Although it is a busy clinic, we are very well staffed with a lot of support for the doctors. Dr Emily Thomas is more than what meets the eyes, behind the beautiful appearance the generous heart of her makes her a wonderful human being. God’s blessings to all of you guys! And as the show progressed so did Sandra’s status from student to doctor. Dr. Emily Thomas is a pretty good storyteller. Not like not too many smiles that I’ve seen on her, from tv, working at Dr. Pol’s. I picked up the sled to push it and we get it cut down. I think I held my breath until after the commercial break, to see if she was even conscious. Best of luck to you all! 67.4k Followers, 210 Following, 536 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Emily Thomas (@drthomcat) If you write your Congressman, perhaps you can get a ticket to visit the White House. I will keep up with your sweet family from your blog. I know you are very happy and truly deserve to be, I have lived. When I was married, I signed my spouse up on a creative … it sounds beautiful and terrible all at the same time =) -tony. Hitler was, at one time, the leader of Germany. I am an Associate Professor in Philosophy at Durham University, and an Honorary Fellow at the ACU Dianoia Institute of Philosophy.I’ve written a lot on space and time in the history of philosophy, from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. We put him under with just some valium and then masked with gas. One day, while working at my first job in South Carolina, a local dairy farmer brought in a new born puppy. I just hope that before you hit the “unsubscribe” button, you will at least take a deeper look into yourself and think about things a little more. Hopefully you’re close enough so the grandparents can see the kids! Good decision on your part to move closer to family. Did you go to school to be a vet tech? I wanted to yell, I wanted to cry – for no reason. Pulling into the farm, we see it is PACKED! I consider the full out triple sized tantrum that would ensue if the kids found out we were not going that day and finally decide to get on with it. A piece of God’s natural treasure. They’re my only grandchildren. As of now, Dr. Emily’s net worth is around $500,000. Hopefully this will have been an awakening and we will grow toward the light instead of crawling back into the darkness. Maintaining relationships is the best way to share ideas and change as a person. I’m trying to talk Emily into doing a vlog for a Q&A post. He was only 3 days old when I decided it wasn’t his time to go to the freezer and even though I had given him 3,200 more days of pure love, it still felt like I had abandoned him as we gently lowered his body, finally, into the freezer. You are making great memories for your Kiddos. I grew up in Virginia, so I know a bit about what a great state it is for family fun. We’ve been to the top of mountains and to the bottom of waterfalls. Happiness and blessings to you all!! We cleaned it and sent home antibiotics. I was absolutely not in the right place to even think about taking on a new dog, let alone one that would need intensive care for 5 weeks and would grow to over 100lb. NOT. Hi Dr Emily and Tony! No place better to raise a family! I miss you both on Dr. Pol but am so happy you started this blog and found Dr. Emily on Instagram. We gave the puppy a guarded to poor prognosis with infection set in and a dead leg in a newborn, frail baby. We, then, get to peacefully listen to actual Christmas music and Oscar shushes everyone when “Frosty the Snowman” comes on and then we make it to the tree farm. Did the Pol’s read Emily’s earlier blog and if so were they upset or angry? It is a beautiful home and piece of property so hopefully someone will snag it … So glad you’re enjoying life in Virginia! I hope not. Serving animals and their owners in the northern Shenandoah Valley. How on earth do we only have two (real – sorry third party – love you!!) Then, the doctor helping me got some injectable dextrose and just put a couple of drops in his mouth. Rolling over, becoming lazy, and needing a crutch. When my boys were little we always went hiking. I’d like to hear the story of how you chose a size 4 engagement ring instead of the correct size. Why is Dr. Emily leaving? Then I paid off the truck and then my car. 635 were here. Then, read/listen to their thoughts (hopefully not just emotionally spewing rhetoric they heard some lunatic saying). One metaphor I like to think about when I’m frustrated and confused at how many different beliefs there are and why everyone doesn’t see the world like I do is to picture a Monet painting or think of all the microscopic pixels in a beautiful picture. Thomas’ family tend to keep away from the cameras, only appearing on her social … We are an intelligent species with a 4D spectrum of life experiences and ideas. Within Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley was appealing. I’m happy for both of you, that you have found your happy home in Virginia but will definitely miss seeing you both when your no longer on the show(once they stop showing those) She was my favorite by far!! And haven’t looked back Thank you for your updates. The next day, we were to do the surgery. This question is for both of you.. Are either of you still in touch with anyone at Pol Vet? Also – fireflies are pretty much gone in NJ and I miss them so much, so I am really jealous! They, very well, may not have the same long term threats, but COVID has only been around 10 