Welcome to Wolf River Veterinary Clinic
The Wolf River Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to servicing your pet needs. Our goal is to provide compassionate and competent care for your pet. e strive to protect and nourish the special bond that exists between a pet and it's owner and/or family. Since all of the employees of our clinic have numerous pets themselves, we deeply value the importance of animals in our lives and we strive to reflect this in the care of our client's animals.
Patricia Piper
Patricia Piper was a client at the Wolf River Veterinary Clinic for many years. In 2006 she adopted an adorable black lab puppy named Dudley from our SAFE program. They were the greatest pair. Everyday Patricia got pulled through her neighborhood by Dudley as they visited their many friends. Patricia always would stop to talk while Dudley would enjoy the belly rubs from the neighborhood kids. Then Dudley would pull her along to her next stop. Patricia also had two cats, Lily and Tyson, that she loved and spoke so fondly of.
We are very sad to hear of Patricia’s passing. She will be greatly missed. We are so appreciative of her love for animals and adopting and loving pets that needed her. With her passing her brother has set up a memorial with our SAFE program so that in lieu of flowers, her friends and family can make donations to SAFE and continue to support a cause Patricia cared about.
Pets for Christmas
If you are contemplating giving a pet to someone on your Christmas list, we ask you to please reconsider. A pet is a lot of responsibility. Even if the person were interested in acquiring a pet, would they want to take on the responsibility during the hectic holiday season? A PET DOES NOT MAKE A GOOD SURPRISE GIFT.
New puppies or kittens need a certain amount of quiet time with their new owner for bonding to occur. Also, establishing a routine is important for successful house training of a puppy and as we all know, the Christmas season is a time when daily routines fall by the wayside.
Christmastime can be a dangerous time for a curious puppy or kitten with all its lights, candles, ribbons, tinsel, and ornaments. Many holiday plants such as holly, mistletoe, and even pinesap can be toxic to a pet.
Pet selection is a matter of personal preference. If you are truly interested in giving a pet as a gift, why not begin by giving the person a stuffed puppy or kitten. Then, after the holidays seek out a real one, together.
SAFE Pet Adoption - Pet of the Month
"Pepper-Pet of the Month"
Pepper is a 10 year old cattle dog who belonged to an elderly gentleman who lived in rural Waupaca County. The two were close companions, but as the owners health deteriorated, he could no longer take care of his companion, and Pepper was surrendered to the clinic. While we do not typically take in surrenders, the circumstances had us taking her in a “good will” situation.
Shortly after taking her in Pepper somehow tore her patella tendon in the left leg-the only patellar tendon I have seen in my career. The condition would require surgery, but I have to admit that I was hesitant to invest so heavily in an older dog who had limited chances to being adopted.
However, the owner was now in hospice, and his caregivers assured him that Pepper was happy in a new home. Guilt took over, I did the surgery, and Pepper lived endless weeks at the clinic while she recovered and healed. When it seemed that she would never be adopted, a couple came forward and offered to give her a try. Thus far things seem to be working out. Pepper has her issues, given her breed, her previous lifestyle, and the obvious confusion she must be feeling. But it is working out.
Her previous owner recently passed away. He was old and it was his time. An ideal ending to the story is that he, in heaven, is looking down and seeing his beloved pet living happily in a new home, just as he was told. In my mind, he has a subtle smile on his face. Pepper lives on-well cared for, as he wished.