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Dear fellow animal lover,

Welcome to my web site. I am a native son of Denver earning my veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1977. Not surprising, I love animals and knew ever since I was a boy that I wanted to be a veterinarian. As a boy, I liked to catch and raise tad poles so I could watch them metamorphous into frogs. As all you women will attest to, a part of every man is still a boy...I still get tad poles and put them in my pond, the only difference is now I pay for them instead of scooping them up out of the Colorado ponds. Along with dogs and cats I love exotics, birds, and pocket pets...did I mention athletic dogs? My customers are you and your pet(s), and you are like family to me. I promise you both that I will continue to improve my knowledge base and skill level, keep my state of the art facility up to state of the art classification, and maintain a highly qualified and loving staff ready for you when you come to see us.
Sincerely,
George Stroberg, DVM, owner.

I’m an old man who was born July 22, 1998. I’ve slowed down in my older years, but my owner, Dr. Stroberg, gives me glucosamine, an anti-inflammatory medication, to help me be spunky and keep up with my brother, Keoki. My full name is Onya Berri, which means “White Ghost” in Aborigine, but my nick name is Onie. I was named after a Koala Bear in San Diego, California. I love to play ball, chew on toys that squeak, play with my dummy, and carry around stuffed animals. My favorite color is red, as seen on my collar. I’m a never ending food pit, so I’m always scrum-aging through any trashcan I can find to make sure there is nothing going to waste, and if there’s nothing there, I’m a good begger.

My name is Keoki, which means George in Hawaiian. I was born April 22, 2009 and was adopted by my owner, Dr. Stroberg, on June 29, 2009. I’m still a young spirit, so I have a lot of energy. I enjoy going to work with my Dad so I can go to doggy daycare where I play ball with Walter, Moose, Brodie, and Mongo, jump, run, bark, and try to ride my friend, Mongo’s, skateboard. I always ride shot gun in Dr. Stroberg’s smart car, go on long hikes with my dad, and love playing with my dummy. I’m always willing to make new friends as long as they’re never afraid to get slobbered on.

Meet Dr. Eugene Pei. He was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Hawaii on the Island of Oahu...lucky dog! He earned his veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1985 and continues to be an active participant in local, state, and national veterinary associations. Eugene also has a master’s degree in public health. He worked as a public health veterinarian for the city of Denver for several years because he, "wanted to use my public health background to help animals and serve the community." He returned to private practice and boasts a special interest in dermatology, neurology, and behavior. He has a passion for exotic species as well, especially fish and made it his play to examine the many beautiful varieties of Hawaii. He has 2 dogs, Liko and Lile. Lile has been one of our patients here, as she has cancer. If she could speak, she'd tell you that it’s been "ruff," but dad and the veterinary technicians have made it all better.

Liko, whose name means son of the chief, came to me as a pup. A gift from one of my clients, son of Blizzard and Snow, he was just a white fur ball. When I first saw him, amongst his siblings, he ran right over to me. Since then he has turned out to be one of the smartest dogs I have ever met. Routinely he tries to outsmart my wife, but these days I suspect he doesn’t see it as a challenge anymore.
He has been a wonderful companion for my sons, who know him only as one of the family, a brother with a furry coat. He is very gentle with the boys and rarely knocks them over in his excitement.
I always wanted to get a White German Shepherd dog. In the 70’s there was a TV show about a blind detective, Longstreet. His companion was a White German Shepherd. Although I am not in need of his seeing eye ability, he is still my beloved companion.
When he is excited he likes to spin, always in the same direction, prancing around like a ballerina.
Of course, because he belongs to a veterinarian, he has a chronic condition that requires twice daily treatment. But you would never know that he has anything wrong with him. He loves coming to work with dad and showing off for clients. He trained with Anthony (Sit Means Sit) and is well behaved (except when it comes to his mother). His gentle soul has been a joy that I hope will be with us for a long time.

