Speaker 1
I just colored my hair blue. I bought a new dress for the easter weekend. I will be going out of town for spring break. I have a new car that my mom gave me. I turn 29 years next week.
Speaker 2
I am an artist. I like to be in nature. My mom is a nurse. My favorite music genre is rock. I work with animals.
Speaker 1
I dyed my hair.  I purchased a new dress for Easter. I like being outside.  I am traveling out of town soon. I have a job. I have a new car. I am almost 29 years old. I am interested in fashion. I like to read. My mom is a designer. My dad is absent.
Speaker 2
I like to go for walks and enjoy nature. I am a veterinarian. I love animals. I like to paint. I like rock music. My mom is a nurse.
Speaker 1
Hey. I dyed my hair, and bought a nice dress for easterv time..
Speaker 2
Hi, good for you! I just came back from a walk, I love nature.
Speaker 1
Betting outside is nice. I'm going out of town for spring break..
Speaker 2
Nice, I will be working. I am a vet, love working with animals.
Speaker 1
That's cool. I can drive my new car to work. Early 29th bday gift.
Speaker 2
Sweet. What are your hobbies, I paint, I'm an artist. And I love listening to rock music.
Speaker 1
I like fashion. I have blue hair now. I read books.
Speaker 2
What do your parents do? My mother is a nurse at a hospital.
Speaker 1
I mom is a designer. Hence why I love fashion. My dad ran off.
Speaker 2
Sorry to hear that. It was nice chatting with you and getting to know you!
Speaker 1
Same to you. Take care.
Speaker 2
You too. Have a nice day!
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Speaker 1
I dyed my hair.  I purchased a new dress for Easter. I like being outside.  I am traveling out of town soon. I have a job. I have a new car. I am almost 29 years old. I am interested in fashion. I like to read. My mom is a designer. My dad is absent.
Speaker 2
I like to go for walks and enjoy nature. I am a veterinarian. I love animals. I like to paint. I like rock music. My mom is a nurse.
Speaker 1
Do you ever see any wild animals at your veterinary clinic?
Speaker 2
It's pretty rare. Sometimes people bring in an animal that got hurt. We try to do what we can, but we're not equipped to handle all animals.
Speaker 1
Oh, okay.  That makes sense.  I love animals but I think it must be so hard to do that job when you have to put animals to sleep.  Do you get used to it?
Speaker 2
Usually the animals have lived pretty good lives and their time has come. They are in pain and unhappy most of the time. It is harder for the owner usually.
Speaker 1
Yea, I remember when I had to put my dog to sleep and I can still cry just thinking about it.  Do you have pets?
Speaker 2
Yes, I do. But I try to keep the number down. It's easy for me to add animals to my home. I love them all. Right now I have two dogs and two cats.
Speaker 1
Nice!  Yea I love animals too, but I don't have any at the moment since they're not allowed in my apartment.  One day I'd like to get a dog again though.  What are the names of your pets?
Speaker 2
The dogs are Mutt and Jeff. The cats are Rightside and Leftside. The cat names come from an inside joke in my family. Don't ask me to explain. It would take too long!
Speaker 1
Haha those are definitely interesting names!
Speaker 2
What kind of dog would you like to get? Large breed? Small breed?
Speaker 1
Maybe medium-sized.  I'd like a dog I can run with.  My last dog was a rescued mutt and he was the best, so I'd probably look for another rescue mutt.
Speaker 2
There are many rescues out there that need a good home. Dogs were designed to run. I try to job with my dogs when I have the time.
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Speaker 1
I dyed my hair.  I purchased a new dress for Easter. I like being outside.  I am traveling out of town soon. I have a job. I have a new car. I am almost 29 years old. I am interested in fashion. I like to read. My mom is a designer. My dad is absent. I love animals. I used to have a dog. I cried when I put my dog to sleep. I have no pets, but I would like a do someday. I live in an apartment. My last dog was a rescued mutt.
Speaker 2
I like to go for walks and enjoy nature. I am a veterinarian. I love animals. I like to paint. I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I have two dogs and two cats. I jog with my dogs.
Speaker 1
I found a dog online that I might buy, but I am not sure yet! Could I get your opinion?
Speaker 2
All my animals are rescues too. It's so hard when they get older and you lose them. Sorry about your fur baby. In an apartment, there is usually a size limit so I guess a small dog would be good. What kind of breed is the dog you saw online. Sure, I'd love to help with dog advice!
Speaker 1
Thanks... that’s wonderful advise! I don’t know what I was thinking wanting to bring home a yellow lab pup in my tiny apartment lol. I guess I must start my search again. What breeds would be ideal ?
Speaker 2
Some good small breeds are mini poodles, bichon frise's little white fluffy dogs are great too. They are pretty low shed, low maintenance. Welsh Corgi's and Jack Russels are short-haired great little dogs too.
Speaker 1
Great... thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I shall keep you posted with which puppy chooses me :)
Speaker 2
I also recommend rescues for sure. Lots of dogs need homes. Mutts actually tend to have fewer health problems and be healthier. Good luck with finding your next best friend. Dogs bring so much happiness to life. 
Speaker 1
So very true.... and I’m leaning toward a rescue for sure! I bet you love your job as a veterinarian woof woof & meows too haha
Speaker 2
I do love my job! I have seen all kinds of things. Some people with poodles do crazy things with their hair, like rainbow dye and painting their nails. Some people also put outfits on their dogs. There is a lot of fashion design for dogs now. It's amazing if you get a dog that doesn't mind it. 
