Although she sought removal of the Norplant rods 15 months after insertion, doctors were unsuccessful in removing them, even after nearly one and one-half hours of surgery. Two months later two more surgeons finally removed the implants through two separate incisions.
Dr. Pol has rescued several Great Danes, rabbits, emus, and even a cow that he helped raise with his family. All three of Dr. Polâs children have worked at his veterinary clinic. Dr. Polâs children have raised lambs, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and cows for the 4-H Fair. Dr. Pol owns and proudly wears wooden clogs.
Charles has worked in Hollywood in the entertainment industry, and in 2009 he convinced his father to allow his filmmaker friends to do a documentary on Dr. Pol, which ultimately led to the concept for the television series, The Incredible Dr. Pol..