Donna comes to Animal Central with a cross-industry leadership and management background in healthcare, business, government, and non-profit organizations. She earned her graduate degree in Conflict Resolution from the Conflict Resolution Institute at the University of Denver, with a Masters certificate in Strategic Leadership Management from Daniels College of Business. In 2007, she was asked to be a panelist at the Harvard School of Public Health, speaking on Transformational Leadership in Healthcare, which was facilitated by Harvey Fineberg, MD, President of the US Department of Health. At the time she was working as an interim CEO of a primary health facility that had multiple clinics.
Her undergraduate degree was a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the State University of New York, Oneonta. Previous to that, she was Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services at a hospital with four clinics in upstate NY, with a Respiratory Therapist background.
Donna was born in beautiful upstate New York where her family worked hard on their dairy farm with all their diverse animals, including two Clydesdale horses. She had also lived on a ranch, raising natural beef cows, raising crops, riding horses, and fixing fences. Donna does not only have a passion for animals, but also for humans where her organizational insight makes a perfect fit for Animal Central!

Rudy was born in Atlanta, GA, but grew up in Miami, FL where he could most often be found catching lizards, climbing trees, swimming, fishing, and running from frogs, yuck! His first dog, a Pekingese named Mopsy, loved catching frogs and would bring them home to him, where Rudy would quickly wash his mouth out with the hose because he didn't want Mopsy to get warts!
He moved to Fraser, Colorado in 1980 and quickly became an avid skier and a regular at Winter Park/Mary Jane until graduating from Middle Park High School in 1985. He was the proud owner of many wonderful dogs, but in 1990 he lost his two German Shepherds unexpectedly in the same month. From this time of sadness and confusion came direction and purpose for Rudy. He graduated from Bel-Rea Institute in 1993 with an AAS and passed the state boards, becoming a CVT, later that year. Here he is at Animal Central, 19 years later, caring for your furry, feathery, or scaly family members. So, if your pet needs his mouth washed out after a frog attack or just from eating his own poop, you’ll find we specialize in that and more!

Sarah was born and raised in rural Colorado and has been a vet tech for about 5 years now. She says that, "This is by far the best veterinary clinic I have ever worked for." She attended CSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, concentrating in anatomy. She is also a certified EMT. She loves medicine, both animal and human, and nothing makes her happier than being able to help those in need. She loves spending time with her two border collies Kaiya and Kash and often brings them to work. She says that, "They are super friendly and would love to play with your furry friends at doggy daycare." She looks forward to meeting all of you and caring for your four legged and feathered friends.

Christina can be found at the front desk answering the telephone, finding answers to questions, and offering a smile to make your day a little nicer. She has a bachelor degree in finance from Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania and has been in office management for over 16 years. She really enjoys meeting and getting to know all the parents and pets who come into Animal Central daily!

Hether is not only one of the friendly client assistants greeting you when you come to Animal Central, she also does our social networking and takes care of our information technology, including website maintenance. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado. She has always had a profound love of animals and knew since she was little that she wanted to take care of and better the lives of these precious creatures. She has been working in the pet care industry since March 2008 and is certified in pet CPR and first-aid through the Pet TECH program.
Hether has a doggie family of her own as well. She has two Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s named Amber and Radar, an Australian Shepherd named Max, and a Golden Retriever named Codie. Just come on by Animal Central; she can’t wait to meet all your precious pets!

Megan is a graduate of PIMA. She is constantly striving to, "get better at what I do as a veterinary assistant"...and it shows. Rest assured that Megan is using her Vet Tech knowledge to assess your pet for any apparent problems while boarding and/or in doggy daycare.

Debbie has been in the doggy daycare business for 6 years. She says she remembers when she was little she always carried a leash with her and would always bring home new dogs, whether they were strays or just the neighbors' dogs. She has competed in many dog shows with her miniature schnauzers and has taken courses in obedience and behavior training, so she can tell you about the different traits associated with different breeds of dogs. Hannah, her 11 year old black lab; Tyler, her 9 year old miniature schnauzer; Conner, her year old great dane; and Kate, her 1 year old schnauzer make up her animal family. She says, "What can I tell you, I love animals, especially dogs!"

