Dr. Stephanie Buchholtz grew up in Littleton and spent her summers as a youth on her grandparent's ranch on the western slope so that she could participate in 4-H.  She attended CSU where she received her DVM degree in 1993. She practiced general small- and exotic-animal medicine in the Greeley area for 26 years before deciding to follow her heart and establish a feline-only practice.  Her desire to cater to cats started when she became determined to counter the notion that some cats are "mean" when they come to the vet. Frightened cats will often become defensive, but understanding their anxiety and providing an environment designed to keep them calm enables cats to better receive the regular health care they deserve. Dr. Buchholtz enjoys fly fishing, travel, and photography. She and her husband Brett serve five cats and a one-eyed parrot.