Animal Wellness Center of Buffalo Valley

06/19/2024

How CUTE is Maya?! 😍😍😍

06/09/2024

It’s Dr. Margaret’s birthday today!!!

Help us wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

06/01/2024

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** OWNER CLAIMED ****

FOUND near Vine and North Eau Claire Streets in Mondovi and brought in by police this afternoon. To claim text 715 760-6150 to claim.

05/24/2024

Looking for a new friend?

05/21/2024

Come check out our new enrichment toys! Great for rainy days like today!

05/13/2024

To all our pet Mom’s!

05/03/2024

Life goals anyone?? Please share your results!!!

04/29/2024

Darryl is looking for his forever home! He's neutered, current on vaccines, and a bundle of joy! ❤️

04/27/2024

Happy WORLD VETERINARY DAY!!!!!!
Thank you Dr. Margaret for all that you do for our pets!

A great way to end National Vet Receptionist week! Thank you Katlyn for keeping things running every day at the clinic! ♥️

04/11/2024

It’s National PET DAY!!
Show us your pets!

03/26/2024

03/23/2024

“You’re going to put that where?!” 😅

03/22/2024

Happy Friday 😅

03/07/2024

Some things to think about when you are thinking of buying a new pet

BE INFORMED…… Don’t impulse buy.

Paw It Forward’s 10 𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝘽𝙤𝙬 𝙊𝙣 𝙄𝙩 🎁

Before you impulse buy a puppy for a gift, call me. Make your Decision based on rational logical choices. I will help you compartmentalize the lifestyle the puppy needs and the lifestyle you can give, to make the right decision.

1. Your bow tied fuzzy is a 10-15+ year commitment with all the expenses including training, grooming, vetting, boarding, and surgeries & recoveries. Know this.

2. The adult owner’s choices are responsible for the dog’s behavior, always. Own it. Training will help you make the right choices.

3. Crate training is a must for newly adopted or purchased puppies. It’s non-negotiable. Don’t get caught up in the fairies and rainbows experts. You’ll regret it. Get preventative training.

4. Educate yourself in canine genetics. Even hard core breeds CAN do well as pets when they come from GOOD genetics. Bad genetics is often difficult to clean up aggression, even with training.

5. Puppies do NOT need 100% free roam, lots of dogs, people and OVER socialization. They need you to make responsible choices for them. Over expose, and enjoy a dog that pays no attention to you. Train early.

6. Ask yourself ahead of time, is anyone going to be allergic? Expecting a baby? Planning on moving? Live in a no pets allowed apartment? Works long hours? Already has a dog reactive dog? Adopting an aggressive dog to “save it.” These are the “reasons” dogs are given up RIGHT AFTER THE NEW YEAR. Plan ahead.

7. Educate yourself in breed traits. There’s lots of breed information available online. Know the pros and cons for your lifestyle. For example, a border collie or cattle dog may not make a good family companion with small kids. That Cane Corso isn’t going to be stranger friendly. Choose wisely. That husky puppy? Yeah, call me. I’ve owned 6. Let me enlighten you.

8. Drop the “my puppy must love everything and everyone” expectations. Most dogs are selective. It’s normal.

9. Steer clear of MOST free roam only high volume, low staffed daycares. They will expect your puppy to never defend itself, never growl, never nip and love everyone and everything. This sets up dogs to bully, be pushy or be bullied as the “norm.” It’s a breeding ground for dog reactivity and poor behavior.

10. The leash is your friend. YOU are responsible for controlling movement. What you allow to happen wlll happen. Bad behavior is YOUR choice to allow. Read that again.

Research! Adopt safe adoptable dogs or invest in a good reputable breeder and good training now to save you a lot of money and heartache later. I’m here to help 🐾

Jeannie Oakley, Paw It Forward, LLC
Free consultations: 518-522-5668

Photo credit and an amazing resource Bailing Out Benji. Show time some love.

02/20/2024

Happy 10th Birthday to the most handsome ZZ! ❤️🥳

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day!! 🌹 🐾

02/13/2024

Highly recommend!

Hello everyone! I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself for those who don’t know me yet!

My name is Jasper Dunn and I am an AFA certified farrier. I grew up in Wisconsin and rodeoed all through high school and college (in both Kansas and Oklahoma). While in college, I picked up horseshoeing and was able to graduate from horseshoeing school in 2018. From there I went on to work as a full time farrier for the University of Illinois large animal vet clinic for two years.

Since leaving the university, I have been running my own farrier business for the past year. I am looking to take on new clients and would love to work for you!

02/07/2024

No words necessary🥰🥰🥰🥰