Dansville Animal Hospital

01/01/2025

Wishing you and your furry family a happy new year!

11/28/2024

We're grateful for the opportunity to care for your pets and be a part of their health journey. This holiday, we give thanks for our wonderful clients and their beloved furry companions. Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍂

11/20/2024

Christmas came early for our hospital cat, Mara! It was time to replace her old one, and she is thrilled with the new one! She was very comical figuring out how to maneuver to the top and back down, but she has since perched herself on all 3 levels! 😸

10/31/2024

Hope you have a fur-tastic Halloween with tricks and treats! 🎃 👻

10/31/2024

While all the kiddos are out treat-or-treating, Mara is hard at work with her security duties at Dansville Animal Hospital!

Be sure to zoom in to see all the tricks the employees are playing on Mara!

Happy Halloween!

10/09/2024

Dr. Signe Hotchkiss was such a gifted veterinarian, whom we had the privilege of working with many years ago. She was so kind, gentle, and compassionate towards everyone she worked with, patients and people alike. Dr. Hotchkiss will be greatly missed.

Dr. Signe K. Hotchkiss, 71, of 8260 Briggs Road in Arkport passed away at Jones Memorial Hospital on October 7, 2024 following a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Signe was born in Warsaw, NY on February 17, 1953, to Lyle Hotchkiss and Gladys Flint Hotchkiss. She grew up on the Flint family farm in Pike, NY. She spent much of her youth engaged in various 4H activities, teaching and playing piano for Children’s Bible School at Bliss Baptist Church in Bliss, NY, and helping her parents on the farm.
Signe graduated in 1971 as the valedictorian of her class from Letchworth Central School. In 1975, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Science at Cornell University. In 1979, she graduated from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Upon graduating, Signe moved to Almond, NY where she began her veterinary career. She purchased Almond Veterinary Hospital in 1981 where she practiced until 1994, leaving to pursue a career as a relief veterinarian at various local clinics. This allowed her to devote time and attention to raising her daughter, Sara Briggs. She had not yet retired from her career as a veterinarian at the time of her passing.
Signe met Henry M. Briggs during her time as a large animal veterinarian, while tending to a sick cow in a farm pasture. They married on December 28, 1985. Together they had one daughter, Sara, whom they raised together on the Briggs family farm. Signe assumed role as president of L. H. Briggs, Inc. Dairy Farm in 2022 following the passing of her husband. She maintained this role until the time of her passing. Signe enjoyed life on the farm and was proud to be a dairywoman.
Signe volunteered her veterinary services at many area events and for various organizations. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, swimming, and the outdoors. She was affectionately known as “Beema” to her grandchildren and could often be found taking them to and from sporting events, swimming with them, or sweetening them with delicious treats. Signe’s ethics, honesty, and compassion made her a cherished friend who many sought for advice and camaraderie. She was known as a kind, selfless, and generous woman who will be missed dearly.
Signe was predeceased by her parents, Lyle Hotchkiss and Glady Flint Hotchkiss, her sister, Christine Hotchkiss, and her husband, Henry Briggs. She is survived by her daughter, Sara (Briggs) Hess, son-in-law, Trevor Hess, grandchildren Mickayla Carbone, Jonathan Carbone, Bailey Carbone, Bryan Hess, and Matthew Carbone, and numerous rescue pets who will miss her love and devotion.

There will be no calling hours or funeral services. Signe elected to donate her remains to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Rochester, just as her husband did.
In lieu of flowers, Signe asked that donations be made to Barn Cat Outreach, P.O. Box 11, Springwater, NY 14560.
“There are many plans in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.” Proverbs 19:21
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.
Arrangements entrusted to Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell.

10/08/2024

Dog of the Day!
Everybody say hi to Dexter! He is an 8 month old Whippet, and he has the sweetest, calmest demeanor. Dexter just wanted cuddles during his first visit with us today 🥰

09/21/2024

Ask Dansville ANimal Hospital how you can be better prepared for the unexpected!

08/20/2024

Make sure you're prepared for the routine and the unforeseen costs of caring for your pet. Be prepared for the unexpected with pet medical insurance – talk to your veterinarian today!

08/09/2024

Puppy of the Day!
Everybody say hi to Kenai! This 5 month old German Shepherd is such a smart puppy!

08/08/2024

The world is better with a cat by your side. Happy International Cat Day! 🐈 🌟

08/01/2024

Kittens of the Day!
How cute are these 2 11 week old babies?! We were all taking turns loving on them during their visit, and they were a great start to our morning! Our hospital cat, Mara, also though it would be fun to photo bomb them!