Ruby 5 months old Hi, my name is Ruby and I am ready to be your forever best friend! You see, I had a pretty rough start to life. I was found as a tiny kitten covered in fleas, extremely skinny, and with a very nasty kitty cold. Thankfully, the […]
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VetWrap: A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician … Condensed
Every October the veterinary world takes some time to appreciate our veterinary technicians. They are too often the unsung heroes of our profession, and the importance of highlighting the role they play in the functioning of our offices, clinics, hospitals, ERs and ICUs is undeniable. Veterinary technicians are very skilled. […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Kitty
Kitty is a very sweet and affectionate 11 year old golden oldie. She loves to be pet and is always purring or headbutting you for more head scratches. Kitty loves to be round you and loves to explore all her surroundings too. She is not overly interested in playing with […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Marley
Marley 8 years old Hi there my name is Marley. I’m a very social, friendly, super vocal and loving cat. I love to be pet and I’m always walking around on the search for someone to pet me and give me head scratches. I have no interest in any cat […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Brian
Hi, my name is Brian! I used to live outside you see. There were some people who were trying to catch me, but I was too quick for them. Then one day I let my guard down and they caught me. Ever since then I have been hanging around these […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Dallas
Dallas Hi, I’m Dallas! I am a 5 year old boy who is waiting and eager for adventure! When I came here I was covered in fleas and was missing lots of fur because of it. The nice people here helped me get rid of those pesky bugs shaved where […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Bambi
Bambi 3 years old Female Hi my name is Bambi, I am very shy with strangers and take some time to warm up. I love to be pet, scratched behind the ears and brushed all over too. I like to hide in small spaces and bury myself under blankets to […]
VetWrap on Letting Cats be Cats: Why We Don’t Declaw
Kitten, kittens, kittens! We are definitely seeing a lot of new kittens at the vet office these days — and they are certainly bringing a lot of joy and whimsy to our lives at a time of such uncertainty and stress. With the influx of all these bundles of fluff, […]
Pet of the Week: My Name Is Beautiful
Beautiful 5 year old Boxer Mix Hello, I’m Beautiful (not just in general, that’s actually my name!!). I’m a sweet loving Boxer girl and am so eager to find my new home. I’ve got a great personality and enjoy the company of humans, you’ll tell how excited and happy I […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Osky
Hi nice to meet you, my name is Osky! I’m a very laid back 13 year old golden oldie who loves to be loved. I like to lounge around most of the time and I always come when called to be pet. I have no interest in play time at […]
Pet of the Week: Bruno
Hi… I am Bruno! I am a 10 year old, 8 lbs Chihuahua/Mix boy looking for a new home! I sure hope you know about Chihuahua’s because my personality is true to my breed! I need an adult home that doesn’t have other pets or children. I am crate trained […]
Humane Society Offers Barn Cat Spay/Neuter Event
Windsor/ Essex County – As part of a continued effort to address cat overpopulation in Essex County, the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society is offering our first-ever spay-neuter promotion focused exclusively on barn or farm cats. While the WECHS Veterinary Clinic has long offered services for feral, or “community” cats, many […]
First Ever Three Species Microchip Clinic at the Humane Society!
