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Greetings!
 Did you and your pet have a fun Thanksgiving? Are you ready for the upcoming Holidays? Check out our article below about how to help your pet have a good holiday.
Let us know what you would like to see in future newsletters. We would love to answer your pet questions! Our email address is okawvetstaff@mchsi.com. Our phone number is 253-3221.
Sincerely,
The Okaw Vet Clinic Staff
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 Want to make something special for your pet for the Holidays? Come to our Pet Craft day on Sunday Dec 1st from 2 - 4 pm. We will be in the dining room at Jarman Center, 704 N. Main in Tuscola. We will have fabric, thread, stuffing and other supplies. There will be people running sewing machines to help sew the projects.You are welcome to bring your own pattern or fabric. There is no fee for the event. |
 Santa Paws
Bring your pets or children for photos with Santa Claws. Santa will be at Jarman Center on December 7th from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. Appointments available from 9:00 - 11:30. Call 508-8489 to set up your appointment. Walk-ins welcome after 11:30. Photos are $5 each. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a dog or cat gift basket. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Visit their website for more information. |
Help the dogs and cats at the Douglas County Animal Shelter this holiday season. Hands-4-Paws has set up an Angel Tree at Tuscola's Shopko. Shelter Wishlist: blankets, bath towels, bleach, laundry detergent, canned food, leashes, treats, toys and flea medication. Items can be dropped off in the boxes near the cash register starting on November 9th.
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 Adding an additional cat to your home can be easy or difficult depending on the cats involved, the size of your home, and how you go about it. If your cats are fighting, or one of the cats is aggressive, have a checkup for them and keep them separate. Chronic pain and anxiety are common reason for cats to fight even when.. [Read More] |
 Everyone have a Happy Holiday (Pets Too)!
 Holiday gatherings are a big part of the celebrations of the season. In some way or another pets are involved in this. We buy presents for our pets, include them in family pictures and videos for the holidays, and they often are part of the party whether they like it or not. There are lots of guides and information on websites for present picking and even good picture taking. What is very important is... [Read More] |
To Listen without Judgment - The Greatest Gift
 Over the course of Veterans day I listened to radio programs, read facebook posts and articles on the benefits of dogs for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We posted a touching story of David Sharpe (veteran) and Cheyanne his rescue dog on our Facebook page to support our veterans. I have contacts with a local assistance dog/veterans group "This Able Veteran" based in Carbondale Illinois. One of the members related to me... [Read More] |
About Okaw Veterinary Clinic
Thank you for reading our newsletter. We strive to make our pet parents informed about pet healthcare. If you have any concerns or questions, please let us know.
Please let us know what you would like to see in future newsletters. We would love to answer your pet questions! Our email address is okawvetstaff@mchsi.com. Our phone number is 253-3221.
We take CareCredit! Check out how they can help you pay for your pet's health care. You can use CareCredit for your health care too!
Okaw Veterinary Clinic
140 W. Sale St.
Tuscola, IL 61953
217-253-3221
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Pet CraftsWant to make something special for your pet for the Holidays? Come to our Pet Craft day on Sunday Dec 1st from 2 - 4 pm. We will be in the dining room at Jarman Center, 704 N. Main in Tuscola. There is no fee for the event. We will have fabric, thread, stuffing and other supplies. You are welcome to bring your own pattern or fabric. Santa Paws
Bring your pets or children for photos with Santa Claws. Santa will be at Jarman Center on December 7th from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. Appointments available from 9:00 - 11:30. Call 508-8489 to set up your appointment. Walk-ins welcome after 11:30. Photos are $5 each. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a dog or cat gift basket. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Visit their website for more information. Angel Tree
Help the dogs and cats at the Douglas County Animal Shelter this holiday season. Hands-4-Paws has set up an Angel Tree at Tuscola's Shopko. Shelter Wishlist: blankets, bath towels, bleach, laundry detergent, canned food, leashes, treats, toys and flea medication. Items can be dropped off in the boxes near the cash register starting on November 9th.
Pet Memorial Tree
We will have our Pet Memorial Tree up this December. The tree will be decorated with photo ornaments of pets who have passed away. We will have a Memorial Service to remember these pets and other pets. Anyone who lost a pet is welcome to attend the service. The service will be on Friday Jan 3rd at 7 pm. If you would like your pet to be featured on the tree, please send or bring a COPY of a photo of your pet. The photo WILL BE CUT to make the ornament. You will be able to pick up the ornament in January. There is no cost to have your pet's photo on the tree. Your pet does not have to have passed away this year to be featured on the tree. Photos can be dropped off during our normal business hours, mailed to us at 140 W. Sale, Tuscola, IL 61953 or emailed at okawvetstaff@mchsi.com
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