Windmill Veterinary Center

A Week Full of Wags 🐶🐾

If there’s one thing our pack knows how to do, it’s PLAY HARD! 🎉🐕💨

This week brought:
🌊 Splash sessions and soggy paws
🏃‍♀️ Full-speed races across the yard
👃 Serious sniffing investigations
🐶 New friendships and plenty of puppy play
🌀 Zoomies that came out of nowhere
😈 A little mischief… because what’s a daycare day without it?

Every pup brought their own personality to the party, and we loved every second of it! 💕 From the energetic runners to the professional cuddle bugs, our pack made this week one to remember. 🥰🐾

Now it’s time to recharge those little legs and get some well-deserved beauty sleep. 😴💤

See you next week, furry friends! 🐕✨ Keep wagging, keep playing, and never stop having fun! 🐾❤️

🚨🐶 WEEKLY PAW-SQUAD UPDATE 🐶🚨

Things got a little WILD around here… and our pups wouldn’t have it any other way. 😎🐾

This week’s agenda included:
💦 Splashing with zero regrets
🐕‍🦺 Chasing friends at maximum speed
👃 Investigating every interesting smell
😂 Random zoomies for absolutely no reason

Some pups came to make friends. Some came to run the track. Some came with one goal: CAUSE CHAOS. And honestly? We support it. 😂💯

There were wagging tails around every corner, wet paws on every surface, and enough puppy giggles to keep us smiling all week long. 🥹❤️

Now that everyone has clocked out, we’re expecting some very sleepy pups tonight. 💤🐶

Until next time, pack! Keep those tails wagging and those zoomies ready! 🐾✨

Labor Day weekend is only three weeks away. Book their stay today, and enjoy your long weekend knowing they're comfortable, cared for, and getting one-on-one attention from our trained staff. 🐾

Breaking news: The zoomies were at an all-time high this week. 🐶🚨

Our daycare crew clocked in bright and early with one mission—to run, wrestle, splash, sniff, and repeat. Between chasing their besties, showing off their best “catch me if you can” moves, and making sure no tennis ball was left behind, it was another week well spent.

The sprinklers were a crowd favorite, the kiddie pools were fully inspected (multiple times), and every pup agreed that getting a little wet only made the fun better. 💦

After a full day of nonstop fun, our pups left with tired paws, happy hearts, and just enough energy to make it to the car before falling asleep. We like to think we sent home a few professional couch potatoes for the evening. 😂🐾

We’ll have the toys ready if they’re ready for another week of chaos! ❤️

The summer staycation rush is here. If your dog needs a safe place to stay while you're away, now's the time to lock in those dates. They'll spend their days playing, get plenty of love and attention from our experienced team, and have a comfy place to relax when it's time to rest. They’ll enjoy their vacation, and you’ll enjoy yours.

🐾☀️ Another week, another pack of happy pups making memories! 💙

There’s never a dull moment at daycare when the yard is full of wagging tails, playful pups, and endless excitement. From games of chase 🎾 to making new best friends 🐶💕, every day was packed with fun, enrichment, and plenty of smiles.

💦 The summer heat didn’t stand a chance! Our splash pools, sprinklers, and water games kept everyone cool while the zoomies were in full swing. Nothing beats watching happy pups race through the water with ears flopping and tails wagging! 🌊🐾

By the end of the day, our crew had burned off lots of energy, built confidence, and made memories with their favorite daycare buddies. 💤❤️ Seeing them head home happy, tired, and loved is the best part of what we do.

We can’t wait to do it all again next week! 🐕✨

🇺🇸 Holiday Hours Notice & Pet Safety Tips🐾

Our hospital will be **closed on Saturday, July 4th** in observance of Independence Day.

We will resume our **normal business hours on Monday, July 6th, at 7:00 AM.**

As you celebrate, please keep your pets' safety in mind:

🐾 **Keep pets indoors** during fireworks displays. Even pets that normally stay calm can become frightened and try to escape.

🐾 **Make sure ID tags and microchip information are up to date** in case your pet gets loose.

🐾 **Provide a quiet, secure space** inside your home with familiar bedding, toys, and calming music or television.

🐾 **Avoid sharing holiday foods** such as alcohol, chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, and fatty table scraps.

🐾 **Keep fireworks, sparklers, and glow sticks away from pets**, as they can cause burns or toxic reactions if chewed or ingested.

🐾 **Exercise your pet before festivities begin** to help them relax later in the day.

If your pet has a history of anxiety during fireworks, be sure to discuss calming options with our team before the holiday.

We wish you, your family, and your furry friends a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

**Closed:** Saturday, July 4th
**Reopening:** Monday, July 6th at 7:00 AM

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Happy Veterinary Assistants Week! We are grateful for each and every one of you and all the Hard Work, Love and Compassion you show daily! We hope you all have a wonderful week and know how much you are appreciated!

