Safe Harbor Animal Hospital

09/20/2024

FRIDAY...let's see yours! 👇

09/19/2024

BERrrrrr months are here! Time to be sure our pets have safe warm spaces and cozy places sleep.🧡

09/18/2024

Do you ever notice how your dog smiles?

09/17/2024

The bond between humans and dogs.

https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/new-study-reveals-aligned-brain-waves-strengthen-the-bond-between-humans-and-dogs

Scientists have discovered that human and dog brain waves synchronize during social interactions, offering new insights into our unique bond.

09/16/2024

We want to help protect our clients and pets as much as possible. Please be aware of this scam shared by Riversong Foundation regarding the South Pacific County Humane Society. We, along with these organizations are here to help pets and are sad to see a scammer try to do this. If you have questions or had a similar experience, reach out to Riversong or South Pacific. Scammers can be very convincing. Be cautious and always ask questions.

09/13/2024

Its Friday the 13th!
Black cats are actually symbols of good luck in many cultures!! 🐈‍⬛✨ Who knew!!They really aren't the bearers of misfortune and mayhem. These beautiful felines have been revered for centuries. In ancient Egypt, they were associated with the goddess Bastet, symbolizing protection and prosperity Scotland believes that a black cat arriving on your doorstep is said to bring financial success. 💸🪙💸
How has your black cat enhanced your life?? 🐈‍⬛🤔

09/12/2024

Big shout out to our newest Top Fan! 💎 Holly Cook. Thank you for supporting us and helping us get to over 600 followers!!

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.

seandietrich.com

09/08/2024

Our pets are part of our family. Today, we honor those who have passed and brought our lives so much joy. Our hearts are with those who have lost a fur family member. They are not forgotten.

09/06/2024

Things that make us giggle...

09/05/2024

We know pets deserve to be healthy and pain free. It's not always easy to know when our pets are hurting. They can't tell us but some signs can make you aware. Watch for these signs that can give you clue. 💗

09/03/2024

09/02/2024

A reminder that we are closed celebrating Labor Day.
Stay safe and enjoy your day!

08/30/2024

This is happening more and more. Spread the word.

https://www.newsweek.com/dog-eats-edibles-100g-thc-already-high-time-reach-vet-1944846?fbclid=IwY2xjawE7BNVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfOVBrnxqMune85zlO7uN2lhFYU2KDzN57mO9YLw0aIuzSqwXM5vw6yXkQ_aem_MbCivNJRSLRI-hwUvbdkKA

The vet warned viewers to act quickly if their pet ingests something they shouldn't.

08/29/2024

Puppy cuteness 💗

08/29/2024

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08/28/2024

More and more families are taking pet needs into consideration when buying AND building home.

Take a look:

Mount Pleasant real estate guru Cheryll Woods-Flowers of Coldwell Banker Realty shares home design tips for pet owners.

08/27/2024

A reminder for our valued clients. We will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

08/23/2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/pets/2024/08/23/national-dog-day-honors-the-special-bond-between-people-and-their-pups/74770541007/

National Dog Day celebrates the relationship between people and dogs and promotes canine welfare.

08/21/2024

For World Mosquito Day, be sure to talk with your veterinarian on how best to protect your pet from heartworm disease.

08/21/2024

Purrrrrr. How sweet is this!