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contents Issue 2: Volume 7
EVENT CALENDAR 6 March 2013
THE SCOOP 7
Canine News and Happenings
SPECIAL FEATURE 14 Coping with Pet Loss
HEALTH & WELLNESS 18 What is Animal Hospice?
BODY & SOUL 20 Saying Goodbye
ADOPTION 24
Bay Area Pet Adoptions
VETERINARY DIRECTORY 26
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event calendar For a full listing of events, visit: www.urbanpawsmagazine.com/events MARCH 11-15 Spring 2013 Houston SPCA Critter Camp Critter Camp offers a new adventure each day for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required and includes all camp activities, craft materials and an afternoon snack and drink. Register online at www.hspca.org. MARCH 14 Texas Humane Lobby Day The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA and Texas Humane Legislation Network invite members and supporters to participate in the Texas Humane Lobby Day in Austin to help make a tremendous difference for animals in our state. Meet directly with your elected officials about legislation that will significantly impact the lives of animals. RSVP online at ttp://action.humanesociety.org/site/Calendar?i d=108821&view=Detail&id=107721&autologi n=true. MARCH 14 Senior (60+) Day Abandoned Animal Rescue’s Wellness Center & Spay/Neuter Clinic. For discount pricing, call 832-229–0842. MARCH 16 Kiss the Blarney Hounds Presented by the Houston Hound Rescue Alliance. The spirit of St. Patrick’s Day benefiting adoptable hounds. Enjoy entertainment, raffle, vendors, demonstrations and pet adoptions. Shady Tavern, 1206 W. 20th Street. MARCH 22-23 Houston Beagle and Hound Rescue Annual Garage Sale 6 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
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Start Spring cleaning with the closets and donate your unwanted items to HBHR for their annual garage sale! Contact Elizabeth at bevyofbeagles@yahoo.com for more information. MARCH 22-23 National Puppy Day Celebrated annually, this is a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. More importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills. Visit www.nationalpuppyday.com for details. MARCH 24 32nd Annual K-9 Fun Run & Walk Houston's oldest dog walk! Join the Houston Humane Society for a 1 mile competitive run with your dog, or a 1 mile non-competitive jog/walk with or without your pup. Afterwards, enjoy the post race party in the park. Hermann Square, 900 Smith St. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Registration and packet pickup info can be found at http://events.houstonhumane.org.
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Mighty Texas Dog Walk Seeks to Top Its Own “Biggest Fur Ball” Guinness World Record They came. They shed. They fetched the first Guinness World Record for “Largest Fur Ball” for Texas. 201 pounds to be exact. But that was last year. Texas’ quest for canine glory renews itself with this year’s Mighty Texas Dog Walk where thousands of dogs will compete for Guinness World Records including: World’s Longest Doggie Conga Line (to Gloria Estefan’s Conga), Most Dogs Doing Doggie Yoga, Most Dogs Eating The Same Treat, Most Dogs Wagging Their Tails, and Most Dogs Wearing The Same Bandana. Canine competitors will gather at Austin’s Auditorium Shores Park on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at what has become known as “The Doggiest Day In Texas”. Dogs and their best friends will also enjoy the airborne acrobatics of Purina Dog Chow’s Incredible Dog Team, try out an agility course, collect free samples of the latest premier dog foods and treats and get advice from top veterinarians, trainers, groomers and other dog care professionals. Each dog receives a famous Mighty Texas Dog Walk engraved gold medal at the finish line and their human partners get the newest Mauro Garza collectible t-shirt, both treasured keepsakes. The Mighty Texas Dog Walk benefits Texas Hearing and Service Dogs, newly re-christened Service Dogs, Inc. for its 25th anniversary. Service Dogs, Inc. trains dogs adopted from shelters to assist Texans living with disabilities
free of charge. This year’s class of 17 dogs adopted from over a dozen Texas animal shelters is its largest class ever. This year, Service Dogs, Inc. debuts its longawaited Trainers Academy with a week long Assistance Dog Professional Trainers Workshop, June 22 – 27. Register for the Mighty Texas Dog Walk and learn more at www.servicedogs.org.
