr. Lamon and all the staff who worked with us and Bailey. When the time comes for us to adopt a new friend, we will surely come to you for their care."
"Bailey's Parents"
BAILEY RICHTER"Thank you so much for taking time to fully explain what was wrong with Bailey and how to treat her. We all are forever grateful for you saving her little life."
Patti & Garrett, "Bailey & Bella"
BUTTER, LOLA & CHERRI FREEMANThank you for giving our Butter the great care she needs!
Suzette, Brian, "Butter," "Lola," & "Cherri" Freeman
SEBASTIAN WRIGHT"I wish that human hospitals would be as clean, and the people as courteous!"
"Sebastian's Parents"
RAJAH NEALON"I wanted to thank you again for all you did to help little Rajah. It is rare to find someone so caring and compassionate with such deep devotion and concern for his animal patients and their families. You are truly wonderful! There aren't enough words to express how much it meant to me."
"Rajah's Mom"
CRICKET BREUER"A very grateful thank you to all who got us through many difficult times. It was truly a team effort from everyone, and they were always there for us, no matter how hard the situation. Thank you for all your help and kindness!"
Danielle, Eric, "Scooby & Cricket"
DIESEL JANCEWICZ"I just wanted to say Thank You So Much for saving my Diesel. I can't even put it into words how grateful I am for all of your care, concern and compassion for this kitty I love so much. Your entire staff has been so wonderful, friendly and everyone has gone out of their way to see that Diesel recovers. I feel so safe coming into your office and will be recommending everyone to you. Thank you for everything you've done!"
Stephanie & "Diesel"