Ashberry Hill Farm

03/03/2024

Catching some sun.

14/01/2024

Part Beagle, part Camel? Or maybe a beagle hiding under a blanket with two little boys...

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas!

15/05/2023

😄

My dog answers to a higher power and cannot be governed by the restrictions of mortals and ninnies.

27/12/2022

If you’re visiting friends, family, and their dogs, here are a few tips to help you and the family dog get off on the right paw.

These are guidelines you should follow whenever you meet a dog for the first time, but they’re great for dogs you know who may be under some stress with all the holiday activities.

❄Ignore the dog at first and let her come to you.
❄Look off to the side. Direct eye contact can signal aggression to a dog.
❄Relax your body language and blink slowly. This tells the dog you’re friendly.
❄When the dog shows interest in you, let him sniff your hand and gently pet the chest or shoulder, NOT the top of the head.
❄Follow the dog’s cues. If she backs away, respect that and stop what you’re doing.

May the holiday season bring you safe hellos with all your new dog friends!

06/03/2022

Public Saftey Announcment: Avian Influenza and updates to NEWCS operations

WHAT IT IS: This past week Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in two wild birds in Massachusetts. This virus is considered to be very contagious between birds, and sadly can impact many of our wild and domestic species. In the past this type of virus has caused significant mortality in poultry and domestic birds, as well as sporadic die offs of wild birds. This virus is considered to be zoonotic, however the risk to people is considered to be low. Most of the known human infections have occurred in people who have had extended close contact with sick waterfowl or poultry.

HOW IT SPREADS: Avian Influenza can spread through the nasal secretions, saliva, and in droppings of infected birds. It can live for a short time in the environment, and there is some evidence to suggest it may live slightly longer in cold environments. Susceptible birds become infected when they come into close contact with infected birds or their secretions. Not all birds that are infected exhibit symptoms, so please avoid handling any wild birds and contact your local animal control or one of the hotline numbers below.

WHAT IT MEANS For NEWCS: In order to protect both people and animals NEWCS is making some adjustments to our operations. For the moment we are directing all wild bird admissions to our Cape Cod branch to minimize cross over with our Odd Pet Vet patients. Please call first before bringing an animal so we can direct you to the appropriate hospital. We will continue to provide the highest quality care possible to birds of all species, while working to maintain the proper biosecurity and safety protocols to keep patients and people safe. If you need assistance with your pet bird or a wild bird you have found please call out front desk at (781) 682 4878

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: If you find a wild bird in need of help please call our front desk, MassWildlife, or your local animal control agency prior to handling it. Do not bring sick birds home, especially if you own domestic birds. Although the risk to people is low, it is best to be safe and take the proper precautions to protect yourself and your pets.

The state is also asking that you call to report suspicious behavior in birds:

To report unusual signs in wild birds you have seen, call MassWildlife at: 508 389 6300

To Report Suspicious signs in Domestic birds or poultry please call the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resource Hotline at: 617-626-1795

To Learn More about this Virus, safety precautions, and how to protect your domestic birds please visit the Mass.gov link below. Thank you for helping to keep our birds and community safe.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/avian-flu

06/02/2022

"Stay" or "Wait"? "Down" or "Off"? If you aren't clear about what you're asking for, don't expect your dog to give it to you.

24/12/2021

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

03/12/2021

Don't deck the halls with invasive species!

05/11/2021

Clean up after the "bomb cyclone".

02/08/2021

Sunset.

26/07/2021

Welcome to Tokyo 🇯🇵 Gazelle and Baloutinue!

25/07/2021

24/07/2021

As many of you may know, demand for emergency veterinary services is at an all-time high, while staffing for this dramatic increase continues to be a struggle.

We regret to inform you that due to staff shortages and our hospital being at capacity, we will not be accepting any Emergency cases from 8pm tonight to 7am tomorrow morning. Prior to 8pm, please call before arrival so that we may discuss your pet’s condition and communicate current wait times.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are doing everything we can and will be back to normal operations tomorrow morning.

*Please share this post to help us get the word out.

22/06/2021

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21/05/2021

12/05/2021

Tourist.

05/03/2021

*The Seresto collars pictured are actual collars seen on patients at Chase Vet Clinic. The more worn collar on the left - is an actual Seresto collar. The collar on the right was bought online as a Seresto, but is actually a counterfeit product. Always be cautious when purchasing flea and tick products online.

08/12/2020

Sunset

19/10/2020

Maybe Dallas Dawn (left) with Court and Spark (right)

15/10/2020

Hugo!

13/10/2020

Wallingford and Crescendo in the back field.

31/07/2020

07/06/2020

Circe❤️

16/05/2020

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