Statue honoring “Honey” and all service dogs unveiled outside UF Small Animal Hospital
This statue of Honey was unveiled outside UF’s Small Animal Hospital on Dec. 8.
On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 9, a ceremony was held outside the UF Small Animal Hospital to unveil a bronze monument funded by private donors in honor of Honey, a certified medical service dog who provided life-saving support to her now-deceased owner, Michael Gaither, a veteran from Chiefland, Florida, for many years.
The statue was commissioned by Barbara Snow, executive director of the U.S. War Dogs Association. Honey, who passed away in March of 2018, had been a patient at UF, treated for two separate diseases. A group of about 30 people were present for the statue’s unveiling and remarks were given by Snow and others, including Dr. Darcy Adin, a clinical professor and assistant dean for clinical services/small animal.
The statue is meant to honor all service dogs.
January-February 2024
Longtime CVM employees honored for service
Four longtime CVM employees were honored for their years of service to the university during a ceremony held Feb. 1.
Meet Dr. Robin Bell of UF Equine Hospital at World Equestrian Center
An interview with Dr. Robin Bell, a specialist in equine surgery, rehabilitation and sports medicine, who came from Australia to join the UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center.
College welcomes new faculty, administrators
We’re pleased to welcome several new faculty members to the college and congratulate others who were promoted within or hired into administration.
College’s annual Open House to be held April 6
The college’s popular Open House, a longtime spring tradition in the Gainesville community, will be held April 6 this year.
Professor’s paper named “Editor’s Choice” in journal
Dr. Klibs Galvão’s article relating to metritis in dairy cows appeared in December in the Journal of Dairy Science.
Statue honoring “Honey” and all service dogs unveiled outside UF Small Animal Hospital
Honey was a certified medical service dog who had been a patient at UF’s Small Animal Hospital. She provided lifesaving support to her now-deceased owner, a veteran, for many years.
UF Marine Animal Rescue team leads training session for students
Members of the student Aquatic Animal Health club received training from UF’s Marine Animal Rescue team to show how the group responds to rescues of dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.
UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars Program to conduct field work abroad
Only UF’s Denae Witte and Nicole Perry had the opportunity to travel internationally to do fieldwork in Africa, where they assisted with research and monitoring of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
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- Longtime CVM employees honored for service
- Meet Dr. Robin Bell of UF Equine Hospital at World Equestrian Center
- Professor’s paper named “Editor’s Choice” in journal
- UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars Program to conduct field work abroad
