Cori is one of our receptionists here at Donaldson Animal Hospital. She has been here with us for 9 years. She lives at home in Waterford, with her cats, Rosie and Marley. On the weekends she enjoys spending time with all of her nieces and nephews and going to Ohio to visit her godmother. She is known around the hospital as Aunt Cori to the animals.

Emily is our technician at Donaldson Animal Hospital. She has worked in veterinary medicine for 25 years. Emily lives in Oxford, with her husband, Chris and children, Juliet, Beckett and Vivian. She has two dogs (Olive and Monty) and four cats (Satchmo, Georgie, Cheddar and Milly). When she is not working or taking care of her family and pets, you can find her supporting her kids that bowl on the Lake Orion High School Varsity Girls team and Lake Orion Middle School team.

Shanny is the hospital’s mascot. He is 12-years-old. He was found at a camp ground nearby fighting with a racoon when he was just a kitten and brought to Dr. Cory, who immediately fell in love with him and decided to give him the best life as our office cat. He loves the outside when we let him (never alone!). His favorite snack is lobster temptations. He is the cuddliest and clingiest kitty. He is definitely Aunt Cori’s boy - no doubt!

In memory of Lily (2010-2025)

Lil was 14.5-years-old. She was Dr. Cory’s best girl and constant presence in the office. She unfortunately passed away from soft tissue sarcoma cancer. She fought for many years, like the absolute warrior she was. She had multiple removals to control the spread and she never let those surgeries keep her down. Lily was our feisty old lady and the sweetest girl, but definitely set in her ways and did not like her boundaries to be crossed. She always spoke her opinions making her presence known.

In memory of (2014-2025)

Gordie was almost 11-years-old when he passed away. He loved to play tug-o-war and adored his dad, Dr. Cory. He loved running back and forth along the fence with the Golden Retriever neighbors, affectionately known as his girlfriends. Gordie and Lily were siblings. We miss everyday, and miss them helping around the hospital and keeping everyone in good spirits.

In memory of 3 (2014-2025)

He was almost 11-years-old. He was an office kitty that was taken in and cared for by Dr. Cory and all the staff. He was shot in the back leg when he was young. He lived his life with the bullet fragments still there, that damaged his body but not his spirit. He could have lost his back leg (hence the name!) but Dr. Cory managed to save it. He made friends easily by sitting at the front desk counter and saying hi to everyone that came in. One of his favorite hobbies was sunbathing. He was a great addition to the team.