Jan is a 1992 graduate of the Bel-Rea Institute and has been a Veterinary Technician for 19 years! She also has her own pet/house sitting business, which is why she is so great with all the boarding animals and the dogs in doggy daycare! She has a German Shepherd/blue Heeler mix puppy named Stella and two kitties named Dude and Ceyance. She has worked at Animal Central for only a few months, but says, "It's been fun and I look forward to continuing here!"

Kathy has been with Dr. Stroberg for over 10 years now. She has over 30 years experience in the animal care industry and is our resident expert groomer. Just look at her dog, George, with his spike hair cut! There is no "ugly dog" after she's worked her magic. She has a C.M.A. from Tampa College. She'd like you to know that she can't imagine working in any other field because, "I love the furry faces!"

Carie wants you to know that she will do whatever she can to ensure your pet's safety and well being while here. She has over 10 years experience in this field and has almost finished her accounting degree...congratulations Carie! She is an active volunteer with the Colorado Pug Rescue organization. Meet her foster kids Odus and Otis, who is affectionately called "Helen Keller," as he is a one-eyed blind dog.

Deeply rooted in naturalism, chiropractic honors the body’s innate wisdom and is based on the premise that the body is a self-healing organism and that the nervous system is the master control system of the body. Dr. Jason uses a holistic approach: addressing physical, emotional, chemical, and spiritual concerns.
Dr. Jason grew up outside of Philadelphia and graduated from New York Chiropractic College. His love affair with Colorado began in 1994 while racing track bikes for the Junior National team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The breathtaking vistas and health-conscious outdoor lifestyle are what lured him west; after many years of visiting and exploring the state he finally made the move to Boulder early this year. Since then, he has been involved with the Boulder community, offering complimentary treatments to returning military veterans and to those affected by the Four Mile Fire.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Jason is climbing fourteeners with his Golden Retriever/Bernese Mountain Dog mix, Dozer, who has acclimated just fine.

Call (303) 469-7387 to schedule your pet for an appointment today!

Mary Kennedy is a Certified Canine Massage Provider, through THE LANG INSTITUTE FOR CANINE MASSAGE. She has thirty years experience in the holistic health field, and now consults people on the "total picture" of their animals' health. Her service is provided to people and their pets located in Longmont, Lafayette, Boulder, Erie, Colorado and the surrounding areas.
Mary incorporates the use of HEALING TOUCH FOR ANIMALS techniques into massage sessions. HTA is a bio-field therapy that supports the body to heal itself by helping balance and clear the body's energy systems. When combined with massage it allows optimal physiological responses, supports the body, and relaxes the animal.

Call (303) 469-7387 to schedule your pet for an appointment today!

My name is G-Bird, and I am an African Grey Parrot. I once was lost and then found by a family with a small child. They were worried I might bite their child, so they donated me to Dr. Stroberg. I have one of the largest vocabularies of any parrot. But, because I am shy, I don’t talk to you when you look at me, but I will when your back is turned! The Frat boys originally thought I was a girl so they named me Gertrude, but once I came to live at Animal Central, they found out I was a boy and they re-named me G-Bird. I love to mimic Dr. Stroberg calling for Onie, one of Dr. Stroberg’s dogs, and sing “Who Let the Birds Out” to the “Who Let the Dogs Out” tune and then bark like a dog! I make a "bonk” noise before I bite anything, or I ring my bell while saying “Good morning” when people enter Animal Central. I’m a great recycler for the clinic since I tear up their old phone books and boxes to help trim my beak down. I’m picky on who I like, so I rarely allow close approach. I eat a variety of things; consisting of Harrison’s Bird Pellets, fruits, and vegetables. I love to dance for treats, especially pepperocinis, since they’re my favorite!

