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Zara has over 300 beads on her necklace that represent hospital-related treatments such as procedures, tests, painkillers and dressing changes. She said it was hard because all her and her husband Daniel Dykstra could do, was be there to support Zara’s emotional needs through the trauma of treatment The money from the community gave them the financial means to be there and took away the pressure of bills. “The community response has been amazing; we are so proud to be Foxton locals”. Zara had just finished her second round of chemotherapy treatment. She had one more cycle to go before a scan would assess her progress against treating the cancer, with two more rounds and radiotherapy likely after that.
East Tennessee veterinarian uses clinic cats to remind people about choosing the right pets on social media
The founder of Gentle Doctor of East Tennessee said that she thought the Facebook page would focus on the clinic. Instead, it s become a diary for two rescue cats. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 3:49 PM EST January 26, 2021
When the founder of the Gentle Doctor of East Tennessee opened her veterinary clinic in May, she thought the Facebook page would focus on the clinic. It would be about their operations, their mission and the pets that they treated.
Instead, the Facebook page has become a diary for two rescue cats that she adopted. She said that have the run of the office, and Amanda Dykstra has been documenting their antics online.