ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
TOP DOG GALA 2020
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
Congratulations to
AMC’S H E A LT H C A R E H E R O E S on this well deserved honor and for the dedication to animal welfare. Jennifer & Marc Lipschultz
TOP DOG GALA DECEMBER 8, 2020 HONORING
AM C'S HEALT HCAR E HER O ES BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS
NANCY KI SSI NG ER ELAI NE LANG ONE ELI ZAB ET H M ONACO M CCARTHY M AR I ANNE M EB ANE ANNET T E D E LA R ENTA
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
TOP DOG GALA
TOP DOG GALA
2020
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JOURNAL COMMITTEE
Dear Friends,
S A R A H JA N E G I B B ON S
E LIZAB ET H W.Y. M O O R E
MICHAEL HEANER
E LIZAB ET H G O R E R O S S
Welcome to the Top Dog Gala, our first ever to be held virtually. While this is a new way for us to
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M ARJ O R IE FIE DLE R S AM U E LS
gather—and we regret not being able to see each other in person—we are nevertheless delighted to continue this annual tradition of celebrating the Animal Medical Center. For 110 years, AMC has
PAST “ TOP D O G” HONOREES
been making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them; and although this year has been unusual in so many ways, AMC’s commitment to the health and well-being of pets and
M R S. W I L L I A M A C QUAV E L L A
B AR B AR A AN D G E R ALD LE VIN
M R S. G I OVA N N I A G N E L L I
M R . ART HU R LE VIT T, J R .
M R S. V I N C E N T A S T OR
PR O FE S S O R IR IS C. LOVE
We are deeply grateful to AMC’s Healthcare Heroes for their extraordinary efforts to continue caring
M R . G E OF F R E Y B E E N E
M R . AN D M R S. JAM E S S. M AR CU S
for beloved pets throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We are tremendously proud to honor them
M R . MI C H A E L C. B E R G E R A C
M R . R E U B E N M AR K
tonight with the Top Dog Award.
MR. BILL BLASS
M R . AN D M R S. DO N ALD B. M AR R O N
M R S. E L ME R H . B OB S T
M R . IAN A. M ART IN
H ON. A N N E C OX C H A MB E R S
DAVID M O N N
M R . H U B E RT D E G I V E N C H Y
M R S. G E O R G ET T E M O S B ACHE R
M R . P H I L I P W. FA R L E Y
M R S. CHAR LE S W. N ICHO LS, J R .
MR. RICHARD L. FISHER
DR . AN T HO N Y J.F. O ’R E ILLY
MR. GLEN FLEISCHER
M R S. M ILT O N PET R IE
We are also here tonight to celebrate you, our loyal donors, whose financial support is essential to
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K AT HAR IN E AN D WILLIAM R AYN E R
the success of AMC’s mission. This was especially true this year when in the throes of the pandemic,
M R . A N D MR S. A L A N C. G R E E N BE R G
M R . AN D M R S. O S CAR DE LA R E N TA
C OR R I N E A N D MAU R I C E R . G R E E N B E R G
M R . LAU R AN CE S. R O CK E FE LLE R
D R . H E N RY K AU F MA N
M R . AN D M R S. S T E VE N J. R O S S
M R . R AYMON D K E L LY
LIS A AN D DAVID T S CHIFF
H ON. A N D MR S. H E N RY A . K I S S IN G E R
M S. DIN AH S HO R E
M R S. PAT R I C I A R . K LU G E
M R . CHAR LE S S IM O N
M R S. E MI LY F I S H E R L A N DAU
M S. LIZ S M IT H
M R . A N D MR S. K E N N ET H L A N G O N E
M R . WILLIAM C. S T E E R E , J R .
their families has remained unchanged throughout 2020.
