Homeward Bound Animal Clinic

07/26/2024

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If your dog, cat or ferret is in need of a Rabies vaccination, we will be hosting a Rabies Vaccine Clinic on World Rabies Day!

We will also be sharing Rabies education every day of September to all of our followers.

No exam fee
Dog, Cat, Ferret Rabies vaccine = $28.50

We will have separate entrances for dogs and cats/ferrets.

Pre-registration is encouraged (https://hbac.use2.ezyvet.com/) to keep the flow smooth as client information is needed for the Rabies Certificate to be valid.

Our goal is to serve the community and the pets within by keeping everyone safe from Rabies!!

07/20/2024

07/17/2024

The ferret, Fatboy, is home with it's family. Yay! Take care, Fatboy!

07/17/2024

Did you know that honey bees are classified as food-producing animals by the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine? If you don't need antibiotics, you don't need a veterinarian. However, if you choose to give antibiotics to your bees, you'll need a veterinarian.

I have been working with my bestie's family, who have been keeping bees for years, to learn more about beekeeping and bee medicine. I am still learning so much about these amazing creatures after one season.

Our clinic is situated next to a beautiful meadow, perfect for a beehive! We currently have a thriving hive that produces delicious honey. Homeward Bound Animal Clinic will sell all the harvested honey, with 100% of the proceeds going to a fund for pets in need. Pick up your bottle of honey today and enjoy a sweet treat while supporting an animal in need.

07/16/2024

Homeward Bound Animal Clinic is proud to offer senior and military discounts to our clients.

07/11/2024

🐾 Happy All American Pet Photo Day! We’re celebrating our furry friends and their adorable moments. Share your pet's cutest photos with us! I’ll start.

07/06/2024

A little Saturday morning funny!

06/20/2024

Aaron, our Practice Manager extraordinaire, tried to pull a fast one on us with a sneaky birthday. Nice try, but we've got eyes everywhere! Thanks for being an amazing unicorn!

06/20/2024

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If you've always wanted the companionship of a dog but not the commitment, there's soon to be a perfect opportunity in Rochester for you. Can Do Canines dropped off its latest litter of "prison puppies" to the Federal Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon.

06/19/2024

Welcome to the Jungle..

Room!

The Jungle Room is currently undergoing renovations to become a secure, enjoyable, and visually appealing environment for all of our exotic patients. Please check back frequently for updates on our progress!

06/18/2024

Power is on! We still do not have phone service. If you need to contact us, please email [email protected] or message us on Facebook or Instagram.

06/17/2024

We are closed today due to power lines being down near the clinic. We do not have an ETA as of now of when service will be restored. Blue Pearl will also be closed this evening and the next few days. If you do need emergency services, please contact South Metro Animal Emergency Care in Apple Valley (952) 953-3737 or Allied Emergency and Referral Veterinary Service (952) 521-3030 in Minneapolis. We are sorry for any inconvenience but will hopefully be open Tuesday morning as normal.

06/10/2024

Clovis, our adventurous feline companion, was the first to explore the kitty tower. Way to be fearless, Clovis!

05/25/2024

We have had the pleasure of fostering the sweetest, most fun Frenchie for the past few weeks for Paws and Claws Rescue, but the time is getting close for Cutechie to find a forever home. Cutechie does have a heart murmur which has been evaluated and found to not be causing health issues. The murmur should be monitored, though, at regular veterinary visits. Cutechie loves other dogs and his people but is still trying to figure cats out. He does snore and may require a correction to his nares and soft palette in the future. Cutechie would make any puppy parent happy. Please fill out an application online at Paws and Claws Rescue in Rochester, MN to take this little dude home soon.

05/11/2024

If you are a client of Homeward Bound Animal Clinic or a past client of Dr. Lucca's, please take a minute to share your feedback. Reviews help us grow. When we grow we can serve so much more of the community. Please leave us a review. We would really appreciate it!

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05/09/2024

Purrfect vantage point: the waiting room for cats

05/09/2024

I just found a tick crawling on my back. In a panic I grabbed it with a paper towel and put it in the trash. I then thought, oh! What a great story to share to remind people ticks are out and if they fall off your beautiful fur baby they will come find you!

I went to get the tick out of my trash.. it wasn't there.. it was half way up my stove. BLAH!

