New Season of The Incredible Dr. Pol Canceled? Meet the Cast

Originally posted on January 23, 2020 @ 4:49 am

“The Incredible Dr. Pol” is a reality veterinary show that airs on Nat Geo Wild. The show first premiered back on October 29, 2011. It follows the rural Michigan veterinarian Jan Pol and his family and staff at his clinic and on nearby farms.

The show is dedicated to animals and animal lovers. All over the season, the show has garnered a steady fan following. Dr. Pol brings to all the problems and handles it by himself. What are The Incredible Dr. Pol casts doing nowadays? How much is their net worth and salary? Keep reading to know about your favorite cast below.

Jan Pol’s Net Worth, Wife & Kids

Dr. Jan-Harm Pol is the man of the hour. Dr. Pol was originally from the Netherlands and studied veterinary medicine at the Utrecht University and graduated with a DVM degree. Then he relocated to Harbor Beach, Michigan. Dr. Pol worked for a veterinarian for more than ten years.

After moving to Weidman, he started his won practice named ‘Pol Veterinary Services’ at his home in 1981. Over the years of practice, he claims to serve more than 19,000 clients. Dr. Pol’s estimated net worth is $1 million.

Image of The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Jan Pol
The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Jan Pol

Dr. Jan Pol is married to his high school sweetheart Diane Pol. The couple has been together for more than five decades. They have three adopted children named Kathy, Charles, and Diane. The sad news is, he lost his grandson Adam Butch in September 2019.

Why Doesn’t Dr. Pol Retire?

Fans of the show are wondering why the 77 years old veterinarian doctor doesn’t retire from the show. Looking at his age, he has to take a break from his work and give some self and family time. In an interview with Parade, he said that he thought about retiring, but he can’t. Jan loves his job and said it keeps him young and active.

From age three, he is in love with animals after her sister told him to take care of a crippled chicken. What do you think about how many animals does he have? Well, he has three dogs; Great Dane, Newfie, and a Saint Bernard in his home. Also, he has three cats and horses.

Diane Pol’s Net Worth

Diane Pol and Dr. Jan Pol have been married for more than fifty years. She helps him in whatever way possible. Diane was born in Mayville in 1943, Michigan, and got married before relocating to Weidman.

He met Jan when he has a foreign exchange student at Mayville High School in the year 1961. She was a teacher at Harbor Beach Elementary School and held a Special Reading master’s degree.

Image of Diane Pol, Wife of Dr. Jan Pol
Diane Pol, Wife of Dr. Jan Pol

Jan Pol’s wife has worked in many the sector from which she makes an impressive amount of worth that increase net worth. She is an office manager at Pol Veterinary Service and also features in the Nat Geo show ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol.’

Charles Pol’s Net Worth & Daughter

Charles Pol is adopted by Jan and Diane since his birth. He is the show’s creator, producer as well as cast members who pitched the idea to Nat Geo. Charles loves being around the animals but didn’t want to follow the footsteps of his father.

Before the show, he worked in Los Angeles at Nickelodeon. At the time, he was trying to sell his ides for the reality shows but suddenly hit his mind. He pitched the project to a production company and filmed the sample of an episode.

He also appeared in the spin-off series of The Incredible Dr. Pol in Calling Dr. Pol. His other appearances include a TV movie, ‘Drunk & Disorderly,’ and was the executive producer of the TV series, ‘Legen of Sheriff Gus Skinner.’

Image of The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Charles Pol
The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Charles Pol

Apparently, Jan Pal’s son Charles earns his wealth from the shows that he produces and his acting. As relevant sources, Charles Pal’s net worth is believed to be around $1 million.

Image of Caption: Charles Pol got married to girlfriend Beth Oakes.
Caption: Charles Pol got married to girlfriend Beth Oakes.

There was rumored that Charles was gay. But the rumored turned false after Charles got married to his long-time girlfriend, Beth Oakes, in 2017. They have a daughter named Abigail Pol, born in October 2019.

