The Guernsey cow is native to the island which is also renown for sailing, hotel and tourism, flowers, tomatoes and was once the home of the author Victor Hugo. Isabelle Vets, also has a long pedigree of animal care within the Bailiwick. The practice was founded by Eustace Laine in 1919 on his return from the great war. Since then, there has been a steady expansion with branch surgeries in Sark and L'Islet and a major re-development of the main surgery at Route Isabelle during 2001 - 2004. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and provides 24 hour cover for all the domestic species.