months. Below is a detailed explanation of what happened to Dr. Elizabeth Grammar. And, no, your immune system does not get weak by not being exposed to highly infectious things. She was so upset that she was going to put him to sleep, but was thankful that we would at least give him a chance. The Shenandoah National Park is basically in our front yard, and there is a nice river for canoeing and kayaking. I had been avoiding it. It is truly amazing. We couldn’t wait! Dr. Emily Thomas after leaving the show The Incredible Dr. Pol. Also love all the pictures. On top of the seasons, Emily and I wanted to stay in the East. Then, slowly, as my day went on, I began to realize at what point my body would be completely devoid of medication to stabilize my emotions… Election week. A work/life balance is all any of us can pray for. She married her high school sweetheart, Tony Thomas, and they have two children together. It is awesome to be debt-free! Instead of doing a little bit of everything like I did at Pol Vet, I, for the most part, work as a doctor’s assistant. He EXPECTED the core. And waited. As a late viewer to the club, courtesy of Disney+, our family has fallen in love with yours through your ‘adventures’ at Pol Vet. Hi Tony! The mountains, the water, the work life balance, it’s all what we wanted. I live in Northern VA near Washington D.C. Hopefully, you will travel up to Northern VA. You can visit Washington D.C. It’s very different in Northern VA and Washington D.C. Consider the views of the “other side” and communicate. She married her high school sweetheart, Tony Thomas, and they have two children together. I’m not always the most technical when it comes to live streaming. Well said, Kathy, and ditto! Are there any plans or possibilities for you to eventually do another show? My question is simple and probably too nosy but I want to ask anyway. We would constantly have to go out and buy more to make up for his dietary needs. We are very happy for you and glad your move went well. At this very moment, I realize that this is the first any of us have actually touched the tree above the trunk. Every night, when it was bed time, he would just shuffle into the bathroom and lop himself into the bathtub to sleep. My husband and I went to college there (JMU), we got married there and 2 of our 3 kids were born in VA. He woke up! I wish you and your family all the best, always. It was an amazing display, an intricate ballet of light. When the economy hits the fan—creative professionals are usually the first ones to feel the burn. And he couldn’t possibly know that this would also be the time that my sweet Merlin and my oldest cat, Delphi would be starting to go down hill and euthanasia would be on the table for both. I hear the Caverns are really nice, they’re on the list. It was a night and day experience from the other guys. Carroll Thomas in California . Anyways just last week my son told me he wants to go on vacation to visit Dr Pols office and come see everyone “in their homes.” He has previously inquired if our dog got hit by a porcupine could we take her to Dr Emily to have “the sticks” pulled out. Why can we not pick a group of intelligent, non-bribed people to sit around and have intelligent conversations to figure things out? He slept in a cardboard box on a heating pad in our bathroom for the first few days of his life and came with me everyday to work. I just wanted to curl up in a ball, but was too restless for that. Some people can only make appointments for Saturdays due to work schedules, some wait until the fear that they will have to watch their pet suffer a 42nd day in misery if they have to wait until Monday. So, our kids have a lot of other kids to play with at work gatherings. I was hoping you two could work together. The loving couple exchanged their wedding vows in 2007. it won’t be a live q&a, I’m going to take some questions from the comment sections of different post and we’ll answer those. If you go down 522 S there are wineries to try out. Having basically been born with just the three legs and having never learned to walk properly, he would just scramble. Wondering if anyone there treats her like a TV star, or treats her different because she was on TV so many times? I’m having to take the rescue anti-anxiety medication my HD prescribed on a nightly basis (don’t worry, it’s just an antihistamine). ONLY respond when you have let any emotion wash off of you and have had time to consider their side. If you knew that only the people over 55 were the ones that would die, would that make it better? Did you ever want to be anything else? Interesting how different areas have different names for things. I think his dog has had the same vet most of his 16 years. They have two children together. We explained that masks help, but are not 100% and that masks are for protecting other people and not ourselves – giving them the respiratory droplet explanation. That’s it, I knew this was stupid, but at least we tried, right? No surprise as a grown up she is enjoying her dream profession. Here are some suggestions on talking to people or posting on social media to help you grow as a person and help others to see a different perspective: Pro-tip – if you read something that makes you think “WOW! The worst way to help someone see a better way is to tell them they’re wrong. Jones Beach Long Island is just a 20 minute drive. We explained how many people are dying of COVID. It is way too hot down there. Thank you, Tony for this post. Nothing