Hope Animal Clinic

02/14/2025

🐶 Fun Fact Friday! 🐶

Did you know that dogs have different barks to express different emotions? Understanding their barks can help you know what they’re trying to say!

🔹 Playful: High-pitched, enthusiastic barks—perfect for playtime!
🔹 Alert: Loud, authoritative barks—someone’s at the door!
🔹 Anxious: Repetitive, high-pitched barks, often with whining.
🔹 Territorial: Low, prolonged barks—"This is my space!"
🔹 Painful: A single, high-pitched yelp—ouch!
🔹 Lonely: One bark with a long pause—“Hey, where is everyone?”
🔹 Greeting: Short, medium-pitched barks—"Hi, friend!"

How to Interpret a Dog’s Bark:
Pitch: Low = threat, High = excitement
Duration: Longer barks = stronger feelings
Frequency: The more often they bark, the more urgent it is
Context: What’s happening around them? That gives big clues!

Dogs can change their bark because of their flexible vocal cords, and each breed has its own unique sound! 🐕💬 Next time your pup speaks up, listen closely—you might just understand them better!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day!

02/13/2025

Once again thanking our Kennel Ninja's for the hard work and dedication.

From walking the pets, being in doggy daycare, and all the laundry and dishes they wash, just to name a few things they do, they definitely do some multitasking here at Hope!

02/13/2025

02/12/2025

We continue to thank our Kennel staff for their hard work and devotion to all the pets here at Hope.

Happy Kennel Appreciation Week!!

02/11/2025

Continued thanks during our Kennel Appreciation Week. We have the best Kennel staff who love what they do.

We are so grateful to have them here at Hope!

02/11/2025

Tuesday Tip: How Often Should I Wash My Dog’s Bowl?

If you've finished eating a bowl of cereal or instant noodles, you might scrub your dishes by hand or stick them in the dishwasher. Because of the...

02/10/2025

Just a few of our hard-working, animal-loving Kennel staff.

Thank you for ALL you do!!

02/10/2025

We are celebrating Kennel Appreciation Week at Hope Animal Clinic. So, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for each of our Kennel Assistants. Their hard work, dedication, and compassion do not go unnoticed. Day in and day out, they ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of every pet that comes through our doors.

We want to say Thank You for everything they do to make Hope a better place. We are so grateful to have such an incredible team!

Check back as we post pictures all week of our wonderful Kennel staff.

02/10/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Meet Kim! 🌟

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Kim, our rockstar Accounts Payable Clerk! Kim has been a part of the Hope Animal Clinic family for 5 years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her hard work and love for both the people and pets here! 🐶🐱💙

What Kim Loves About Hope:
“I love the people and the pets! Everyone here is hardworking, animal-loving, and caring. And of course, working in a place where adorable pets come in every day is a dream!”

When She’s Not at Hope:
Kim enjoys spending quality time with family, friends, and her four fur babies! She and her husband love taking motorcycle rides whenever the weather allows! 🌤️🏍

Meet Kim’s Rescue Crew:
She shares her home with Milo, Maggie, Charlie, and Scout—all rescues because, in her words, “rescues are the best!” (We couldn’t agree more! 💙)

We’re so lucky to have Kim as part of our team—her hard work and warm heart make Hope a better place every day!

02/10/2025

DON'T FORGET! The next Dominion Dog Training Basic Obedience Class will be Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00pm.

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

02/07/2025

🌟🌟 Fun Fact Friday 🌟🌟
Did you know many cats have a dominant paw, just like humans have a dominant hand? 🐾

How can you tell if your cat has a dominant paw?
Watch which paw they use to:
- Step down stairs, enter the litter box, or scratch at a door
- Reach for food, groom themselves, or play with toys

What do studies say?
- About 75% of cats have a preferred paw.
- Male cats are more likely to favor their left paw, while females often prefer their right!

Try observing your kitty and let us know what you discover! 🐾💖

02/06/2025

02/04/2025

Tuesday Tip: 🐾 Bringing home a new furry friend and need the perfect name? Let the American Kennel Club (AKC) lend a paw! Check out their Dog Name Generator for some great ideas. 🐶✨

https://www.akc.org/dog-name-finder/

02/03/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight! Meet Megan! 🌟

Meet Megan, one of our amazing Vet Assistants at Hope Animal Clinic! Megan’s journey started back in February 2021 as a Kennel Assistant, and she’s even been known to jump in and help our receptionists on the phones. Almost 4 years later, she’s a superstar Vet Tech who wears many hats!

What Megan loves about Hope:
“The animals at Hope feel like my own pets because I get to watch them grow. And the team? It’s like a family reunion every day – we share life stories and have each other’s backs, even on the most stressful days.” ❤️

When she’s not at work:
Megan is living her best life riding her motorcycle, painting, or binging Dexter on Netflix. (We all know that’s a perfect weekend lineup!)

Her furry family:
Megan has 5 adorable pets! Two cats, Gloria and Chester, and three dogs: her sweet “old lady” BooBoo, and her two wild ones who came from Hope – Bocephus (aka Beau) and Trinity.

Let’s give Megan a big shoutout for everything she does to keep the Hope family running strong!

02/02/2025

Happy Groundhog Day!

☀️ Will we have an early spring, or is winter here to stay a little longer? ❄️

Let’s see what our furry friend predicts today!

02/01/2025

🌸 Happy February! 🌸

Can you believe the first month of 2025 has already flown by? February is all about love—and that includes our furry family members! 💕🐾 Don’t forget to give them their monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention to keep them happy and healthy.

Need a refill? Give us a call or visit our online store (https://bit.ly/4aGzDrS) to place your order! 📞🛒

A quick reminder: Some pet medications require doctor approval or even a check-up if we haven’t seen your pet in six months or longer. To avoid delays, please call ahead before refilling prescriptions.

We appreciate you and look forward to caring for your pets! ❤️

01/31/2025

🎉🐾 Fun Fact Friday! 🐾🎉

Did you know your dog is basically a face-recognition pro? Studies show our furry BFFs can tell their favorite human’s face apart from a stranger’s! 👀❤️

So, the next time your pup stares lovingly into your eyes, just know—they truly see you! 🐶✨

Read more about this here: akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-can-process-faces