We got a very good deal by buying our dog here in Germany: normally in the US a Tibetan runs around $1200. I don't know if we'll ever be able to afford one again! However, I really wish we were in the US for veterinary services. So far Charlie has been to the vet twice, at two different places, and he needs a third visit at a third doctor. Our on-post clinic is closed because the vets are deploying, so I have to find a German vet to get Charlie his last set of shots. I called some places today and had a hard time communicating. It's frustrating dealing with something very important and new to me -- caring for a living creature -- without having one consistent vet I feel comfortable turning to for advice and services.

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1 You could try getting a referral form your breeder maybe.

Posted by: Mare at August 29, 2005 06:47 PM (KmNMw)

2 I met another American couple here who had a little Yorkie, and they were pleasantly surprised by the German vets here. Their dog had to have an operation that would have cost them over $1K in the US, but only paid 200 Euros for it, plus were able to get the tax back. So, I am sure that once you do find a German vet, things will go smoothly.

Posted by: CaliValleyGirl at August 29, 2005 07:10 PM (Qa18+)

3 My vet is very good, can't say he's all that cheap though, but fair. He speaks English very well. He is in the Landstuhl area if you care to drive. The # is 06371-914314. Good Luck

Posted by: Mrs Greyhawk at September 01, 2005 06:35 AM (QLGwB)

4 Just fyi - at a meeting last night with members of the VCSC, I heard that they are supposed to be sending reservists here in October to fill the open Vet slots. I don't know if it's the truth or not, but thought I'd let you know

Posted by: Susan at September 01, 2005 10:24 AM (FmIVz)

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It's funny: it was easier for me to keep up with Red6 when he was Iraq than when he lives five miles away. Since he and my husband aren't in the same unit anymore, we don't see each other that often. We try to get him over to our house once a week for dinner, but he's a busy, busy man.

Anyway, I was excited to see this exchange he had with a French reader, which led me to a cool blog in French. Herve runs Le Monde a L'Envers, which more or less means "the world in reverse or upside-down or inside-out or something". It's always good to see we've got French support.

When I went to France a year ago, the main thing I wanted to do was return to St. Avold cemetery. We got there right at closing time, which didn't give me much time to linger, but I did go into the caretaker building. I wanted to sign the guest book, and what I found brought tears to my eyes. So many people from all over France had visited the cemetery and written encouraging comments. I found so many attaboys and gratefulness for my country. People said that the US was the best or that they stand by us. Often it was just a triumphant USA!! written on the side. I was so touched by that guest book, and I'll never forget the words I read that day from our individual allies.

Thanks for your blog, Herve.

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