Windsor-Essex County Media Release: On September 10, the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society (WECHS) hosted its first-ever microchip clinic for dogs, cats, and rabbits. Prior microchip clinic have been focused on dogs and cats, but recognizing that rabbits are the third most common pet in North America, rabbits are now […]
Pet of the Week: Cooper
Cooper 3 year old hound mix Hi, I’m Cooper! I am a 55 lbs hound dog in need of a loving and understanding home! I have lots of energy so I hope you have time to give me the proper mental and physical activities I need! I also have a […]
Pet of the Week: Cosette
Cosette 6 years old Female Cosette is an extremely sweet and affectionate 6 year old girl. She loves being pet all the time and adores having her head scratched for her. Cosette has no interest in playing with any silly toys and is much happier just being showered with love. […]
VetWrap: I Know A Great Behaviourist, You Should Too
Some believe that every puppy is a blank slate: that there are “no bad dogs, only bad owners.” What one means by a “bad’’ dog is a whole other topic for discussion. However, regardless, I wholeheartedly disagree with the sentiment of this all-too-common phrase. Over the years, I have known […]
Pet of the Week: Jazz
Jazz 2 months old Meet Jazz! This ADORABLE baby bunny grew up with his mom and siblings in a foster home, but now he is ready to branch off on his own and find a forever family! Jazz is a lop eared Lionhead bunny. He is very curious, likes to […]
VetWrap: Why It May Be Difficult to Get in to See Your Vet Right Now
I recently watched a YouTube video by Dr. Tannetje Crocker demonstrating what it’s like to be working in veterinary medicine today. In the video, she used the simple child’s toy Connect 4 — in which each piece fits into its designated open slot — to show how vet clinics schedule […]
Pet of the Week: Goomba
Goomba 4 years old Goomba is a very friendly and affectionate boy. He always comes running for pets and specifically loves to have his chin scratched. Goomba also loves to cuddle and lounge around on the sofa with you. To get your attention he likes to headbutt, and if that […]
Pets of the Week: Baby Hamsters!
This week’s pet of the week is … baby hamsters! That’s right, we have multiple pets of the week because the Humane Society has lots of hamsters! These little guys came from 4 separate litters when their moms were surrendered to the Humane Society all expecting. After growing up in […]
Pet of the Week: SJ
SJ 7 Years old Male Hi, I’m SJ! I’m a 7 Year old Domestic Short Hair! I Used to have a home that I loved, But you see my owner was moving somewhere where I would then need to share my space with other animals so they decided it just […]
VetWrap: Are Vets Funny? Humour in Veterinary Medicine Today
Are vets funny? My husband would undoubtedly say NO. However, I beg to differ. While I myself cannot claim to have the wit it takes to be truly funny, there are definitely some vet personalities that fit the bill. There is of course The Original Vet personality, James Herriot, author […]
Pet of the Week: Elliot
Elliot 4 years old Male Elliott is a super sweet and very loving feline. He loves being pet and adores head scratches. Elliott is always purring and looking for more affection wherever he can find it. He loves being around you and getting showered with lots and lots of love. […]
Pet of the Week: Pantera
Pantera 1 year old Female Pantera is a timid and very sweet girl. She needs some time to become comfortable in new environments and with new people. Pantara tends to enjoy staying in the safety of her own bed and doesn’t mind you joining next to her and giving her […]
VetWrap: Thunderstorm Phobias
I just love storms. One of the (many) reasons I enjoy living in the Kingsville area, is the frequency of intense storms. (Yes, I have even contemplated a “storm-chasing vacation” – I’ll let you google that later if you have not heard of this.) With Windsor being one of Canada’s […]
Pet of the Week: Hugo
Hugo 11 years old Hugo likes to lounge around when he’s left alone and loves to be all over you when you’re around. He adores being pet more than anything and is always looking for more. Hugo is a little curious about some toys but would rather be pet than […]
Pet of the Week: Boo
Boo 2 years old Female Boo is a tad timid at first and likes to sit in her bed while you come to her. After lots of petting and love she is sure to come out and be all over you! Boo ADORES being petted and having her neck scratched […]
Vet Wrap: Landsharks and Danger Floofs
It is a strange time to be practicing veterinary medicine. I have mentioned in previous articles that we are seeing pets without their owners — or pet parents as we call them! All veterinary clinics in Phase I have been mandated to operate with closed doors. That means that pets […]
Vet Wrap: Vet Clinics in the Time of COVID
Vet Clinics in the Time of COVID: We have been here all along. Veterinary clinics, deemed essential services, have remained open during the COVID pandemic. Business, of course, has not been as usual. We, like everyone else, have been trying to manage the whirlwind of constant change. On April 3rd, we […]
Vet Wrap: Our Pets and COVID
These certainly are unprecedented times. Our pets would undoubtedly agree. The direct impact our pets are having on us and inversely the direct impact we are having on them in this climate is incredibly interesting. Our companion animals are providing a huge amount of emotional support during these difficult times. The […]
