Cherished Pets in Ocean Grove, Victoria | Veterinary surgeon

Cherished Pets

Locality: Ocean Grove, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5255 2453

Address: 1/65 Madeley Street 3226 Ocean Grove, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.cherishedpetcare.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Happy International Dog Day! How lucky are we to share our lives with our canine buddies. Share a pic of your cherished hound in comments!... We love them all. #internationaldogday #happyhound #dogsofbellarine #dogsofoceangrove #cherishedpets

25.01.2022 Everybody has those moments in life that affirm or change our course. During a recent reflection I found this piece that I wrote some ten years ago, about a significant event in my life in the early 80s. I look at the work were doing now and it all makes sense. Remembering that Golden Lab and giving thanks for it all. ... Read more here: https://www.cherishedpetcare.com.au/blog/the-golden-lab

24.01.2022 RIP dear Nova. Our hearts are heavy with the recent passing of one of our favourite and original CP patients Nova. He was the centre of his family of four: Suzie, Andrew, Austin and Archer. ... Jack Russells and growing families with young sons are a wonderful match and this guy seriously had the best life. It was a life fully lived with fun, games, action and adventure. He loved his car rides and visiting his grandhumans in country Victoria. He received best care at every step. Since our early days of running pop up clinics at @wallingtonswrg, Nova has been a CP patient. We’ve seen him through aches, pains and arthritis, the itchies, pancreatitis and in recent months, seizures and advancing dementia. He liked us but he didn’t love us, and heaven help you if you tried to take his temperature. But he was stoic and cooperative through it all. As his hair faded, slowly turning white, so did his mind and in the end it was his dementia that caught up with him. He was losing his capacity to engage and enjoy his people and his world, and together we reached the very tough decision to help him move on from this life. His last day was spent as all of his life was surrounded by his humans, in a lap of love and totally honoured for the super mate that he was. Thank you to Suzie and family for giving him the best; Nova will always hold a special place in the heart of Cherished Pets. Head to stories to see Nova in his hey day.

23.01.2022 UPDATE FRIDAY: thanks community for your support. We have diverted our landline to our mobile so can be reached again! Should we all back to normal by Monday. *** OUR PHONES ARE DOWN ***... Dear Community Please note that we are having Telstra issues and seeking to get the matter resolved promptly! AND Our team is attending an offsite training session this morning so hub will be unattended until 2pm. If it is urgent, or to make an appointment, please either: 1. Send us a PM 2. Call or text our mobile 0439094379 If your pet has an urgent health issue please attend your nearest vet hospital. We are sorry for this inconvenience. Telstra is attending to our issue.

23.01.2022 Meet Hazel! Here to have fun, cuddle, and love. Hazel was a star in puppy school, with perfect manners Shes a free spirit, and a social butterfly. Congratulations to Hazel for recently Graduating

22.01.2022 Fenton came to visit today. Hes so special. We love him soooo much. Fenton is under the care of specialists for a chronic medical condition that almost saw him lose his life late last year. He is doing great and had to come to the hub today for some blood tests (for monitoring). He is only happy if he can bring his bag, and even then hes not so happy.... Did you know the CP team can assist with managing chronic illnesses and support you as you navigate tricky times. Get in touch to learn more about our case management service. Today we have a happy Fenton and his beautiful human in a good place and his CP shopping experience was awesome. Head to stories for more evidence of Fentons visit today. #vets #dogsofbellarine #dogsofoceangrove #bernesemountaindog #fenton #jesuschristfenton #handbag #handbagdogs @ Cherished Pets

22.01.2022 At Cherished Pets we like to think that every day is R U OK day. We understand the power of our pets to support our mental health, and we know that sometimes, when life throws out its challenges, that extra support is needed. We are here for you in good and bad times so that you and your pet R OK.... Dont forget to take care of yourself and if you need to talk reach out. To find out more about accessing support visit www.ruok.org.au

22.01.2022 Calling on all pet owners to participate in a survey exploring the impact of Covid on pet ownership. It takes maybe 20 mins!

