SUPERVET Noel Fitzpatrick discusses the devastating death of Keira, his pet dog, last January after almost 14 years.
Channel 4’s series “Vets” returns on Thursday night, with many touching stories and insights into vet life.
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Noel, 54 years old, spoke of losing Keira, his dog who was involved in a road accident. Keira spent a year in recovery before passing away.
She was sadly hit by a delivery van after it sped around a corner, just outside Noel’s veterinary practice leaving her with internal organ damage and a shattered pelvis.
The Irish veterinary surgeon operated on his own dog.
He posted an Instagram message in September 2021 announcing the death of his beloved border dog.
He wrote: “It is with profound sadness I share the news that Keira, my beloved companion of nearly 14 years, has passed away.
“My heart is truly broken. She was my best friend all over the world.
“My friend Amy and her son Kyle are broken-hearted too since they have shared her guardianship with me all this time.
“To have had her in our lives, lighting the way with her magnificent unconditional love.
“We were especially lucky to have been gifted magical further time with her when she nearly lost her life too soon a year ago.
“I am so thankful for your kind wishes and support at that difficult time and for the incredible love you have shown us.
“I know that she touched many lives with her light. Although great love is not without its pains, her love will always be within me.
“She inspired everything I do for animals and her legacy will be eternal.
“I will pay my complete tribute to my little daughter once we have had some space to grieve.
“Thank you my beautiful baby girl. I give you back to the starlight. You are forever by my side. I love you beyond what words can say.”
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, an Irish veterinarian surgeon, opened Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey as a private referral practice in 2008.
Since opening the surgery, Noel has taken part in the BBC documentary The Bionic Vet in 2010 and the Channel 4 series The Supervet.
Noel received a Guinness World Record award for his pioneering surgery on Oscar the cat. He was the first animal worldwide to receive bionic legs.
The University of Surrey has awarded him an honorary doctorate for his contributions to animal health.
Channel 4 airs The Supervet every Thursday at 8pm.
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