Tonight, we also honor two very special dogs: Hunter, a standard Poodle, who provides therapy to cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, to hospitalized veterans, and to special needs adults and children living in group homes; and, K-9 Loki, a therapy Rottweiler at the University of Maryland Medical Center, who provided remote therapy sessions during the height of the pandemic and inspired fundraising efforts to create "Hero Healing Kits" for hospital staff.
and as AMC faced unprecedented financial and operational challenges, our donors answered our appeal for assistance without hesitation and with extraordinary generosity. The same is true for your support of this very special Top Dog Gala. As always, the proceeds from this event will enable us to continue providing compassionate and collaborative care to companion animals, train the next generation of veterinary leaders, pursue research that will lead to advances in treatments for animals and humans, and provide the most up-to-date animal health information to pet owners everywhere. On behalf of my fellow Trustees and the staff of AMC, thank you for the many ways your support bolsters our efforts, warms our hearts, inspires our work, and paves the way for our future. Most sincerely,
PAST BRO OKE ASTOR AWARDEES G E OR G I N A B L OOMB E R G
G LO R IA G ILB E RT S T O G A
T H E H ON OR A B L E R U D OL P H W. G IU LIAN I
DIAN A L. TAYLO R
DYL A N L AU R E N
M R S. J O S E PH A. (PO PPI) T HO M AS
B E R N A D ET T E P ET E R S
B AR B AR A WALT E R S
Robert Liberman Chairman, Board of Trustees
MR . A N D MR S. MI C H A E L H . S T EIN HAR DT
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AMC’S HEALTHCARE HER OES We are proud to honor AMC’s Healthcare Heroes with the 2020 Top Dog Award, which was created to recognize individuals for their unwavering commitment to AMC as well as their fervent belief in the human-animal bond. Our very own staff members—in every department and at every level of the organization—have been exemplars of both qualities throughout this challenging year.
FACILITIES HEROES These critical team players who cleaned and sanitized every inch of the hospital to protect the health and safety of patients, clients and staff; who ensured adequate supplies of PPE inside the hospital and the appropriate equipment for everyone who needed to work from home; who created new working spaces within the hospital so all staff
As an essential service, AMC remained open
could conduct their work while remaining socially
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, never
distanced; who ensured that the outdoor waiting
straying from our commitment to provide life-
areas were adequately heated in the cool weather
saving veterinary care for animals in the New York
and appropriately cooled in the summer heat to
metropolitan area and beyond. The dedication of
guarantee the safety and well-being of pets and their
our staff has truly been honorable and inspiring, and
owners. We commend you.
we are grateful to have this opportunity to celebrate their efforts.
CLINICAL HEROES The front-line providers including veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and medical assistants who continued to care for thousands of pets in need; who selflessly donned PPE so they
A D M I N I S T R AT I V E H E R O E S
could treat every dog, cat, rabbit, and bird facing a medical emergency; who took on extra shifts or
“Behind-the-scenes” workers including the IT staff
CLIENT SERVICES HEROES
worked double shifts to cover for co-workers whose
who at a moment’s notice helped employees set
The customer service team who were also on the
own health was compromised or had competing
up remote offices so they could continue working
front-lines working long hours on grueling extended
familial responsibilities; who provided trustworthy
from home; the Finance staff who worked tirelessly
shifts; who calmly and patiently interacted with clients
and continuous communication with owners
to secure a loan to sustain our operations; the HR
in-person, on the phone, and by email providing
despite distancing requirements; and who donated
team whose top priority was ensuring the safety of
reassurance during a highly stressful time; who
ventilators to neighboring New York City hospitals
all staff; the senior management team who astutely
implemented new protocols and suggested processes
that were overwhelmed with stricken patients. We
developed protocols and procedures in response
for optimizing workflow and safety as needs changed;
admire and thank you.
to ever-evolving conditions; and the Marketing,
who lovingly transferred patients from the arms of
Development, and Usdan Institute teams who issued
owners to assistants at the elevators and back again;
timely, accurate, and essential information to clients,
who delivered medication from the AMC dispensary to
donors, and the public. We salute you.
clients waiting outside, and in one instance even walked medication to an older client’s nearby home; who
To every member of the dedicated,
worked magic with the schedule to find appointment
compassionate, hardworking AMC
times for all who needed them when AMC’s specialty
team, you are our Healthcare Heroes.
services restarted after the initial pause; and who
We applaud and celebrate you!
made room in the schedule for new clients whose local veterinary practices were closed. We appreciate you. 4
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AMC'S PANDEMIC RESPONSE AMC’s doors have been open for 110 years. COVID-19 didn’t change that. We’ve been on the front lines since the beginning. When the city shut down, we stayed open.
