Historical November–December 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Saturday, September 18 was not oppressively hot and it did not rain. That was a good thing in that about 200 people gathered in the twilight to celebrate Kingsbury Animal Hospital’s new and commodious structure.
The event was more than an open house however.
It was also a fundraiser for Animal House.
This is the effort to build a new city animal shelter, replacing a building long past its prime.
A chief sponsor of this effort, Aldermanic President Jim Shrewsbury was in attendance with his wife.
She and a Shrewsbury staffer helped tend bar. Everyone was asked to leave a check for Animal House. Dr. Steve Brammeier has achieved a very special dream.
He thanked Lyda Krewson for all her help, thanked architect Tom Cohen of the Johannes and Cohen Collaborative, and expressed gratitude to his family and partner Hugh Pavitt for all of their support. Guests came from inside and outside the neighborhood. Katie and Paul Kurtz came by as did Georgi Fox and her sister Gaby. SDCC President Joe Keaveny and Rosedale Neighbors President Tim Schoemehl enjoyed the gettogether. Venita and Rick Lake came by. Aside from a variety of beverages, guests were offered trays of exotic appetizers scattered throughout the new hospital. Animal hospital staffer Joanne provided the catering. You could nosh as you explored the facility.
The surgery space was ample and pristine.
A highlight was meeting up with the house animals.
There are two lovely one year old brownish tabbies, Spock and Clubb.
There was also a very friendly young dog with shepherd markings, who was looking for a home.
The animals were caged for the event but reacted to visitors with joy and warmth. Steve has continued the tradition of having a wall of client photos.
A new touch is a wall of small sculptures, containing various paw prints and messages.
They had been prepared by clients and help to make all the creatures very much a part of the new facility.
Original photograph caption
Dr. Steve Brammeier addresses the grand opening guests. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2004.
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