Black Creek Mobile Vet

01/22/2025

Meet Dr. Erica! 🩺✨

As the founder of Black Creek Mobile Vet, Dr. Erica has been providing compassionate at-home end-of-life care for pets in Perth County (and beyond) since March 2020. 💙

So, how did she get here? 🤔

It all started with her soul pet, Smokey… 🐈‍⬛

Swipe to discover more about Dr. Erica’s journey, including:

💔 Her personal experience with losing a beloved pet

🚙 A shift in career goals

🐾 Her unique approach to vet care

📚 Her growing list of skills, passions, and more!

What else would you love to know about Dr. Erica?
Drop your questions below! 👇✨

01/17/2025

Saying goodbye to your beloved pet is never easy, but knowing what your options are can help you feel more prepared and at peace with such a difficult decision. 🐾💜

Wondering if in-home euthanasia might be the right choice for your pet? Here are a few aspects of the appointment experience to consider:

🏠 Comfort & familiarity of home

🐾 Reduced stress for both you and your pet

⏳ More time to say goodbye

💖 A personalized, compassionate experience

🚗 No travel required

🔒 Privacy during this emotional time

If you’re thinking about end-of-life care decisions for your pet, read our full blog post for more details on why in-home care can make all the difference for your whole family. 🌿💖

https://petcomfortvet.com/blog/6-reasons-to-choose-an-in-home-euthanasia-for-your-pet

01/13/2025

What are Pet Loss Hearts? 🪡🩵

Each of our clients receives a beautiful, handmade heart as they begin their grief journey. 💔

These special hearts are:

✨ Hand-stitched with care by our amazing community members

💖 Created with intention, kindness, and love

🐾 Made to honour the bond, the life, and the love shared with your pet

🌟 Want to get involved? 🌟

Our group Sewing Bees rotate monthly through Stratford, St. Marys, and Sebringville, and our next event is just around the corner! Join us at Raise Your Vibe (83 Queen St. E, St. Marys) on Tuesday, January 21st from 4-8pm! 🎉

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cn6Q3ywoQ/

This drop-in event is open to everyone—whether you want to sew with us, donate supplies, or pick up supplies to create hearts at home. 🧵💜

📩 Interested? Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] to join our volunteer Facebook group for updates!

We hope to see you there! ✨🩵

01/08/2025

🐾 💜 Honouring Abbee 💜 🐾

April 11th, 2012 - September 5th, 2024

“Abbee girl came to us as a puppy of 8 weeks. She quickly adapted to her country life. Abbee loved everyone!!

She was our greeter for all that visited and that was many as my husband’s office is at our home and people are in and out often.

Abbee knew exactly which delivery people had the treats and they always got the biggest greeting. Abbee was often up to mischief and we will forever have some really funny stories to share, from stealing service peoples shoes to stealing packages that were delivered.”

To read Abbee’s full tribute, view her personalized honouring page linked below. 💜🌈

https://petcomfortvet.com/honouring/abbee-scott

12/30/2024

Calling All Local Creative Souls, Sewists & Quilters! 🧵🐾

We’re reaching out to see if any talented individuals or local sewing/quilting groups would be interested in helping us create handmade Pet Loss Hearts. As our clinic has grown, so has our need for Loss Hearts - these heartfelt creations are made with kindness, intention and compassion to bring comfort to grieving families and honour the life of their beloved pet.

If you would like to contribute to this special project, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you're able to sew hearts at home or want to join in a group setting, every stitch makes a difference. All materials will be provided to you! 💖

For those interested in group Sewing Bees, let us know what time of day works best so we can plan our events accordingly! We are also happy to accept supply donations of felt, embroidery floss, stuffing or animal related decor items.

We sincerely appreciate the community’s support with such a meaningful part of our client care experience. 💜

Please share with anyone who may be interested, comment below or email us at [email protected] to connect with us! 🐾✨

12/24/2024

For Christmas this year, we celebrated with a team paint night at The Imagined Canvas Studio 🎨💜

Not only is Cheryl the most wonderful teacher, pet portrait night was the perfect opportunity for our team to spend some time together before the holidays!

Swipe to see how our portraits progressed!

Which one is your favourite? 🖌️🌈

12/18/2024

This holiday season, the Black Creek Mobile Vet team is here for you. ☃️💕

House calls are available:

❄️ Dec 20 - 21
❄️ Dec 23 - 24
❄️ Dec 26 - 28
❄️ Dec 30 - Jan 4

We will be closed on December 25th to spend some quality time with our families. 🎄✨

Contact our team for compassionate end-of-life care over the holidays, all from the comfort of your home. 🏠♥️

Call or Text: 226-779-5463

Email: [email protected]

Or request an appointment: https://petcomfortvet.com/request-an-appointment

12/12/2024

Meet our new Client Care Coordinator! 📞💜

In early November, Black Creek Mobile Vet gained another new team member!

Katie has been a wonderful addition to the team and our clients have been so appreciative of the additional support she provides. 🫶

Having a dedicated client care coordinator means:

➡️ No waiting on hold to have your questions answered

➡️ Dedicated support from the moment you call

➡️ Someone to walk you through all your options in caring for your pet

➡️ Check-ins through each step of your journey with support and resources

Please join us in welcoming Katie to the team!

