When clients film veterinary visits

A viral video on social media that made the local news, about puppies receiving care in her home county of Bartow, in Georgia, sent Dr. Heather Lindell Tally to TikTok for what she anticipated would be a welcome brain break.

The footage didn't provide much in the way of stress relief, though. Seconds after tracking it down, Tally was hit by a pang of cold recognition. The veterinary practice featured in the video was hers.

This story was published on Feb. 23, 2026.