Do you want to know one of the biggest compliments a veterinarian can receive? One of the biggest compliments a veterinarian can receive is the trust of another veterinarian! Dr. Thomassen and Dr. Finch and the entire team at the 89th and Grant location have loved getting to know Dr. and Mrs. Weidle and their family.
Dr. Weidle and Cooper
From the Weidle family...
OUR FAMILY - Annette and I are transplants from Arizona and followed our sons when they attended Creighton University. We have been in Omaha now since 2007. We celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary last January. We have two sons. One still lives near us in Omaha, and the other is now in Denver. We have a wonderful five year old granddaughter here in Omaha and a one and a half year old grandson in Denver, our pride and joys.
Dr. and Mrs. Weidle
Our eight year old cocker, Karma, is a rescue dog. She is strictly an indoors dog and very timid. We brought with us our two cats, Cooper and Scout. Both are fourteen years old and doing well. Yes, our pets are such a big part of our lives, and we wouldn't know what to do without them!
WHAT WE DO - Nick is a retired small animal veterinarian with hobbies that now include woodworking and making home brew beer. Annette is a CPA and telecommutes from home part time to her old job in Arizona. She is scheduled to finally retire this September. Hobbies include gardening and going to yard sales. After her retirement, we hope to do some traveling. We are focused primarily on our grandkids as we help with babysitting, pick-ups after school and babysitting trips to Denver. We enjoy our involvement with our church and our friends here in Omaha.
OUR PETS - We have always had cats and/or dogs in our lives. They not only give us their unconditional love but also give us purpose and joy every day.
Scout
GENTLE DOCTOR - We began our association when we moved from our downtown condo to our present home on 52nd Street. The clinic is only minutes away. We have very much enjoyed all the staff there and especially Drs. Finch and Thommasen. They have always given us their full attention and shown us real concern for our animals. We are grateful for their care.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS - We have had dogs that suffered from arthritis (mostly an older dog problem.) This can be pretty subtle and can often be helped with medications. Pet owners must be aware of changes that occur when their pets get older and realize that they may no longer be able to do what YOU want them to do (such as certain walking regimens or dragging them on a bike ride with you!)
Vision problems can be subtle. Our Karma needed cataract surgery or she would likely have become blind. Since they don't verbally communicate with us they depend on us to understand that and make wise decisions for them. Keeping them comfortable and healthy requires attention to all phases of their lives. In most cases we are the only family they will have for their entire lives.
FAVORITE BREEDS - Cockers, golden retrievers, Labs, bassets, pugs, Boston terriers, and domestic short hair cats!
SHELTER/RESCUE GROUP - Always: the Nebraska Humane Society. They do so much. Also Hearts United for Animals and No Pets Left Behind (That's where we got our dog Karma.)
Karma