Dee Dee
From Dr. Pete Bashara...
Who are the Barmettlers? Mike and Mary Beth were clients I was introduced to by my father in my first week of work as a kennel boy! I have never known veterinary medicine without them! They are also responsible for all the extra things I now know about Poms!
It took some time for Mary Beth to make the transition from my father to me as a veterinary care provider, but the relationship that has developed is as much one of family as it is professional. As I am getting older, the only complication I have is the “M” names – sometimes I can’t keep them straight, but Mary Beth is very patient with me!
Madison, Molly, Magee and McKenzie!
Madison, Magee, Molly and McKenzie!
To the Barmettlers, thanks for letting us care for your kids for two generations of veterinarians!
McKenzie the Drama Queen!
From Mary Beth Barmettler...
My family and I moved from sunny southern California to Omaha Nebraska in August 1965. Yes...I just turned nine years old!
After the long road trip from California, our dog Sam, a mixed Collie and Old English Sheepdog, needed to see a vet. We chose the closest veterinarian to our new home and were blessed to discover Dr. T. Robert Bashara. We loved him immediately.
He showed an avid and sincere interest in our dog's health and welfare as well as our own concerns regarding a sick pet.
Molly, Age 15
Over the ensuing years, Dr. T. Robert Bashara cared for six other Pomeranian "children" of mine... His genuine concern, intellect, compassion and availability were second to none...
McKenzie
He exemplified everything a mother would dream of in a pediatrician, and I was fortunate enough to find all of these beautiful qualities in a veterinarian.
Madison
When Dr. T. Robert Bashara retired and Dr. Pete assumed the role of his dad, I was once again blessed to find the exact exemplary care, compassion, intellect and availability I so cherished and for which I was so grateful for in Dr. Robert Bashara...Yes, Dr. Pete is a clone of his dad, and the "apple did not fall any distance from the tree!"
Dee Dee
Dr. Pete has sincerely and compassionately cared for and maintained that wonderful continuity of care which his dad graciously provided, and, so desirous by me for my "kids" - the latter six additional Pomeranians.
McKenzie, Dee Dee and Magee
Without Dr. Pete's diligence and determination to perform to his utmost intellect, knowledge and abilities, a few of my Poms’ lives would have been short-lived. It was his determination and perseverance to find a cure and/or maintain comfort care for my "children" that enabled me the pleasure of additional wonderful years with my girls.
Dee Dee, Eight Months Old and Already a Grand Champion!
I was asked, what is my favorite breed of dog? Simple answer: Pomeranians...for me, there is no other breed!
Madison
One particular memorable situation displaying Dr. Pete's tenacity to provide the utmost care for my little one was about seven years ago.
Little Magee, weighing roughly 3.5 pounds, was not her typical self. I knew something was wrong and did not have a clue as to a diagnosis.
Magee
I took her in to Gentle Doctor to be examined by an associate of Dr. Pete's since it was Dr. Pete's day off from work.
Shorty after leaving the office, Dr. Pete called me and reported that he had stopped by the office and took a look at my little girl. He was gravely concerned because of a dysfunctional epiglottis. She was incapable of breathing on her own.
Magee
Dr. Pete immediately provided the appropriate emergency measures to sustain her life. He then consulted with a specialized surgeon and determined what was needed to keep her alive. Dr. Pete himself provided the ambulance ride necessary to get Magee to the surgeon, across town by the way, all the while under anesthesia, so that the life saving measures could be initiated...
I am proud to say, my little Magee is still with us having celebrated her 12th year birthday and breathing fine on her own...only the best veterinarians would go to that length for either a patient or a client.
Magee
I have owned Pomeranians since I was sixteen years old. They are unlike most dog breeds as they are quintessential "puppies". They never grow up...Sadly, they only grow old and travel on to another land only to wait for us to arrive.
Molly, Age 15
I do not have any two legged children as my Pomeranians have always fulfilled that "motherly" instinct.
McKenzie
They do require work, however, the rewards are priceless, and I cherish each and every hour I have had the privilege to spend with my Poms.
Dee Dee
Finch's Pomeranians from Kelley Iowa - http://www.finchspoms.com/ - is the birthplace of my "kids" and home to the International Queen of Pomeranian breeders.
Molly and Magee
Diane Finch has been raising Poms for more than 45 years and has produced more champions than any other breeder. She was the proud owner of "Travis" and "Parker", the two winningest dogs in dog-dome! "Travis" won Best of Breed at the Westminster Dog Show in 1994.
Madison
Since then, she has received numerous awards at Westminster and various other prestigious dog shows both nationally and internationally.
Molly
She has the highest integrity and compassion as a Pomeranian breeder as do Drs. T. Robert and Pete Bashara in their veterinary practice.
Dee Dee, Magee and McKenzie
I have only the highest regard, recommendation and eternal gratitude for Drs. T. Robert and Pete Bashara for providing their medical expertise with sincere compassion and patience not only for my Poms, but for putting up with me and all my panic attacks!
I do not know what I would have done or would do without them always being there for us. They are truly family to my Poms and me...
McKenzie, Magee and Madison
A heartfelt THANK YOU!!!
Mary Beth
Sam, P.P., Rhett, Scarlett, Ashley, Tara, Gable, Melanie, Molly, Magee, McKenzie, Madison, and DeeDee
McKenzie