makes people dig in their heels and throw you like being told they are wrong or stupid, or blind, or naïve. We wish you and your family the best. At first it was all “eye for an eye” and “love your family and hate your enemies,” then about 2000 years ago, some pretty fantastic guy came along and said “no, love your neighbors AND your enemies.” Since then, we have been constantly redefining how we treat each other. Whew! Ahh…good old VA! I am so glad you are all happy there although we will miss you on Dr. Pol . That must be a heavy load to bear! It has been a record winter with rain and snow topping 300% of normal in some places in the state. The doctor tied the knot to her high school sweetheart, a man named Tony. I was even excited when you told me that you didn’t think I was on the right medication for my mental struggles and that you were optimistic that switching to a different medication would better address my issues of anxiety (perhaps a reason for the additional life insurance reaction to my headaches?). His love of baby/kids socks got him in trouble too. Trump was elected. As far as the reports are concerned, before joining the cast and working alongside Dr. Jan-Harm Pol, Emily used to devote her time and expertise for a small, private veterinary practice in South Carolina’s Newberry. Dr. Emily Thomas is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Tony. Happy that you guys are happy and settled in. I went over and over the surgery in my head. The final day, he was so excited to get to go in the car with us, as that was a rare occurrence for him. The leg wound was now bigger, draining pus, and the foot was stiff and cold. Welcome to Virginia! I love this update so much. The paint out morning was beautiful. As the preacher said (though he did a magnificent job of not eluding to which way he was going to vote), after the election is over and everything is settled back down, we still have to love those who we disagree with and maybe try to show them the light. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Sounds like things are going well and what an adorable picture of your entire family. I am guilty of alienating people simply based on how I THINK they will vote and, therefore, judging their entire character and deciding how they feel about everything based on one comment they make. Foothill Dental Center Servicing San Gabriel Valley for 23 years and counting Contact Us Today! So glad you are happy with your life in Virginia!! I believe He wants us to stop. I knew it was time. I hope you can talk her into a Q & A, even if she only does one maybe once a month would be great. Memories they will cherish! I’m praying that your house in MI will sale soon also. They had wanted to move to Washington state but the job loation was in DC. Must be nice to have some decent weather right now. Hope you all enjoy the Shenandoah Valle and all the ge surrounding actually ivities. So, that, ma’am is why the extra charge. 402.1k Followers, 609 Following, 1,098 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dr. Jan Pol (@thedrpol) As always, interesting and informative. thecelebsinfo.com. Fairy tale brain (guilty)? We all fell in love with her on the show and I watch the re runs with her every chance I get. She was so funny at times, sure gonna miss y’all on the show. You may be thinking of someone in particular when you proclaim a statement, but you are, in fact, addressing everyone who might fit under this large net that you have cast. I too have lived in Mi, GA, and now live in Va..Close to Shenandoah River, in Purcellville. Then everyone (well, the privileged ones anyway) thought they were PRETTY good people and that a utopian society had been achieved. Have you tried Zillow. She decided it would be best for him to euthanize as he was not getting better. Fans of Dr. Pol’s show adore his colleagues, Dr. Emily, and Dr. Brenda Grettenberger. Enjoy your lives, you’ve paid your dues, you’ve earned it. I , too, love the mountains!!! Was I supposed to explain the “sheeple shaming”? I helped pay our house off early and it is so nice to not have a mortgage payment! Enjoy, rest, and bloom again! He was definitely MY dog. At the end of the morning, ten minutes to the finish line, when the final client called and demanded her dog be seen for a broken toe nail despite our assuring her this is an issue that could be addressed at home – I mean, would you go to urgent care for a toe nail you cut too short? Have you tried to bury a statue of St. Joseph to sell your house? Summer starts in mid February and the heat doesn’t relent until December. Curbside Chaos – working in a new environment: COVID-19, Goodbye to Merlin (Merman, Schmermles, Myrtle, Schmermilator) and I love you, DO: “I believe that this issue could be handled like this – 2-3 well thought out and *researched* points to follow up for why.”, NOT: “Anyone who thinks this other idea is a good idea is either blind, completely naïve, or just an idiot! One weekend we were travelling back to Georgia to announce my pregnancy to the families. I’m sure he was just excited to get me on a better medication to make me feel like a more normal person. There were three people gathered around this 1 lb patient. We had to bottle feed him. They’ve gone hiking in the nearby parks & like that they can drive to other states. Dr. Emily Thomas is married to her high school sweetheart Tony Thomas. Thank you for continuing to allow us a small peak into your world. I’m not that far away(Central MD)so I