What else would you like to learn about her? 🤔

12/05/2024

🐾 💜 Honouring Buffy 💜 🐾

December 13, 2011 - August 13, 2024

To Buffy the vampire slaying dog, you were my best friend and adventure buddy.

Whether it was wrestling, hikes, or stealing popcorn from the bowl while watching movies you’ve left me with memories that I’ll always cherish.

“On y va Buffy, let’s go.”

💖 Forever loved by Fraser, friends & family

Scroll to see more adorable photos of sweet Buffy 🫶🏻

https://petcomfortvet.com/honouring/buffy-mackinnon

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11/29/2024

Meet Dr. Erin! 🩺💙

In September, we welcomed a new vet to the Black Creek Mobile Vet team!

Dr. Erin has been a wonderful addition to the team and our clients have been saying such great things about her excellent care. 🫶

For you, two vets means more peace of mind!

We now have:

➡️ More same-day availability

AND

➡️ Evening and weekend appointments


Please join us in welcoming Dr. Erin to the team!

What else would you like to learn about her? 🤔
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11/27/2024

UPDATE: Harley has successfully found his new home! Thank you to everyone who shared in support of this sweet boy. 💜

⚠️ HELP SAVE HARLEY ⚠️

Harley is a sweet 4 year old Shepherd/Catahoula mix who needs rehoming by Friday, Nov 29th.

He cannot be surrendered to the humane society due to fear and aggression with other dogs - Harley’s owner is moving and is unable to bring him with her, their rehoming plans have fallen through last minute.

- perfect for guarding property
- does well with people, lives with 2 cats
- MUST be the only dog
- neutered, not up to date on vaccines

Located near Shakespeare/New Hamburg, ON

Text Shannon at (226) 220-6195

Please share this post to help Harley find a home! 💜

11/22/2024

We will be closed early today while Dr. Erica attends the visitation for her much loved and departed grandmother, Margaret (Peg) Dickie 🕊

11/11/2024

We were sent this beautiful tribute today, one year after his passing. We are honoured to share this in memory of sweet Harley. 🐾💜

"This video is dedicated to Harley Houle a.k.a. mans best friend a.k.a. best frisbee catching dog ever. It's been a long lonely quiet year since Harley left our home, and he will forever be missed"

This video is dedicated to Harley Houle a.k.a. mans best friend a.k.a. best frisbee catching dog ever.Anyone who has experienced the loss of a dog will need ...

10/24/2024

So what were people dying to know?

How to support one another ❣️💕

Because “Death is a social event with a medical component, not a medical event with a social component”

We need compassionate communities to support caregivers & grievers

Showing up for one another can look like:

👂 Listening more than talking

❤️‍🩹 Acknowledging and allowing all feelings

🛠 Not trying to “fix”, just be

🎢 We need to learn how to hold on to the rollercoaster of life through it’s dips and turns through grief & joy

Dying is a normal part of living & yet Talking about dying is uncomfortable.

How do we fix this?

The answer may surprise you.

👀

The answer is YOU.

Eliminate the excessive suffering that we cause ourselves by avoiding uncomfortable conversations.

Unsure how?

Start the conversation…

🐾 Share this post to your stories

🐾 Share this post with a friend

🐾 Tell a friend about this post

🐾 Reflect on your own wishes (for you & your pet)

🐾 Ask others for their opinions

If you feel you haven’t prepared for your pet’s final stages of life → I can help. Follow & feel empowered throughout your pet’s life journey

because

knowledge is so powerful!

and

it’s really all about living well!

Hospice of Waterloo Region Love Your Life to Death



Some thoughts & quotes taken from the combined talks by and

Thank you, for inviting me to speak and creating this important community event 💛

10/11/2024

🍂 Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for families with pets nearing the end of their life. We know that the holidays are when access to vet care can be limited, and emergencies can feel even more overwhelming.

💜 If you’re concerned about your pet’s comfort and want to avoid a last-minute crisis, we’re here to help. We have peaceful home euthanasia appointments available this Saturday and Monday.

Please note: While our phones will be off Saturday and Sunday, we’ll be checking messages for urgent requests. A holiday surcharge applies.

🐾 Call or text to pre-book now and ensure a peaceful, compassionate goodbye at home.

📲226-779-KIND (5463)

10/09/2024

Join me next Saturday, October 19th as I talk about Navigating Difficult Decisions with your pets; along with other speakers in the human health care realm

🦋 DYING TO KNOW

Join us for a day of discussion about death, dying and bereavement, featuring local experts and special guests, including:

Emily Cooper, Community Paramedicine, with a morning session: "What’s a DNR-C and Why Everyone Needs to Know."

Dr. Erica Dickie, a palliative care veterinarian and pet loss grief specialist, with an afternoon session: "Knowing When It’s Time to Say Goodbye”

Register today: dyingtoknow.ca

DyingToKnow.ca is a one-day conference on Saturday, Oct. 19th, cohosted by Hospice Waterloo Region and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Kitchener.

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