Allandale Veterinary Hospital

02/14/2025

02/13/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Diesel vom Burgimwald, the beloved German Shepherd who played Rex on the TV series Hudson and Rex. Diesel, just 8 years old, passed away from cancer last August during the filming of the show’s 7th season. The news has now been shared with us all.

Diesel touched the lives of so many, including our own, as he visited us several times with his breeder and trainer. In this photo, you can see Dr. Lechten and RVT Lisa, who was absolutely starstruck by him. Lisa shared, "He was one of the best patients I have ever worked with in my 30 years—he stole my heart!"

Our deepest condolences go out to the production team, breeder, Sherri (his trainer), and everyone who had the privilege of knowing this special dog. Diesel will always be remembered for his incredible presence, both on and off the screen. Rest in peace, Diesel. You will be missed.

02/13/2025

Yes, we are open! Please be safe driving on the roads as they are still slippery out there. Happy Digging :)

02/08/2025

In 1980, Carly graduated from Centralia College as a Registered Animal Health Technologist (AHT)(before the title RVT came into effect) She began her career locally, working for a year before moving west. In 1985, she joined AVH, which was primarily focused on large animal care at the time. In October 1989, Dr. Lechten became part of the team, leading the transition to what is now our thriving small animal practice. Carly played an integral role in supporting the growth of the practice, and in 2000, she officially became the hospital Supervisor. Although she is no longer directly involved in technical care, Carly still enjoys assisting with C-sections and helping to revive newborn puppies. Today, she focuses on client services and some administrative duties, and in her spare time, she of course loves spending time with her grandchildren. Help us send warm wishes along her way today! Congratulations Carly on your 40th Anniversary with AVH!

02/04/2025

Thank you all for your generous support in helping collect for the community!👏

01/29/2025

Well, well, well—who knew? Even when Dr. Lechten and Natalie are off gallivanting around the globe, they’re still not "chicken" to find a vet clinic! This particular chicken had a run-in with a raccoon, and the dynamic duo took it straight to a local vet clinic. Dr. Cavallini, who runs a shelter in Costa Rica, graciously let Dr. Lechten play surgeon and fix up the chicken’s battle wounds. Talk about going above and beyond the call of cluck!

01/25/2025

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this “Reading Basket” would be a hit for your Valentine💕 Best of all 100% of proceeds will go towards the gaap charity. 5$ per ticket could win you this amazing gift valued at just under $200!

What’s inside? A chennile handknitted reading blanket, rom com novel with bookmark, freeze dried strawberries, soy candle, reading socks, hearts mug, cherry bathbombs, and of course candy and Lindor chocolates all on a gorgeous wooden serving tray❤️

👉🏻Don’t miss this opportunity! Draw date is Feb 14th 2025

Good Luck everyone 💕💕💕

01/12/2025

Please help these little creatures🤍

Did you know ????

⭐️ They are resistant to Rabies! While it’s a common myth that opossums can be rabid, opossums’ body temperature is too low for the virus to survive like it does in other mammals, such as raccoons and bats. If you see an opossum in defense mode, such as hissing, drooling, or swaying, don’t assume it’s rabid. These are bluff behaviors used to outsmart potential predators.

⭐️ They eat ticks! Opossums eat more than 90 percent of the ticks they encounter, according to the National Park Service. Some scientists, including Rick Ostfeld from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, note that they can kill up to 95 percent of ticks that feed on them and eat more than 5,000 ticks in a single season! If you live in an area with ticks—or mammals who might carry ticks—that potentially spread Lyme disease, you want opossums around.

By the way, they also eat cockroaches, crickets, beetles, mice, and rats.

⭐️ They are very clean! Like the cats you may share your homes with, opossums constantly self-groom with their tongues and paws. Since they don’t have sweat glands, opossums also groom themselves to cool down in hot weather.

⭐️ They have 50 teeth! This is more than any North American land mammal!

⭐️Their name is derived from Algonquian language! Algonquians are Indigenous people who now live in Eastern Canada, originally residing in Quebec, Ontario, Upper Michigan, and Wisconsin. “Opossum” is derived from the Algonquin word “apasum,” which means white animal.

12/21/2024

Daisy was one of those super patients that everyone loved. 🤍🐾

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved COPE service dog, Daisy, at the age of 10, following a brief illness. Daisy became an integral part of the Hospice Simcoe family in 2017, after completing training with COPE and its dedicated foster families. As Ontario’s first COPE service dog to join a hospice care team, Daisy paved the way for many others, touching the lives of countless individuals.
Over her 7.5 years of service, Daisy brought comfort, joy, and a sense of peace to hundreds of residents, their families, and participants in our bereavement support programs. Her gentle and loving presence made her a cherished "celebrity" within our community.
Daisy’s memory will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched. She will be deeply missed by all of us at Hospice Simcoe, and by our partners at COPE, an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International. Her legacy of love, service, and healing will continue to inspire us all.

Rest in peace, sweet Daisy.
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12/20/2024

As the year comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to our exceptional staff and valued clients. Your ongoing support has been invaluable that our annual bake sale and silent auction raised a remarkable $2639.86! Thank you for all the contributions and enthusiastic baking! 💕

A heartfelt thank you to our clients for consistently spoiling us with delicious goodies, treats and lunches throughout the year. Your thoughtfulness truly means the world to us. Have a safe and happy Holiday Season! Please note our hours over the next week, they can also be found on our website. If you have a true emergency please contact the Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic. 🎄

12/16/2024

3-2-1…. our auction is now live! Come by for some holiday treats, and great gifts! On sale until tomorrow night 7 pm. Hope to see you all! (100% of the proceeds will be donated to the gaap charity)

12/11/2024

Get your bids ready! This upcoming Monday and Tuesday (Dec 16 & 17th) we are holding our annual Bake Sale and Silent Auction. Our bakers will be busy this weekend, be sure to stop to get your Holiday treats before they sell out! We have some beautiful gifts to auction off this year, here's a sneak peek of just a few items up for grabs. Auction ends Tuesday 7 pm, winning bidders will be notified on Wednesday Dec 18th.

All proceeds are donated towards the GAAP charity. This charity helps communities with veterinary needs. Our teams travel to communities to vaccinate, reduce the outbreak of Rabies, and population control to remote areas in which veterinary care is hard to reach or does not exist. Help us bring communities together for a brighter and safer tomorrow!

12/03/2024

Just a reminder as the cold weather approaches….❄️❄️❄️

11/14/2024

In honor of National Hospital Managers Week, we would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to Angie for her exceptional leadership and dedication. Her commitment to excellence and ability to navigate challenges with grace and efficiency have a profound impact on both our team and the patients we serve.

Angie's hard work and vision continue to set the standard for quality care and operational excellence, and we are grateful for her guidance and support.

Thank you for your dedication and for all that you do to ensure the success and well-being of our hospital and our patients!

Happy Managers Week Angie!