22.01.2022 A Tribute to Shakti Shakti was rescued from an abusive home at four months of age. I didnt choose her, she chose me. Finding each other was the most serendipitous experience imaginable.... After hearing her story, without any thought, never having seen her I said, Ill have her. That was the beginning of 15 happy, adventurous years with my girl. The best dog anyone could wish for. She was re-christened Shakti (Indian goddess of power and strength) and she took over my life. Read all about Shakti and her owners wonderful life together and their special bond by visiting our website https://bit.ly/3iBgpsc

22.01.2022 Sending masses of Christmas love and best wishes to our cherished pets and their beautiful people. We are an amazing pet loving community supporting each other through thick and thin. Reindeer Cooper here has been one of our star patients in 2020. We are sharing his unending and unconditional love with you all.... This Xmas we wish you love and joy and not too many treats See you on the other side of this significant day; whether you are spending it alone with your cherished pet or in a mass of family and friends who you see just once a year.. our pets are there with us everyday. We love you all xxx Xxxx

22.01.2022 Teachers pet, Lotto Enjoy your weekend #homeschooling2020

22.01.2022 Our hub is closed for our general service Dec 24th - Jan 3rd so that our small team can take a well deserved break and recharge for a big 2021. During this time our team can be contacted on 52552453 and 0417349575. While our GP service for routine appointments will not be available, we are still offering a remote triage service for CP clients, our social service for registered CP clients and our dedicated End Of Life home service (subject to availability).... We are fully closed on Christmas Day. If you have a pet emergency over the public holiday period please contact Geelong Animal Emergency on 52222139. On the non-public holidays our clients are always welcome at our partner hospitals: Newtown Veterinary Clinic and Armstrong Creek Vet Practice. Today is your last chance to order repeats on prescription medication and food to ensure supply over the break. Have a wonderful Christmas!

21.01.2022 Gratitude Sunday. We receive Thankyou gifts, cards, flowers, messages every single day. With each message our hearts swell. We cry and we feel the love. We are humbled. We give thanks. ... We cant acknowledge every one here but we will get better at posting to stories to share the love. For now we want to say a heartfelt Thankyou for the Thankyous. We are a beautiful pet-loving community that holds and supports each other through the rollercoaster ride that is loving a cherished pet. Featuring today this very special gift from Rizzos family. How totally beautiful is this! Love you all, pets and people. #cherishedpets #gratitude #dogsofgeelong #dogsofoceangrove #thankyou #communityvet #bcorp #purpose #community @ Cherished Pets

20.01.2022 We are hiring! How excited are we to be seeking a Senior Vet to join our beautiful social-hearted team to support the growth in our private bond-centred private GP vet service. Please tag or share with any vets you know who might be keen to join our awesome community.... We are special and so is our purpose. Love Dr Lissi Xxxx More here: https://www.cherishedpetcare.com.au/resources/join-our-team

20.01.2022 This is a brilliant piece and a must read for all of us who cherish our dogs. Of course we want them to be happy. Training with the intent of obedience is often at odds to meeting your dogs needs and ensuring happiness. ... Let the focus shift to allowing your dog to express her natural behaviors in a positive and accepting environment while meeting her needs within our own boundaries!! Sometimes this is easier said than done but it needs to be what we aspire to. Bravo to this. Xx

19.01.2022 It’s NAIDOC week, and to celebrate we are reflecting on the human animal bond and the role of companion dogs in our Indigenous culture. This is a lovely piece from The Guardian which also highlights the amazing work of AMRRIC - Animal Management in Rural & Remote Indigenous Communities. Indigenous peoples around the world have had long cultural relationships with animals. They are part of our dreaming; our totems and their stories are embedded in our landscape. There is a l...ong cultural relationship with dogs, which dates back to the introduction of the dingo thousands of years ago. Today the dingo has been largely replaced by domestic dogs. #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

18.01.2022 Our friends at Humans in Geelong have released a virtual summit this year... a collection of short videos about wonderful people doing amazing things in our community! Head on over to this link for some inspiration.... And yes there’s a contribution from Cherished Pets! Massive thanks to the wonderful Phil Hines for pulling this together for us at short notice using some archival footage gathered earlier this year. We live in an awesome community. Enjoy.