can appreciate the beauty of the mountains to the west and the ocean to the East. I CAN. Dr Emily Thomas American Veterinarian and TV star of Nat Geo Wild show "The Incredible Dr Pol." We watch Dr Pol from Newfoundland Canada, sure will miss seeing Dr. Emily when the time comes for the new season. India and Oscar have both been to the ocean, but not in over four years. As such, Dr. Emily Thomas’ net worth presently stands at $ 500,000. And the nicer weather. This extended to Tony, picturing him falling from the barn when he was feeding the animals and dying – continue with long emotional “daydreaming”. Life is short and you need to enjoy your family now while you can before they grow up and go their own ways. He and Tater (the Pol Vet clinic cat) are both amputees, although Tater is missing a leg and Dan is only missing half a tail. Due to this, she has garnered a huge fan following. But, I believe God places trials on us to make us realize areas where we need to improve to better do His work and spread His word and strive toward betterment as a people. Contact Emily Thomas; Events; Blog; Daily Paintworks; Painting; Plein Air Painting; Travel Journal; Watercolor Painting; Apr 2020; Feb 2020; May 2019 ; Apr 2019; Mar 2019; Aug 2018; Oct 2017; Sep 2017; July 2017; Follow this Blog. Virginia is humid- been there! My work takes me all over the Shenandoah Valley so perhaps I will run in to you all. I also was afraid that it would change my personality. Kim, our assistant, the other Dr. at the clinic running/monitoring anesthesia, and me, carving on what felt like a chicken wing from KFC. We knew we didn’t want to return to Georgia. I have never seen mountains. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Cook to book an appointment. It wasn’t responsible in the first place, but then with numbers surging recently, COVID-19 being the number one killer in the US a couple of weeks ago – even over the long-reigning heart disease, some Georgia hospitals being at 97% capacity with some having to bring in refrigerated trucks to hold the dead bodies, and with increasing numbers of people here in Virginia testing positive that are getting too close to home, we knew that it was beyond irresponsible to travel. I’m jealous of the things y’all get to do and see where you’re living now. We went the Luray Caverns when we visited her. The world would not work if everyone had the same ideas. And we waited. Your children will have Virginia accents before you know it. I never in my life thought about owning a Saint Bernard. Truly, I am very grateful for my doctor’s efforts. I thought it was practically giving up. Picturing our trip to the hospital and how I would feel at his funeral. But you are now where I live. Lack of understanding of another person’s situation? Since you are settling in VA now, I want to recommend that you visit Williamsburg, VA and Luray Caverns. We would never be like that again. Dr Emily Thomas is more than what meets the eyes, behind the beautiful appearance the generous heart of her makes her a wonderful human being. And, she is not nearly as stressed or over stretched as she was in Michigan. We CAN get past how someone else may have voted and still love each other. Thanks for keeping us all informed of your lives and the pictures are great. Cutting someone off just because you have put them into an imaginary box that categorizes everything they believe based on how you want to think about them will never help to coax them into a “better” way (just in case your way is, in fact, better). Dr. Emily Thomas. Personally, I’ve learned so much from these past four years. Beautiful pictures happy family, what more could you ask for? You should come visit Maine sometime! Curbside Chaos – working in a new environment: COVID-19, Goodbye to Merlin (Merman, Schmermles, Myrtle, Schmermilator) and I love you. Oscar ran around the ENTIRE time, hopping on one leg, around the tree, jumping over the strand of lights plugged into the wall, all to simulate being his tyrannosaurus ornament who had lost a leg. I took an x-ray of his hips to see the horror that I was afraid of. Even more exciting than tubing the river, this summer will be Calvin’s first trip to the ocean. But, all in all, the kids have settled in nicely. Hope you sell your Michigan home soon so you can get out from under that debt. Best wishes always. When COVID was fresh in the US, there was much discussion on my vet moms’ group because veterinarians have been dealing with a coronavirus for decades with no good answers. This particular morning, I was swamped. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park/Mt. We would harness him up and he would freak out and run around the room, getting caught on furniture and knocking over everything. Thank you for taking the time to write this, and may God shower you with His richest blessings. You are blessed to have each other, your mini-me lookalikes, and GOD’s nature to enjoy with them. Add this all together, and Virginia became an obvious place for us. Dr. Emily Thomas is leaving The Incredible Dr. Pol after Season 15 in 2019! Continued best wishes to the whole family! I look forward to each posting. We had just moved to this town, not 5 months ago, we were renting, and already had 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 horses. We loved seeing the birth of Oscar and how your bride got into the briches of various animals. We ended up having to get a soda bottle and put the smallest goat nipple we could find on it. We