"Curiosity killed the cat" is a saying I remember from childhood. Luckily for our cat Hayden, he escaped that sad fate. Listen for the details.

I have a guest with me for this one, Dr. Greg Leck of the Leck Veterinary Hospital, with two stories about cats who got themselves into strange entrapments, and some creative thinking to free them.

This is a story from high school of me escaping embarrassment and humiliation because I happened to be in a position of privilege.

This is a story of a cow getting her head through the rungs of a ladder, and the adventure of getting it removed.

This is a short story of a too close encounter between me and a charging beef cow. It highlights the fact that large animal practice contains an element of danger.

This story features me as a young man collecting garbage, and making a poor decision. The grace of God saved a disastor.

This is the story of me helping with a calf delivery in front of a crowd. Background information is provided.

This is a story of an elderly dog with an unusual diagnosis. It also highlights some of the dilemas that can confront pet owners and their veterinarian.