Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital

09/05/2024

Thursday PSA 🐾

08/30/2024

We will be closed this Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00am. 🇺🇲🐾

08/29/2024

Owner Found!! 🤓

These spectacles are missing a face. They were found in our parking lot during the rain storm.
Please call us if they are yours! 👓

08/29/2024

This Bald Eagle passed away last night from lead poisoning. 😢

How does this happen? Birds eat animals/fish with lead fragments from lead ammo and lead tackle.

Lead poisoning can be prevented by using non-lead ammo & non-lead fishing tackle.

*** Update...He passed overnight. We did all we could.

Another Bald Eagle with Lead Poisoning...
The lead toxicity was confirmed with a blood test.

Donate here to help this bird: https://centrewildlifecare.org/donate

We just admitted an immature bald eagle with lead toxicity. This bird is about 3-4 years old. They get their white head when they are 5 years old. It was found grounded after crashing into the side of a house. Lead impacts the cognitive function of people and animals. We are treating the bird now with chelation therapy that will bind with the lead so it can be excreted out of the body.

How do they get it? They eat it in the form of spent lead ammo fragments and lead tackle.
How do you prevent it? Use non-lead ammo and non-lead fishing tackle.

Learn more: https://centrewildlifecare.org/lead-poisoning

Yes, this happens all too often. In fact, since we have gotten our blood lead machine, all adult eagles that were tested, were positive for lead toxicity...ALL of the adults! The babies usually don't have lead, but some do. We have also found lead toxicity in hawks, owls, vultures, crows, gulls, swans, ducks, grebes, opossums and the list goes on.

The US has banned lead paint and lead gasoline, but somehow transitioning to non-lead ammo is controversial. We see sick/grounded/dying birds from lead all the time. It is heartbreaking. This bird has a chance, but he is not out of the woods yet.

08/28/2024

Ooooo!! What do we have here?
A Devon Rex kitten! 😍🐾

08/27/2024

For us, it's always around here!
Frosted faces, young faces -- they all tug our heart strings!!

08/23/2024

What did this puppy eat? Doesn’t look appealing to me!

08/14/2024

We'll be closing at 4pm tomorrow, Thursday 8/15. Please plan accordingly for medication pick up! We're here with normal business hours on Friday.

08/09/2024

Lost local kitty, please keep an eye out!

❤️❤️Home safe❤️❤️

📌MISSING CAT: Buckhorn Rd/Smith Rd/Marengo Rd - Stormstown Area! This is Kilwin - 1 year old, gray tiger male, very friendly, he was last seen around 9pm Sunday night. He is an indoor/outdoor cat and has never been gone this long! He is microchipped. If you see him please reach out to me!!
Mariah Kurzinger

08/09/2024

❤️home❤️

Local folks, do you know this kitty?

🌺 MISSING since APRIL. Microchipped and heading home for some much needed TLC. We are forever grateful to Suzi Hutchings Spicer, Melike Spicer and Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital for their kind hearts and making this reunion possible. 🌺

Stormstown. Route 550 by Marengo Road. This pretty tortie is having a bad day. Her paw / leg appears injured and op can’t get close enough to read the tag. Please help us find her family.

08/07/2024

08/07/2024

We wonder if Kyushu knows that he’s living with an Olympian! Pommel Horse Guy! 💙🇺🇸❤️

08/06/2024

It’s Tongue Out Tuesday with Archie!

08/06/2024

Who needs a Boston? This is the same rescue where Dr. Miller adopted his little Lacey!

Where are my Boston Terrier lovers at?? Chasin' Tail Rescue is looking for a foster-to-adopt family for this sweetie! This pup is fully vetted, super friendly, playful, dog and cat friendly!! If interested please send us a message or apply at chasintailrescuenc.com

08/01/2024

Javi gets a bath! Want to see more? Follow him .havanese! Who else has a pet on social media?

07/31/2024

Mocha, a year ago and now today! Still as sweet as can be 🥰🐾🐱

07/27/2024

Check out this fun event!

✨Centre County PAWS will be holding our fourth annual 𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. and tickets to the 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞! ✨

The Patio Party will be catered by Hoag's Catering and features delicious cocktails from Big Spring Spirits; wine from Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery; and Voodoo Brewing Co. - State College Pub craft beer. There will be live entertainment from John Cimino, adoptable animals and we'll even have ice cream for dessert!

The Patio Party features an online silent auction, wine toss, and chances to win incredible raffle prizes. We encourage you to join us for a unique evening supporting Centre County PAWS!

07/24/2024

Thank you Centre LifeLink EMS!

07/24/2024

MunchKitty came in at the end of the day today and stole all our hearts! ❤️🐱

07/16/2024

The Dog Days of Summer ☀️🐾
Bandit and Queen chilled out in our reception area, Ursula investigated a cool snuffle mat, and Allie finally learned how to swim without a life jacket.
How are your pups keeping cool during our current heat wave? 🥵

07/16/2024

Mark your calendars! PAWS will be hosting a walk-in vaccine and microchip clinic at our shelter this coming Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This is a great and low-cost way to update your pet's vaccinations. If you would like a 3-year rabies vaccine, you must bring proof of your last rabies vaccination.

Please note that this clinic is first-come, first-serve. We apologize in advance for any wait due to the high-volume expected.

07/09/2024

❤️HOME❤️

Marysville, Graysdale…..keep an eye out for boots!

❤️Boots came home for breakfast!

Missing from the 900 block of Scotia Road in Port Matilda. Contact: 8one4-87six-01five2.

“I’m missing a very sweet cat. He is 2 yr old and has been fixed. No collar. He has been gone for 48 hours😢. He is black and white. 2 legs are white and his name is Boots.”

07/07/2024

Grab a 🍦cone🍦for yourself too!

Have you tried one of our pup cups for your dog?

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Fourth of July 🇺🇸
🐾 Our office will be closed on Thursday in observance of the holiday 🐾

We'd like to gently remind you that more pets go missing on Independence Day than any other day of the year. As accidents can happen, please keep your pets indoors and make sure they are leashed and wearing identification when they are outside.

We wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July!
🎆🇺🇸🐾

07/02/2024

⚠️ More pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year. 🎆
Are you prepared for the holiday this Thursday? Some helpful tips:

🐾 Exercise your pets early in the day and make sure they have plenty to do before the festivities begin.
🐾 Ensure your pet is wearing proper ID and that their microchip information is up to date should they become lost.
🐾 Keep your pets inside in the air conditioning. Lower the blinds, close the windows. You can even turn a fan on or the television for some light background noise.

If your pet needs medication to help them cope with the stress of the noise and excitement, call us, we can help!
While we will be closed on Thursday, we are here during normal business hours today and tomorrow.

07/02/2024

Giorgio's mom applied his Nexgard Combo this morning to protect him from fleas and ticks, heartworm disease, and some intestinal parasites for the whole month.

This is your friendly reminder to apply or give your pet's parasite prevention today! 😻🐾

06/26/2024

How to support your community and your staff? Gift everyone Kiwanis blueberries! Blue smiles! Please share your favorite blueberry recipes with us! 💙