18.01.2022 How lucky are we to have Kym from Happy Paws Professional Dog Training helping our puppies get off to a wonderful start! Get in touch re our upcoming classes.

18.01.2022 Best thing about offering home visits is that Moggy was able to be examined and treated while sitting in front of the wood heater. Not sure that he fully appreciated this gesture. Cool cat don’t you think?... #vetsofgeelong #homevet #catsofbellarine #moggycat #tabby #oldercat

17.01.2022 Remembering Our Cherished Pets... Mitchell came into our lives as a 5 month old bitza. They were not sure what he was, but he had just been surrendered and we just happen to be there at the right time. He was very cute and at first very quiet but as we soon found out, the devil was unleashed. Mitchell fancied plastic and rubber and completely destroyed the cat door, ate all and any plastic items and on one occasion decided he would eat the gear stick knob in our Ute. ... Mitchell was stubborn and very food driven, as we were on a farm he soon learnt how to catch rabbits, this became his obsession and eventually to his accident. He was a dog that sat at our farm gate shop and all would fall in love with him when they came. He led a charmed life here on the farm and loved riding on the 4 wheeler and utes. As he got older we thought he would slow down as he had a few health issues, but no he didnt. Mitchell loved watching TV, this could sometimes become a problem as he would become quite vocal but funny, he could spot a dog in whatever was on and start crying, as he got older and his eye sight started to fail it would be any animal on the television. We will miss him terribly and there will never be another Mitchell. Thank you so much Alicia for Mitchells final moments, her compassion and caring is amazing, not sure how we could have got through without her help. Thank you Cherished Pets, Alicia and the team. Love Renate Read more about Mitchells time with the Cherished Pets Team by following this link bit.ly/31L09OT

17.01.2022 Thank you! Weve raised $6,977 to support the cherished pets of elderly and disabled pet owners in Geelong and on the Bellarine. Wed like to give a special thanks to our two star #WalkForUs fundraising teams: Bec & Jac, and Kate from @pawtasticpawsbellarine , who have collectively raised over $900. Your generous donations will go towards our Foundations community pet program, continuing to provide emergency pet care planning, respite pet care, and subsidised veterinary care to help elderly and disabled pet owners.

17.01.2022 At our hub, we continue to provide our special veterinary services that support pets and people through all life stages despite the challenges Covid has presented. Yes it is different , with our No Contact protocols in place, as recommended by veterinary industry bodies. This means that we aim to keep humans outside, and bring our pets inside for veterinary care. This style of service is not without its challenges and we would like to thank everyone for their patience and sup...port through these times. To adapt, we have turned our waiting room in to our consulting room, which means you can watch us care for your pet through the window. We have found, particularly for the more anxious pets, that they are more comfortable being examined while looking out the window at their humans. Like dear Storm here! We follow strict Covid procedures for sanitizing and cleaning, and require all people that come to the hub to ring in advance, so that we can manage traffic. This includes if you are collecting food or prescription medicines. (Note we have discretionary exceptions to the No Contact rule. Please ask us for more information if you are not comfortable with the No Contact policy) We cannot wait for this phase to be over, when we can open our doors again and welcome you all in for hugs. In the meantime, know that we are here for you and your pets, safely and with sanitizer, social distancing and masks in place!

16.01.2022 An important reminder to be kind to one another / #repost @dogwithsign

16.01.2022 Thankyou to our friends at the Ocean Grove Voice for celebrating this news! We are always so grateful and humbled by the level of community support we receive and honored to be recognized on the Sustainable Communities - Tidy Towns Awards list for 2020.

16.01.2022 Sunday vibes. This is Archie at the end of his puppy class yesterday! Have a restful day folks!... Happy Paws Professional Dog Training #tiredpuppy #puppypayingattention #puppyclass #lapdog #dogsofoceangrove #sundayvibes

16.01.2022 She may be only little, but Buddi is committed to making a BIG difference by turning her next walk into something wonderful. Buddi and Dr. Lissi have taken on the #WalkForUs challenge, raising money to assist the pets of our communitys most vulnerable. Support and track their walks today! https://bit.ly/37FuPlY

15.01.2022 Thankyou to Give Where You Live Foundation and RMIT University for your support with this cool project!

15.01.2022 Through our end of life veterinary service we are seeing pets live longer, and, as part of this, witnessing many more cases of dementia. With loving care and management we can maintain quality of life for longer. This is a great piece. ... At Cherished Pets we are passionate about supporting healthy ageing in pets. Get in touch if you have an elder pet and together we can create a healthy ageing plan for this very special phase of life.

