Dr. Miriam Dreewes of Hometown Animal Hospital and her staff are the 2026 Deer Park WinterFest Honored Citizen/Organization for their dedication to the community. We invite those who know them to submit positive stories and testimony via the form to be featured in the official Deer Park Gazette article.

2026 WinterFest Honored Citizen/Organization is veterinarian Dr. Miriam Dreewes and staff, who are being recognized for exceptional service at Deer Park’s Hometown Animal Hospital. The recognition, announced by the WinterFest Committee, honors Dr. Dreewes for her profound and often unnoticed commitment to the community’s pets through dedicated practice and animal rescue efforts right here in Deer Park. The official honor will be presented at the opening ceremony on January 17th.

The selection of Dr. Dreewes and her team at Hometown Animal Hospital was based on a nomination highlighting their constant willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. The community’s generous feedback is now being sought to help celebrate this dedication. The Deer Park Gazette is asking residents who have been positively affected by Dr. Dreewes and her staff to share their uplifting stories, photos, and thank-you notes. Selected stories will be incorporated into the final feature article. Please use the Form below to submit your memories: