Dedicated to animals
I grew up on a dairy farm in the Netherlands.
When I was 12 years old, the local veterinarian let me help deliver piglets at my brothers place.
Thats when I knew I wanted to be a vet.
The feel of fur
My wifes mother was a widow for quite a while.
She didnt want any animals, but we just brought her a cat.
There arereal health benefitsto rubbing your hands through fur.
Its been proven that dogs and cats can lower your blood pressure.
For older people who are alone, its good to have something alive in the house.
Petting an animal provides peace of mind.
Unconditional love
Animals accept people for who and what they are.
If you treat an animal right, it will reward you with unconditional love.
Just like people are happy when they feel wanted.
Thats what people need in this world a little more love, instead of hate.
“If you treat an animal right, it will reward you with unconditional love.”
Dr. Jan Pol
Favorite animal movie
Beethoven.
We have a 250-pound Saint Bernard.
Hes the most lovable dog.
Healing powers
The longer I work with animals, the smarter they get.
I saw this lady about eight months ago who has diabetes.
Her husband was taking care of her but passed away.
Her little foo-foo dog has taken over for him.
The dog blows in her ear to wake her up if he suspects somethings wrong.
Nobody taught that dog to do that.
Keeping it real
What you see on the [Nat Geo Wild] show is real family life.
I said, Im not going to do it; our family loves each other.
My glass is always half full.
I think thats what people are looking for and why the show is so popular.
Pet peeve
Sometimes people want to keep animals almost too long.
I dont like to see this.
Sometimes its a blessing for the animal.
You have to accept death as a part of life.
Dr. Jan Pol, 76, is the star ofThe Incredible Dr. Polon Nat Geo Wild.