15.01.2022 Two big paws up for Molly and Fritz for taking part in #WalkForUs ! By going for a walk and donating, theyre helping raise money for the #cherishedpets of the disabled and elderly in our community. Show us your support by tagging us and using #WalkForUs on your next outing... Visit the link for more information https://bit.ly/3eAQsGh

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14.01.2022 Meet Dushka. She may look grumpy but she most certainly is not. She is the most gorgeous, friendliest kitty. Her favourite place is a lap. Anyones. Yours. Mine. Her elderly mums. From across the room she finds your lap and snuggles in, purring and dribbling all the time.... Dushkas time in this life is limited as advancing disease takes its toll. But today is a good day. Her quality of life is maintained and she is making the most of every second of lap time that she can find. We are providing home assistance to Dushka and her elderly human. Please send them love and thoughts as they navigate this profound time.

13.01.2022 Massive shout out to our incredible vet nurses on National Vet Nurses Day 2020! Vet nurses are the heart and soul of the vet industry. They are the nurturers, the carers, the organisers, the brains and the stabilizers. They keep their vets on track while providing compassionate support to people and most of all, providing beautiful care of our cherished pets. Most of all they know how to bring sparkle and laughter to our days. At Cherished Pets, our nurses take on extra roles... in our community providing additional support to vulnerable members in our community. We salute you all and will bring some reflections today from a few of our team. #vetnursesday2020 #communityvetnurse #oceangrove #geelong #bellarine

13.01.2022 Spotted: Picking up paint from Bunnings Jake is one of our very special cherished pets. After his original human passed away, Jake was rehomed to Greg. We love seeing a our cherished pets happy in their new homes

12.01.2022 Some fabulous inspiration here for creating dog centred enrichment for your cherished pet. Create activities for them, that they enjoy, that align with their needs and capabilities. Not all dogs enjoy the dog beach or sitting at cafes. Happy Sunday!

12.01.2022 Scout the Terrier came to our hub today for her annual health check and vaccination. Nurse Georgi shares the visit with a Joey Scout group via Zoom as part of Responsible Pet Ownership education. Covid aint stopping us! Some of the questions were very cute, and there were plenty of giggles when we took Scouts temp!... Let us know if youd like a Zoom tour of the hub!! #joeyscouts #scout #covid #zoom #communityvet #pethealthcheck #bellarine #dogsofbellarine #dogsofgeelong #dogsofoceangrove #responsiblepetownership

11.01.2022 Remembering Billie Pictured here in her prime. What a magnificent girl she was. And so deeply loved by her humans, Zoe & Matt.... At 15 years of age the complications of ageing, arthritis and neuromuscular decline took their toll, and Billies quality of life took a turn for the worse. Together we knew it was her time. We assisted Billie on her forever journey a week ago today. At her favourite place, on the beach, wrapped in warmth and love. Zoe & Matt have shared this tribute: Rest in peace Billie. I am so proud of you, and so privileged to be part of your life. All you knew was loyalty and love. You were perfect in every way. I will dream of you every night and think if you every day. Sending love and thoughts to all those who loved her. Xx @ Cherished Pets

11.01.2022 This is Tiger. He is one of our CP originals. He is one of us. We him and we love his human. Tiger’s human has health issues and through a collaborative case management plan we are able to keep Tiger healthy and well and his human supported.... Tiger has chronic skin issues, a sensitive gut and is prone to chubbiness. #understatement Since 2016 our team has visited Tiger twice weekly 50 weeks of the year to walk him, check his ears, deliver his weight control food and bath his feet. Tiger gets so excited when he hears that his primary #communityvetnurse carer, Kym is on her way. Other features of Tiger: 1. He barks when you try to chat with his human; 2. He dislikes hot weather; 3. He loves saying AHhhh and showing you his tonsils; 4. He loves food (hence the chubby challenge); 5. He loves meeting other people and dogs; 6. He’s very strong; 7. He poos A LOT. Through our #veterinarysocialwork service the benefits of healthy pets are accessible to all people. #dogsofgeelong #dogsofbellarine #communityvet #labradorcross #blackdogsofinstagram Photos courtesy @kym betts colls Xxxx