Local Pet Business Partners with Charles the Monarch to Raise Funds for Big Cat Rescue Gerrard Larriett is the maker of a line of aromatherapy pet products including pet shampoo and pet conditioner. Charles the Monarch is the now worldfamous dog, whose owner Charles Painter had him groomed to resemble the Old Dominion University mascot, a lion. The Labrador-Poodle mix recently made Charles the Monarch headlines when several people in his home town of Norfolk, Virginia mistook him for an actual lion resulting in numerous 911 calls. Gerrard Larriett owner Dakarai Larriett reached out to Painter and together they are partnering to use this dog that looks like a lion to save big cats. Larriett, Painter and Charles the Monarch hope to raise $10,000 for Big Cat Rescue by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Gerrard Larriett products. Customers
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who purchase Gerrard Larriett grooming products from their website www.gerrardlarriett.com with promo code “Charles” will receive 25% off of the products and Larriett will donate 10% of each purchase directly to Big Cat Rescue. For more information about Big Cat Rescue visit their website at www.bigcatrescue.org.
Barrio Dogs Joins Forces with Other Animal Welfare Groups to Create Unity for a Solution Houston Barrio Dogs’ main emphasis continues to be education and outreach to residents to improve animal welfare in our East End Houston community. They are always looking for new ways to get to the root of the cause behind animals suffering in our neighborhood. Nevertheless, they have observed that despite their best efforts, the situation continues to worsen in our community and in others areas around Houston. As a result, Barrio Dogs has joined forces with other established and independent Houston animal welfare groups to bring more supporters and attention to their cause. Unity for a Solution is a new initiative by Barrio Dogs, Corridor Rescue and Forgotten Dogs of the Fifth Ward to address animal overpopulation and improve conditions for homeless and unwanted animals in Houston. One of Unity for a Solution’s first priorities is to work with the city of Houston and Houston elected officials to develop a plan to 8 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
bring more low-cost or free spay and neuter for pets and other animals in areas of Houston that are hardest hit by animal overpopulation. The group will also work to raise public awareness in the communities they serve about the importance of spay and neuter and proper animal care, something that Barrio Dogs has already begun to do with their FixIt Spay Neuter Project. For more information on this new initiative, visit http://unityforasolution.org.
Two New Breeds Debut at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Having just been recognized by the American Kennel Club, two new dog breeds competed for the first time at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Westminster is the largest and most prestigious dog show in North America. The newbies include the Russell Treeing Walker Coonhound Terrier, an athletic, intelligent, and fiercely loyal breed, considered the ultimate working earth terrier. The Treeing Walker Coonhound, is an intelligent, confident, sociable, and energetic breed that was bred to track and tree wild raccoons.
Thousands of Service Animals to Receive Free, Sight Saving Eye Exams
Guide dogs, handicapped assistance animals, detection dogs, therapy animals, and search and
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rescue dogs selflessly serve the public. To honor these animals and their work, the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is launching the 6th annual ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event in the month of May, to screen service animals who dedicate their lives to serving the public. More than 250 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists throughout the U.S., as well as Canada and Puerto Rico, will be donating their time and resources to provide free, sight-saving eye exams to thousands of eligible service animals. Registration for service animal owners and handlers runs from April 1 - 30, 2013 at www.ACVOeyeexam.org. Since the program launched in 2008, nearly 16,000 service animals have been examined. In addition to dogs, other service animals including horses and even a service donkey named Henry have received free sight saving exams. During the complete ocular exam, the veterinary ophthalmologists utilize their specialized equipment to look for problems including: redness, squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious abnormalities. Early detection and treatment are vital to these working animals. “Our hope is that by checking their vision early and often, we will be able to help a large number of service animals better assist their human friends,” says Stacee Daniel, Executive Director of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. To qualify, animals must be “active working animals” that were certified by a formal training program or organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program. The certifying organization could be national, regional
Quincy, an eight-year-old mobility service dog
or local in nature. Owners/agents for the animal(s) must FIRST register the animal via an online registration form beginning April 1, 2013 at www.ACVOeyeexam.org Registration ends April 30th. Once registered online, the owner/agent will receive a registration number and will be allowed access to a list of participating ophthalmologists in their area. Then they may contact a specialist to schedule an appointment. Appointments will take place during the month of May. Times may vary depending on the facility and are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis.
