Fall has arrived at Harmony Animal Hospital Resort & Spa! Welcome to our Autumn edition, where we celebrate the beauty of the season and share the latest in pampering and care for your furry family members.
Hospital News Updates:
Harmony Animal Hospital was so excited to have Dr. Jordan Woodruff, DVM, join our team at the end of July! Dr. Jordan attended Veterinary School at Cornell University and is especially interested in dentistry, neurology, and internal medicine. To learn more about Dr. Jordan, click here.
This October, we will be celebrating Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Vet Tech Week is a nationwide event that celebrates nurses, RVTs, and assistants who work incredibly hard every day to give their patients the best care. Keep an eye out on our social media October 15-21 to meet our Vet Techs!
On June 2, 2023, Ambassador Russell passed away, and all our hearts at Harmony were broken. Russell was our faithful companion and champion. At Harmony Animal Hospital, we believe that some of the best hospital mascots are those who happen to find their way into a hospital via a difficult road– which is exactly what our hospital kitty, Russell, did. He found his way into our lives, our hospital, and our hearts at the perfect time and became a permanent resident of our clinic for 13 years. To learn more about Russell’s story, click here.
While Harmony’s Hospital and Resort has not seen an increase in canine flu cases, we want to make you aware that the numbers are trending up in Raleigh and surrounding areas.
To protect your pets and stay ahead of any risk that may hit our area:
Contact us if you notice your dog has any of these conditions:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of energy
Pet Resort & Spa Updates:
The holidays are just around the corner! Are you planning a fall or holiday trip and need to board your dog or cat? Give us a call to schedule their Stay-Play-cation! If this is your pet’s first time boarding, check out this blog to learn more.
School is back in session, and your pup is missing the kids! We understand how busy your lives can get during the school year. Have your dog visit us at daycare for lots of playtime!
Howloween is coming up at Harmony! Bring your pup dressed up in costume on Tuesday, October 31, for a day of Halloween fun at the resort! We will have a photo booth, treats, and a costume contest.
We want to recognize Quigley for completing board and train with us this fall! She is eager to learn and has been focusing on her active listening skills, obedience around distractions, recall, and other advanced obedience skills. Fantastic job, Quigley! Keep an eye out on our social media for more board and train graduates!
Anniversaries:
Congratulations to the following for their two-year anniversaries at Harmony Animal Hospital!
Sheena Weiss, Resort Coordinator
Andi Pollock, CSR
Mikaela Archambeault, DVM
Jenna McDonald, Resort CSR
Kayla East, Hospital Coordinator
Congratulations to Practice Manager Gary Canfield on his five-year anniversary at Harmony!
Rescue Clinic:
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Second Chance Pet Adoptions for donating enough funds for us to fix our broken digital X-ray machine! They also helped purchase a second anesthesia machine, enabling us to expand the number of surgeries we can do daily and help more pets receive the care they need! We are so grateful for our rescue partners at Second Chance.
Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic’s sole purpose is to provide timely, low-cost, outpatient veterinary care exclusively to non-profit animal rescues. HARC is the only practice of its kind on the East Coast and serves a vital need in helping these rescues get animals fostered and adopted more quickly, which helps save lives. If you would like to support HARC’s efforts, click here to learn more.
Social Media Community:
Please tag us in your pet pics and use the #happyatharmony to be featured on our page!
“Where’s Lola?”
Lola, our new house cat, came to us in August because she needed a new home. She has quickly found a place in our hearts! Lola is quite timid around dogs, so for now, she is staying in our administrative offices and loves being Admin Kitty! She is chatty, loves people, and enjoys playing “Where’s Lola” as we search in her never-ending unique hiding places! We hope that one day, she will graduate and follow in the footsteps of Russell as Ambassador Kitty, but for now, we are enjoying all the fun she is bringing to our team!
Harmony Tails
Meet Henry, a Cancer Survivor
We love sharing heartwarming news! Meet Henry, a spirited 9-year-old yellow Lab who recently triumphed over cancer with the help of Stelfonta, a new cancer medication that fights against mast cell tumors in dogs. His inspiring journey is a beacon of hope for all pet parents facing a similar challenge.
From Henry’s owner, Hayley
Henry’s owner, Hayley, first noticed a bald spot between Henry’s legs when he was walking one day. Upon examination at Harmony, the initial step was to take a conservative approach and see if alopecia was the culprit.
After two weeks, Haley noticed the spot began to bleed and brought Henry back in. Dr. Kelsi performed an aspirate, which showed evidence of a Mast Cell.
With Henry being almost nine years old, the Harmony team and Hayley wanted to explore non-surgical methods for treatment. Dr. Kelsi determined Henry was a candidate for the Stelfonta injection – a non-surgical mast cell tumor treatment.
When asked about Henry’s treatment process, Hayley replied, “Besides being slightly uncomfortable – Henry seemed to feel okay the entire time. Dr. Kelsi also supplied me with so much information, which helped me feel comfortable, too. Within 24 hours after the injection, I could already see changes in the tumor, and within 7 days, it was almost completely gone! Now I can’t even tell where the tumor used to be!”
Dr. Kelsi said, “Henry is doing very well after his most recent check-up! It was so rewarding for me to work with Henry and Haley using the Stelfonta injection and see his response to the treatment extending not only his life expectancy but also his quality of life. Henry is a lovely, happy dog, and I’m so glad to have been able to help him and his family.”
We want to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kelsi, Keri Crill, Krysta Hammond, Courtney Webb, and Erin Lancaster for all their hard work on this case!
At Harmony Animal Hospital, we are committed to the well-being of your four-legged companions. The success story of Henry and countless other pets inspires us to continue our pursuit of excellence in veterinary medicine and care.
If you’re facing a similar challenge or seeking information about Stelfonta, we invite you to contact our dedicated team. We are here to provide the support, knowledge, and care you and your pet deserve.
Every Harmony pet is unique, and we tailor our services to meet their needs.
Providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and reasonable care for you and your pet is our top priority. We love what we do, and we love being your other family doctor!