✨ A Story of Love, Loss, and Unexpected New Beginnings ✨
This story doesn’t start like most. Kirsten had a sweet kitty named Jeter, a beloved patient at our clinic for 14 years. In August 2022, Jeter was diagnosed with jaw cancer and given only 40 days to live. Kirsten gave up everything to care for him, making his remaining days as joyful and comfortable as possible. With the help of Dr. B and our hospital team, Jeter defied the odds, living far longer than expected. Kirsten truly believes that love, care, and the support of our Oakhurst family gave Jeter more time to be with her. 💖
Sadly, Jeter passed away on November 10, 2022, in Kirsten’s arms at home, surrounded by her family, including Dr. B and her assistant. It was an incredibly hard goodbye, and Kirsten swore she'd never open her heart to that kind of love again. 😢
Fast-forward to June 2023. Kirsten received a text from one of our vet techs: a tiny kitten, dropped off as a stray, had been named Jeter. Kirsten couldn’t believe it—she was sent a picture of the little guy, and the likeness to her late Jeter was uncanny. 😳
Kirsten came to the clinic the next day and was floored—it was like staring at a miniature version of Jeter! This little boy was only 4 weeks old, but the connection was undeniable. Kirsten immediately fell in love, convinced that Jeter had sent this tiny new soul into her life to heal her broken heart. 🐾💕
After talking it over with her family, they all agreed it was a sign. With Dr. B's blessing, Kirsten took the little guy home, and they named him JJ (Jeter Junior). 🐱
And so began their new journey. JJ is a bundle of joy—silly, curious, frisky, and needy in the most lovable way! Kirsten says he has the biggest personality in the littlest body. 🐾💖
From the depths of loss to the gift of new love, JJ has been an incredible blessing. Kirsten is forever grateful for that text from Oakhurst, because it changed their lives for the better. 💫
Rescue
Meet Dog and Brother – The Dynamic Duo You Didn’t Know You Needed 🐾🐾
Their tale begins when these tiny stray siblings, along with their brothers and sister, were discovered without a mom by an Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital team member. Barely bigger than a handful, they needed some serious TLC to survive. With round-the-clock care and a whole lot of love , Oakhurst nursed the kittens back to health. One by one, the others found their furever homes… but Dog and Brother? They were still waiting.
Aiden, a Seminole local , was on a mission to find a furry friend. Hearing about the kittens, he swung by to meet one of these adorable rescues. But the moment he laid eyes on Dog and Brother, it was game over —he couldn’t possibly split them up. So, he left with not one, but two feline besties. 🐱🐱
Since then, these brothers have been living their absolute best lives. They’ve grown from scrappy little kittens into adventurous, dirt-digging , roughhousing 🤼, frisbee-catching champs 🥏. Yes, frisbee-catching! (We promise—they’re still cats. 😹) And let’s not forget Brother’s other talent—dominating pool games 🎱 in Aiden’s man cave. If there’s a trick shot involved, Brother’s your guy.
Thanks to Aiden’s big heart 💛, Dog and Brother are living the dream—side by side, just as they were meant to be. Oakhurst gave them their start 🩺, but it was Aiden’s love that gave them their happily-ever-after. These two weren’t just rescued—they were chosen 🐾💖, and now they’ll never have to face the world apart. 🌟
While Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital isn’t an adoption center, we’re always here to help pets in need and give them the care they deserve. 🩺🐕 Thank you, Aiden, for growing your family with these two sweet boys. Your love gave them a happy ending they—and we—will never forget.
🐶🐱 You could be the next hero in a story just like this one. Save a life. Gain a friend (or two ). And get r
🐾 Meet Mako: From Wandering Streets to a Forever Home 🐾
Mako’s story began on the streets, a lonely wanderer with no known past. When he was brought into Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, our team gave him the full diagnostic workup. While we couldn’t piece together where he’d been or what he had endured, one thing was clear—Mako needed help. 😔 He was battling hookworms, so we immediately set to work treating him and giving him the care he so desperately needed.
Weeks went by as we searched for his owners, but no one came forward. During that time, Mako started to steal hearts—especially Kelly’s. 💕 Kelly, one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians specializing in our lab area, couldn’t stand the thought of Mako being without a home. And though she initially planned to foster him, Mako seemed to know something she didn’t: he’d already found his forever family. 🐾💖
Bringing Mako home wasn’t without its challenges. He didn’t trust easily and needed lots of patience, love, and training to feel safe and secure. But Kelly was determined to give him the time and care he needed. Slowly but surely, Mako began to open up, making new friends—both human and furry—and embracing the warmth of his new family.
Now, Mako is thriving, surrounded by love and the people who gave him a second chance. His journey is a beautiful reminder of the resilience of rescue animals and the life-changing power of compassion.
🐾 Adopt a rescue. Change a life. Let them change yours. 🐾
✨ Together, we can give every animal the love, trust, and home they deserve. ✨
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