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21/12/2024

18/12/2024

🐾 Meet Miso & Mochii! 🐾

These sweet twin brothers were absolute stars during their wellness appointment with Dr. Tradel Harris today! 🌟 From their adorable snuggles to their curious little faces, Miso & Mochii were on their best behavior, making sure everyone at the clinic had a smile on their face. 😻

It’s always a joy to see our fur babies in good health, and these two are clearly thriving! Thanks to their amazing family for letting us share these precious moments with you all. 💙🐾

📸 Check out these adorable snapshots from their visit! 🐱

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18/12/2024

🐾 Meet Luke: A Senior Pup with a Heart of Gold 🐾

We are always happy to see Luke, who is a gorgeous 12-year-old Labrador Retriever, who came in today for his follow-up with Dr. Socha and the surgery team. Not only is this sweet senior boy full of love, but his family went above and beyond by brightening everyone's day with a big surprise. They brought a delicious breakfast spread for the entire hospital team.

Luke's journey has been filled with so much love, joy, and adventure, and we feel incredibly fortunate to be part of it. His family is truly one of a kind, and it's clear that Luke has had the most amazing life filled with love and care. 💙

Check out these adorable photos the family shared with us of Luke—always happy, always full of character. 🌟

Sending all our love to Luke and his wonderful family.

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14/12/2024

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13/12/2024

🐾 Bella the Brave Chihuahua Update! 🌟

Bella came in for her follow-up yesterday, and we’re thrilled to report she’s doing AMAZING! 🐾 She’s recovering so well that she no longer needs any more rechecks—unless her family has concerns. 🎉

Her family shares how much joy Bella brings to their lives: "She loves to snuggle with her 'sisters' 💕💞, and as her confidence grows, she’s starting to play more with all her buddies! It's been so wonderful to see her running around more and more each day. She's truly brought such happiness to our family!" ❤️🐾

We’re so proud of Bella’s family for continuing the great work at home, following Dr. Ross’s special instructions, and helping Bella stay on the road to recovery. 💖

As a lovely surprise, the kind family gifted us a beautiful holiday box filled with treats and a heartfelt card—thank you so much! 🎁 We truly appreciate your generosity.

We’re so grateful to have been part of Bella’s journey. Keep shining bright, Bella! 🌟



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10/12/2024

🐾 Meet Mabel! 🐾

Mabel is now 5 months old and is the most laid-back puppy her family has ever had! 🐶❤️ She's their 4th Boston Terrier, and we’re so lucky to be a part of her journey.

Her family shared the cutest photos with us and mentioned that Mabel absolutely LOVES Dr. Harris and especially the welcoming “Puppy Parties” that make her feel right at home. 🎉 After her vaccines and nail trim, Mabel had a little yawn and stretch – it’s safe to say she thinks every visit is a Spa Day! 😴💅

And let’s not forget about Lucy, Mabel's cat sibling! 🐱 Lucy loves her visits to VCA Colonial, too!

We’re so grateful to be part of Mabel and Lucy's life. Thank you for sharing your adorable photos and kind words with us! 💙



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06/12/2024

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system and are unable to make or receive calls. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

📲 For assistance, please TEXT us at 607-289-2077 or EMAIL us at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding and patience! We’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

06/12/2024

Meet the adorable Hilde, a sweet 3-year-old Wirehaired Pointing Griffon who recently came to see Dr. Socha for a laparoscopic spay procedure! 💖

A laparoscopic spay is a minimally invasive procedure, allowing for a quicker and more comfortable recovery for our furry friends. 

Hilde’s wonderful family surprised us with a delicious platter of cookies and a kind card! We love the thoughtful gesture and truly appreciate the support. 🥰 Hilde is recovering beautifully at home and feeling great—the first photo was taken the night of surgery! The family also included a photo that shows how great the incision looked just two weeks after surgery 😊

A huge thank you to Hilde’s mom for this heartfelt message:
"I can not say enough good things about Hilde’s recent lap spay at VCA Colonial Animal Hospital! The procedure was completed, and she was back with us the same day. The communication from the doctor and staff was wonderful, the techniques were top-notch, and the surgery suit is the best invention ever! She is so comfortable and happy today! We’re so pleased!"

We’re so glad to hear that Hilde is doing great, and we’re thrilled to have been part of her care journey! 🐶💕








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05/12/2024

🐾 Meet Sweet P**a! 🐾

This sweet 7-year-old Dachshund was rushed into our ER with difficulty walking. After being diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), P**a underwent a successful Hemilamintectomy surgery performed by Dr. Socha.

We’re happy to report that P**a is now back at home and doing great! 💕🐾

Here she is pictured with ER doctor, Dr. Russotto, who helped her along the way and some amazing photos provided by P**a's family.