A M C AT H O M E
T H E L E A D E R I N P E T H E A LT H I N F O R M AT I O N
Our Usdan Institute for Animal Health
In early March, we created a dedicated
Education is renowned for its monthly pet
“COVID-19 and Pets” page on our website.
health event series. Since March, we’ve moved
Bridging the gap between medical research
H E A LT H & S A F E T Y F I R S T
all events online to continue to deliver best-in-
and public interest, we worked to create
Within a matter of days, we established new,
class information to pet parents.
a resource that makes the latest science
hospital-wide protocols to ensure social
This summer, we also launched a brand-new
accessible to all pet parents.
distancing and the safety of our clients and staff.
Vet Camp Online for children interested in
O N E H E A LT H
learning about the veterinary profession. After
NEW URGENT CARE
AMC has a long-standing commitment to One
a successful July session, we quickly enrolled
During this pandemic, we knew that pet parents
Health—the unbreakable connection between
another cohort for camp in August.
needed fast and effective care so they could get
human and animal medicine—and that has
back home as soon as possible. That’s why we
remained true in these challenging times. At the
launched a new urgent care service to make sure
height of the pandemic, we lent five ventilators
animals can get excellent care, quickly and safely.
to NewYork-Presbyterian to support their valiant efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
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AMC’S LEGACY OF COMPASSIONATE CARE CONTINUES The AMC staff takes great pride in offering the highest quality care to pets and their families. We hear daily from our grateful clients and they have been particularly appreciative during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that AMC’s unmatched level of care would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. We are pleased to share some of the clients’ expressions of gratitude with you.
AMC has adapted incredibly well to the COVID-19 environment. All of your staff should be applauded for their efforts to come into work every day and provide the high level of care that AMC is known for. Thank you all!
The neurology team is absolutely
Thorough, thoughtful, dedicated, kind…I can only wish that everyone that ever has the stress of a sick beloved pet could receive the care that Sandler has been given…I wish I could personally thank every brave worker there for their hard work…there are not enough positive adjectives to describe the stellar staff…just wish that they knew how valued they are. AMC has done everything they possibly could to keep us all safe during the
AMC was the most supportive, loving,
pandemic. You guys always do such a
and kind during one of the most stressful
AMAZING at AMC! They explained my dog ’s complex condition to me
AMC is an organization that always does its best to serve its patients and clients. This is especially true now. Thank you.
with much clarity, answered all my questions and concerns, and returned all my phone calls in a matter of minutes. I felt a peace of mind that my dog was in good
It was a great experience. Excellent
hands and in the hands of caring
with respect to COVID-19 and general
and very knowledgeable doctors.
working limitations. The oncology team and their supporting staff are the
What a positive experience! It
most hard-working thorough bunch.
was so professional, efficient
I wish I never had to see a veterinary oncologist, but the team have made this
and informative. Thank you!
very stressful time a lot more bearable.
moments in my life. From the moment I
fantastic job, your attention to pet (and
walked in, to the moment I walked out with
human care) is unparalleled!
Max, who had surgery, everyone made me feel safe. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I have never taken my dog to an emergency animal medical center before, but I can honestly say that the entire staff made my dog and me feel comforted and they treated him well. I highly recommend this hospital for everyone who cares for their pets.
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and hard work and most importantly
of AMAZING throughout this pandemic.
their amazing talents who knows what
We’ve been doing virtual sessions and
The doctors are excellent. I cannot say enough
had our first in-person session this past
good things. They saved my dog’s life by going
weekend at AMC—it was our first time
above and beyond. When other vets gave up,
out and they really made everything
they found a place to help him. I am incredibly
smooth, efficient and safe.
grateful and impressed by the service.
Without all of their kindness, patience
The Rehab Team has been nothing short
this would have been for our family.
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TOP DOG HONOREE
HUNTER H U DS ON VA L L EY PAW S FO R A CAUSE T HE RAPY D O G
Hunter also works at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Montrose, New York, where he has special credentials allowing him to visit and provide comfort to patients confined to the psychiatric ward. He also works at Camp Venture and St.
Hunter is an active 10-year-old Standard Poodle and
Dominic's group home, providing therapy
an officially registered therapy dog. Through Robert
to children and adults with special needs.
and Hunter's affiliation with Hudson Valley Paws for a
Hunter and Robert also work with Tails of
Cause, they have been working with the United States
Hope Foundation, participating in Military
Military Academy at West Point since 2013.
Working Dog programs, as needed.
