We love to celebrate Halloween at Little Creek Veterinary Clinic – not just because it’s fun to decorate and tell ghost stories, but because it’s our vet’s birthday!
Dr. Miele through the years
Posted in Fun Stuff, tagged birthday, Dr. Miele, Halloween on October 31, 2013| 7 Comments »
We love to celebrate Halloween at Little Creek Veterinary Clinic – not just because it’s fun to decorate and tell ghost stories, but because it’s our vet’s birthday!
Dr. Miele through the years
Posted in Pet Classifieds, Urgent, tagged French Bulldog, lost dogs Norfolk, microchip ID, missing dogs, Rottweiler on October 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Two dogs went missing today around 1 PM from the 1300 block of E. Little Creek Rd. in Norfolk.
They are a male Shepherd-Rottweiler mix (has a microchip; last seen wearing a collar) and a female brindle French Bulldog (no collar.)
If you see either pet, call the owner at 702-806-8957.
Posted in Pet Classifieds, Urgent, tagged lost dog, lost Westie, missing dog, Pet Amber Alert, pet emergency, stray dog on October 22, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Please be on the lookout for “Billy,” a young male Westie.
He became lost in Norfolk, but could end up in Virginia Beach
if someone has picked him up.
“Billy” may be shy, so if you see him, don’t chase him.
Instead, call the owner at the number listed below or
call Animal Protection (757-664-7387 in Norfolk / 757-385-4444 in Virginia Beach).
Posted in Community, Fun Stuff, tagged animal shelter, family fun, fitness, Halloween, Norfolk events, pet adoption, pet events on October 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Norfolk Botanical Garden and the Norfolk SPCA team up for one
special day to celebrate fitness with families and their dogs.
This 2-mile, self-guided walk will lead guests to a Doggie Park
in the Garden’s Enchanted Forest.
Proceeds will benefit the Norfolk SPCA and Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Special activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information please contact cathy.fitzgerald@nbgs.org or 441-5830 ext 319
Regular Garden admission applies.
“Fido” fee of $5 for Garden members.
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Family Fun at Zoo Boo 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Posted in Pet Health, tagged dental, microchip ID, nutrition, parasites, pet care, pet wellness, preventative care, vaccines on October 15, 2013| 1 Comment »
In recognition of National Pet Wellness Month, we present the
Top Ten Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy:
Posted in Community, Pet Health, tagged emergency, evacuation, hurricane preparedness, Norfolk shelter, pet food, pet pantry, pet-friendly shelter on October 10, 2013| 1 Comment »
Did you know that Norfolk has a Pet Food Pantry and Pet-friendly Emergency Shelter? We’ve written about this before, but it’s worth repeating.
The Pet Pantry is administered by the Norfolk Animal Care Center (aka “animal control.”) Help is temporary and is based on financial need. Click on the Pet Pantry link to learn how to apply for membership.
One important caveat: pets must be spayed or neutered to be eligible for assistance.
If you are not in need of assistance, please consider donating unopened bags and cans of food to the Pet Pantry.
Meanwhile, all this Nor’easter wind, rain, and car-killing flooding has gotten me thinking about the heavy storms of years past. Historically, a number of people who should have evacuated to emergency shelter during hurricanes, didn’t do so because they refused to leave their pets behind.
In response to this concern, Norfolk has opened Bayview Recreation Center to people evacuating with the following types of pets: dog, cat, bird, rabbit, rodent, or turtle; provided the pet can be crated and is not used for commercial purposes. Learn about the shelter’s Rules and Regs here.
Remember: don’t wait until the last minute to take action. Plan ahead and know what you’ll need in the event of an emergency evacuation with your pets.