Image of Caption: Charles Pol with newborn daughter, wife, and parents
Caption: Charles Pol with newborn daughter, wife, and parents

Charles Pol; The Star Behind the Camera

Okay, we have already described how Charles Pol was the entire reason, ‘The Incredible Jan Pol’ became a show. Well, even though people don’t nearly get to see enough of him as the star of the show, he is like the main star of the show in many ways. He recently took to Facebook live to address fan queries and other facts instead of his father.

https://www.facebook.com/TheDrPolOfficial/videos/409355209776086/

Caption: Charles Pol addresses fan queries and other news on Facebook

Among many factors, he also reported that while he was not in a position to reveal details on the new season’s finale, he was sure we would enjoy it. So far, Charles Pol has not given us any reason to doubt him, so we will take him up on his word.

Brenda Grettenberger Net Worth

Dr. Brenda Grettenberger is one of the cast members of The Incredible Dr. Pol. She has been in the show since its premiere. Dr. Brenda is a veterinarian doctor and a TV personality.

Dr. Brenda was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, in 1967. She graduated from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Upon graduation, she worked at Pol Veterinary Services for years. In 2011, she joined the cast ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol’ and continued to be part of it in the 16th season.

Image of The Incredible Dr. Pol cast Dr. Brenda Grettenberger
The Incredible Dr. Pol cast Dr. Brenda Grettenberger

It is said Dr. Brenda’s net worth is $300,000. She makes yearly around $80,000. Moving towards her personal life, she hasn’t talked about it on the public. It is unknown whether she is married, divorced, or still single.

What happened to Dr. Brenda Grettenberger on The Incredible Dr. Pol?

Rumors are swirling around the internet that Dr. Brenda won’t be returning to the show. There is news that the veterinarian doctor is leaving the show, bidding goodbye to the viewers and castmates.

The show producer Charles tweeted, saying about Dr. Brenda,

“Dr. Brenda is such a calming presence. Such a good vet. We are lucky to have her on the team.

back in September 2019. However, she will be staff at Pol Veterinary Clinic. What do you think? Will she be back on the show? To know that watch the sixteen season of The Incredible Dr. Pol.

Emily Thomas Net Worth & Salary

Emily Thomas is one of the cast members on The incredible Dr. Pol who help Dr. Pol out in his practice. She is good at her job and indispensable to Pol. She is a professional veterinarian doctor and reality star.

Dr. Emily Thomas was born in Warner Robins, Georgia, in 1984. She is the University of Georgia graduate where she got a degree in Veterinary Medicine before appearing in the Pol Veterinary Service. In 2011, she was cast in the Nat Geo Wild’s reality show, ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol.’ But Dr. Emily Thomas made a rare appearance on the show, why?

Image of The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Emily Thomas
The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Emily Thomas

Dr. Emily Thomas is married to her high school sweetheart Tony Thomas. They have two children together. She is active on social media and doesn’t shy to posts pictures of herself and her family. As of now, Dr. Emily’s net worth is around $500,000. As far as she makes a salary of $18,000 per episode.

What happened to Dr. Emily on ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol’?

Many fans of the show asked questions such as is Dr. Emily still on the incredible Dr. Pol? Or what happened to her? In the last season of the show, Dr. Emily rarely appeared on the show. Some also even talked about that she only left the show or Jan Pol’s clinic as well.

The source claimed that Dr. Emily would never return on the show as well as he reigned from Pol Veterinary Service. The reality star moved to Virginia with her family and said goodbye to Michigan. Currently, she works at Warren County Veterinary Clinic.

Going through her social media, it seems she is enjoying her life and even shared a post, visiting new places. During her free time, she goes on hiking, painting, gardening, and spending time with her family.

However, she hasn’t revealed the actual reason why she left the show. There’s some talk that she left the show to start her own clinic. The veterinarian doctor is quite busy in her profession.

Former Cast Sandra Wisniewski

Sandra Wisniewski was an old cast of The Incredible Dr. Pol. She made her debut on Dr. Pol in season two in 2012 as a veterinary doctor. Although she already has earned her veterinary practice license earlier that year.

Sandra is married to her longtime partner, Chris Shindorf. Now, she is known as Dr. Sandra Shindorf. Before marriage, she and Chris lived together for a year. She doesn’t share much about her personal life on social media. The couple has a beautiful daughter named Madilynn, born in 2016.

Image of Dr. Sandra Wisniewski with her husband Chris Shindorf
Dr. Sandra Wisniewski with her husband, Chris Shindorf

Shen even shared some shots of her daughter on her social accounts. Also, they have a son named Sam born in 2016. Currently, she is happy living her life with her husband and daughter, away from all the media bustle.

