Dr. Shannon has been treating animals for nearly three decades, and although she’s run a string of veterinary clinics over the years, the Cat Hospital is her pet dream: a fully loaded feline-only care center that opened last November in a new plaza on the edge of St. Petersburg. The Cat Hospital is within easy reach of Tampa residents as well as native ‘Burgians and the trip is well worth it – Dr. Shannon is a true treasure who exudes calm and manages her testy four-legged clients with a firm but gentle hand, making both you and your cat feel at ease all throughout her examination.
This article appears in Dec 2-8, 2000.