From the Clinic

Stories from
the clinic.

Meet our patients, follow their journeys, and see the work that happens behind the exam room door.

Newt the kitten — happy and healthy after two emergency surgeries

Mary Green, DVM June 11, 2022

Meet Newt the Kitty

Newt isn't your ordinary kiddo…at just under a year of age, Newt has already had more emergency surgeries than most will have in their lifetime. From a ruptured diaphragm to an ileocolic intussusception, Newt's story is one of resilience, persistence, and a whole lot of heart.

Read the story

Bella the chocolate Lab and her surgical recovery story

Mary Green, DVM Feb 22, 2022

Spay Day!

Bella, a 9-year-old chocolate Lab, came in for an urgent care exam after a week of poor appetite and decreased activity. What we found — and what every dog owner should know about pyometra.

Dougie the rescue cat — now a permanent clinic resident

Mary Green, DVM Feb 13, 2022

A Perfect Valentine to Steal Your Heart

In May of 2021, a good Samaritan found an injured cat on Douglas Street. Despite a busy morning, she swooped him up and started calling around to find help. Meet Dougie — now a permanent resident of the clinic.

PD the rescue puppy on his first day at the clinic

Mary Green, DVM Dec 23, 2021

PD — An Update

You may remember PD as the subject of a GoFundMe we started back in May. With the police investigation now closed, we can finally share the story of one of the most resilient patients we've ever cared for.

A cozy little dog bundled up in a knitted hat

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