Dr. Jan Pol is Veterinarian and a TV personality, known for Nat Geo Wild’s TV show “The Incredible Dr. Pol.” The popular show follows the work of Dr. Pol and his incredible team in rural Weidman, Michigan as they treat animals and help farmers to keep their livestock healthy.
Apart from professional life, Dr.Pol is married to longtime wife Diane Pol who indeed was his girlfriend. The couple shared their home with three children and raised them in Michigan. All three, two girls and a boy are grown up now. How many of you know about them? Are they biological or adopted? Read below to learn everything about Dr. Pol children.
Dr.Pol and Diane Pol Children
Dr. Pol married life is an inspirational story for those who long to live with a single partner whole life. The good doctor married Diane Pol in 1967, and after over 50 years they are still together. Despite long married life, the couple has not given birth to any children. Obviously many might look at the shortcoming of their marriage, however, at the bright side, Dr.Pol and his wife adopted children to share their love for the little ones.
The down to earth couple has achieved success in personal as well as professional aspect without letting one come in the way of other. They have maintained work and family alongside. Mr and Mrs.Pol founded “Pol Veterinary Service” out of the home in 1981 before moving into a larger facility in Weidman Michigan which provides service to over 20,000 clients now. Also, their children became part of the family business growing up helping around with animals and farm calls.
Dr. Pol and Diane Pol have three children, all of them are adopted. Charles Pol is the only son and other two Diane Pol Jr and Kathy Pol are the daughters.
Dr. Pol and his wife have three adopted Children
Among three children, they adopted Charles and Kathy right from the birth. Kathy was first to be taken in the family and a few years later was Charles. Diane Jr was a foster girl she started living with Dr. Pol and his wife from the age of eight. After living for ten years, she was officially adopted at the age of 18. Diane Jr is the eldest among them, Kathy is the middle one and Charles the youngest.
Dr. Pol Children growing up in Michigan Charles Pol, Kathy Pol wearing the red, Diane Louise Pol Jr, Diane Pol in white
Kathy Pol
Kathy was born as Kathlene Pol on August 21, 1973, which makes her age 44 now. She is American, and if ethnicity is concerned, she is of Caucasian origin. Kathy grew up on the farm in Michigan where she learned about taking care of animals and also helped her father on farm calls.
She attended Chippewa Hills High School in Remus, Michigan after graduation she attended Delta College in Bay City, Michigan. She currently works as Phlebotomist in McLaren Bay Region.
Kathy pol
If we delve into her personal life, she was married to Greg butch. After getting out of college she and Greg tied the knot on July 30, 1995. The two remain married for twenty years in that period gave birth to a son and a daughter Adam and Rachel Butch. She and Greg lived together in Bay City, Michigan and Kathy continue to inhabit the place after the death of her husband at the age of 50 on February 20, 2016, suffering from cancer.
Diane Pol Jr.
Diane Louise Pol is the eldest children of Dr.Pol and Diane Pol. She was born on March 27, 1973, which currently makes her age 45 years. She grew up as a foster child before Dr.Pol and Diane taker her into their wings at the age of eight. Although not in the paper she lived as their child for ten years, and at the age of 18, she was officially adopted.
She attended Chippewa Hills High School same school as her sister Kathy. She then attended Central Michigan University graduating as the class of 1996.
Mother and daughter Diane Pol and Diane Louise Pol Jr
The information about her personal life has not much surfaced in media, so we do not know if she is married or was previously. However, on her Facebook page, she says she is currently single.
Charles Pol
Charles was born in Central Michigan’s farm country on 6th March 1979 which presently makes his age 39 years. Growing up in Michigan he worked with his father as a sidekick starting at the age of 5. He used to assist Dr.Pol at the clinic, helping out on farm calls and taking care of the vast number of pets and farm animals they had. Charles loved working with animals but when the time came to chose the profession he was determined not following the path of his veterinarian father. Thankfully his parents were not opposed to the idea, in fact, they encouraged him to pursue a career he would love.
