Best Dog

08/18/2025

FIVE YEARS.

And just like that… we’re celebrating FIVE whole years of Fox Run Veterinary Hospital.

It feels like just yesterday we opened our doors with a whole lot of hope, a little fear, and a dream that had been growing louder and louder until I couldn’t ignore it any longer. Five years later, I’m still chasing that dream—now with 29 of the most passionate, dedicated, hilarious, hard-working humans by my side.

In five years we’ve:

Grown from a tiny team of 4 to a family of 29
Cared for thousands of pets and supported the humans who love them in our Monument community.
Built and moved into our own 5,000 sq ft space
Stayed locally owned in a profession increasingly shaped by corporate buyouts
Danced in the treatment room, cried in the breakroom, and belly-laughed in every space in between
Made plenty of mistakes, learned hard lessons, and gotten a little better every single day
Weathered a pandemic, burnout, supply shortages, and the ever-changing tide of veterinary medicine
Still managed to show up with heart, humor, and grit—every damn day

I am endlessly grateful:

To my team—you are the heartbeat of this place. Thank you for trusting me, challenging me, and choosing to do this hard and beautiful work alongside me.

To my husband, who continues to hold it all down at home. You have supported this dream with more patience and love than I can ever repay.

To our clients—you are my “why.” Thank you for entrusting us with your fur family and for being part of this wild, wonderful ride. Your kindness, loyalty, and belief in us means everything.

I won’t pretend every day has been easy. It hasn’t. But it’s been real, and it’s been worth it.

Five years in. No regrets. All heart. And we are just getting started.
– Dr. Kocher

08/15/2025

08/04/2025

This week, Officer Womack and Officer Tait responded to a call about two Pitbulls running loose near the 7000 block of North Academy Blvd. The dogs, scared and overheated after breaking and escaping through a fence, were gently approached by the officers, who both happen to have a love for animals. With a little cheese and a lot of patience, the officers were able to gain the pups’ trust and get them to safety.

They gave them fresh water and stayed with them until their owner arrived, who had been frantically searching for them.

These two big softies were just frightened and thirsty, and thankfully, they crossed paths with two officers who went above and beyond to help. Thank you, Officer Womack and Officer Tait, for looking out for all community members, even the four-legged ones. 🐶

07/20/2025

As a reminder, summer heat can be dangerous for pets, especially dogs with short snouts like Bulldogs, Pugs, and Frenchies.

Watch for signs of overheating like excessive panting or drooling, bright red gums, wobbling, or vomiting. If you notice these signs, get your pet to a cool area, offer water, and call us immediately.

Share this post to help keep our neighborhood pets safe! 💙

07/20/2025

07/15/2025

Check out Best Dog's

July-Sept Class Offerings!

I am thrilled to announce my latest offerings of premium dog training courses!

From Puppy to Basic and Intermediate Obedience
Nosework for Fun I and II
And Reactive Rover

Best Dog Ltd.

Click here for an update from Best Dog Ltd.!

07/14/2025

06/29/2025

In Portland, Oregon, there’s a small coffee shop called Cozy Bean. During the day, it’s what you’d expect—people stopping in for a hot drink, soft background music, the usual warmth of a neighborhood café.
But something unexpected happens after closing time.
Once the customers leave and the lights are turned off, the owner turns them back on—but not for more business. He opens the doors again, this time for a different kind of guest: street dogs.
Since 2018, Cozy Bean has quietly offered shelter to stray dogs in the area. There's no advertising, no big signs, no posts asking for attention. It’s just something the owner does—every single night.
Inside, he sets out old blankets, cushions, and bowls of clean water. The dogs come in from the cold, some limping, some soaked from the rain, and they find a place to rest. They aren’t locked in or forced to stay. They just know they’re welcome—and they settle in like they belong there.
Some of the dogs are regulars. Others come and go. But every night, they have somewhere safe to sleep. A break from the noise and danger of the street.
The owner doesn’t do interviews. He doesn’t expect anything in return. He just makes space for those that have none.
It’s a simple act—opening a door, turning on a light, offering a little comfort. But it shows a level of compassion that’s hard to find in today’s world.
This isn’t about saving the world. It’s about doing what you can, right where you are. And that, in its quiet way, is something extraordinary.

04/25/2025

Get ready to take your pup's skills to the next level with my

Intermediate Obedience Class
starting May 10th at 1:30!

I hope this message finds

you and your furry friend well!
As a follow-up to your Basic Obedience training,
I want to invite you to join my
Intermediate Obedience Class.
It is is definitely a level up!

Rattlesnake Avoidance or Nosework for Fun
would be other class options for you and your pup!

Hope to see you soon!

Click here for an update from Best Dog Ltd.!

04/06/2025

SNAKES are out in many locations
and people are asking about the Rattlesnake Vaccine for dogs.

🐍 First and foremost!
❌ It does NOT eliminate the need for immediate veterinary care including Anti-Venom!!
❓Can it be useful for your K9? Read the article and then talk to Your Veterinarian about Your Dog!

https://www.k9medic.com/rattle-snake-vaccine/

03/08/2025

Today’s Puppy Class!

So much great play!

Learn how to
- tell good play from inappropriate play, and what to do about it.
- build a shy dog’s confidence
- get your dog to oay attention to you
- work on walking nicely on a leash
- get your pup to stop play biting and jumping on people
- use best potty training methods

Class meets every Saturday!
Puppies should start before 18 weeks of age.

Sign up now to help your puppy grow into the Best Dog ever!