Bøger af Patty Latham DVM

Pagosa Tears From the perils of high country winter exploration to the challenges of small-town veterinary medicine, Pagosa Tears is an adventure story and a poignant romance between two young professionals who work to help animals, domestic and wild. Introduced in Colorado Blood, young veterinarian Dr. Josie Tate must investigate her top trail horse's unexplained disappearance after a catastrophic horse-riding accident. She withstands the ire of a menacing animal abuser bent on revenge while continuing her dedication to her patients and clients. Charlie Whitten, a wildlife biologist, aids in the emotional recovery of Josie's horse and uses his training not only in the rescue and recovery of avalanche victims but also in surveying the reintroduced, endangered lynx in the wilderness. Together, they contemplate a dream of establishing a sanctuary and rehabilitation center for horses and wildlife on the western slope of Colorado, a life together.

Dr. Josie Tate, newly divorced, needs to escape the personal and professional pressures of Colorado's Front Range. Seeking a more tranquil environment to heal and to practice her skills, the rookie veterinarian moves to the rural mountain town of Pagosa Springs.Pagosa Springs offers Josie everything she wants: the mentorship of a more experienced vet, natural beauty, and a chance to spend time with her much-loved dog and horses. She's thrilled to discover the varied nature of veterinary work in the mountains, from delivering foals to removing porcupine quills from the faces of overly inquisitive dogs.A call from a sheriff's deputy sends Josie out to a ranch, where she finds an injured, neglected horse. Initially outraged at the animal's condition, Josie relaxes when the horse's owner, Joe Brinkman, explains the circumstances behind the animal's condition.After initial conflict, Josie forms a friendship with Joe, a widowed professor from Denver with a young daughter. The two explore and camp the high mountain trails surrounding Pagosa Springs.With her bruised psyche healing and her veterinary career on track, Josie may be ready for a new romance. But when Joe makes an unexpected announcement, Josie must make a life-defining choice.