I’m an endangered Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot. I’m the oldest bird at Animal Central. I originally lived with a young girl and her family, but she grew up and went to college. . They use to feed me lollypops, so now I have a liver issue. While the young girl was away at college, her family donated me to Dr. Stroberg because I was having a lot of medical issues. Since I have a liver issue, I’m on a special diet, and the doctor thinks that this issue is why you can’t hold or pick me up for long periods of time or I’ll have blood come out my nostrils, but there is no real known reason why this happens to me. Even though I have a liver issue, I’m still a happy bird. I’m constantly whistling and saying “Hello” and singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” I tend to say “Grandpa” a lot, but no one knows why. I’m quite defensive of my girlfriend “Maggie,” another resident at Animal Central, and my cage, so when I’m cruising around outside my cage, keep your distance. I won’t bite you unless you mess with them. I’ll shake my head yes for a treat and puff my feathers up when I’m unhappy. Hope to see you at Animal Central!

I came to Animal Central when I was a teenager because my original owner didn’t want me anymore. They were quite mean to me, always keeping me in a cage in a back room with a towel over me. I wasn’t socialized very well, which is why I am very picky on whom I like. I am always in my cage because if I don’t like you, I will run after you to bite you, but if I like you I’ll sing “How Much is that Doggy in the Window” for you and let you hold me. My boyfriend is Pasteur, another rescue at Animal Central, and I become very distraught when he’s taken away. I’m an endangered Yellow Naped Amazon Parrot. We come from Mexico or Central America and are a very common bird for pets. I love Harrison bird food, veggies, and chewing up boxes to help trim my beak down. I sometimes growl, grunt, and fluff my tail feathers, but only at people I don’t like. I’m always at the front door at Animal Central to greet all our clients, but remember keep your fingers and toes to yourself or I’ll bite them!

We acquired Clyde first. He was donated to the clinic because his original owner’s cat wanted to eat him. Clyde wanted to live and the owners didn’t want him to be eaten since he was such a happy bird, so Dr. Stroberg was willing to take him in. Bonnie was handed over to Dr. Stroberg because her previous owners couldn’t afford the medical attention she needed. She only has three claws on one foot because the other claw was bitten off by another bird. She is still in good spirits, always chirping with Clyde, making beautiful music. They both live in the Avian Lodging area so they always have new friends coming and going. They eat mainly Harrison bird food, but also enjoy many other things. They love to whistle, so won’t you come join in with them?

You can see me prowling around the clinic or back in kennels keeping the mice at bay. My full name is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, which is a drug that veterinarians use, and was given to me by Dr. Stroberg. I’ve had an interesting life and used up 7 of my 9 cat lives available. My tail is half the normal length because a rottweiler chewed it off, and my ear was bit off by another dog because I love to visit in the exam rooms. I almost died from chewing on an electrical cord and getting electrocuted. From that incident, I have half a tongue, my hair always looks fried, I have a chronic cough, and have a scar by my mouth from the electrical cord itself. What can I say, I love to chew on stuff! I’ve gotten my paws stuck in all kinds of string, and I have an extra dewclaw on my front paws, which means I’m polydactyl. I love attention, but only if I can climb up your leg to hang out on your shoulder. I’m great at catching mice, so Dr. Stroberg loans me out to friends to help them control their rodent population. I enjoy hanging out at Animal Central and hope to meet you soon!

My full name is Doxycycline, a type of antibiotic that veterinarians use. Dr. Stroberg adopted me from his own kitten adoptions because Dex needed a companion. I came from Craig, CO with all my other brothers and sisters to be adopted out from Animal Central, but because I am so cute, Dr. Stroberg chose me to stay. He’s such a silly guy that he named me after a drug, just like Dex. I’m learning all of Dex’s habits like crawling up peoples’ legs for attention and catching mice. Soon I’ll be just as good as Dex, but not as clumsy as he is. I love to eat, which is why I have such a big belly that the technicians poke at. If you stop in be sure to visit me because I would love to meet you.