Dr. Heather Bunting opened Kindred Animal Hospital at 22510 I-35, Ste. 109, Kyle, on July 17. Bunting is a native Texan who practiced veterinary medicine in Redondo Beach, California, and at Bulverde Animal Hospital outside of San Antonio before deciding to open her own shop in Kyle. Kindred is a full-service animal hospital that will be open two Saturdays a month in addition to weekdays. www.kindredanimalhospital.com