Robert Reeg, a retired New York City Firefighter and a 9/11 survivor, is a certified American Red Cross responder who brought Hunter home at eight weeks and quickly noticed that he had an intuition for coping with people with special needs following his brother's stroke. After formal training Hunter completed his therapy dog certification when he was three.
For their service at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hunter and Robert were presented with the Black & Gold Award, the Garrison's Commander's Award, and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award with both Gold and Bronze distinction. Hunter also received a Service for Life certificate from the United States Army.
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Dogtor Loki was excited to be back in the hospital in
Dogtor Loki is a testament to breeds that often
LOKI, THE DOGTOR THERAPY DOG
late August to resume her therapy visits. “Loki brings
receive a bad rap. She now acts as a breed ambassador,
joy to our patients, families, and staff,” says Giora
showing the world what it means to be a gentle giant
Netzer, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University
on a daily basis.
faces of staff, Caroline started soliciting donations through Loki’s social media accounts to create care packages, called Hero Healing Kits. The kits, which have Loki’s face on them, included lotions, Chapstick, gum, and other goodies, along with a personalized message of appreciation from Dogtor Loki. Through
of Maryland School of Medicine and Vice President of Patient Experience at the University of Maryland Medical Center. “More than simply lifting everyone’s spirit, Loki elevates our culture of healing by reminding our team members of the wonder residing in each of us.”
the power of social media, Dogtor Loki’s story received international coverage, and, within weeks, the Hero Healing Kits Initiative was launched in eight states, raising nearly $100,000 nationally to support frontline workers.
Loki is a sweet, 3-year-old Rottweiler therapy dog. She was just ten weeks old when Caroline Benzel adopted her, the same week she was accepted into medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Caroline saw something special in Loki’s personality - a patient, gentle puppy that picked up on tricks and social cues faster than almost any therapy dog she had previously worked with. She trained Loki for therapy work over the next 10 months, but little did she know what an impact that Rottie, now known as “Dogtor Loki,” would have on the world. Dressed in her signature outfit – pink hospital scrubs and a custom-made white coat, Dogtor Loki brought joy and comfort to patients and staff throughout the University of Maryland Medical Center. When COVID-19 hit, Caroline decided to use FaceTime to conduct remote therapy dog visits. After noticing the physical effects that masks had on the
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF SADIE, THE HERO PITBULL 2009 – 2020
F R O M YO U R F R I E N D S AT A M C
♥ S ADIE HAD BEEN SELECTED AS A TOP DOG 2020 CANINE HONOREE PRIOR TO HER PASSING OVER THE RAINBOW BRIDGE. WE ARE PR OUD TO PRESENT THIS TRIBUTE.
Sadie, a sweet, gentle, and devoted 11-year-old Pitbull, saved her family from danger and their Westchester home from a potential gas explosion.
neighborhood, barking up a storm. At first, police thought she was just a dog on the loose, until they realized she was on a mission to get help. Sadie led the officers
On February 6, 2019, while Serena
on a chase for blocks that ended back at
Costello was at work, Sadie apparently
her home. Upon investigation, a gas leak
smelled gas and instinctively knew
was confirmed and repaired. Police believe
something was wrong. She desperately
Sadie went looking for help.
tried to escape, leaving bite marks by windows, along the trim of the front door,
Sadie never ran away from home but
and near the back door. Sadie was able
on this occasion, Serena Costello truly
to chew down and remove the wooden
believes she sensed that her humans were
stopper from the sliding door and escaped
in danger. “I rescued Sadie when she was
into the backyard—her bloody paws torn
just one month old, and 11 years later,
up from digging and clawing her way out
Sadie rescued me right back. Sadie was my
of the house. From there, she hopped the
best friend, protector to my daughter, and
fence and started running around the
she will be forever our hero.”
The GIFT of LOVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Because this project is essential to ensuring AMC’s future as a leader in veterinary healthcare and, most importantly, in our ability to meet the needs of the pets and clients we serve, we are
In the fall of 2019, the Animal Medical Center launched its $70 million Gift of Love
actively working with the architects on the final
capital campaign, the largest campaign in AMC’s 110-year history.
design plans, which will now include necessary social distancing protocols. We have also officially
Just one year later, we have raised 75% of our goal
has shifted our timetable. Nevertheless, we remain
engaged the services of a construction firm and
for this transformational renovation and expansion
committed to this project because we remain
intend to begin construction work in the Spring of
effort even as we temporarily paused our fundraising
committed to improving the delivery of service to
2021. Our expanded and renovated building will be
during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in New
a growing patient population and enhancing our
more efficient and functional and will enable us to
York City. Construction was originally scheduled to
education and research activities.