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the scoop
Arthur E. Benjamin with dogs Tex and Bandit
For the Love of Dogs TV Show Debuts in Houston
Everyone knows dogs are Man’s Best Friend, and the creator of “For the Love of Dogs TV” wants to share your stories about your fourlegged friends. The show features every day dog owners with compelling stories, animal advocates and charitable organizations that focus on helping area dogs. Houston philanthropist Carolyn Farb made a special appearance on the show to discuss her charity work and love for animals. “For the Love of Dogs TV” is the brainchild of Dallas executive Arthur E. Benjamin, founder of the American Dog Rescue Foundation (ADRF) and an internationally-recognized animal welfare advocate. Benjamin has dedicated his life to education and animal rights activism, and he enjoys helping dogs all over the country and world. Benjamin is very familiar with Houston, and in the past 10 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
was instrumental in helping the Houston County Sheriff ’s Department rescue 80 dogs from unbearable conditions. “I have a true love for animals and dogs. I want to make a difference whenever I can and wherever I can,” said Benjamin. “I am excited to share the stories about Houston dog owners and dogs in need with North Texas, Houston and nationally through American Dog Rescue Foundation. I encourage dog lovers, rescue organizations and all animal advocates to come on our show. The goal of our television program is to enrich the lives of dogs and their owners.” The magazine format talk show devoted to “all things dogs” debuted in Houston on January 19, 2013 and online at www.fortheloveofdogstv.com. The show has been successfully running in North Texas for the past year. It highlights canine causes by focusing on interviews with leaders in the dog welfare community, the latest products for dogs, new animal shelters around the country, footage from dog rescues and special guest dogs. The show’s producer is looking for guests in the Houston area. The show is taped in Dallas. To be a guest on the show or to suggest a guest, please contact Chris Huston at christinehuston@gmail.com. “For the Love of Dogs TV” is a production of American Dog Rescue and the Arthur E. Benjamin Foundation. The show will be broadcast weekly every Saturday at 7:30PM on KUGB/Channel 28.2, live streamed on www.uanetwork.tv and online the following week at www.fortheloveofdogstv.com.
2013 CUTE PET CONTEST WINNER Chanel will receive a prize package from Dogtails. Chanel is an 11 year old Yorkie that was recently adopted from Yorkie Haven Rescue. Just look at how photogenic she is!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Cute Pet Contest winner, Chanel!
A big thank you to all of our cute contestants and to Dogtails for sponsoring this contest. Be sure to check our Facebook page for upcoming contests!
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special feature
We Only Part to Meet Again Coping with the loss of a companion pet By: Jennifer Kitchens-Street Photo by: Lynn Friedman
was once told that the first stage of death begins when a terminal diagnosis is made. The second stage is accepting that diagnosis and the third is when a soul actually passes on. While our pets can’t understand the importance of these phases, we must understand them in order to accept, grieve and move forward when we lose a beloved pet.
