Juneau Visit

Avian Specialty Veterinary Services of By Scott L Ford, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), June, 2008

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On June 21, 2008, I visited Juneau for pet appointments and consulting for the Juneau Raptor Center. The Animal Medical Center (SEAAMC) provided excellent facilities for the visit including an appointment room and a comfy and convenient place to stay. Thankfully there were no major bird crises to deal with but I was able to see 5 pet for annual evaluations and behavioral concerns. Dr. Melissa Guillory is a new veterinarian at SEAAMC and has an interest in avian medicine. If you have a pet (bird or otherwise), I invite you to check out the friendly staff and surroundings at SEAAMC. You can also check out their website at www.seavets.com.

After pet bird appointments, I had the privelage of performing annual evaluations on a few of Juneau Raptor Center's education birds and took a look at a few of their current patients. Baltimore, an adult female , is regularly available for visitors at Mount Roberts at the top of the tramway. I recommend the trip-- the view is awesome! You can also check out Juneau Raptor Center at www.juneauraptorcenter.org. They are doing a great job helping eagles and I applaud them for their efforts. After examinations, Scott Tiernan, one of the board members, treated me to some great local food. Thanks Scott!

I'd like to mention, too, that Dayna Robertson has helped immensely with spreading the word for my visits and helping to set up appointments. She also has a pet grooming service and sells pet supplies in Juneau. You can check her business out at www.juneaupets.com. She is very dedicated to the welfare of local pets and I really appreciate her assistance.

Thank you to everyone for the fun day and your great hospitality!

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