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responsibilities, he believes, is educating new owners. Last week, at Skye Farm outside of Flint Hill, he examined and treated Nancy McEvoy’s fledgling llama herd, evaluating the animals and advising her on their care.
For most farmers, Massie observed, raising their animals is more than just their livelihood — it’s an emotional attachment as well. “It’s goes beyond money,” he said. “I’ve • had to tell a farmer his cow was going to die, and the man just sat down and cried. He really loved that cow. These are not factory farms.”
Massie's goal within the next five years is to expand his practice from mobile farm service to include a full service small animal clinic. He believes “it’s something the county needs.” Pet owners now take their animals to Front Royal, Winchester or the Warrenton area because there is no clinic in Rappahannock. Some veteri narians, like Massie, do pro vide on site services like rou tine vaccinations and worm ings. To schedule appointments or for round-the-clock emergencies, call 675- 2335.
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