PORTLAND, Maine, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, a thriving community of veterinary hospitals whose goal is to deliver exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and an amazing employee experience, announced the acquisition of Massachusetts-based veterinary group Vet’s Best Friend (VBF). The deal adds 47 locations to Rarebreed’s 71-practice community, making it one of the largest practice …
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Dr. Jane
February 27, 2022
When 14-year-old, 70-pound Buster was brought earlier this month, it was sad for everyone. Buster’s owner had health issues and could no longer care for him. No one was at fault here; just bad circumstances. Buster was examined by the Aiken County Animal Shelter vet staff and put into a kennel. I went to check on him and found his …
Dr. Jane
January 27, 2022
PATHCHOGUE, NY — A Long Island man was “heartbroken” when he took his beloved eight-year-old dog to a veterinarian suspecting a routine ear infection, only for the visit to eventually result in the dog’s death, he says. William Watkins filed a consumer fraud class-action lawsuit in Suffolk County Superior Court this week, alleging that veterinarian Eva Armfield of Patchogue Animal …
Dr. Jane
January 18, 2022
SALISBURY, Md. – Not all superheroes wear capes. Some actually wear a leash and collar. “I got calls from veterans at 2 or 3 in the morning and they said, ‘Chris, I’m sitting here with a gun in my hand.’ I’m starting to freak out, but they’ll say, “I’m fine. My pup came up and put his head in my …
Dr. Jane
January 10, 2022
Cheryl Brocki, DVM, has been promoted to this new position and will continue to grow the company. Vet’s Best Friend – a group of veterinary clinics based in Massachusetts – has appointed current Vice President, Veterinary Relations, Cheryl Brocki, DVM, to her new position as Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO). According to a company announcement, Brocki has been VP of Veterinary …
Dr. Jane
November 19, 2021
PHILADELPHIA – Rosalyn “Rose” Fennell, Superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park, was recognized for 2021 with the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s Dogs’ Best Friend Award. Fennell, who is committed to national efforts to get dogs (and their people) safely to American national parks, will be honored on Saturday, November 20, during the National Dog Show ceremonies at the Greater …
Dr. Jane
October 21, 2021
Consider attending Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in October, location and date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Best Friends Animal Society, St. George News NS. GEORGE —Although October is drawing to a close, it’s not too late to attend Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. But before you take the plunge and adopt a dog, it’s important to consider what type …
Dr. Jane
October 18, 2021
LEYDEN – After several years of travel and fundraising, a 23-year-old Leyden resident completed a training program and is reunited with her diabetic warning dog and her new best friend Pretzel. Pretzel, a 14-month-old Golden Retriever, attended service dog training when she was 5 weeks old, said Julia Nicholas-Duprey. The couple attended a training session together October 3-8 and spent …
Dr. Jane
September 19, 2021
The opinions of entrepreneurs’ contributors are their own. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they can also be a major nuisance for business owners if they don’t behave well. Whether you work from home or bring your dog to work, you can’t just rely on toys and treats to distract your dog all day. At some point, it will …