incorporate new technologies that will sustain AMC’s legacy as a pioneer in veterinary medicine.
start in the Fall of 2020, but the ongoing pandemic
We hope that everyone who embraces AMC’s mission
For questions regarding how to support AMC’s
will be inspired to join the ranks of those generous
Gift of Love capital campaign, please contact the
leaders who have already made transformational gifts
Development Office at development@amcny.org.
to the The Gift of Love campaign.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER EXTENDS SPECIAL THANKS TO BER NADETTE PET ERS CA NDICE BER GEN DAVID M ONN PHO ENIX M EDIA GR OUP MI GUEL C ERVANTES KELLY CERVANTES MEL ISSA FAUST INE BRI TTANY WEEK LY B ARB ARA R OSS GRA ND ST REET M EDIA
K ATHRYN C OYNE President and Chief Executive Officer
MR. R OBERT L I B E R M A N Chairman
MRS. K ENNETH LANGONE Vice Chairman
K ATHARINE JO H N S O N R AY N E R Vice Chairman
MRS. DAVID T S C HIF F Secretary
MIC HAE L H E A N E R Treasurer
MRS. WI L L I AM ACQUAV EL L A
MRS. H ENRY KI SS IN GER
GABRI EL L E ARMAND
SH AR ON AMSTERDAM KO P L IN
MRS. EDWI N M. BURKE
EMI L I A SAI NT-AM AN D KR IMEN DAH L
MOYA COUL S ON
PR OF ESS OR I RI S C. L OV E*
MR. BRU CE CRAW FORD
MARI ANNE C. MEB AN E
WI L L I AM D. D EH OF F, DV M
EL I Z ABETH W.Y. MO O R E
MRS. J. PEPE FANJUL
BERNAD ETTE PETER S
TI NA SANTI F L AH ERTY
AL AN H . REB AR, DV M, P H . D.
H AL L . FOL AND ER, M.D.
MRS. OS CAR D E LA R EN TA
MR. DAV I D B. FORD *
EL I Z ABETH GORE R O SS
BR OOKE GARD EN
JEANNE S ORENSE N SIEGEL
L AURA GARNER
ANN R. TI S CH
AL E XAND RA C. GOEL ET
EVA COL I N USDAN
JANE R. H ORV I TZ
MRS. JANET B. YOR K
LIBOW DIRECT HONORARY TRUSTEES
MA STERPIECE PRINT ERS
D R. H ENRY KAUF MAN
MRS. W I L L I AM H . P IT T
ED I TH MCBEAN
MR. L ANGH ORNE R EID, III
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Delilah, Brutus, Fiona & Zoe
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Animal Medical Center
AMC’s Healthcare Heroes for taking such pawsome care of our friends!
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DAV I D M O N N for his incomparable vision and creativity, which have made the 2020 Top Gala a “Virtual” success!
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Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation
for your utmost dedication to the treatment and care of all pets.
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Congratulations and many thanks to all the doctors at the AMC From the Langone boys
My name is Lucy.
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Thank you to all of our wonderful and talented friends at the AMC.
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D I X I E M O NAC O M C C A RT H Y
2004 - 2020 A Life of Love
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The Acquavella Family congratulates AMC's Healthcare Heroes and salutes the wonderful doctors and staff of Animal Medical Center
In loving memory of our Sadie and Clyfford
Sadie 2005-2020
Clyfford 2012-2020
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Emilia and Pepe Fanjul thank the animal medical center for the wonderful care of their four beautiful and beloved labradors, belle, heather, thor and sam
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father, sam, winner uk retriever championships, and son, thor, winner uk field trial, are grateful and happy patients of the animal medical center.
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LU CY TH A N KS T HE W OND E R FUL D O CTO R S A ND ST A FF A T A M C
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S T O A M C ’ S H E A LT H C A R E H E R O E S FROM
FREDDY AND EMILIA
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Thank you to everyone at the AMC working so hard this year under such difficult circumstances.
