Hope Animal Clinic

01/17/2025

Fun Fact Friday: Dogs experience REM sleep, which means they can dream. Puppies and older dogs tend to dream more frequently.

Signs that your dog is dreaming may include paw twitching, changes in breathing, eye flickering, whimpering, barking, body twitching, and tail swishing.

01/14/2025

The next Dominion Dog Training Basic Obedience Class will be Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00pm.

For more information visit https://www.dominiondogtraining.com/class-information.html for more information.

01/14/2025

Tuesday Tips: How to Create an Accessible, Safe Home for Senior Cats

If you have an older cat, it is important to consider their evolving capabilities and limitations. Here are some tips for how to create an accessible and safe home for senior cats.

01/13/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Morgan Betts 🌟

Say hello to Morgan, one of the amazing receptionists at Hope Animal Clinic! Morgan has been with us for almost a year, and we’ll be celebrating her one-year anniversary in February. She’s an essential part of our team, bringing positivity and joy to everyone she meets.

When asked what she loves about working at Hope, Morgan shared, “I absolutely love how much fun we have here! There’s always laughter, and we all get along so well—no drama in sight. I wake up every morning genuinely excited to come to work, see all of our adorable Daycare Babies, and meet so many wonderful people and their pets.”

Outside of work, Morgan loves to spend time with her husband and their adorable 2-year-old son, Henry. She also enjoys reading, capturing beautiful moments through photography, and cherishing time with her furry family. Speaking of her pets, Morgan has two lovable dogs: Sadie, a 7-year-old Catahoula/Rat Terrier mix, and Winston, an 11-year-old Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix.

We’re so grateful to have Morgan as part of the Hope Animal Clinic family. Her enthusiasm, kindness, and passion for both people and pets make her a true star.

01/13/2025

First snow, now our computers are acting up on us. Therefore, things are a little slow this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and any wait times, We are hoping the issue will be resolved shortly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/11/2025

We’re open today, but we’re running with a limited staff. Please bear with us as we work hard to take care of everyone’s needs. Your patience and understanding mean the world to us! 🐾❤️

We’ll do our best to serve you and your furry friends as quickly as possible!

01/11/2025

We’re happy to announce that we are open during our normal hours today! 🎉

Thank you all for your understanding and patience during the inclement weather. Your support means so much to us, and we’re grateful to have such wonderful clients. 🐾❤️

We look forward to seeing you and your furry friends soon! 🐶🐱

01/11/2025

Due to the potential for many of the roads that became passable today to refreeze overnight, we will be assessing conditions and making a decision about hopefully opening tomorrow as early as possible in the morning.

Thank you all for your understanding during this time.

Stay tuned for an update!

01/10/2025

Once we're back open, we will reach out to everyone who had a pet scheduled for surgery or grooming during our closure to help reschedule your appointments.

Thank you for your patience and understanding – we can’t wait to see you and your fur babies soon!

01/10/2025

As of now, Helena and Alabaster streets are still officially closed. For everyone’s safety, we will remain closed today.

Rest assured, we do have staff there at the clinic taking great care of the fur babies already with us.

Regarding tomorrow, even if conditions improve today, temperatures are expected to drop overnight, potentially causing refreezing. Please check back here for updates.

Stay safe and warm!

01/10/2025

FUN FACT FRIDAY

Did you know the Greyhound holds the title of the fastest dog breed in the world? These incredible dogs can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour!

They’re built for speed with some amazing features:
Aerodynamic Shape: Their narrow skull and sleek "inverted S" body (deep chest + tucked waist) are perfect for racing through the wind.

Shock-Absorbing Feet: Special pads on their feet help them stay light and fast during high-speed sprints.

Long Legs: Their tall frame and lengthy legs are ideal for covering ground in no time.

01/10/2025

At this time, we will delay our opening until it is safe for our employees to come to work. Please be patient and check back here for further updates.

We did have employees spend the night so they would be there this morning to take care of everybody’s fur babies

Everyone stay safe and warm. Thank you.

01/10/2025

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01/09/2025

As of now, we plan to be open during our normal hours tomorrow. However, weather conditions can change quickly, so please check back here or give us a call to confirm before heading out.

Stay safe and warm! ❄️ Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them. 🐾❤️

01/08/2025

Just a reminder of what day it is ...

01/07/2025

Tuesday Tip: New Puppy for Christmas? Dog Gates 101: Choosing the Right Dog Gate for Your Home

As much you love your dogs' company, it doesn't mean you want them having access to every room in your home, or at least not all the time. An indoor dog...

01/06/2025

🎉 Employee Spotlight: PJ! 🎉
We’re shining the spotlight on PJ, one of our amazing receptionists who has been part of the Hope Animal Clinic family for 6 years!

What PJ Loves About Hope:
“I love that I can bring my baby to work every day (Golden Retrievers are life)! I get to meet so many goldens, even newborn pups! Hope feels like home because of the friendships I’ve made and the incredible work we do saving lives. It’s a privilege to be part of something so special.”

Outside of Work:
When PJ’s not greeting clients at Hope, she’s spending time with her husband, enjoying movie nights, trying new restaurants, fishing, candle making, and taking her boys on fun adventures to parks and scenic car rides.

PJ’s Fur Babies:
Her heart belongs to her two Golden Retrievers – Shamus, her sweet senior at almost 15 years old, and Obi, her playful one-year-old!

We’re so lucky to have PJ’s kindness, energy, and love for animals brighten our days at Hope.

01/05/2025

Don't forget that the next Dominion Dog Training Basic Obedience Class will be Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00pm.

For more information visit https://www.dominiondogtraining.com/class-information.html for more information.