Local Voices
Norwalk Small Business Spotlight: Broad River Animal Hospital
Our small business series shines a light on local business owners in the community.
Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.
Business: Broad River Animal Hospital
Owners: Dr. Lamothe
Website: www.BroadRiverAnimalHospital.com
Address: 89 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk
How did you come up with the name?
Area of Norwalk we do business within
Why start a business in this town?
Need for pet support in this area – no other vet hospitals in the area at the time.
What business are you in?
Veterinarian
What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?
Helping clients who have pets with failing health
What’s been your proudest achievement since opening?
Support we have given to the community on multiple levels over the years.
How does your business give back to the community?
Taking in unwanted pets and finding new homes for them – often we have patients who leave a pet at our doorstep.
Would you like to see your small business showcased in this series? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com.
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