Michael's Eco Signs and Barb's brownies

Our Open House last Saturday was a smashing success. We were busy all day with tours and conversation and the best part was that people started hanging out and talking to each other. Oh and all of the cute dogs coming through the clinic was great too. It was fun to point out all of the green aspects of the practice - Michael made signs highlighting each part and it was definitely a hit. Everyone enjoyed the tours and some people even made appointments to come back with their pets!

Yummy food trays from Zupan's

We had excellent appetizers from Zupan's courtesy of Pfizer and Abbott and my Mother-In-Law, Barb Sulis, made delicious brownies that were gobbled up quickly. My friend Tara from Sweet Treat Company came by unexpectedly with a surprise dessert - her famous cheesecake kabobs with heavenly lavender caramel syrup, cookie crumbs and strawberries - those were gone in a flash leaving only lots of mmmmmmms and ahhhhhs and the lavender caramel is now legendary! Thank you Tara! (If anyone needs the perfect party food - contact her!)

Michael hanging pictures in the hall

We started pretty early that day, and my parents, in town for the event, were lifesavers once again helping to clean and set up. DeeDee held down the fort at home because seeing so many people in her clinic upsets her and she insists on barking so much. Mojo was there to entertain guests and meet the crowds. I think she picked up a few fans.

Crowd having fun in the treatment room

The industry party from 6-8pm was so much fun. I met a lot of new people and watched connections being made between people that haven't seen each other in awhile and I even saw some new introductions. The mix was wonderful. Dr. Shaw from Back on Track came and gave a quick assessment that Mojo looked like she was walking a little more normal! Yay those exercises that Dr. Shaw prescribed and Mojo's hard work is paying off. Dr. Laird Goodman and his wife Pam came to show their support. I worked for the Goodman's at Murrayhill and it was so nice to see them and give them a tour of the clinic. Dr. Don McCoy was there as well, owner of North Portland Veterinary Hospital. He is the surgeon that skillfully amputated Mojo's leg! He is also the owner of Mt. Tabor's Grandfather clinic. You see, I opened Mt. Tabor after working at Murrayhill and Dr. Goodman opened Murrayhill after working at North Portland. We are like a clinic family and it only seemed fitting to take a picture! There were so many other people there as well - too many to name specifically but we are so grateful to all of you for coming. And thank you for all of the nice gifts, flowers and cards full of well wishes! Our friend Linda brought an excellent bottle of wine - 3-Legged Red and she didn't even know about our recent adoption!

Clinic Family Portrait: Dr. McCoy, me, & Dr. Goodman

Daniela and Katie also did a great job setting up, giving tours and essentially working all day. It was a great success and we couldn't have done it without you guys, thank you for your amazing effort and genuine dedication to the clinic.

Mojo helping Daniela get ready for the Open House

We held a party after the event at the Backstage. What a fun time and finally a chance to relax with friends. It was the perfect venue. Michael and I spent every Sunday night there eating and playing pool throughout the buildout of the clinic. It's where we had the famous competition playing to keep Mojo (read more here). And it was the place we went to relax for an hour or two, talk business, drink beer and listen to our favorite songs on the Juke Box. It was nice to share that with friends and celebrate our opening.

Gift from Linda

If you missed the Open House don't despair, you can come in for a tour anytime and we'd be happy to show you around.