11.01.2022 Going for a walk in the park, to the beach or around the block should be enjoyable for everyone. If we respect other people and animals when we are out walking, we can all enjoy our time outside. Whether your dog is on or off leash, they should always be under your supervision. You should always be able to see your dog and call them back to you. Train your dog to come back to you when called. If you are not sure they will come back, then keep them on leash and seek the help o...f a qualified trainer. This will help keep your dog safe. In this blog post, Natalie Davey discusses tips and tricks for responsible dog walking to make sure that walking your dog is an experience enjoyable for everyone. Visit our blog to learn more https://bit.ly/2UR1rnL While youre at it, make your walk even more wonderful and #WalkForUs https://bit.ly/3dWiYCn

11.01.2022 Last Sunday the world lost a very cherished pet, Marmalade. In her prime, Marmalade, a Mastiff, weighed close to 45kg. Sadly a complex illness robbed her of her health, and she declined rapidly in the days leading up to her death last Sunday. Marmalade was not your average dog. She was the companion and therapy dog for Brighdie who suffers an intellectual disability. The sudden death of Marmalade has caused incredible pain to the family. Brighdie is just learning to read and... write and she wrote this tribute for Marmalade. This tribute is the first thing Brighdie has written on her own. We share the heartbreak of this family as they come to terms with the loss of dear Marmalade. They shared with us these words and photos: Marmalade was our beautiful girl. We lost our best friend. She will always be by our side and forever in our hearts. Remembering a majestic girl, Marmalade. Sending love and healing to Brighdie, Merric and Sam.

10.01.2022 There’s still time to grab your Tickets for our Cherished Pets Foundation Xmas Raffle! WIN one of two beautiful Xmas hampers for your dog. Can’t get in to buy your tickets? Send us a DM and we can arrange remote entry and payment!! ... Be in it and support a wonderful cause. Thanks to @urbanpawsdoggydaycare for supporting us with our raffle! Sales close 10am Tuesday 22nd. Raffle drawn 5pm Tuesday 22nd and winners can collect their hamper on 23rd!! Tickets are $5 each; three for $12; five for $20 or 21 for $80! Xx

10.01.2022 Sunday Funday! Time for trivia. My daughter just asked me why cats have this little pocket of skin at the base of their ears.... Pictured here on Jaycee. She finds it very ticklish. Its called Henrys pocket. Nobody really knows why it exists but there are theories (google it!) We found this cute poem and thought wed share. Hope youre having a lovely Sunday discovering new things about your cherished pets. http://thatslifesci.com/2017-06-22-Henrys-Pockets-A-Poem-M/

09.01.2022 Remembering Billie part 2. Billie loved the beach. And so, at her humans request, we arranged for her last moments to be spent here.... On this gentle shore, on a calm Friday afternoon, ahead of a storm. This is the view, where Billie lay, wrapped in the warm embrace of her humans, when she took her last breaths. It was beyond perfect. Peaceful. Calm. Dignified. So. Much. Love. So many tears. The dignified passing Billie deserved. Moments to cherish. The way it can be. Love to all RIP Billie. Always remembered Xxx

09.01.2022 Cherished Pets has recently had two fine felines come into our care due to their former humans terminal illness. After spending a few weeks with the amazing team at The Cat Cave Cat Boarding, they are ready to venture on and find their new home. Nina is a lovely mild-tempered 9 year old tortoiseshell no Naughty Tortis here! She has a sweet nature and loves to chirp and squeak at you when she is happy or wants attention. She loves to play with her scratching post and spe...nds most of her day lazing about in a sunny window, like all good retired ladies should. She enjoys keeping you company whether its in the lounge watching telly, or curled up in bed with you at night. Sable is a distinguished older gentleman who can take a few days to warm up in new situations, but once he is comfortable, will show you his golden personality. Sable is 13 years young and is a couch potato he enjoys being curled up in his bed, or on the couch, or in your bed, or on the couch you get the idea! Sable and Nina have spent most of their lives together, and we would love to see them homed together. They love each other dearly and we hope we can find the perfect place for them to live out their twilight years together. Both are indoor cats, however have been enjoying spending some time in the outdoor enclosure at the Cat Cave. They would need to remain indoor cats, but if they had access to an outdoor enclosure, they would love that also. Nina and Sable are both litter trained, in good health, and have plenty of love to give to someone wanting a pair of companions. Please share this post far and wide, and send any enquiries to Georgi at [email protected]

