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Dr. Lukina BurksDVM,CVA,CCRT,CVMMPwww.pawsnclawsawc.comIG:@ dr.bthatsmeFB: lukina BurksDetroit Roots, Global Impact: Dr. Lukina Burks%u2019 Story of Compassion and ResilienceDr. Lukina Burks%u2019 path to veterinary medicine is as inspiring as her dedication to her patients. Growing up in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, she discovered her love for animals, people, and medicine as early as seventh grade. Despite the challenges of inner-city life, Dr. Burks demonstrated a remarkable compassion for animals, using her allowance as a foster child to feed and shelter strays. It was in these moments of nurturing and care that she realized her calling: to become a veterinarian and advocate for those unable to help themselves.Her journey led her to earn her doctorate from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Since then, Dr. Burks has specialized in small animal and exotic medicine, with a passion for rehabilitation and acupuncture. These disciplines allow her to treat pain and restore mobility in patients, often avoiding the need for invasive surgery. For Dr. Burks, veterinary medicine is more than a profession%u2014it%u2019s an opportunity to strengthen the bond between humans and animals while improving their quality of life.MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 63 75