Dr White speaks out

On a recent Wednesday morning, Dr White was not seeing appointments, nor was he performing surgery. He was doing something equally as important-he was speaking to a rapt group of first graders at Wakefield Hills Elementary School in West Warwick. As alot of you know,...

A NEW YEAR, A NEW …?

As we all shiver through these first few weeks of the New Year, now is the time many of us are making New Year’s resolutions. A large percentage of us resolve to eat better, get more exercise , and drop those stubborn “holiday pounds”. Our four...

AND THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Winter can be very hazardous to our furred and feathered friends. As the temperature dips, animals have a tougher time trying to stay warm. Winter itself can pose a special set of hazards so just as a reminder: If your pet...

TAILS TO TEACH

Perhaps you’ve noticed some staff members adorned with some new bling (no, it wasn’t from Santa). The wristbands are courtesy of Laura Carlson and her wonderful organization, Tails to Teach. We are all aware that many of RI’s urban schools are...

STAFF UPDATE

We offer congratulations to two of our staff members who recently had babies. Our technician Lea had a baby boy, Mason, on 11/12/13. Dr Caldwell, our acupuncture and Eastern medicine specialist had a baby boy, Finn, on 11/22/2013. Both families are doing well and we...

RI Wildlife Rehabilitators

The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Association of RI is a  group of volunteers and veterinary professionals dedicated to helping injured and orphaned reptiles, birds, and other members of our “wild” community. They not only care and rehab animals brought...

Remember Me Thursday 9/26/13

In a 2013 report issued by the American Humane Society, it is estimated that 30% of the pet population has been adopted from shelters. Each year more than 3 million shelter pets lose their lives before they can find a home. On September 26,2013, the  Helen Woodward...

And the Winner Is….

Congratulations to Dr. Nelson’s Norfolk Terrier Simon Shoestring. He went Best of Breed over the number one Norfolk Terrier in the country this past Friday at the Tuxedo Park Kennel Club show in New Jersey. It was a great win and we wish him luck at National...