09.01.2022 There is still time to register for this fabulous webinar tomorrow, being hosted by our friends at Lucys Project. Our Founder, Dr Lissi will be joining the panel to talk about supporting the pets of victims of domestic and family violence during the Covid crisis. Details below.

09.01.2022 Meet Toby. He is the very cherished pet of one of our CP team members, Alyce. Toby decided to get sick late on the 23rd Dec sparking fear and concern in his human especially as we were heading into the Xmas holiday break.... Good timing Toby! However swift action on Xmas Eve saw Toby admitted to @newtown_vet_clinic where a diagnosis of pancreatitis was made and treatment began. Later Toby was transferred to the amazing team at @geelonganimalemergency for ongoing care. Toby made a good recovery and was able to be home again in time for present time on Xmas day and many cuddles from Alyce and her family. A massive shout out to emergency vets teams who hold the fort for our cherished pets while the rest of us enjoy the festivities and spend time with our families. These vet teams are super humans carrying a load and stress like no other to ensure our cherished pets can come home soon. They hold people safe during times of intense emotion, pain and loss, making hard decisions in challenging circumstances. They are the heroes in our profession and we thank them all for getting Toby and others like him home again. Toby is home, recovering well and destined to a low fat diet and no Xmas ham! @geelonganimalemergency @advancedvetcareaus

08.01.2022 Say hello to some of our newest and brightest graduates! Puppy School is a great way for your dog to learn manners and vital socialisation skills. Giving your puppy these experiences early will influence how they play, communicate and socialise as they develop into an adult dog. Happy Paws Professional Dog Training hosts puppy school at our community hub in Ocean Grove.... If interested, you can contact Kym through the Happy Paws Professional Dog Training page to enrol your puppy today! #classof2020

08.01.2022 This is a must read for all those people who are preparing to return to work and leave cherished pets at home, after this unique lockdown period. Pets Behaving Badly - Solutions with Dr Kate is a friend of ours and her advice is wonderful. Get in touch with us too if you need support. Simple strategies such as using an Adaptil collar could smooth this transition for your dog. Our very own Kym from Happy Paws Professional Dog Training is here to guide and support you all.

08.01.2022 Lovable, interesting, and a character were the words Mary used to describe her best four-legged friend, Bess. She doesnt mind me being tired or angry or anything, she just sits there and loves me. Before reaching out to Cherished Pets Foundation, Mary had to consider giving Bess up, I was very frustrated not being able to do for Bess what Bess needed. I had discussed the possibility of finding another home for Bess. Connecting Mary with Paul, one of our lovely volunt...eers, has meant Bess gets plenty of walks and proper training. Paul, who I could not praise anywhere near enough, for what Paul does for Bess and I. Hes indispensable. It was really important for me, making this contact with Cherished Pets, I dont know how I wouldve managed without them, theyre absolutely incredible. Through #CherishedPetsFoundation we seek to support companion pet ownership in this very special community sector. With your help we can continue to provide much needed support for our beneficiaries and their cherished pets. Engage in our services, volunteer your time, or join #WalkForUs , https://bit.ly/3dWiYCn

