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The Pointed Quill

D. E. Larsen, DVM “Doc, my old Tank dog, just came home tonight with a few porcupine quills in his mouth,” Ed said into the phone. I wonder why they either call at dinner time or 3:00 in the morning, I thought to myself as I listened to Ed, hoping I could get back toContinue reading “The Pointed Quill”

The Elk Hunt

D. E. Larsen, DVM We worked to stay concealed in the sparse cover as the 4 elk cows came down to the flat in front of us. We could see the bull hanging back, very cautious, and unsure if the apples were worth the risk. He is a large bull, a 5 point, with beautifulContinue reading “The Elk Hunt”

Ralph

D. E. Larsen, DVM I arrived in Enumclaw, Washington, in early February for a two-week externship. I was close to completing my final year of veterinary school at Colorado State University. It was nice to be back in the Pacific Northwest, with its mild winter temperatures. Since we would be moving to Enumclaw when IContinue reading “Ralph”