Crossroads Veterinary Clinic

WARNING: 

The following images are not for the faint of heart. If you have a weak stomach, I suggest not looking through this post.

These images were taken during a few procedures at a local veterinary clinic in Victoria, TX. As the doctor performed the surgeries, he discussed them in full detail so that I knew what he was doing and why. Here he shows me veins while he neuters a small dog. 

The doctor sews up a wound on a large dog's leg. Before he stitched the skin of the wound back together, he cut the extra skin the create a clean scar. As he operates, he lets me know that blood is a good sign. It means the animal is still alive. 

The uterus of a dog.

Architecture Assignment

St. Michael's Church in downtown Rochester

A wonderful visit for anyone interested in architecture, this church displays gorgeous stained glass windows and boasts an amazing organ at the top of two beautiful staircases (above).

Updated Challenge

With work and summer school beginning to pick up, I have decided to delve into my large, untouched photo collection resting on my 2 external hard drives as well as my laptop. I intend to post at least one image per day that I feel was overlooked by myself at the time I captured the picture. I believe this will be a good addition to my challenge. I will also mix in some of my new images from my summer adventures as I see fit!

Day 30

Letchworth State Park

Enjoying a lovely view along one of many hiking paths.

Visitors can also enjoy whitewater rafting along the river. Along the trip, you can also take a nice, cool dip in the water for a small break from rafting.

Day 24

Madison tries her first Garbage Plate at its place of origin, Nick Tahou's Hots, Rochester, NY.

Anyone who visits the area must try the classic dish. It is a local special that many locations serve and try to recreate, but Nick Tahou's is the original. They even have vegetarian options for people like this young lady, and even myself. The original idea behind this plate was to bring a large amount of food for a small amount of money in times of rough economic circumstances. If you visit the location on Main Street, you can read the story behind the famed "Garbage Plate."

Day 23

The other day, I found this little guy on campus. He, or she, was just sitting, baking in the sunlight. I stopped to observe the creature for a few minutes. He didn't seem to care that I was looking at him, even as I moved closer, he remained still. I was scared that he might be hurt, so I contacted a friend that has a lot of animal knowledge.

I decided that, if nothing else, I should help the little guy move to a shaded area to avoid over-heating. So I scooted him with my shoe to a near by shady area. He then began squawking back to a nearby bird that I could hear. I soon left to go get water for him, and maybe some help. I thought he might have had a broken wing seeing as every time he attempted to fly, he failed. 

I later heard back from my friend that he was just a fledgling. A bird fully ready to fly, it just needed to get out there and do it. When I returned to give it water, the small bird had disappeared. I guess he either learned to fly, or natural selection took place...

Day 21

During the summer months, downtown Rochester is filled with a variety of festivals, some have a fee, but many are free! Last night, many people gathered at the East End to listen to a variety of music and eat food from several of the local food truck vendors.