Stretch & Fetch Animal Rehabilitation Centre

12/03/2025

🎄 Holiday Gift Cards Are Here! 🎄

Give a gift that truly makes a difference this season: comfort, mobility, and improved quality of life for the pets we love. ❤️

Our gift cards are fully electronic and can be used in two ways:
✨ Add any dollar amount to a client account (usable for any pet)
✨ OR purchase a specific rehab package as a gift for a specific pet

Perfect for:
🐾 Pet lovers who have everything
🐾 Senior pets or those recovering from injury
🐾 New puppy/kitten families wanting to start strong

📩 Send us a message or speak to us at your next appointment to purchase.
No wrapping required, just love. ❤️

12/02/2025

🐾 Patient of the Month: LUKE!

This incredible boy has captured all of our hearts. Luke is a sweet rescue who has faced more challenges than most but he continues to meet every one of them with courage, patience, and the gentlest spirit.

Luke lost one of his hind legs after a traumatic injury with a chain, leaving him a proud tripod for life. While he’s adapted beautifully, living as a tripod naturally puts extra strain on the remaining limbs and creates compensatory tension throughout the body. Over time, this added workload can lead to soreness, muscle imbalance, and joint stress.

Unfortunately, Luke recently began showing signs of a knee injury in his remaining hind limb, along with compensatory back pain, carpal flexor tightness, and tension in several muscle groups. His family, who are absolutely devoted to his care, brought him to see us so that we could help manage his pain and keep him moving comfortably.

We started Luke on a weekly rehabilitation program designed to reduce inflammation and swelling in his knee while addressing the compensatory pain and tension throughout his body. Through a combination of targeted exercises, manual therapy, and supportive modalities, Luke has already made wonderful progress! Within just a few weeks, he’s been noticeably more comfortable, more stable, and moving with greater ease, way to go, Luke! 🙌

That said, our work isn’t done yet. Because of his unique biomechanics, long-term maintenance and strength training will be essential to help Luke stay mobile, prevent flare-ups, and support his joints as he ages. Building and maintaining strength is one of the best ways we can protect his body and give him the quality of life he deserves.

We’re incredibly proud of how far Luke has come in such a short time and so grateful for the love and dedication of his family. Their commitment to his well-being is a beautiful reminder of the power of teamwork between pet parents and rehabilitation care.

Keep up the great work, Luke! You inspire us every single week, and we can’t wait to keep cheering you on through your journey! 💛🐾

12/01/2025

🎄 Pet Christmas Photo Contest! 🎄
Let the holiday cuteness begin! 😍

From Dec 1–Dec 25, post your pet’s Christmas-themed photo in the COMMENTS below for a chance to win a special Christmas gift from Stretch & Fetch! 🎁

📸 How to Enter:
✔ Post your photo in the comments below
❤️ Like your favourite entries
👇Tag your friends to vote - every like counts!
👍 Like our page to be notified if you win
🏆 Photo with the most likes by Dec 25 at 12pm wins!

We can’t wait to see your festive fur-babies! 🐾🎅
Winner announced first week of January 🎉

11/28/2025

We asked Marissa, RVT, CCRP, CSCC (manager, and business owner) what she wants pet parents to know about rehabilitation and her answer might surprise you! 🐱💙

Rehab isn’t just for dogs! Cats benefit from rehabilitation too, especially as they age. In fact, studies show that 70–90% of senior cats develop arthritis in one or more joints 😿 The tricky part? Cats are masters at hiding pain.

Subtle signs can include:
🐾 Decreased play or jumping
🐾 Hesitating before climbing stairs or furniture
🐾 Changes in grooming habits or using the litter box differently
🐾 Sleeping more or choosing lower resting spots

If your cat seems “slower” or “less playful,” it might not just be age, it could be discomfort. With proper assessment and a tailored plan, we can help maintain your cat’s mobility, comfort, and quality of life well into their golden years 🧡

11/26/2025

As November comes to an end, we want to share our December hours and holiday season availability so you can plan ahead for your pets care needs.🎄

🎅December Schedule:
▫ Dec 13 : closing early so our team can enjoy a well deserved holiday party
▫ Dec 15-19 : short staffed and have very limited appointment spots remaining
▫ Dec 22-23 : fully booked! Please contact us if you would like to be added to the cancellation list to fit in one more visit before the holidays
▫ Dec 24-29 : CLOSED
▫ Dec 30 : open by appointment only with no administrative staff available
▫ Dec 31-Jan 1 : CLOSED

If you would like to stock up on supplements or food before the holiday closure, please reach out soon.
We will not be able to accommodate pickups between December 24 and January 1

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our small business this year. We hope the holiday season is full of warmth joy and plenty of tail wags 🎄🐾

11/26/2025

Good luck to everyone!! 🎄🎁

Thank you Stretch & Fetch Animal Rehabilitation Centre!
We now have a 50% off coupon we will be giving away in one of our 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS gift packages we have been carefully putting together for you all! 🎄

11/26/2025

🤔If your dog is slowing down, it might not just be age catching up.

