Pawprints Veterinary Housecall

03/08/2023

A pack of javelina casually strolling through Rancho Vistoso a few days ago.

04/14/2022

My parents' 13yr old dog Wally was worse yesterday than he'd ever been. He's had GOLLP for the last year or so and we were watching him closely, but he still enjoyed his usual things - eating, going for walks (albeit short one), nibbling Moe the cat, always cheerful and had a lot of heart. But yesterday was different, something else was wrong, it was time to say goodbye. And I'm glad I was the one to help him pass.

He was a funny dog, eternally youthful. He was adopted by his first owner out of a box in from of Walmart. A cute little black puppy with big floppy ears. Lab mix? Anyway, he was destroying the landscaping so they rehomed him, which my parents have always loved big black dogs. He came home and gave poor Bruno fits grabbing his tail and pulling on it. He loved to chew holes in his stuffies and blankets. He would char a ball, but wouldn't give it back to you, a terrible retreiver. He keep getting bigger and bigger. We started to think great dane mix. His genetic panel said half weimaraner, half beagle! He topped out at 95lbs. He loved everyone, every dog, every cat. He just wanted to be friends. He was such a nice dog. He loved a wonderful life out on my parents 20 acres. He's at peace now, saying hi to Bruno, running on grassy fields. See you later Wally. 💕

04/13/2022

WSU is the veterinary school I graduated from. They have an excellent program and an equally excellent oncology service.

😘🐶🐱Today is , and WSU’s veterinary oncologists are asking for your support for the gift that truly keeps on giving – the most up-to-date cancer treatment technology. A very generous alumnus has agreed to donate $3,000 toward WSU’s oncology service under one condition – they want to see your animals! If we can get 30 people to post photos of their pet in the comments today, they’ve agreed to make the donation to new radiation equipment. So, support cancer care at WSU and post your pet already!

Support WSU’s oncology service: https://tinyurl.com/mryk4eyw

04/12/2022

Interesting idea. My 16 yr old calico cat C.C. recently became ill and I eagerly spent money trying to get a diagnosis as fast as possible. Fortunately she appears to be responding to treatment, but if she had been diagnosed with something terminal the costs likely would have been similar.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-why-pet-owners-should-have-a-2000-end-of-life-fund/

The cost of a sick, aged pet can add up quickly in today’s world of relentless inflation. Rob Carrick says having an end-of-life fund can help make things easier for a family when they have to say goodbye

02/19/2022

01/22/2022

This is a great way to help out pets and families in need here in Southern Arizona! There are so many pets that need help these days.

Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is pleased to announce a new community event for pets and the people who love them – the Pets of Pima Parade (POPP) -- April 23, 2022, down Historic 4th Avenue in Tucson. The Parade will also be a fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the lifesaving work of the Pi...

01/18/2022

01/18/2022

Hello, and welcome to the new Pawprints Veterinary Housecall page! While Dr. Rhonda Van Cleve is out exploring new places here and across the ocean, Pawprints will continue to provide in-home end of life care to Tucson as well as most, if not all, of southern Arizona. Pawprints Veterinary Housecall gives the same compassionate care and love for all furry companions and pets now with Dr. Aimee Ratzlaff. Dr. Aimee has limited her practice to end of life care for over 2 1/2 years and is happy to be able to continue to do so with Pawprints. Please do not hesitate to contact her (me!) with any questions.

01/18/2022

01/18/2022