Dr. Sandra is of Polish descent and holds the American nationality. She attended Aquinas College and later enrolled at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Furthermore, Dr. Sandra has a pet dog named Nova.

The veterinarian doctor loves traveling and some of the places she has been, such as California, Santa Barbara, and more. The net worth and salary of Dr. Sandra Wisniewski are not available.

What Happened to Dr. Sandra Wisniewski of The Incredible Dr. Pol?

Like her other high profiles, veterinarian doctors, Emily and Brenda, left the show. She appeared in season two of The Incredible Dr. Pol in 2012. Later in the season, she was introduced as a staff DVM veterinarian. Sandra has appeared in a total of 14 episodes and left in 2017. After that, she never returned to the show. By why left the show, and where is she now?

We have to deal with many things in our life. If our life goes perfect as we planned them, we have to feel sorry about what we have done in the past, and everyone will be happy. Similarly, Dr. Sandra faces some difficulty where she has to choose her career and family. She wanted her family and moved out of the show.

As per sources, she was engaged to her then-fiance Chris Shindorf at the time and lived different locations of Michigan. To be with her partner, she decided to left the show and Dr. Pol’s clinic. Currently, she works at the Sheridan Animal Hospital.

Elizabeth Grammar Net Worth & Bio

Elizabeth Grammar was one of the cast members of The Incredible Dr. Pol. Now. She appeared on the show from 2016 until 2018. Grammar received her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia and quickly got a job at the Southside Animal Hospital. She is also known as one of the most experienced and famous veterinarian doctors who worked with Dr. Pol.

Dr. Elizabeth was born in Georgia. She and her late husband Robert have four kids named Kourtney Jones, Kaeli Gibson, Nick Grammar, and nelson Grammar. Her husband passed away on December 31st, 2016, the year she made her debut on the show.

Image of The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Elizabeth Grammar
The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast Elizabeth Grammar

On Christmas Eve of 2016, Dr. Elizabeth’s husband, Robert James Grammar, had drunk too much beer and vodka. As a result, he was unwell, and later, she gave him butorphanol, a Schedule IV narcotic. Reportedly, her husband himself with 0.5 ml medicine and became unresponsive and immediately ran to the hospital.

Like her castmates Dr. Sandra, she left the show due to some personal reason and didn’t come back.

Adam James Butch

Adam James Butch was the grandson of Dr, Pol and his wife, Diane, died in September 2019, at the age of 23. He was the son of Dr. Pol’s daughter Kathlene and Gregory Butch. Kathlene’s husband died at age 50 in 2016. Late she remarried to Thomas Rakowski.

The cause of Adam’s death was cancer. At the time, he was in college and actively on the Relay for Life committee. It was reported that Adam Butch was found dead at his home in Mount Pleasant, Bay City, on 18 September. He was survived by his mother Kathlene, sister Rachel, grandparents, and Thomas.

Image of Adam James Butch, son of Kathlene and George Butch
Adam James Butch, son of Kathlene and George Butch

Beth Pol; Wife of Charles Pol

Beth Pol is the daughter-in-law of Dr. Pol and his wife, Diane Pol. She also featured on some episodes of the show, seen helping on Dr. Pol’s works. Beth Pol and Charles grew up as good friends in Michigan. Later they started dating each other and got married in the year 2018.

The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter Abigail, on October 19, 2019. She is three months from now. However, not much is known about Charles’s wife regarding his family, parents, and sibling. She and her husband Charles both appeared in season 12 of The Incredible Dr. Pol.

Image of Beth Pol with her husband Charles Pol
Beth Pol with her husband, Charles Pol

Is The Incredible Dr. Pol Canceled?

The Incredible Dr. Pol first premiered on in 2011 on Nat Geo Wild. Every year, the show brings two seasons, so viewers don’t have to wait for the new season for a long time. The show has recently ended the season fifteen. The Incredible of Dr. Pol season 15 premiered in July 2019. To date, Nat Geo has not given information regarding the show’s renewal and cancellation of season 16.

Caption: A clip from the newest season of The Incredible Jan Pol

There’s a rumor that season 16 of The Incredible Dr. Pol would not air of the network. It is also said that the new season of The Incredible Dr. Pol can be released from January 2020. We will update this as soon as we get more. Till then keep visiting on our page.

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