Many of the changes we label as normal senior behaviour are actually signs of pain, and the earlier we address them, the better their long term comfort and mobility will be.

🐕Dogs are experts at hiding discomfort which means pain often shows up quietly. Hesitating on stairs, avoiding the couch, shorter walks, or acting tired can all be subtle signals that something is wrong. Rehabilitation helps identify the real cause and gives a plan to improve strength, reduce pain, and keep your dog moving confidently.

You do not need to wait for things to get worse.
💪A small change today can mean a big improvement tomorrow.

💛 If you are noticing any of these signs, send us a message to schedule a consultation and help your dog feel like themselves again.

11/25/2025

✨ Marissa's FAVOURITE time of year is Christmas 🎄🎁!

That means, you can expect a lot of fun Holiday posts coming your way including our HOLIDAY STARTER PACK promotion that we launched yesterday!

Stay tuned for our next Holiday posts including:
🎁 Exclusive promos for current clients only
😻 A Christmas pet photo contest
🤶🏻 Gift card information- for the pet lover in your life
❄️ Education to ensure a safe and happy holiday
🔔 A sneak peak into our holiday staff party

Do you have plans this holiday season? Tell us what they are below!

11/24/2025

🎄 Introducing our Holiday Mobility Starter Pack 🎁

We know the holidays can be a financially stressful time and we never want the cost of care to be the reason a pet stays uncomfortable. That is why we are offering a special limited time holiday promo to help more pets get the support they need to move comfortably into the new year.

💡 Looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift for the dog lover in your life?
This package can be purchased as a gift and used by any pet guardian during the booking window. Give the gift of comfort, health, and mobility this season.

For $250, you will receive:
🐾 A full consultation with our rehabilitation team
🐾 One regular rehabilitation session (hydrotherapy not included)
🐾 One free bag or bottle of a supplement hand picked by the veterinarian during your consult to support your pets specific condition

This is an incredible opportunity to start or restart your pets mobility journey and experience the real value of rehab care. Our services are designed to reduce pain, improve strength and boost quality of life and this bundle gives you the chance to see meaningful change.

✨ Space is highly limited to ensure each pet receives our full attention and individualized care.
✨ Book between November 24 and December 23 to secure the promo.

Give your pet the gift of comfort this Christmas.🎁

11/21/2025

We asked Jenna, our RVT and rehabilitation practitioner, what she wants pet parents to know about rehab and her answer is so important! ❤️

At-home exercise programs are a key part of every dog’s rehabilitation journey 🐾 They help build strength, improve mobility, and boost your dog’s confidence as they move through recovery or age gracefully. 💪

Each program we create is completely customized to your pet’s unique needs because every dog moves differently! Exercises are carefully chosen to target specific muscles, improve balance, and support healthy movement patterns.

That’s why it’s so important to work with a certified professional when developing your dog’s program. 🩺 Proper technique, progression, and guidance ensure that your dog gets the most benefit from their exercises and stays safe along the way.

We’re here to support you every step of the way and make sure your dog feels strong, capable, and ready to take on the world one rep at a time ❤️🐶

11/20/2025

🤔Chronic pain does not always look dramatic.
Many pets hide discomfort for months or even years before they show obvious signs like limping or crying. But subtle things like slipping on floors, difficulty getting up, hesitation before jumping, or tiring out faster are all early indicators that mobility support is needed.

🐕The good news is simple changes at home can make a big difference right away. Adding traction, reducing strain on joints, and making transitions easier can immediately improve comfort and confidence for dogs and cats of all ages.

If you are noticing changes in the way your pet moves, do not wait for things to get worse. Early support means better long term outcomes and a happier, more comfortable companion.

Ready to help your pet move and feel better?
📩 Send us a message to book a consultation today

11/18/2025

🕒 WEEK 4: “What happens if my dog's CCL injury is left untreated?”

We’re working through a 4-week educational series all about one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs, the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL).

🐕When a CCL injury is left untreated, the joint remains unstable. This ongoing motion inside the knee causes inflammation, pain, and progressive arthritis.

Many dogs begin compensating with their other leg and sadly, over half will injure that knee within the year. Muscle loss, stiffness, and mobility issues follow, often leading to long-term pain and decreased quality of life.

💫The most effective way to prevent this progression is early rehabilitation. Whether surgery is chosen or not, structured therapy helps maintain strength, improve comfort, and slow down arthritis.

Every week, we see dogs regain mobility and confidence through targeted rehabilitation. It’s never too late to start but the sooner you do, the better your dog will feel.