HAROLD M. ZWEIGHAFT

Dr. Zweighaft was a great vet for my first puppy, an American cocker spaniel, who encountered many perils in Riverside Park, including the toxic salt put out to melt ice on the sidewalks. Best wishes to his family from my home in Kenya, where I now own a Jack Russell and there are excellent vets.

I started going to Dr. Zweighaft back in 1959 in the Bronx when I got my first dog, Gigi. Dr. Zweighaft was the most caring person I ever met and I am truly sorry to learn of his passing. After reading all of the comments by his patients and colleagues, I am glad I had the opportunity to cross paths with him. He was one of a kind and is obviously missed by all who knew him, both humans and animals alike.

My husband had me search for Dr. Zwieghaft - having had such wonderful memories of how he had helped his pup many years ago, when my husband was a teenager. He was very sad to read of his passing and sends his family condolences.

Dr. Zweighaft gave me excellent advice throughout the long life of my first cocker spaniel, Jasper, who he personally walked when left in his kennel. I've been out of the country but noticed scaffolding at the West 86th Street vet office, which led me to search for this obit. He was a wonderful vet and kind man.

I received the news of Dr. Z's passing only today, and it made me so terribly sad. Dr. Z took care of our Maltese, Bart, from when he was a pup of 7 months, until age 13 years, when Dr. Z helped us let go of him forever. I will remember Dr. Z's kindness, and his humor, and his expertise. Every time we saw him, I felt that Bart was, and we were, in good hands with Dr. Z, and I will remember him always.

Dr. Z gave me my first job. I worked for him for three years and he was the best boss ever. He taught me so much. treated me like a man. He was a great man and I will never forget him.

Our Sympathies! Iris & Mark Rutkoski

When I first moved to NYC, I was sitting in a restaurant on the UWS chatting on the phone with a friend about needing to find a new vet for my 2 cocker spaniels. A fellow sitting at a table ahead of me turned and said "I can refer you to the most amazing vet". As it turned out, he was just that. He saved my service dog's life more than once and treated us with the utmost understanding and care. I had to leave NYC for a few months and just returned recently. I found his obituary and just...

I just discovered today, that Harold passed away in October. He saw me through four dogs, treating them and me like a member of his family. Harold was always there for me, any day of the week, any time of the day or night. Frequently he would even take my dog to his apartment, if I couldn't manage to pick him up during office hours. I will miss his wonderful stories, and our fascinating conversations on current events. Such a kind, caring man who's loss is so deeply felt. Condolences to...