We're so glad to see our little warrior on the road to recovery! 🏥💖

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05/12/2024

🎄 Meet the festive Samson 🎄

This adorable 10-year-old Shar Pei came in for his Oncology appointment with Dr. Rassnick today, and he brought along some serious holiday spirit! With his cute Christmas tree hat, Samson is spreading joy and cheer as he continues his treatment journey.

Here he is pictured with oncology team members, Hannah and Kristen, who are always there to give him the best care. 💚❤️

We’re sending Samson lots of love and holiday cheer as he continues his journey with us! 🎁✨


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04/12/2024

Meet sweet little Baxter! 🐾 Baxter is a long-time patient of Dr. Cortright and our amazing Internal Medicine Service. Today, he came in for a technician appointment, and as always, Baxter received lots of love and attention from our team. 💙 It’s always a pleasure to see this adorable guy! ❤️

04/12/2024

🌟 A huge thank you to our amazing clients for making the holiday season extra sweet! 🎄🍪

Dave, Mary, Melanie, and Matthew, your beautiful platters of delicious treats were a hit with the VCA Colonial Animal Hospital team. We enjoyed every bite, and your thoughtful gesture warmed all of our hearts. ❤️🐾

We’re so grateful for the wonderful clients and patients we have the privilege of working with. Thank you for brightening our day and making this holiday season even more special!

28/11/2024

We were absolutely blown away by Denise's kindness and generosity today! 🎉 Denise surprised us with 3 gorgeous baskets and a box of delicious cookies from Ithaca Bakery for our amazing staff working this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday weekend. 🧺🍪

Denise also shared some heartwarming photos of her two beautiful rescue pets: Estella, the adult brindle, and Pepita, the sweet fawn puppy. 🐾💕

Denise, we can't thank you enough! Your words mean the world to us. 💖 We are so grateful for you and all our incredible clients who make our work so rewarding. Here's a special message from Denise:

"I am happy to make people smile. You all truly have no idea how much I appreciate all you do for our community, as well as my personal rescue crusade. Knowing the Colonial team is there is a huge comfort to me. Having lived many places without access to care – never mind ER or specialty care – knowing you are all there is huge. From way back in the 1990's with a HBC kitty to today. And having spent MANY holidays in large or small animal medicine working:) Happy Holiday, much love & best wishes!" 🌟

Thank you, Denise, and to all our clients and the amazing veterinary teams we work with for your continued support and trust. Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday season! 💖🐾 ❤️ ❤️

28/11/2024

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🍂🐾 Happy Thanksgiving from VCA Colonial Animal Hospital! 🐾🍂

As we gather to give thanks, we want to wish all our clients and their furry family members a safe and joyful holiday weekend. We hope your pets stay happy and healthy, but if you find yourself in need, we have an amazing, skilled and caring team at the hospital who are dedicated to helping pets in need, and the families who love them on Thanksgiving and every day. 🐕🐈

Our Hours:

Today: Open until 6:30 PM

Tomorrow & All Weekend: Normal hours

As always 24 hour care for hospitalized patients









If your pet has an emergency, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

Stay safe and enjoy the season! 🧡

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28/11/2024

🦃🍂 Early Thanksgiving Celebration at VCA Colonial Animal Hospital! 🍂🦃

Today, we kicked off the holiday season with a special early Thanksgiving celebration at our monthly staff meeting! 🎉 We enjoyed a delicious lunch, featuring an amazing variety of side dishes brought in by our talented team members.

But the fun didn’t stop there — we hosted a pie contest! 🥧 The competition was fierce, but here are the top winners:

🥇 1st Place - Mississippi Mud Pie
🥈 2nd Place - Lemon Pie
🥉 3rd Place - Pecan Bourbon Pie

And, we couldn’t forget the raffle! 🎁 Congratulations to the fabulous Dr. Janna Draper, who won the beautiful gift basket! 🌟

We're so thankful for our incredible team and the wonderful spirit of togetherness that makes VCA Colonial a special place to work. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season! 🍁💙

27/11/2024

Meet Raffi, the Handsome 11-Year-Old Lab! 🐾

Today, Raffi came in for a recheck, with x-rays, and  pin removal following his Tarsal Arthrodesis surgery. 🌟

Tarsal Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure that helps to stabilize and fuse the bones in the tarsal (ankle) joint, typically performed to relieve pain and restore mobility in cases of arthritis, fractures, or joint instability. This surgery helps dogs like Raffi get back to their active selves after an injury or joint condition. 💪

We're so grateful for his wonderful family, who brought in a delicious spread of fruit, cheese, crackers, and meats for our team. 🍇🧀🥩 It truly made our day!

A big thank you to Dr. Ross for continuing to work with Raffi and his family as they move forward in this healing journey. 💙

We love seeing happy, healthy pets like Raffi and are always here to support our furry friends every step of the way!

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23/11/2024



November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month! Have you considered adopting a senior pet? Senior pets can come with many advantages! Most are already house trained and know basic commands. Senior pets are generally calmer and more easygoing. Plus, since they are already grown, it is easier to get a better sense of their personality and grooming needs right away
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