I wish I could express just how incredible I
think Dr. Rich, Dr. Ashley, and all the staff at Four Paws Animal
Hospital are in words that are all-telling. The truth is that words
simply do not exist to explain the depth of their concern, the knowledge
of their medical training, and the compassion of their hearts. I know
that this all may seem a little "over- the -top", but honestly, they are
just that...over the top, beyond and above any others I have ever had
the pleasure of knowing. I followed Dr. Ashley from her last practice,
because I truly know that she is the absolute best at what she does. My
dog, Maggie, is not an average patient. She has kidney disease,
Diabetes, and is almost completely blind. She is young, and the love of
my life. Not only did Dr. Ashley take care of EVERYTHING with her, but
she took care of me. Over the years, she has cried with me, prayed for
me, and cared so much for my entire family (humans included!). She
really does love my Maggie, and I consider her one of my dearest
friends. I am so thankful for her. I could not have survived without
her...that I know!
Then, I met Dr. Rich, and was blown away
that a male version of Dr. Ashley existed! Doctor Rich has been such an
incredible blessing. He encourages us, and his love for animals and
their people is inexplicable. He takes the time to explain everything to
his families, and gives that same time and compassion to his patients.
He seems to love and care for each patient as if they are his own. How
can you ever ask for anything more? He even told me this last visit that
a friend of his owed him a favor, and that he could have the pressure of
my dogs eyes looked at by this friend. Wow, how incredible is that? He
and Dr. Ashley continue to seek every new challenge my dog presents, and
do not stop until they find what they are looking for. I can truly see
why Dr. Ashley and Dr. Rich work so well together. They both have that
extremely rare gift of compassion, skill and understanding that make
them more than just great doctors.
Then, that leaves the rest of staff. I seem
to call in quite frequently, and they, like the doctors, make sure I am
okay. They always take the time to share a story, and make me feel like
I am the only one they have to talk to all day! My list of orders are
long and detailed, with special diet foods of three kinds, kidney pills
that need splitting and sugar levels that need monitoring. Even with all
of the specific details, and confusing questions from me, they always
are genuine, real, and so compassionate.
My husband and I have one fifteen year old son. He has a very serious
heart problem. We would do ANYTHING if we had the kind of staff working
for our son that we have working with our pets. The most difficult thing
in life is having a sick child...whether it is a child or a pet, they
are treated as the same at Four Paws. The most comforting thing is
knowing they are cared for with the most expertise and love possible.
Debbie Boothby
This letter was
written to express our great appreciation for the work that you and your
staff provide each day at your hospital. From our Black Lab, Belle, being
hit by a car while we were not home (she broke out of the house, but that’s
another story). To our Yellow Lab, Lady, who has a mysterious
“sympathy limp” that changes legs based on what side you last petted her.
Or our Chocolate Lab, Oliver, who overdosed on medicine the first weekend we
had him. Of coarse there is Charlie our Weimaraner, whose story has
yet to be written, but will be noteworthy. Your staff has always been
professional and caring and it is obvious that you take pride in your
profession. For someone who has multiple four
legged family members you have become not only our vet but our friend.
Larin Johnson and
Pedro G. Aguilera
Our family pets, at this writing, include 5 dogs
and 1 kitten. They are all rescued, as were others who have passed on. Dr.
Rich as given them all the best care anyone could want. Recently, the kitten needed surgery following a
mishap with one of our dogs. The cost, we believed, would be rather
expensive and we were not sure what to do. Dr. Rich told us she could
survive and lead a good life, so we agreed to the surgery. To our surprise,
the cost was much less than anticipated and our kitty is now happy and
healthy as predicted. Because of our various needs with rescued animals,
Dr. Rich has made their excellent health care affordable and he and the
staff at Four Paws always deliver service with love, kindness, and a big smile
to all who enter their door.
Linda Carlo
Dr. Rich Coleman has been our family Veterinarian
for several years and we believe he is the most competent, caring, and
compassionate care giver we have ever had. The staff at Four Paws is terrific
and we believe they are all true animal lovers. It is a pleasure to bring
our pets to Dr. Rich. He even helped us get special care for a sick
Fan Tail Goldfish! We love Four Paws & Dr. Rich Coleman!
Joan & Bob Alispones
My experience with Dr. Coleman at Four Paws in
Lebanon
has been nothing but positive. He always takes the time to listen to my
concerns and has been able to properly and effectively treat my dog, Joey.
While I have sensed that some doctors are more interested in lining their
wallets, I have never sensed this with Dr. Coleman. In fact, I feel
like he puts the animals first, and that means a lot. I trust Dr. Coleman
with my dog and now that we have a cat, I take her there, too. To top
things off, his office is conveniently located on
Columbus Avenue. How sweet is that!
Sharon Taylor