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Learning that your pet is terminally ill can be extremely challenging - both physically and emotionally. Nearly two years ago, I lost my eighteen-yearold Dachshund mix, Peanut. Nothing could have prepared me for the deep sorrow that I felt and the emptiness that filled my heart. The once spry and ornery Peanut that I knew had become so thin and frail, barely recognizable to those who knew him before his passing. It was apparent that he was uncomfortable and I had hoped that he would tell me when it was time to say goodbye. Indeed, he did. His loss of appetite came on quickly and I couldn’t bare to see him suffer. It was on a Saturday that I made the most difficult decision to have him humanely euthanized. I told him that I loved him and that it was okay for him to go. As he passed on peacefully, I wondered how I would get through this. Peanut had been my protector and my best friend for sixteen years. How on earth could I go about my normal routine when it was no longer routine without him? Each passing day would bring fewer and fewer tears, until the happy memories began to overshadow the sad
ending of his last days. I began to recall the silly things that made me laugh, his grouchy antics and the reasons that I loved him so much. Sure, there were days that I questioned whether or not it was the right time when I let him go. I wondered if he knew how much I appreciated him and if he had been happy having me as his human counterpart. But when those feelings of guilt and sorrow crept in, all I had to do was look at photos of him taken over the years and see that light in his eyes. Just a few days after Peanut’s passing, my mother left a letter from him in his food bowl. “This bowl was always filled with love,” he said. “I knew the day that you brought me home that I would have a wonderful life. Thank you for loving me and taking such good care of me, in good times and bad and, for having the heart to let me go. I am in a good place now, where I can run fast and the air smells fresh. I have a lot of new friends now, but none will be as special a friendship as what you and I had for so many wonderful years. The sorrow that you feel now will someday turn into warm memories of my better days and when you smile as you are thinking about me, I will know it. For I too, will always be smiling with you in my heart.” While I still miss and think about Mr. Peanut often, I know that he was happy then and is happy now and that letter was all the validation that I needed.
“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” –Agnes Sligh Turnbull Urban Paws Magazine 15
special feature
From Tragedy to Inspiration
Daisy and Maggie
t is amazing how just when you believe there is going to be a place where you stop and quit, God shows you his direction. This was my life after Maggie. So many people in the dog world know me for my love of Pit Bulls, and without the loss of Maggie this would not be my life today. I try to focus on the beauty of the loss and not the actual loss itself in the present. When you lose a pet, one that is essentially like your child, your world just stops. It is as if you step out of your own life and the only thing that you can do is try to breathe. This year marks the two year anniversary of Maggie's passing and everyday it still seems like the day that she was suddenly gone. My heart is filled with an overwhelming sadness. They say that time heals all wounds, but the truth is that
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God heals all wounds. And, as I’ve come to find out, my dogs heal my wounds. Maggie was there to pick up the pieces and lick the tears from my face through relationship break-ups. She was more than a therapy dog, she was a PSD (psychiatric service dog), although she was not formally trained as a PSD. Her sweet, brown eyes were teaching and showing me that she was there for me. Through her loss I have come to understand so many important things, but mostly this: That our dogs are more than companions. They heal us and ultimately help us to have a better quality of life. Every dog deserves the best quality of life that we can provide them with. This is why I chose to see the beauty from the ashes and fulfill Maggie's legacy.
By: Jennifer Romano, Maggie’s House
I never thought of training as my calling, but the more that I live, the more I realize that it is exactly where I am meant to be. Nothing else mattered after I lost Maggie. Taking care of my three other dogs was the only way that I was able to function. Realizing that Daisy had lost her twin sister, the only friend she ever knew, helped open my eyes to the fact that I needed to live and not quit. I know God gave me many gifts and a heart filled with compassion for animals, not people. They have always hurt me. I have come to find that through tragedy and the many months, and now years following, that God has placed the good ones in my life and taken out the ones that are not supposed to be there. I am beyond blessed and loved. And so began, MaggiesHouse. MaggiesHouse is a place of love and rescue. Training positively is the only way that I, as a professional dog trainer, will help a dog become an ambassador for his or her breed. Being a CGC Evaluator and a My Dog Has C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator is an honor. Working with rescue organizations and seeing dogs placed in forever homes is the most rewarding moment of any day. Being the voice for my own dogs and the shelter dogs is what I live for. Princeton, my Pit Bull, is the most intelligent dog that I have ever owned. Found on the streets, I took him home with me. He survived parvo virus at the young age of six weeks. Princeton loves to ride in the car with me on daily "field trips". Everyone that knows me, knows my beloved Princeton. He can brighten anyone’s day just with his smile. Therapy and
service work is what he was born to do, and I know and believe this is the reason God led him to me. The sweetest day is when you as a pet parent take home the love of your life. your healing companion, and best friend. My other dogs Daisy, Molly, Mimi, and Rock Star heal me daily. They are my children. I love training, educating and advocating. I am MaggiesHouse, Maggie's legacy for rescue and shelter dogs. Let's be their voice, lets rescue, train, and love. For He will command His angels command over you to guard you in all of your ways, so that you will not strike your foot against the stone, they will lift you up in their hands. ~ psalm 91:00
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health & wellness
What is Animal Hospice? • Cancer • Incurable organ failure • Osteoarthritis • Neurological conditions, including dementia • Senior pets reaching the end of life
ospice care aims to meet the physical and mental needs of a pet faced with a life limiting illness. It begins the moment a pet has been diagnosed with a terminal condition and the family has decided not to pursue aggressive, curative therapies.
