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Making the case for permanent microchip ID (Part 2)

Posted in Pet Health, tagged animal shelter, HomeAgain, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, lost pets, microchip scanner, pet identification, pet tags, stray pets on April 30, 2012| 3 Comments »

To date, HomeAgain has reunited 1,012,082 lost pets with their families – and the pets all have one thing in common: a permanent microchip ID.

An implantable chip, 1/2 inch in length, can be the key to your pet's safe return. Microchip photo by Little Creek Veterinary Clinic.

When your pet is ‘chipped at our clinic, we will register it for you on HomeAgain’s national database.

Even better, we use an online program, so your pet’s information is in the database within minutes of entry. That’s real peace of mind if your pet likes to wander.

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Going ape for Disney’s “Chimpanzee” – in theaters now

Posted in Fun Stuff, tagged animals, Chimpanzee movie, Disney, family fun, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, nature, Oscar the chimp, Tai Forest, zoo on April 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Can you resist that face?

If you can’t get enough of the apes and monkeys at the Virginia Zoo, you’re in for a treat: Disney Nature’s newest film, “Chimpanzee,” chronicling the life of Oscar the chimp, is playing in theaters locally.

Life isn’t all bananas and cherries for Oscar and his family, however: a rival troop of chimps threatens their peaceful life in the Tai Forest. What will become of Oscar? You’ll have to see it to find out!

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Schedule update for April 27 and May 2

Posted in Schedule Changes, tagged Blue Pearl, Dr. Donald Miele, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, pet emergency, pet health on April 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Dr. Miele will be out of the office at the following times:

Friday, April 27th, after noon

and

Wednesday, May 2nd, all day.

The clinic will be open for retail sales and patient information on those dates.

However, we are unable to authorize or fill prescription medications
in the doctor’s absence.

In an emergency, please call 757-499-5463.

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Making the case for permanent microchip ID (Part 1)

Posted in Pet Health, tagged animal shelter, HomeAgain, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, lost pets, microchip ID, microchip scanner, pet identification, pet tags, stray pets on April 23, 2012| 6 Comments »

If your pet ends up at a shelter, it may be difficult to distinguish it from other similar-looking pets.

Tuxedo cat 1.

Tuxedo cat 2.

Or it could be just this easy.

The key to your pet's return. Photo by Little Creek Veterinary Clinic.

HomeAgain Microchips offer instant, reliable identification
at the push of a button.

HomeAgain's universal scanner reads chips by any manufacturer, so all pets can make it safely home.

Your pet can’t call home when it’s lost –
so let someone else make the call for her.

Ask us to “chip” your pet on her next visit. Visit HomeAgain to learn more.

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Your weekend planner: Party at the Virginia Zoo

Posted in Community, Fun Stuff, tagged animals, conservation, Earth Day, family fun, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, Norfolk events, Party for the Planet, Virginia Zoo on April 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »

From my Inbox to yours:

Party for the Planet this weekend at the Zoo!

Saturday, April 21, 10am – 3pm

A celebration of Earth and animals that will bring out your wild side, and provide information about conservation steps you can take to protect natural habitats locally and around the world.

Activities and exhibits include informational presentations, animal enrichment activities and crafts at the event pavilion; and Team Green music, games and prizes with Radio Disney!

It’s an Earth Day celebration unlike any other – for wild creatures and the wild places where they live.

All activities are included with regular admission.
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Visit the Virginia Zoo’s blog for more information on this event, including admission prices.

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Spring Garden Safety for Pets

Posted in General, Pet Health, tagged gardening, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, outdoor fun, pets, poisonous plants, toxic plants on April 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Spring Garden Safety for Pets

Click the link above to learn how to protect your pets outdoors this Spring.

Create a garden that’s both beautiful and safe for your pets. Learn how with these tips from Veterinary Pet Insurance.

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Please help this cat find a new home

Posted in Pet Classifieds, Urgent, tagged cat needs a home, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, new pet, pet adoption, pet finder, spayed cat on April 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »

“Cat,” a 7-year-old spayed and declawed female cat, is looking for a new home because her loving owner is moving and can’t take her with him. Mr. D. hopes to have her placed with a new family within the next two weeks.

“Cat” is a sweet girl and typically requires a minimum of human interaction – she’s pretty independent, from what we hear. She is a shorthaired black, white and grey kitty who has been kept up-to-date on her yearly check-ups and vaccinations. “Cat” has a nose for trouble if allowed outdoors, so we recommend keeping her inside.

If you are interested in adopting “Cat,” or you know someone who would be, please call us at 583-2619 or contact us here. Serious inquiries only.

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