It it now trapped awaiting certian death by drowning in alcohol.

Don't delay! Get your pups the preventives today!

05/04/2024

We are working on creating a warm, comfortable space for our clients and their fur family. We are in the process of transforming the cat waiting room first. We hope the cats and pet parents enjoy!

04/13/2024

Ribbon cutting and open house!

Thank you for everyone who came out. It was a great night.

04/13/2024

Thank you for the great article KMIT. We are excited to be a part of the pet community here in Rochester!

ROCHESTER, Minn.- Pet owners have another option for animal care here in the Med City. The vet shortage is a continuing issue and Homeward Bound Animal Clinic is working to

04/11/2024

We celebrate our pets everyday but today is national pet day. Show us your four legged and two legged best friends!!

04/11/2024

Watch the video to see why we chose Casco well kennels for our hospital patients. Come see them in person on Friday!

https://vimeo.com/883952442

04/08/2024

Our very first patient! Casey was the bestest boy ever!!

Don’t forget, our open house and ribbon cutting is this Friday. Ribbon cutting will be at 4pm and the open house from 5-7pm. Can’t wait to see everyone!

04/06/2024

Calm. Gentle. Fear Free. This is what we are practicing to make sure your pets are experiencing the best level of care possible all while making sure YOU receive the best information and guidance to keep your four legged family members happy and healthy.

Call us at (507) 361-3088 or visit www.homewardboundanimalclinic.com to schedule your appointment.

Make sure to come tour our state of art facility on April 12th from 5-7 pm!

04/06/2024

We don't have artwork up yet but we have what we need to see clients and patients. Seats, tables, heart and treats!

Book now online at homewardboundanimalclinic.com

Open house April 12th at 5 pm to 7 pm. Please come walk through the clinic, let us know how we can be in service to you!

04/03/2024

Northern Valley Animal Clinic was so sweet on my last day. I thank NVAC for being supportive of me in following my dream. I learned so much from the supportive doctor staff and will miss those daily connections.

But it is time to start my own veterinary family. I can't wait to meet my new furry family and thier people.

Book today. We open our doors Monday!

03/29/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Kristine Malone, Jordan Skare

03/23/2024

Check us out in the Post Bulletin!

New Homeward Bound Animal Clinic to open in April

Rochester vet Dr. Natalie Lucca is renovating the former Meadow Lakes Golf Course clubhouse building to house her new Homeward Bound Animal Clinic. She will offer fear free pet care.

ROCHESTER

Veterinarian Dr. Natalie Lucca expects to start seeing clients in April at her new Homeward Bound Animal Clinic in Rochester’s former Meadow Lakes Golf Course clubhouse.

Lucca, who grew up in Rochester, has been busy in recent months revamping the clubhouse building at 50 45th Ave. SW on the grounds of the golf course, which closed in 2012.

When asked this week if she is close to opening Homeward Bound, she responded with an enthusiastic “Heck, yeah.”

Her team of three staffers is setting up a booking system with the goal of seeing animals on April 8. Homeward Bound is then hosting an open house on April 12 with a ribbon cutting.

The new clinic will offer care for dogs, cats and more exotic pets. Lucca includes reptiles, amphibians, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters and sugar gliders in the list of exotics.

Lucca has been caring for animals locally as a veterinarian since 2016 atNorthern Valley Animal Clinic and before that at the Banfield Pet Hospital. She is also one of the vets who works with the animals at the Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo in Byron.

Her approach is to focus on “fear-free” care for animals.

”Fear-free is about being at the animal’s level to break down the barriers of fear of being in a new place or getting treatment done. It is about reducing stress and making the experience more enjoyable for the animals,” she explained.

Has the clinic turned out as she imagined in the Fall of 2023?

“It’s beautiful. It’s so gorgeous. Everything is going great. Everything is on schedule. There are still some final details to wrap up at the end, but we’ll get there,” said Lucca.

This is the latest project in that former clubhouse building. In 2017, it had a run as a members-only cigar establishment called the Corona Club at the Meadows.

In other action on the course grounds, Med City Electric also recently moved its operation into a nearby building at 70 45th Ave. SW.

Jeff Kiger tracks business action in Rochester and southeastern Minnesota every day in “Heard Around Rochester.” Send tips to [email protected] or via Twitter to . You can call him at 507-285-7798.