Comforting Care Veterinary Services

04/17/2023

04/17/2023

Grief is not linear. There is no timeline. Be kind to yourself during the process.

04/11/2023

Happy 14th Birthday to this beauty, Bella!! She is one of my acupuncture patients. The sweetest girl. 🥰🐾❤️🎂🎊

03/31/2023

Saturday April 22 is national RX take back day. Use the link below to find a location near you to return unwanted prescription medication.

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

07/28/2022

07/18/2022

Please watch out for these on your property or out on walks.

While enjoying the warm weather of summer, pet parents should take precautions to protect their dogs from dangerous variations of mushrooms along paths, trails and yards. “Death cap” mushrooms, in particular – a member of …

07/17/2022

If you need help, dial 988.

Learn this phone number: 988. Starting 7/16/2022, anyone who is feeling down, like hurting themselves, or suicidal can get immediate help from anywhere in the country. Stick it in your phone, post it in the breakroom, hang it by the office phone and use it for anyone in need, including you. Here's more information about the service and how to volunteer. https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

06/27/2022

Recalled product is sold in 12 states and Puerto Rico, including more than 100 Walmart stores in Alabama and Georgia.

04/14/2022

Please don’t even let Lilies into the house if you have kitties.

We are sharing our favorite lily infographic as a nice review on which lilies should NOT be allowed in a home with our feline friends!

03/21/2022

People ask me all the time how I can work around so much death. I think that is a fair question. I have witnessed hundreds of last breaths, and I do see a lot of death. But I also see life, and love, and faith, and strength, and so much bravery.

Sometimes I witness a death that feels so unfair. That was my experience yesterday. I want to scream out loud “WHY?” But with that I also witness the beauty of people coming together at these most difficult times, supporting one another and rallying around those who feel broken.

This isn’t easy work.
I have difficult days.

People don’t ask me how my day is because they are afraid I’m going to tell them. If you work in this field you know.

Ask us how our day is.
Lean in and listen…. We’ve got some things we could share, that while difficult, might remind you how fragile and precious life is… encouraging you to not take anything for granted.

♥️
xo
Gabby

03/11/2022

Like so many fleeing the war in Ukraine, this family brought their pets. They had to carry their elderly German Shepard when she was too exhausted . The power of love .
https://www.theguardian.com/.../ukraine-russia-crisis-border

02/06/2022

Maxwell was a special dog who touched so many lives. It was an honor to be present for his peaceful passing. 💔🌈🐾

01/16/2022

Happy Sweet 16 to my patient OG!! He definitely enjoyed his birthday cake. He didn’t even have to share it!!

01/05/2022

💗Help needed for a critical study!💗 Colorado State University and the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy are doing a study related to pet parent experiences with euthanasia.

I understand this can be a difficult topic to think about, but your responses will help our profession improve end of life care. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and to share the link with others: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d11a7AiP4kSYb5Q

We have had 500 pet parents help so far, and we need 500 more by the end of January in order to have impactful data. Your input is so valuable ~ thank you for sharing your thoughts!

12/07/2021

Love this so much!! Older dogs have such a hard time on slippery floors.

10/25/2021

By getting your dog accustomed to your absence, supplying him with an abundance of fun toys and treats, and using natural calming remedies, your dog will soon successfully adjust to his new post-pandemic normal.

10/23/2021

Today I was honored to help sweet Layla cross over the rainbow bridge. Her son Duke stayed by her side and rested his head on her to say goodbye. Heartbreaking and beautiful.

09/11/2021

Lost kitty - Hardscrabble Road, near exit 8, 684. Please contact owner if found!!!

09/06/2021

Hope you all have a Happy Labor Day! (No idea who to credit for this meme).

08/28/2021

Remembering Mabel and Maggie today 💔🐾🌈

Somewhere over the Rainbow Bridge, all of our best buddies are playing in the sunshine, eating cookies that grow on trees, and enjoying beds as soft as clouds. ❤💔

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day . . .

Who do you want to remember today?

07/02/2021

Please keep your pets safe and home for The 4th of July.

06/24/2021

Started making these digital pet portraits. I definitely need some practice, but thought I would share. My first was sweet little Samy. I know he is resting peacefully and watching over and Mari . The second is Tao, my 21 yo kitty acupuncture patient and the 3rd is Bernie!! A friends cutie. 🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

06/11/2021

Remembering Riley . Riley’s family said goodbye to her today. She was comfortable at home in her cozy bed snaking on roast beef. She was a great dog, obviously a well loved gentle girl.

05/22/2021

PLEASE READ AND SHARE:

Waiting on one more FAWN/DOE reunited confirmation and that will make 5 TODAY ALONE " Fawn-napped" that we have had to return to their attentive , hard working mothers.

*FAWNS are left alone for many hours a day.
*Doe only returns to clean/feed , sometimes only 1x a day if situation not ideal ( people or predators in area...she will NEVER give up location of her offspring to either)
*Fawn will NOT stay with mom on daily jaunts until it is old enough to jump logs ,twigs, run from danger. This meaning weeks it will be alone for many hours. Until then, the SPOTS are doing their job. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT!
*If you come across a fawn in road , even laying on shoulder of road.....THAT IS HOME. It is to him as it has been to generations of deer before him. They know it as belonging to them as yours does you......and all roads that lead there. If no blood or physical injury seen , and you must intervene... pick up and put on grass to safe side or woodline, mom is not far. You have no right to think you know better than his mother.....That is HER wild baby.
* The WIVES TALE that " if you touch it, It's mother will reject it" is just that....A TALE..
*BIRD OR MAMMAL- THERE IS NO SPECIES, THAT RESIDES IN N.Y. THAT WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU HANDLED TO MOVE TO SAFETY,( NEVER move from area...just a safer spot off the road) This can no longer be an excuse for those to intervene where there is was no need to.
HELP SAVE a wild one .....spread the word.
Let Wild STAY Wild!

05/18/2021

Met this tiny spitfire today. Tachi is 18 years old. She had an episode yesterday that was likely a stroke. She is doing better today, but a little stiff. The owners called me for a palliative care consult. Now they can contact me with any questions and concerns about her. We will manage her symptoms to keep her comfortable at home as long as possible. They also have pain medications to give if she is in pain or has another episode. It helps to know you have someone to reach out to at anytime. ❤️🐾

02/11/2021

Acupuncture on Bert today. In my office in Brewster, just like home, so cozy.