Samantha
With gratitude to our two- legged friends for keeping us healthy and happy. ♼
From Your Four-legged Friend, MADGE MEBANE
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Thanks to everybody at the AMC especially Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Christian Godoy and Stephanie Discala for helping us and our friends during this difficult year. You all have been saints. The Rayner Family
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L I S A & D AV I D T S C H I F F congratulate AMC'S HEALTHCARE HEROES and thank PHILIP R. FOX, dvm , ms , dacvim / ecvim
( cardiology ),
dacvecc
for the devotion and tender care shown to our girls
THANKS TO ALL THE TALENTED PEOPLE AT THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER.
SNOOPY & ANNIE
Elsie, Heidi and Jack Tisch (and Ann and Andrew, too!)
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T hank you AMC Healthcare Heroes for all the g reat work you do! Puck and Sally Garden
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The Nussbaums thank Dr. Ann Hohenhaus and the entire AMC staff for always keeping Sophie on her toes!
KATHY GREENB ER G AND NICK SALUTE THE HEALTHCARE HEROES, LOKI AND HUNTER
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It’s always smooth sailing with the amazing team at the AMC! Thank you for all that you do, especially during this challenging time. With Love, Dylan Lauren, Paul Arrouet & Jersey
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ABBY AND RICK ELBAUM AND MISS B
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Congratulations to AMC's Healthcare Heroes on receiving the Top Dog Award. Thank you to Animal Medical Center for all of your important work in New York. Kelsey and Mel & Terry Karmazin
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HEIDI, DIETER & DIE HUNDE. H O LT E R B O S C H 2 0 2 0
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L IN DA & A R T H U R C A R T E R and
Congratulations To All Of The
L O LA & P O S I E c o n g rat ul at e B O B BY L I B E R MA N
Dedicated And Wonderful People of THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER.
and the A N IM A L ME D I C A L C E N T E R for their g ro un d b re a k i n g a n d b r i l l i a n t wo r k .
SHELLEY AND STEVEN EINHORN
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P H O E BE M O L LY A N D B E L L A E L G H A N AYA N salute all the honorees and give special thanks to the oncology department’s superb doctors, Nicole Leibman, Maria Camps, Katie Kennedy Danielle Hudak, Sheri Perez, and Andrea Smith
THIS YEAR WE HONOR GUAPA, OUR ALMOND EYED BEAUTY, WHO GAVE US ALL 15 YEARS OF JOY. THANK YOU AMC FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND CARE. BRIAN, EMILIA, DEXTER, ONYX, AJAX, BANDIDO, BUTTER CREAM, AND WINIFRED PFEIFLER
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Thank you AMC for always sticking your neck out for us. Bottoms Up! We love you, Samson and Lulu TAR A KE LL E H E R A N D ROY Z U C K E R B E RG
sm oke y and bandi t fagenson rel axing af t er an exha ust ing da y in c arl schurz park .
Congratulations to the Honorees T H E FA G E N S O N FA M I LY Robert Stephanie Jennifer Sophie Miles Smokey Bandit Chloe and Lucky
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in France since June! in Palm Beach soon? "Living the dream!"
Love to AMC, from Pumpkin, Cupcake, & Retta Taylor
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Heidi, Daisy, and Maxie Boardman Salute the AMC!
AMC keeps Charlie and Storm happy and healthy! T hank you for all the work you do, David and Pam Zaslav
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In honor of ELIZABETH ROSS and her extraordinary efforts on behalf of animals everywhere
W ith respect and admiration for the work you do, and with g ratitude for the miracles you've performed. Your care and dedication has allowed Sammy to live his best life, even as a senior! Jill & Rob Bernstein
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The Propp Family Rodney Stella Juliette Clara Bear
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I’M SO GLAD THE AMC IS THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEED THEM SA YS ALFIE KARDARAS
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AMC, THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK.
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Leo has made many AMC “rounds”: Huge thanks to Cardiology, Dentistry, ER, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pharmacy, Rehab, and especially the Oncology team and the incomparable Dr. Maria Camps, who with wisdom, kindness, and humor guided us and brought Leo to soon-to-be four years of remission from lymphoma.
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With enormous gratitude to everyone at AMC for the expertise, care, dedication, & love they gave to my sweet Diego.
“To call him a dog hardly seems to do him justice, though inasmuch as he had 4 legs, a tail, and barked I admit he was, to all outward appearances. But to those of us who knew him well, he was a perfect gentleman.” – HERMIONE G ING OLD