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“There was no last animal I treated. When young farm lads started to help me over the gate into a field or a pigpen, to make sure the old fellow wouldn't fall, I started to consider retiring.”

Quote by James Herriot

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James Herriot
James Herriot

James Herriot was a veterinary surgeon known for his heartwarming stories of rural veterinary practice. His works depicted his experiences as a veterinarian in the English countryside of Yorkshire, as well as his deep relationships with animal and human clients. more

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