Happy Saturday from Hershey & Dr. Mendez!
We had a blast with River! And we got pawfect puppy kisses 😘
Please enjoy the ball cuteness also known as Pongo 😍
Honey Bear enjoyed her first visit with Dr. Mendez today! Such a sweet girl!! 🍯🐻
We are saddened to report that someone on our hospital team has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented Social Distancing, Personal Protective and Disinfection/Cleaning practices in order to help reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and will continue to enhance these procedures.
For safety’s sake, we made the decision to close our hospital to conduct thorough professional deep cleaning of our facilities and monitor any exposure. We have also been in communication with Illinois Department Of Public Health.
We thank you for being our client. Please know that we are doing our very best to serve our community, our clients and your pets during this challenging time. We will continue to hold our team, you, and your pet’s safety as our highest priority.
We will reopen Monday August 31, 2020 at 8a.m.
Meet Eli! He had a blast meeting Dr. Mortensen for the first time today! Such a cutie pie!!
Check out our two newest patients! Welcome to our family Clay & Ash!
We are so lucky to have the cutest patients! 💙
A warm welcome to Cisco! Black cats have some of the sweetest personalities and little Cisco is no different! We'd love to see all of your black cats as well, perfect for the spooky season. 🎃
Welcome to our new patients Mario and Bella!💙
Please give a warm welcome to our newest patient at VCA Mont Clare. Sosa! Look at those puppy eyes 💙
Meet Arvin! He's smart, he’s handsome, and he’s currently available for adoption at PAWS Chicago.
Even though WE know how great he is, he’s just not confident in himself in new situations and needs a hand finding the perfect family.
Arvin’s one of a handful of pets at PAWS Chicago looking for a special home! Each week, we’ll share an adoptable dog or cat who’s been a little overlooked but doesn’t deserve to be forgotten - because harder to home doesn’t mean harder to love. Arvin would love to find a family that:
🐶: Has a big, fenced yard in a quiet neighborhood.
🐶: Follows a regular routine.
🐶: Has no kids or kids 12+.
🐶: Has no pets or has a big, energetic dog that Arvin can play with!
When you adopt through PAWS Chicago, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500).
Learn more about Arvin and the PAWS Chicago Virtual Adoption Process at pawschicago.org/adopt
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We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming “community” cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families.
We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood.
Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/neuter your own cat and keep them indoors.
* In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets
We love what we do, thankful to work with these furry babies. 🐾
While rock salt is useful for humans, it can irritate your dog’s paws! Invest in some booties or stay clear from areas that are heavily salted on your next winter walk!
To learn more about preparing your pet for winter, visit: https://bit.ly/39hVxnP ❄️🐶#vcapets
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Have a playful Persian cat? Or a relaxed Ragdoll? Well, those traits might not be so random after all! We break down the personalities of the five most common cat breeds: https://bit.ly/32krbwq #vcapets
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Meet Tarzan! This one-year-old Lab mix is currently at PAWS Chicago looking for a home. If his name didn’t give it away, he’s a big, handsome pup ready for adventure. The only problem is that he’s having trouble finding adopters.
Like a lot of adult dogs who need specific homes, Tarzan’s been overlooked for playful puppies or tiny kittens. Even though it might take some extra time for him to find his perfect people, he’s just as ready as ever to swing his way into your heart!
If your family is cat- and young kid-free, has another big, playful pup for playtime, and has an experienced dog owner to continue his training in a larger, fenced yard, you might be who Tarzan needs to turn from an underdog to a wonder dog. Meet him at https://bit.ly/3fsFeWj!
When you adopt from PAWS Chicago, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500)
Meet five-year-old Scout! We bet you can tell from her picture that she LOVES a good photoshoot. What you probably can’t tell, though, is that Scout’s having trouble finding a home.
To her family at PAWS Chicago, she’s a perfect 10. Her former foster mom says “Scout was one of my favorite fosters and house guests!” We hear she’s even trained. But, despite everything she has going for her, she’s overlooked because of the specific home she needs.
Don’t forget about Scout.
If your family is kid- and pet-free with a Scout-shaped hole to fill, you might be her people! Learn more about her and the PAWS Chicago Virtual Adoption Process at bit.ly/2Iydgwh.
Because PAWS is a VCA partner, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500) when you adopt.
COVID-19 has impacted pet owners in more ways than ever imagined. In response, VCA Charities, in partnership with VCA Animal Hospitals, continues to find ways to increase its impact and enable access to veterinary care.
Through recent grants to shelter partners as well as the new VCA Charities HOPE Funds programs, vulnerable pets are receiving care and pet owners are finding hope. Pets like Stella, who experienced labor complications, and whose owner recently found themselves unemployed, received life-saving care and support for her five puppies.
To show our commitment to #vcacharities, VCA will be matching client donations, dollar-for-dollar up to $300,000, now through December 31, 2020. Join us in supporting pets like Stella, by making a donation when you visit a VCA hospital, online at vcacharities.org or text HOPE to 213-325-1919. #vcacares #abetterworldforpets #proudlymars
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VCA recognizes World Cancer Day by raising pet cancer awareness! Did you know all our hospitals have access to the VCA Pet CancerCare Alliance for consultation and referral of patients, including to one of our VCA Pet CancerCare Centers? Thinking about the disease may be uncomfortable, but learning about treatment and its outcomes can help unleash your concerns. #vcapets
Buddy’s still at PAWS Chicago and looking for a buddy! In exchange for a family full of love, he’s willing to provide all the cuddles with that curly coat of his.
His perfect pal:
: LOVES love! After he settles in, Buddy’s been known to be a 56 pound lapdog.
: Lives in a pet- and kid-free home
: Can give Buddy structure and plenty of exercise
: Has experience training a pup with a mind of his own
You can learn more about Buddy over at https://bit.ly/2WSV8kg.
As a VCA partner, PAWS Chicago provides adopters with a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500).
It’s Clover, a pup available for adoption at PAWS Chicago! We first shared her picture around the holidays and even though she’s still having some trouble finding the perfect home, she’s not giving up hope. And neither is PAWS or VCA.
You might just be Clover’s new people if your home is:
🐶: Active and ready for adventure
🐶: Cat- and young-kid-free
🐶: Full of experienced dog owners who can help her continue training
Meet her and read more about our virtual adoption process at https://bit.ly/2LCScWv
As a VCA partner, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500) when you adopt from PAWS.
Leonard is 15 pounds of spunky Chihuahua goodness at PAWS Chicago ready to find his people.
PAWS rescues ALL homeless cats and dogs, not just the ones that can easily fit into every home – pets like Leonard. As one of their “underdogs,” he needs help finding a special home:
🐶: Leonard’s perfect home is kid- and pet- free.
🐶: His future human is an experienced dog owner who has time to help Leonard warm up and trust
🐶: Leonard is a little guy and conflicted about the big, wide world! He craves space and routine to help him feel safe.
Meet Leonard and learn more about the PAWS virtual adoption process at https://bit.ly/2N92Ncn.
As a VCA partner, PAWS Chicago offers am up-to $500 VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free vet visit within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness.
