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Dr. Foote's Paw Prints
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Greetings!
 We hope everyone has a safe and fun Holiday. The cats are on their best behavior since they know Santa Claws is watching. How are your pets behaving? Check out the fun pet events in the column to the right. Lots of fun activities going on this month.
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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Everyone Have a Happy Holiday (Pets too)!
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12 Tips for a Purrfect Pet Holiday
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 Give you pet gifts. If your pet doesn't like to unwrap his or her gifts, try the following. For dogs, put a couple yummy treats in with their gift and then wrap the gift. For cats, put some yummy treats or catnip in with their gift and then wrap the gift.
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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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Calendar
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Santa Paws - Hands 4 Paws event
Bring your pets and children for photos with Santa Claws. Santa will be at Jarman Center on Dec 6th from 9 am to 2 pm. Each photo is $5.
Appointments are available from 9 am - 2p m. Call 508-8489 to set up your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome after noon.
Jarman is located at 704 N. Main St in Tuscola. Enter the door under the blue striped awning off Parke St.
Make some new toys or beds for your pets. We will provide fabric, thread and other crafting supplies. You are welcome to bring your own fabric, supplies or patterns. We will have people running sewing machines to help with sewing. We will be at the dining room in Jarman Center on Sunday Dec 7th from 2 - 4 pm. There is no fee for the event. Pet Memorial Tree and Service
We will have our Pet Memorial Tree decorated with photo ornaments of pets who have passed away. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday Jan 3rd at 3 pm. Anyone who lost a pet is welcome to attend the service.
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.
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
Angel Tree - Hands 4 Paws event
Hands 4 Paws has their Angel Tree at Shopko from through the end of December for donations for the Douglas County Shelter. Items needed include: paper towels, Mr. Clean Antibacterial cleaner, cat dry food, canned dog and cat food, litter, laundry detergent, blankets
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