Charles wanted to have a career in the entertainment industry so right after graduation (class of 2003) from the University of Miami in communication he moved to Los Angeles. He took the internship in acting and production with reputed companies like Paramount Pictures, Parkway production, and Mirage Enterprises during which he got chance to learn from Hollywood legend, the late, Sydney Pollack.
Charles worked in production work for some years before venturing into acting with his family show “The Incredible Dr.Pol”(2011). He is also known for TV series The Legend of Sheriff Gus Skinner (2013) and Calling Dr. Pol (2014).
I’m living out my dream of being a Vet through Dr Pol! Love them!!
Love ❤️ you I your show
I WANT TO COME MEET YOUR FAMILY
DIANE WAS DIANE POL’S BEST FRIEND FROM SCHOOL’S DAUGHTER. THE REASON SHE HAS THE SAME NAME DIANE IS BECAUSE DIANE POL’S BEST FRIEND NAMED HER AFTER HER. AND WHEN DIANE’S MOTHER DIED, DIANE AND JAN ADOPTED HER
Anyone who watched the series would know this. The op obviously does not
Dr. Pol brings back memories when I live on the farm. Dr. Rhodes of Fort Dodge, Iowa often came to the farm.Thanks for bring back wonderful memories. Eileen Nelson, Ruskin, Florida.
My whole family are die hard Pol watchers, from age 73-5 yrs…Some days my great grand and I only watch Dr. Pol..
Never lived on a farm, but did see a breach birth calf while visiting a farm in Connecticut in the 1960’s..our family has had rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, hamsters..always a love of the pets…
When this show appeared it was kismat, the birth of a cow or horse some might say was gross, but the children had compassion for the procedures being performed.. One of the best shows out there and the Pol family will always remain a good place in our hearts…Patricia Jones and family Jacksonville, Fl
we LOVE Dr pol watch him every day he Is on.He can do no wrong when it comes to animals and loves people also
Love Dr Pol, wish I could bring my dog to him, he nvmis a 10 year old Golden with a dozen lumps on him some ,,size of golf balls and larger, been told they are just fatty lumps, but concerned about two of them, one under her neck and one wraps around back rear leg. Neither seems to bother him, runs and plays as usual. Was wondering if we could get some advise from Dr Pol. Our Boomer is like our child, we are both 75 yrs old and he is our family.
Thank you for listening,
Helen & Tom Guigliano
There is something so good, pure..and yes..Godly about this family that NOT watching is not an option!
Animals are the only reason I have cable and of course Dr Pol is number 1 .Love watching as it also reminds me of taking care of our Animals on tour hobbies farm we had growing up .God Bless them all
Animals are the only reason I have cable and of course Dr Pol is number 1 .Love watching as it also reminds me of taking care of our Animals on tour hobbies farm we had growing up .God Bless them all
I record The Incredible Dr Pol. It is always my first choice among my recordings. i supper from being burned on my hand and arm. I went thru bouts of depression. My love for animals runs deep..always has.. I would love to visit and help in any way i could to help you and your family and team..I am a GREAT PA dutch cook and love to can and prepare for the winter..I live alone in Rebersburg (amish country) I am nearing retirement and am extremely bored. i would Larry and Otis are yorkie rescues and one very bad Golden Retriver pup…Please consider me!
Love,
Colleen Barry
126 W Main Street
Rebersburg PA 16872
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Just found out Dr Emily has left Dr. Pol.. I miss her already..She made me laugh and was so inventive and talented…and her husband was a big help to her and Dr Pol…Hope she is happy in Virginia..
where in Virginia
Joan Caserta, what a life changer your show is. As a child this was my wish but at that time females were not vets. You see I am 85years young and right now my biggest wish is to meet Doc Pol. I know this is only a dream, but if we didn’t have dreams we would not have life May God bless you for all you do for animals and there care givers.
I adopted all my children. Two boys and a girl. All grown giving me two small grand children. Love the show. Watch it all the time. Keep up the good work.
