In Memoriam
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Melody. Melody was a dedicated team member who brought deep compassion, dedication, talent, spirit and warmth to every day. Her commitment to excellence and genuine care for others left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working alongside her.
Melody will be remembered for her kindness, integrity, and the positive energy she brought into our workplace. She exemplified the values we strive for and enriched our community in countless ways.
Melody will forever be with us in spirit, and will continue to guide us in our pursuit of excellence.
We are a full-service companion animal care hospital in Montrose, Colorado,
offering exceptional state-of-the-art medical care.
We strive for perfection in the care of your furry family.
Communication Code of Conduct
Our practice strives to have clear, calm, polite and respectful communication with our clients. We all need to be respectful of each other’s time and strive to have efficient and effective interactions for the benefit of all.
These ideals facilitate positive outcomes in all aspects of our interactions. Without this cooperative effort there can be challenges that adversely affect the experience for everyone. We will not tolerate offensive or aggressive communication towards our staff.
We appreciate your patronage and strive for positive interactions. We are happy to transfer your pet(s) records if you do not share the same vision.
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Pet of the Month
We love your pets, so we’re showcasing them.
- Ito
🎉 Meet Ito — a sweet, silly boy who loves long walks, squeaky toys, and keeping his mom on her toes! We’re thrilled to celebrate this lovable and hilarious pup as our October Pet of the Month!
🚶 Favorite Thing to Do Together: Going for long walks — especially when it’s not too hot!
🏊 Swimming: Absolutely not! Ito prefers to keep his paws firmly on dry land. 😂
🎾 Favorite Toy: His favorite yellow squeaky ball!
🛏️ Favorite Place to Sleep: Mom’s bed or the couch. Because why choose just one?
🦴 Favorite Treat: Anything his mom is eating. Obviously. 😉
🐾 Tricks & Special Talents: Ito can shake hands like a gentleman, but his true superpower is getting something he shouldn’t eat into his mouth in less than 0.0005 seconds. Lightning‑fast mischief!
😂 Quirky & Funny Behavior: Ito loves to bring you a toy… but the moment you reach for it, he spins around and presents his wiggle bootie instead — because what he really wanted was a booty rub!
❤️ Congratulations, Ito! We’re so happy to celebrate this sweet, squeaky‑ball‑loving, wiggle‑bootie boy as our Pet of the Month!
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That is a bonus he is the best
Whether your pets are dressed up, helping hand out treats, or hiding from all the Halloween excitement, we hope they're enjoying the festivities too!
📸 Share your favorite pet costume with us in the comments! We'd love to see all the adorable witches, superheroes, pumpkins, and furry goblins! 🐶🐱🎃
Remember: 🍫 Keep candy out of reach
🚪 Watch for open doors and escape artists
👻 Provide a quiet space for pets who may feel stressed by the excitement
Have a safe and Happy Halloween from all of us! 🧡🖤
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🐱💕 Happy National Cat Day! 💕🐱
Today we're celebrating the feline friends who fill our homes with purrs, head boops, playful antics, and endless love. 😻
Whether they're napping in a sunbeam ☀️, chasing toy mice 🧶, or supervising every task you do, cats have a special way of making every day brighter.
National Cat Day is also a wonderful reminder that many cats are still waiting in shelters and rescues for their forever families. Consider supporting your local shelter, fostering, donating, or even opening your heart and home to a cat in need. National Cat Day was created to raise awareness about cat adoption and celebrate the companionship cats provide.
🐾 Give your cat an extra treat today
🐾 Share a favorite photo in the comments
🐾 Schedule that overdue wellness visit
🐾 Celebrate all the joy cats bring to our lives
Drop a picture of your feline friend below! We'd love to see them! 📸😺
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