Dr. Lonsford has been the proud owner of Deer Park Animal Hospital since 1978. He graduated from Texas A&M University Veterinary College in 1972, followed by service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps for 3 years. He and his wife, Yolanda, share their home with Selva, a 30-year-old African Grey parrot, and Jess, a malte-poo. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. His hobbies include anything the grandkids want to do. He has served as the President of both the Harris County Veterinary Medical and the Texas Veterinary Medical Associations [citation].