Animals Come First

As wife of a vet with a country practice, Mary Bowring never has a dull moment. Her days and nights are governed by the unforeseen; a call to help a foaling racehorse, an agonizing decision about a much loved dog, a rescue operation for an ailing tiger or ostrich . . In her role as receptionist and auxiliary nurse, Mary Bowring has found out much about animals and their owners, and these insights form part of her amusing narrative.