PRESS RELEASE For additional information, please contact: Dr. Joann Young 187 Watson Rd./ P.O. Box 1395 Dover, NH 03821-1395 603-742-6369 (742-MEOW) The Cat Doctor of Dover sees 500th Cat Dover, New Hampshire, May 2, 2002: Dr. Joann Young has seen her 500th patient since opening The Cat Doctor of Dover in September 2001. She treated "Zoe," an 11 year-old calico female domestic longhair cat on May 2, and the owner received a special cat picture frame and $25.00 off Zoe's yearly health examination fee. The Cat Doctor of Dover, a feline-exclusive practice at 187 Watson Road (northwest of Week's Crossing), has been exceeding the original projections since opening. Dr. Young provides high quality, state-of-the-art veterinary care, including full medical, surgical, and dental treatment for feline patients, from kittens to geriatric cats such as Zoe. Her motto is "Let us give quality care to your cat family members," including consultation for behavioral and nutritional problems, and grief counseling is also available. Boarding in specialized Cat Condos (multi-level townhouses, with four-poster oak beds) is also available, with bird feeders right outside the boarding area to keep the lodging pets entertained. Grooming and bathing for cats requiring anesthesia is also performed at The Cat Doctor of Dover. Dr. Young also works closely with the Cocheco Valley Humane Society, and Recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from them for donating spays and neuters for cats available for adoption at the Humane Society. Cats adopted from the Humane Society receive one free examination from The Cat Doctor of Dover. The clinic cat, "Gucci" (named for a Good, Used Cat) has also gotten a new playmate from the Humane Society, an orange tabby domestic longhaired kitten named "Mistoffeles" (from T. S. Eliot's Cats). Mr. Mistoffeles has been keeping Dr. Young's staff busy, helping out the receptionist Traci from Madbury answer the phone, the veterinary technician/nurse Sara from Rochester assist Dr.Young, and the office manager Jerry work on the computer. Prospective customers are encouraged to visit The Cat Doctor of Dover's website at www.catdoctordover.com, or call 742-MEOW (742-6369) for further information.