Ed, I would also like to wish veterinarian Dr. Smith a happy retirement. When I would take my dog there I would worry that I might be getting a big old bill, but no, Dr. Smith would just come out and tell me to give the dog two Bufferin or he would bring out what I called a magic tonic and reassure me that the dog would be OK. I wish him all the best of luck. We are really going to miss him We have been taking out pets to him for probably 30 years. Dr. Smith if you read this, good luck to you.

Lucky Dog

“Dr. Smith’s Magic Tonic.” I could use a swig of that right now. —Ed. Note