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Hospice exists to provide support and care for patients in the last phases of an incurable disease, or at the natural end of life. Pet hospice focuses on caring, not curing. We understand that serious illness profoundly impacts not only the patient but family and loved ones as well. Patients in the last phases of life deserve such care so that they might live as fully and comfortably as possible, and that through appropriate care and the promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, patients and their families may be free to attain a degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death that is satisfactory to them. Diseases/conditions that warrant hospice care: 18 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
What hospice services does Last Wishes provide? Hospice care begins with formulating an individualized plan, based on a comprehensive assessment of the patient's and family's needs while taking into consideration the patient's diagnosis, prognosis and available treatment options; the family's values, beliefs and resources; and our hospice team's philosophy and capabilities. Below are the goals of our Hospice Program: • We provide our patients with a safe, caring, intimate end-of-life experience in a familiar environment, surrounded by loved ones • We focus on providing pain control and physical comfort to the pet, as well as educational and emotional support for the family until a natural death occurs or euthanasia is chosen • We give families time to adjust to their pet’s progressive disease and help prepare them to say goodbye in the comfort of their own home Hospice services include, but are not limited to: • Pain recognition and management • Oral and injectable medications • Fluid therapy • Nutritional and dietary therapy • Massage and physical therapy
By:Christie Cornelius, DVM, Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice
• Wound care • Reducing stress in the environment • Household modifications • Mental stimulation • Recommending non-pharmacological therapies • Educating family members on how to perform medical and nursing care at home • Educating family members on how to assess and monitor the patient’s comfort level and quality of life • Encouraging realistic expectations for the patient's remaining lifetime and the process of dying • Grief support
team in place, then hospice care may be the right choice for you and your pet. Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia was founded in 2012 by Dr. Christie Cornelius. Located in and servicing Houston and its surrounding communities. Last Wishes provides a peaceful end-of-life transition for your beloved companion in the comfort of home. We work with the best aftercare specialists and pet loss experts, as well as a team of skilled veterinary nurses who share in our belief that every pet deserves to be as comfortable and as pain-free as possible during their final moments. For more information, please visit www.petslastwishes.com or call 713.452.0474.
How do I know if hospice care is the right decision for me and my pet? The decision to enter into a hospice care plan can only be made once an owner has consulted their regular veterinarian and carefully considered all the treatment options. Many pet parents choose hospice care in order to have the time to say goodbye to their companions, to plan for their death, and to ensure that all the decisions about the pet's needs are guided by their view of the pet's needs. If you have the resources to support comfort care, the time and desire to care for your pet during the last days or weeks of their life, and a good support Urban Paws Magazine 19
body & soul
Saying Goodbye
art of the responsibility of the health and wellness of our pets is knowing when it is time to say goodbye. I wrote in the November issue about my lab Mollie and how Reiki helped with pain in her hips. Since initially using Reiki on her in September she has been like a new dog…until two days into the new year. I came home to find her struggling to walk. When she tried to lay down, it was even worse. After giving her pain meds for the first time in over 3 months and not seeing any relief, I knew the time had come.
