Welcome to the WBSAH website and Kelly’s Corner! This is my premier edition, so let me introduce myself and let you know what to expect in future editions! As you’ve probably already figured out, my name is Kelly and I’ve been working at the WBSAH for almost six years. I’m part of the elite few that actually grew up in Fort McMurray! My official title is Animal Health Technologist, but to make things simpler, I’m basically a nurse for animals. I’m the one that will take the blood from your pet if they aren’t feeling well, x-ray them if they ate something they shouldn’t have, place an IV if they need one and will nurse them back to health so they can get back home to you! My other passions are dog training and animal nutrition. I’ve been lucky enough to teach puppy kindergarten classes for 8 years, and have seen some wonderful puppies turn into amazing dogs. I’ve been a tech for ten years and have seen many different things, and now I’ve been given the opportunity to share them with you, here! I have two dogs; Rhanni, a 10 year old border collie with whom I compete with in agility, and Fury, an eight month old border collie who is keeping me very busy at the moment! Last but not least is Vinnie, my cat, who I swear thinks that he is a dog!

My goal in the editions to follow, is to inform you, the pet owner, on various concerns that pop up. I’ll try to update you on upcoming classes and seminars as I hear them come available, and answer any questions that you may have. You can send me your questions at wbsah@hotmail.com I’ll try to answer as many as I can! Thank you for finding our website and I hope you’ll find my column fun and informative. Come visit my little corner often, you’ll never know what I’ll post next!

K