In Times Past: From livestock to pets, animal care has evolved

I have often been asked how I get column ideas. This month’s came to mind as PBS aired the latest chapters of the James Herriot series “All Creatures Great & Small.” We have also been making frequent visits to a local veterinary office as we put down our elderly poodle and acquired a rescue dog from Louisiana. With those prompts in mind, I fashioned a column on veterinarians relying on online sources as well as many recollections from people in the area.