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Because my dogs have cared for me through their love and attention when I am sick, injured, or feeling blue; I have always felt that my love for them includes being there with them for the transition from this life. It isn’t easy and I bawl my eyes out. But it is part of my own healing process to know I was there at the last. It also gives me the opportunity to help my other dogs through their loss. When I get home, I allow the other dogs to smell my clothes as long as they want to. By having the scent of their pack mate’s death on me, I believe it helps them to understand there is no returning for the one who just left. The process of grieving for a pet isn’t limited to the human members of the pack. Many times the other animal members of the family know that the end is near much sooner than we humans. For my little pack, Abby’s behavior changed over the past few days and, on the last 20 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
By: Jan Davidson, Elegant Hippy
day, she was paying more attention to Mollie…even laying with her on the cough (a huge change in behavior for her). By helping our surviving pets through their mourning process – whatever that might be – also helps us through ours. This process isn’t for everyone but it is what works for me and my dogs. We all still mourn together. It is never easy saying goodbye but it is a necessary part of having a pet. Remember, taking a holistic view of the care of our pets includes body, mind, and spirit. In memory of Mollie Fudge Face Brown, 20022013. Beloved companion, faithful friend. Jan Davidson is a certified natural products manufacturer, aromatherapist, holistic health consultant, and Reiki master. She is part owner of Elegant Hippy (www.eleganthippy.com).
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adoption Join us in helping our four-legged friends find loving homes. Adopt a dog today!
Bay Area Pet Adoptions
www.bayareapetadoptions.org Bay Area Pet Adoptions is a 501(c)3 non-profit, No-Kill shelter and adoption organization for dogs and cats located in San Leon, TX, southeast of Houston. Our mission is to care for and find homes for the animals we have rescued from area kill shelters and have accepted from individuals who can no longer provide for them. We believe that for every animal there is the right home and for every home there is the right animal; our job is to bring the two together. All of the animals in our program are fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, and de-wormed. For more information on how to adopt, donate and volunteer, please visit our website www.BayAreaPetAdoptions.org
Photos by Paw Prints by Jamie Pet Photography.
Our cover dog, Hunter!
Hunter is a three-year old GreyhoundLabrador Retriever mix that was rescued by us from a high-kill shelter. He had been turned in there as "unwanted" while still a puppy. He is intelligent, affectionate and playful. His favorite toys all squeak and his favorite chairs are soft! He is energetic and enjoys long walks. He enjoys play time in the shelter yards with other dogs and visiting with the staff in the main office. What he would enjoy most is a forever home of his own.
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Marcia is a two-year old Chihuahua-Basenji mix that we rescued from a high-kill shelter. She enjoys play time with other canines, as well as one-on-one attention and snuggling with humans. Marcia is confident and very receptive to learning new skills.
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Gabby
Gabby is a nine-month old Terrier mix who always has a smile on her face. Also rescued from a high-kill shelter, Gabby is a lovable, curious girl who enjoys walks and sniffing everything under the sun. She enjoys playing with other dogs and toys, but is happiest with attention from humans. She will be a great companion for an active family. Urban Paws Magazine 25
vet directory
VETERINARY DIRECTORY | 2013 Laurie Noaker, DVM, DACVIM Veterinary Emergency Referral Group, Inc. (VERGI) 8921 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 (p): 713.932.9589 (w): www.vergi247.com
Christie Cornelius, DVM Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia
1302 Waugh Drive, Suite 968 Houston, Texas 77019 (p:) 713.452.0474 (w): www.petslastwishes.com
Rick Wall, DVM, CCRP Center for Veterinary Pain Management and Rehabilitation
10807 Kuykendahl Road, Suite 406 The Woodlands, Texas 77382 (p): 281.298.5509 (e): vetrehab@wallvet.com
Nicholas J. Millichamp,
BVetMed, PhD, DVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS Eye Care for Animals 17395 Tomball Parkway #3-H Houston, Texas 77064 (p): 281.890.3937 (w): www.eyecareforanimals.com
Angel Ibanez, DVM Angel’s Pet Hospital
24734 Kuykendahl Road Tomball, Texas 77375 (p:) 281.290.0360 (w): www.angelspethospital.com
Clara Scott, DVM My Family Vet
20120 Kuykendahl Road Spring, Texas 77379 (p): 281.288.0500 (w): www.myfamilyvet.com
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