ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been a staple in Albuquerque for almost 85 years, providing care to pets for thousands of residents. Now, Bolton Animal Hospital is set to close its doors next month.
So far, the reasoning is unclear for why the hospital is being put on the market to be sold. KRQE News 13 spoke with a retired vet doctor whose family used to own Bolton Animal Hospital. He shares the impact and legacy of the business.
Heartbreak is the word the previous owner, Dr. Richard Bolton, uses to describe his family’s work, now being put up for sale. Established in 1941, the Bolton Animal Hospital was founded by his father, Dr. Glenn Bolton, crowning the business with the Bolton name. “We ran this practice uninterrupted for 85 years. It just breaks my heart to think of all the people we serve. And there’s people who come here still that knew [Dr. Norman] Borthwick and my dad. That’s a long time ago,” said Bolton.
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Since he was a child, Dr. Bolton has spent all his time at the animal hospital, inspiring him to pursue a career following in his father’s footsteps. “I’ve been retired now for six years. I still miss the practice. I’d love to come back if I could. Just, I can’t do that anymore. It’s a strenuous business,” said Bolton…