Dr. Kay Glagola

 

As a young girl, I spent hours in the fields and woods of rural Illinois observing wildlife and learning about flora and fauna.  From these outings,my curiosity grew about animal behavior and natural history.  I dared to dream big and my wish was to become a veterinarian.

 

I furthered this yearning with a degree in biology and zoology from The University of Illinois.  After received this degree, I realized my innate desire was to communicate with people and help animals.  I started this path by taking on a challenge to study veterinary medicine in Mexico City at the University of Mexico City.  Immersing myself in the study of veterinary medicine in a foreign country opened my eyes to more than I expected.  This endeavor lead me on a journey of both the study of veterinary medicine and the study of a culture of people and society which weaved its way into my soul.

 

Living in a foreign country was a visceral experience to me.  Each day brings a different experience both with my patients and their owners.  The joy of caring for pets and helping people is very satisfying.  Each owner and pet weaves its way into my heart and soul.  This human bond is a dynamic bond which interests me immensely, along with feline and canine behavior.  Other interests for the future I hope to study the use of acupuncture in veterinary medicine.

 

Over the years I have had many animals from 6 horses to 20 cow/calf pairs, rabbits, goats, geese, along with a plethora of cats and dogs.  Currently I share my home with a mischievous black cat named Bynx.  I continue to photograph and enjoy traveling with my daughter and son, exposing them to other worlds and cultures and encourage them to be passionate and to dream big, because dreams can come true.

 

My philosophy in life is simple - it is to treat every living person and thing with great care and dignity.