Four girls aged between five and eight from the Public Institution Home for Children Without Parental Care Sarajevo experienced a day they will remember for a long time. Together with the director of Foundation Second, Belma Mujezinović, they visited the City Vet Veterinary Clinic to pick up their beloved Miki and Pufnica after their surgical procedures.

Miki and Pufnica had recovered well from surgery and, together with the girls, returned that day to their home in Ledići, where they are welcomed every day with care, play and lots of love. What was meant to be a quick visit to collect their four-legged friends turned into an unforgettable educational experience that introduced the girls to the fascinating world of veterinary medicine.

The girls were warmly welcomed by veterinarians Berna Krijezi, Kana Čustović and Nermina Mušanović-Čardaković, who guided them through the clinic, explained how it operates and introduced them to the animals currently receiving treatment and recovering there.

Every kennel and every room told a different story, and every animal inspired a new round of questions.

"Can you treat crocodiles?", "What is this?", "Why is this cat here?" were just some of the many questions the veterinarians answered with smiles and great patience.

The girls especially enjoyed cuddling and comforting the cats staying at the clinic, but they were most concerned about an elderly dog receiving treatment. They spent a long time beside him, gently watching over him and hoping he would recover soon.

They were also touched by a cat recovering after falling from a balcony. Since he did not have a name, the girls decided to call him Cici. From that moment on, he was no longer an anonymous patient but their new little friend, and they wished him a speedy recovery.

During the visit, the girls also had the chance to try using a stethoscope, listen to heartbeats and, for a moment, feel like real veterinarians. There was no shortage of smiles, laughter and curiosity.

At the end of the visit came a question that perhaps brought the sweetest answers of all:

"What would you like to be when you grow up?"

Without hesitation, three of the girls replied that they wanted to become veterinarians.

Only one remained faithful to her original dream and said she still wanted to become an Islamic religious teacher. However, she added that no matter what profession she chose, she would spend her life helping and loving animals.

Experiences like these offer children far more than a pleasant outing. They broaden their horizons, spark curiosity and show them that a love for animals can one day become a lifelong profession.

Foundation Second extends its sincere gratitude to veterinarians Berna Krijezi, Kana Čustović and Nermina Mušanović-Čardaković, as well as the entire team at City Vet Veterinary Clinic, for their warm welcome, generosity and patience in introducing the girls to the world of veterinary medicine.

Perhaps this very visit will one day inspire one of these girls to put on a white coat and dedicate her life to helping animals in need.