08.01.2022 As we head into the Christmas break we want to do a special shout out to our friends and the amazing team at @newtown_vet_clinic As our veterinary hospital partner, Newtown Vets has got our backs! They support our cherished pets when hospital services are required - both our private clients and also our social service beneficiaries. And they generously support our charity, Cherished Pets Foundation through donations and fundraising.... One of our core values at Cherished Pets is Together. We believe in community and collaboration and sharing the responsibility across caring for pets and people. Thankyou to the crew at NVC for always being their for the CP Community. Extending even to counsel and moral support when we hit tough times. Over the Xmas break our CP Hub is closed for our general service but the NVC team is there to provide top level care on the usual days of business through this time. Thankyou @newtown_vet_clinic for supporting Cherished Pets on our mission to enable the benefits of healthy pets to be accessible to all people. We love you guys xxx Newtown Veterinary Clinic

07.01.2022 UPDATE POPPY HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE AND WELL Xxxx Spreading the word for a very very cherished pet who has gone missing xxx

07.01.2022 You can help to support our vulnerable community and their pets by participating in Walk for Us! All money raised will go toward the Foundations community pet care program, emergency pet care planning, respite pet care, and subsidised veterinary care to help elderly and disabled pet owners. In the last financial year, generous support from the community enabled Cherished Pets Foundation to provide more than $26,000 worth of vet and pet care services to over 35 pet owners. Visit the link for more information bit.ly/2XefS6L

06.01.2022 A Letter from Our Founder: Dear Friend of CP, My mum had a favourite song, When the going gets tough, the tough get going, by Billy Ocean. She would sing and jig to this song often. It was almost her mantra song as she battled cancer. It is a catchy tune that often resounds in my head when I consider some of the challenges our community faces when it comes to keeping their pets healthy and well so that the human animal bond can flourish. It has also kept me going when I ha...Continue reading

05.01.2022 That face. This girl. My heart.... We were first asked to provide end of pet life guidance to Millie in 2017, thinking she was getting old and facing challenges. Look at her go! Yes she is frail. Yes she can be wobbly. Yes her weight has dropped. Yes she sleeps a lot. But they do not suffer when they sleep. She knows where she is. She eats, drinks, wees and poos. She wags her tail. A lot. Mentally Millie is totally on the ball. She loves her daily sniffs. She gets herself outside to do her business and she sleeps well at night. Shes here. Today. Living an enriched and mindful life. She is on a medication and management plan to ensure she is pain free, physically and mentally. Her progress is a credit to her human who has committed and adjusted to Millies changing needs. Her day will come. But its not today. And we are holding hearts, hands and paws every step of the way. We love you Millie. Xxx At Cherished Pets we offer a very special service dedicated to managing quality of life in pets through end of life phases. We are here for your pet and you. Get in touch if your cherished pet is reaching end of life. We can make a true difference through this final chapter of your time together.

05.01.2022 Saturdays are a good day for Dr Lissi to do her hospice rounds, checking in on pets and people who we are caring for through final chapters. We also do our follow up visits. Many of you knew about Tammy, who lost her struggle with cancer two weeks ago today.... A piece of our hearts broke that day too. She really was such a special girl. Today Dr Lissi popped in to catch up with Tammys human, Wendy. We shared a cuppa, cookie and stories of Tammys beautiful life. A chance to reflect and remember, and give thanks for the gift that she was. Remembering sweet Tammy. Always in our hearts. #petlosssupport #petloss #petbereavement #tribute #cherishedpets #palliativevet #bellarine #geelong #oceangrove #socialvet #veterinarysocialwork

04.01.2022 Such a beautiful message from Sarah and her family. Thankyou. Cordi was a majestic, kind and gracious soul. A beautiful passing and ending to a life well lived in the loving care of a beautiful family.... The whole experience from Sarah’s first call to laying dear Cordy to rest made our hearts swell. So. Much. Love. We are honored to serve pets and people through these profound moments. Xxxx

03.01.2022 Buddi has almost reached her fundraising goal for #WalkForUs , helping to raise funds for the pets of our communitys most vulnerable To donate and learn more visit https://bit.ly/3ePVsaK

01.01.2022 We provide in-home support for the senior and arthritic patient, often in a shared care arrangement with other consulting veterinarians. Through an in-home consultation we evaluate your pets quality of life, incorporating home based solutions and therapeutic options to ensure your pets comfort and quality of life is maintained through end of life stages. To learn more or book an appointment please get in touch with us during our hub hours, 10am-5pm Monday to Friday on 03 5255 2453.