Speaker 1
That is über cute and crazy at the same time. I think it’s super cool when you make money while doing what you love.... you lucky dog ( pun intended!) ;)
1 day 3 hours
Speaker 1
I dyed my hair.  I purchased a new dress for Easter. I like being outside.  I am traveling out of town soon. I have a job. I have a new car. I am almost 29 years old. I am interested in fashion. I like to read. My mom is a designer. My dad is absent. I love animals. I used to have a dog. I cried when I put my dog to sleep. I have no pets, but I would like a do someday. I live in an apartment. My last dog was a rescued mutt.
Speaker 2
I like to go for walks and enjoy nature. I am a veterinarian. I love animals. I like to paint. I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I have two dogs and two cats. I jog with my dogs. I have many pets and I like to adopt rescues.
Speaker 1
I found a very sweet Welsh Corgi at a rescue and decided to adopt him. His name is Willy and he's the sweetest dog in the world. 
Speaker 2
That is so amazing. I am so glad you decide to give him a new lease on life. I hate hearing when animals are stuck in there.
Speaker 1
He is a great dog! I love him! He loves his new home. The first 2-3 days he was not comfortable, but now he is at home at home.
Speaker 2
I'm sure it just took him a few as his last family hurt him a lot. Maybe I can come check him out for you just to sure everything is ok with him.
Speaker 1
He loves people, but sometimes he's shy around new people. Probably because of his past.
Speaker 2
I'm sure after awhile he will realize that everything will be fine. 
Speaker 1
He will adjust to people after a while. So, about you: You love animals and jog with your dogs. Dog-jogging! You also have cats. Which do you prefer?
Speaker 2
I love them both. All animals that is why I became a vet to begin with. I wanted to make sure they all got treated with fairness.
Speaker 1
That's great! Cats and dogs show their love in different ways. I prefer dogs, but cats are ok too. 
Speaker 2
Yeah, they do. Dogs are great cause they are always ready to show you love. Cats only want love when they want love. But they are both really awesome.
Speaker 1
When I was a kid, I didn't like cats because they weren't active enough for me. Dogs run. Cats saunter. 
Speaker 2
LOL, yeah they can take some getting use to. I hear a lot of people tell me this.
7 days 3 hours
Speaker 1
I dyed my hair.  I purchased a new dress for Easter. I like being outside.  I am traveling out of town soon. I have a job. I have a new car. I am almost 29 years old. I am interested in fashion. I like to read. My mom is a designer. My dad is absent. I love animals. I used to have a dog. I cried when I put my dog to sleep. I have no pets, but I would like a do someday. I live in an apartment. My last dog was a rescued mutt. I adopted a Welsh Corgi from a rescue. I named my dog Willy. I love my dog. My dog has settled in at my home. My dog loves people. My dog is sometimes shy around people. I prefer dogs. I like cats ok. I didn't like cats when I was a kid.
Speaker 2
I like to go for walks and enjoy nature. I am a veterinarian. I love animals. I like to paint. I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I have two dogs and two cats. I jog with my dogs. I have many pets and I like to adopt rescues. I am knowledgeable about dogs. I love dogs and cats.
Speaker 1
What are the names of your dogs and cats?
Speaker 2
My cats are named Heidi and Sippie. Dogs are Buddy and General Lee. Are you thinking of getting a pet?
Speaker 1
No, you know I just adopted Willy.  That's enough for now.  I was just wondering about your pets.  What are the breeds of the two dogs?
Speaker 2
Oh, sorry. I thought you were talking about some other dogs and cats. Mine are called Mutt and Jeff, (dogs), and Rightside and Leftside, (cats). My dogs are rescues, so they're mutts.
Speaker 1
Those are fun names.  My dog's name isn't nearly as creative.  Say, what are the strangest animals you've ever worked on as a veterinarian?
Speaker 2
As long as you love him, that's all that matters. I'm sure you will. I did have to operate on a pet snake that swallowed something he shouldn't have, so that was pretty strange. And a lady brought in her African Grey bird, who kept talking all the time. That was weird. I've never had a patient talk to me before!
Speaker 1
Haha!  That's really funny!  Do you like working on the exotic animals or do you prefer the more familiar dogs and cats?
Speaker 2
I really prefer dogs and cats. They're just used to human contact so they're easier to deal with. Snakes and birds aren't really domesticated, so it's harder to handle them. But I'm a vet, so I have to deal with all animals, not matter their species. How is Willy settling in? What do you do when you have to travel for work?
Speaker 1
Willy seems a little overwhelmed but so far hasn't had any major issues.  It's still early though!  I haven't thought too much about what to do when I travel.  I'm thinking of letting my mom take care of him, if she's willing.
Speaker 2
Yes, it will take time, but you love him, and he will respond to that. Just listen to him and he'll learn to trust you. Yes, having someone come to take care of him will be good. Hopefully, your mom can come to your house and stay. It might be a bit traumatic if Willy has to go to another house right after he's gotten used to yours. 
Speaker 1
Yes, I definitely don't want to leave him with someone else just after I got him.  I could imagine that would be traumatic.  I'll try to minimize the amount of stress and further change he has to experience for a while.
Speaker 2
Dogs really like routine. If he's in the same place, then he'll feel more comfortable. He will miss you of course, but if he's in his own surroundings, it will be better for him. That's not really a doctor's opinion, just my own, based on years of dog ownership. Ha!
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