Vienna Veterinary Clinic Palmer Veterinary Services

09/20/2024

Parasites can cause a range of health issues in pets. Keep them protected with routine veterinary care and prevention measures.

09/18/2024

We have had several clients that have come in recently using prevention they were told lasted all month when in fact it only lasts 24 hours. If you aren’t sure please
call and we will help you figure out what the best prevention would be for your fur babies.

09/17/2024

Senior pets need extra care and attention. Regular vet visits can help manage age-related issues.

09/16/2024

We love our local friends food cart! Stop by and get some super delish goodies!

happy buy one, get one free on this Monday, everything in the cart! today is the last day until friday and we have something super special coming!! Ciao!

09/12/2024

Early detection of health issues can save lives. Regular check-ups are crucial for catching problems before they become serious.

09/11/2024

It was the dogs. The dogs are what got me.

A few years ago we visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum, and we saw a lot. Twisted steel girders. Baby-faced portraits of the deceased. Mutilated emergency vehicles.

But it was the dogs that wrecked me.

The dog exhibit is pretty small. Located in the far corner of the museum, with photographs of search and rescue dogs.

You see dogs nosing through rubble, wearing safety harnesses. You see them in their prime. They’re all deceased now. But they were spectacular.

There was Riley. Golden retriever. He was trained to find living people. But, he didn’t find any. Instead, he recovered the remains of firefighters. Riley kept searching for a live survivor, but found none. Riley’s morale tanked.

“I tried my best to tell Riley he was doing his job,” said his handler. “He had no way to know that when firefighters and police officers came over to hug him, and for a split second you can see them crack a smile—that Riley was succeeding at doing an altogether different job. He provided comfort. Or maybe he did know.”

There was Coby and Guiness. Black and yellow Labs. From California. Surfer dogs. They found dozens of human remains.

And Abigail. Golden Lab. Happy. Energetic. Committed. Big fan of bacon.

Sage. A border collie. Cheerful. Endless energy. Her first mission was searching the Pentagon wreckage after the attacks. She recovered the body of the terrorist who piloted American Airlines Flight 77.

Jenner. Black Lab. At age 9, he was one of the oldest dogs on the scene. Jenner’s handler, Ann Wichmann, remembers:

“It was 12 to 15 stories high of rubble and twisted steel. My first thought was, ‘I can't send Jenner into that…’ At one point, [Jenner] disappeared down a hole under the rubble and I was like, ‘Ugggggh!' Such a heart-stopping moment..."

Trakr. German Shepherd. Tireless worker. Worked until he couldn’t stand up anymore. Trakr found Genelle Guzman-McMillan, who was trapped for 27 hours among the debris. Genelle was as good as dead, until the cold nose poked through the mangled steel.

Apollo. German shepherd. An NYPD police dog. Coal-black muzzle. Liquid eyes. The first dog on the scene, only 15 minutes after the attacks. Apollo worked 18-hour days. Once, he was nearly killed in a fire during his search. But Apollo had been drenched in water and he was quick on his feet. No injuries.

Jake. Labrador. As a puppy, Jake was found on the side of the road in Dallas. Abandoned. Left for dead. Like trash. He had a dislocated hip and a broken leg. They made him a rescue dog.

Jake worked until his body threatened to collapse from exhaustion. After his shifts, local New York merchants saw his rescue-dog vest and treated him to free steak dinners in upscale Manhattan restaurants.

And, of course, there was Bretagne. Golden Retriever. Easygoing. Dutiful. Obsessed with food. Her owner and trainer, Denise Corliss, a firefighter from Harris County, Texas, brought Bretagne to Ground Zero while the rubble was still hot.

Bretagne went straight to work. She worked for 10 days solid. Ten agonizing days. Bretagne never quit. She napped onsite.

Denise recalls: “...There are images of Bretagne going to where she was directed to search, into the unknown, the chaotic environment. But even then, she knew who needed the comfort of a dog, and which firefighter needed to hold her close and stroke her fur.”

After 9/11, Bretagne also helped recovery efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and Ivan. She retired at age 9.

Old age finally overtook her, she had a hard time using stairs, so Denise installed an above-ground pool to keep Bretagne’s joints limber.

In retirement, Bretagne became a reading dog at a local elementary school. First graders, too shy to read aloud, would read to a white-faced, elderly retriever who looked them in the eyes and smiled.

Bretagne visited students with special needs. She visited students with autism. She visited everyone.

She suffered kidney failure at age 16. She was put to sleep on June 7, 2016, and became the last of the 9/11 rescue dogs to end her earthly career.

Bretagne hobbled into the Cypress, Texas, animal hospital, one sunny Monday, only to discover the sidewalks and hallways were lined with firefighters, first responders, and rescue workers who saluted her.

Her remains were later escorted from the hospital, draped in an American flag.

We do not deserve dogs.

09/09/2024

You guys rocked August for donations to the shelter!!! We met our food and laundry soap goal and just missed hitting the paper towel goal. This month they are asking for trash bags either black or white bags is fine. You can get large boxes at sams for ~$18. You can drop trash bags at the clinic or drop money to the clinic and we will go shop for you. You can always drop dog food off as well (preference for dog or puppy chow and pedigree but they will take any food).

09/09/2024

Exercise is essential for your pet's physical and mental health. Regular playtime keeps them happy and healthy!

09/06/2024

Did you know that annual vet visits can help detect health issues early? Schedule your pet's check-up today!

09/03/2024

Socialization is important for pets’ mental health. Introduce them to new people, places, and other pets gradually.

08/30/2024

You guys are pulling it off….we just got another case of paper towels and 3 more laundry soaps! We just need another couple laundry soaps and paper towels to reach our goal for the shelter!!!!

08/30/2024

Ok guys! We are headed in the right direction but we need more paper towels and laundry soap- we can hit the goal to help the shelter out I’m sure of it!! We just need 5 more laundry detergents.

08/30/2024

Pets can escape even from the most secure homes. Microchipping provides an extra layer of security.

08/27/2024

Pleasants county humane society food/laundry soap/paper towel drive. You can drop donations at the clinic and we will arrange for them to get to the shelter or you can donate money and we will shop for you! ONLY 4 MORE DAYS OF THE MONTH!!!!

08/27/2024

Regular wellness exams are key to a long, healthy life for your pets. Ensure they're up to date with their vet visits!

08/25/2024

Our shelter NEEDS your help!
If you have a donation of:
Paper Towels, Purina Dog/Puppy Chow or Pedigree Dog/Puppy Food.
Feel free to drop it off to us and we will make sure the Humane Society gets it.
Not a shopper?
Donate $60-we will shop for you!
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

08/23/2024

Microchipping is a quick and painless procedure that provides a lifetime of security for your pet. Ask your vet about microchipping.

08/21/2024

We wanna wish all the students a wonderful and safe 2024-2025 school year! Be YOUR BEST self!

08/20/2024

Our shelter NEEDS your help! If you have a donation of
Paper Towels,
Purina Dog/Puppy Chow or
Pedigree Dog/Puppy Food
Feel free to drop it off to us and we will make sure the Humane Society gets it.
Not a shopper? Donate $60-we will shop for you!
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

08/19/2024

Ok crew we have had some awesome response to our plea for help at the Pleasants county humane society! You guys blew it out of the water with dog food! Collecting 1000 # of food which will last 2 months. We defiantly need some more paper towels though and they are also in need of laundry soap- preferably liquid or pods but the brand doesn’t matter.