"It really does give them a chance to be involved because they're actually helping with the surgery with their own stuffed animal and then helping with the surgery for the emergency as well."ĭuring the course of the surgery, Betts does the surgery via sewing while the children are bandaging their animals up after the surgery and get them settled in the ICU. "We sort of introduce them to veterinary medicine, talk about the importance of pain medicine antibiotics and whatever questions they have about taking care of their pets, we're very happy to answer those questions," Betts said. They are also given a tour of the hospital. We'll re-stuff them, we'll sew them up and the kids can help during that time," said Laura Betts, veterinarian and co-owner of Parkdale Animal Hospital with her husband Roger.Ī surprise surgery also occurs, where the children get to go in with a dog that's eaten various items and see X-rays of the dog and take the items out. "Kids can bring their own stuffed animals that need surgery, that are 'injured' and we will fix them up. Participants may bring one plush toy to repair but that is not required. The hospital hosts the stuffed animal surgeries on the second Thursday of each month for free, however advanced registration is required. "I've always wanted to do this since I was little." Veterinary offices that accept our Spay/Neuter certificates: Animal Hospital of Ludington. "It was awesome, just getting to learn how to fix animals and help them," Joey said. Please do not use this form for urgent requests. The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center with funeral arrangements.She assisted staff at the hospital in the repair of Pumpkin a cut by snipping stitches, applying bandages and more. Property Is Located Near The Airport, Hospital & Many Other Medical Offices. Please use this form to contact Parkdale Veterinary Wellness Center with general information or requests. Memorial donations in Stephen’s name may be directed to DeVos Children’s Hospital, 100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 1400 E Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI, 49660 (352) 265-9593 Affiliated Hospitals 1 Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Hospital Affiliations Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Greenville. on Thursday, Augat 905 Adamczak Road in Manistee with Lem Granada officiating. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Karen Ann Strandberg uncle, Michael David Strandberg and great-grandmothers, Yolanda Karnisz and Mildred Watts.Ī Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 6:00 p.m. He is survived by his parents, Kevin & Greta Strandberg of Greenville three brothers, Joe (Sheri) Strandberg of Detroit, Kellie (Ashley) Strandberg of Washington, DC & Ryan Strandberg of Camp Pendleton, CA three sisters, Autumn Strandberg of Greenville, Sabre Dulinski of Manistee, & Tiffany (Edward) Gonzales of Grand Rapids three nieces, Aurora-Lee Anastasia Strandberg, Joselyn Sophia & Carmella Gonzales his grandparents, Jim & Cindy Karnisz of Manistee, Robert & Rose Strandberg of Manistee, Tim & Maurine Watts of Harbor Springs, & Robert & Sharon Scott of CA his great grandfather, Rich Karnisz of Manistee, as well as aunts, uncles, & cousins. He also was a student of Celtic and Russian history. He loved animals, with a special interest in wolves and his dog, Calhoun. Stephen was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Greenville and the Manistee Moose Lodge. He was employed as a technician at the Parkdale Animal Hospital in Manistee and also was employed at the Boathouse Grill. He was a graduate of Greenville High School Class of 2006 and received his Associates Degree from Montcalm Community College in 2009. He was born on in Manistee, MI the son of Kevin & Greta (Watts) Strandberg. Stephen Michael-Thomas Strandberg, age 24 of Manistee, died Friday, Augat his home.
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