My dog weighs 51.5 pounds

As a semi-professional complainer, I'm excited to be blown away when someone or something is totally excellent. I defected from the Banfield Puppy Mill Vet Clinic following a lousy experience confirmed by former co-conspirator and puppy parent.
Where should I take my dog? So many choices. I had a harder time choosing a vet than I did a car, motorcycle or mutual fund. Holy cow.

So when my expensive dog food store owner suggested the Harmony Animal Wellness Center I almost snickered. Harmony? Holistic dog whisperer healing the fragile invisible wounds of the animal psyche? I was dubious wrapped in a skeptical blanket. It sounded expensive and like that religion where you can't accept medical treatment. So rather than decide, I procrastinated.

Aside from complaining, I am an excellent procrastinator. I have Christmas lights to take down, a 1998 census to complete and a vet to choose. Since the Harmony Animal Wellness Center is only 300 feet from my house, I decided to walk over and see what they were all about. Suffice to say I was pleasantly surprised.

If you can imagine a veterinary office with oriental carpets on the floor (my dog went sniffing crazy!)and organic fresh coffee, this is your place. It is in an old craftsman home with hard wood floors and really cool modern furniture. There isn't a single fluorescent light in the joint and everyone walked out to meet my dog. After telling me Tikka could only get one of her shots today so they don't overload her system or scare here too much, I was impressed.

Then the vet walked in. I was introduced to Dr. Frank, but his name is actually Frank. He got down on the floor and started rubbing Tikka's belly (Her favorite. She's a bit of a belly rubbing slut) Tikka relaxed while Frank did his exam, checking her teeth and frame for signs of neglect, defect or dysfunction.

He cautiously gave her the rabies shot and rubbed her calmly when he was done. I was pretty stoked on the calm energy, friendliness and vibe at this center. I might have joked earlier, but as usual I was wrong. This place rocks, so if you're in the market for a great Vet Center in the Monroe area, give them a look.
Harmony Animal Wellness Center
505 W. Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
hawcmonroe.com

And my dog weighs 51.5 lbs. I'm not sure if I someone lunch or not...