load everyone into the most neglected vehicle we own – “the truck” – the heat doesn’t work, it’s been rained in, the interior is likely rotted, the check engine light is ALWAYS on, but it does the work no other vehicle can do, so we haven’t scrapped it yet. Hope you sell the house in Michigan soon. But finally, I stayed outside to watch him go to the bathroom, because now he was soaking his after-surgery wear every time he peed. Then, he dragged himself to another spot and pooped while sitting, only swinging his rear away to keep the poop from sticking to him. Then, I think we got complacent again. We were wrong. Be sure to know, you are missed on screen on my tv but knowing you live next door to Tennessee is satisfying. I miss working with dairy cattle (my Master’s is in reproductive physiology and lactation), so I understand missing out on the large animal side of vet med. A diabetic’s body just doesn’t make enough of the insulin hormone and we just don’t make enough of the serotonin. 67.4k Followers, 210 Following, 536 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Emily Thomas (@drthomcat) 2020 UpdatesThe Incredible Dr.Pol is one of the most loved TV shows of NatGeo Wild. He listened to me explain all my concerns and came up with a treatment plan that addressed everything. And so, we moved to Front Royal, Va. I could go on and on. Emily announced the news to leave the set of The Incredible Dr. Pol in 2019. Why did Dr.Emily Thomas Leave The Incredible Dr Poll? Her husband Tony Thomas assisted her in farm calls. Virginia is a wonderful state! Cheers, Kids. Working Saturdays at a vet clinic is, at best, a crap shoot. Emily and I have had a lot of people asking for an update on our lives in Virginia. Yeah, it’s hard work but very rewarding. I imagined how it would feel if I were living as a Jewish person in the Holocaust and was trying to hide with this baby when the Nazis were looking for people and shooting all they found hiding. Why did Dr.Emily Thomas Leave The Incredible Dr Poll? I feel much better now! Loved hearing about your life in Virginia. I altered his harness to pad the stump, but it wouldn’t stay where it needed to. Through all of my guilt at being on this medication which increased serotonin (hormone that makes you feel right with the world) levels in my brain that was just not producing enough on it’s own, I complained to my vet mom’s group as we sometimes vent to each other, and someone commented something that changed my whole outlook on this issue. Dr. Emily Thomas: A staff DVM at Pol veterinary service, Dr. Emily Thomas left after appearing in the current sixteenth season. Just a quick note to you and your family. My mother’s birthday is mid-December and we never liked to override her birthday with Christmas, so when we were young, we would always wait until after her birthday to get a tree. Trump acted as a divisive sieve to filter out all the degrees of anger on both sides. I have been to Front Royal and the beautiful Shenandoah National Park. We don’t want to invade, but thank you for the small ‘window’ into your worlds. It looked so miserably cold. Yes you will definitely be missed on Dr. Pol but as long as there are re-runs I will be watching as you always miss something and I have to say Dr. Pol is my favorite show. When he would use every last bit of energy in his painful body to get to where ever I was in the house, I just knew he depended on me, how could I let him down? I live north of Winchester and have been wondering where in Virginia you all decided to settle. God bless your beautiful family , I would like to know if you brought your minis to Virginia with you, So glad you chose Virginia. I absolutely LOVE that both of you are sharing your stories and lives with us! India sings to every tree that it is “the one” and we finally decide on one after, much unlike his choosing a life partner, Tony decides he needs to see every single tree before we settle down. Dr.Emily Thomas of “The Incredible Dr. Pol” From a young age, Dr. Emily developed a unique relationship with plants and animals and wanted to be a Veterinary physician in future. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. So glad I can still follow you, love Dr. Emily. ABCDE…” then, all the kids joining in a harmonious fight to scream their ABCs the loudest while yelling and hitting their siblings that’s it’s their turn. Please comment with more questions. That’s unbelievable! So, last chance to ask any questions. You may be thinking “what does a veterinarian know about this human disease?” The answer is “Not much”. Lol. This past fall, he started having trouble walking again. Virginia is a beautiful state and has lots of things to see and experience. I’m not (by any means) a historian, but I think Hitler’s reign of terror really drove home the idea that if we are dealt a difficult enough time and a hated/feared enough group of people to blame, we can not only be persuaded into abandoning our morals, but we can be convinced that it was right and just to abandon them. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Dr. Emily Thomas is leaving The Incredible Dr. Pol after Season 15 in 2019! The statements that started the conversation: When Trump was elected: “Praise God who put Trump in office – God chooses our leaders” When Biden was elected: “I will pray to God that our country will survive this, the devil is in our country again.” Not only are these really bold statements in general, but they are deeply contradictory to each other.