Hi all dr pol admirers from Melbourne Australia I am constantly checking tv networks to see if the series shall continue here in aus. I’m originally from Cortona Italia ( yes, where UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN” was filmed). At 55 now I relive my farm days in Italy as I immerse myself into the pol family and their lives. Dr pol is exactly like my dear father now in Heaven. The work ethics. Many uni degrees. Most caring loving family man. Dr pol and my dad are the same so I crave for next series to start in Aus but cannot find out WHEN OR IF? Series 5 eps seen but only a few and have saved them to re watch over and over. What an incredible man. What a perfect name” incredible dr pol and family staff all. You inspire us to be better people. I’m not a fan of anyone but admire this man for his trials and tribulations as a child so similar to my own dads. We cannot begin to comprehend what that era went thru and to be able to schive such goals from truly humble beginnings and remain humble tho so so successful is a rarity. Cmon n send us more series of the incredible dr pol here DOWN UNDER. Congratulations to this incredible man and family all. Doc Brenda. An inspiration to all women. Thank you. Mari from Melbourne Aus.
What happened to Adam, the grandson? I noticed a tribute to him at the end of the show..he was so young!! Also, is Dr. Emily really leaving? I’ve been watching this show for years & just love it!
DR pol I love your shoe
I just love this show ive been in a wheelchair for eight years suffer with RA an this show helps takes my mind off what im dealing with Thank you
Im addicted to watching the?show and have been for years. I have never owned an animal but have learned a lot. The family and staff are awesome. I am watching the marathon and it’s mostly all I have watched in over a week. Can’t wait for new season. Makes me want to be a vegetarian though. Almost. Love the empathy of the staff and owners. Adore them all. Charles hangs in there even when he gets kicked! A fan forever!
I watch Dr. Pol every chance I get. I am 70 years old and having alot of time on my hands, I discovered Dr. Pol on the National Geographic channeL You are such amazing people and do so much for all the animals that visit you. The love that Dr. Pol and his family have shown is truly an inspirational to all of us. Keep on doing your increible work…therefore the name of The Incredible Dr. Pol!
What a wonderful family. I watch all the time Nd since the recent marathon started I have been watching since Dec 24 with my tv locked on ngwhd . I tell my friends here at my age 80 I could even help pull a calf lol
…THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW, FAMILY AND STAFF.
Love watching Dr.Lol and his large family. Loved on farm. I now suffers from multiple myeloma and I feel great watching Dr. Lol because it brings back memories of my My Dad and how he did a lot of natural care with our cattle and horse’s. Thank you Charles for pushing Nat Geo for doing the show. Cathy Molitor
When Dr. Pol meets the Lord he will say ” Job Well done”. Dr. Pol has done so much good with his life, I am so glad we are privileged to see part of it. Congratulations to Charles and the whole Pol family for the birth of Charles daughter, Abigail. I also want to send my condolences for the loss of Dr. Pol’s grandson, Butch. Such a loss for the family and especially for his mother, Kathleen who also lost her husband and Butch’s father in 2016 to cancer. I love everyone on the show, Dr. Brenda, Dr. Pol, Dr. Emily, Diane Pol, Charles Pol, Beth Pol, Dr. Emily’s family, the customers and the ANIMALS! THANK YOU DR. POL
Iwatch your show whenever Ican, even if they`re reruns. I`m 77 and from Ontario, Canada. My father was a farmer, my grandfather a working blacksmith. I love your family and I think Dr. Brenda has the best approach to life. Keep up the good show. love you all.
We live in Portland, Oregon. Bruce was my next door neighbor, when i moved next to after leaving an abusive marriage with my two young sons, I had no interest in love, just raising my boys, but I found a friendship and then a love. We adopted 7 more children, and 6 cats. Adoption is a garden of love where children grow! We taught adoption classes, shephering hundreds of other families finding their families.
I’m disabled now and in bed with migraines so fill my days with Dr. POL and love the love they have for each other and their animal patients, as the example of how to live; touching and being touched, Live, Love and be at peace, as God intended!
I just don’t have the words to express this wonderful family. Dr Pol you are God’s Angle sent to earth to care for our Animals. Diane is his Angle wife. Charles, Kathy And Diane jr you are so lucky to have such wonderful Parents. God Bless and keep you all. Love Donna