Last week was National Veterinary Technician Week! We are so beyond grateful for each and every one of our Vet Techs and loved celebrating all of you last week! Our incredible Technicians are multi-talented, compassionate advocates for all our furry friends - where would we be without them?

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVMs to the Pack!

Dr. Nicholle Restrepo is joining the Sabal Chase Animal Clinic team in Miami, FL! She is passionate about creating lasting relationships with pets and their owners, ensuring that each visit is as stress-free and positive as possible. Her areas of interest include preventative care, dermatology and surgery. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George’s University in 2021 and completed her clinical year at the University of Florida. She is USDA accredited and Fear Free certified. Dr. Restrepo is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her free time, Dr. Restrepo enjoys reading, gardening, and spending quality time with her husband, David, and their beloved pets, Lupita, Louie, and Peach.

Dr. Sarah Ainsworth Hendry is joining the Animal Health Clinic team in Baton Rouge, LA! She spent most of your childhood riding horses and showing dairy cattle, but it was not until high school with the help of her Assumption Ag Teachers that Dr. Hendry became interested in Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in Animal Science from LSU. In 2020, she earned her Doctorate Degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include Dermatology, Wellness Visits, and Internal Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, attending rodeos, and chasing her adventurous toddler. She has two Basset Hounds – Augustus McCrae and Daisy Mae - along with one super mutt – Scout Lane.

On this day, we honor the memory of 9/11 and the strength that carried us through 🐶❤️ Just as our pets offer unwavering comfort and companionship, let’s come together with compassion and support. Remembering the past, we cherish the moments of love and unity that bring us hope for the future.

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVMs to the Pack!

Dr. Calabreese is joining the Hope Animal Clinic team in Marble Falls, TX! Dr. Rob grew up in San Angelo, TX, where he started volunteering at a local vet hospital and rescue as a teenager. He always had an interest in caring for animals and this was the first time he turned that interest into passion. In 2016 Dr. Rob graduated from the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2019 an opportunity to move to the Texas hill country presented itself and he took a position as Medical Director at a new hospital. Dr. Rob loves spending time with his wife and two children on their small homestead in Blanco.

Dr. Skinner is joining the All Community Animal Hospital team in Porter, TX! She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Once graduated, she moved back to her home area where she joined a general practice for approximately 10 years. She has special interests in dentistry, ultrasonography, and dermatology. She also enjoy playing sports, listening to music, and gardening during her spare time. She has 3 dogs and 5 cats who all fight for her attention.

Dr. Smith is joining the Purple Paws Pet Clinic team in Coronado, CA! Dr. Abi Smith recently graduated from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband are new to San Diego, having moved all the way from Michigan with their Basset Hound, Bill, and Leopard Gecko, Jerry. Dr. Smith spent most of her childhood outdoors, exploring the natural world around her. With her parents' encouragement, her passion for animals and the environment blossomed, inspiring her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys vintage swing dancing and exploring nature through running, hiking, rock-collecting and bird-watching.

Dr. Benimana is joining the Nebel Street Animal Hospital team in Rockville, MD! Growing up Dr. Benimana was lucky to have a gentleman farmer father who transmitted to him the love and sense of care of animals. In 2004 he graduated from the University of Montreal, Canada with interest in Mixed practice, including farm animals and pets. He has advanced skills in Surgery and his other areas of interest are dentistry and internal medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine he enjoys travelling, spending time with his family watching movies, playing basketball with his youngest son or exploring new restaurants. He also loves jogging and landscaping.

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Lauren Poulignot is joining the Dog Pawz Leawood/Prairie Village team in Prairie Village, KS! She grew up in Kansas City and is proud to be able to provide high quality, compassionate care to pets in her hometown. She graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and has been in general practice in the area ever since. Dr. Poulignot has a passion for ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, and preventative medicine, but loves any good challenge. She and her family reside in Louisburg with their menagerie of animals that include dogs, cats, tortoises, goats, cows, and horses. When they aren’t tending to their animals they can be found outdoors and enjoying family time.

We're feeling paw-sitively patriotic this Independence Day, and we hope you are too! Nothing says 'freedom' like a dog's wagging tail. Happy 4th!

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Hannah Lam is joining the Kings Crossing Animal Hospital team in Kingwood, TX! Dr. Hannah Lam grew up in Kingwood and is excited to be back. Prior to becoming an Associate DVM, she worked as a Vet Tech here at King’s Crossing. She is a loyal Aggie and received both her DVM and her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. She is passionate about all aspects of veterinary medicine and enjoys building connections with people and their pets. In her free time, you’ll find her dancing, attending Aggie football games, trying new restaurants downtown, learning to play the piano, and training her Labrador and Husky.

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Lia Gross is joining the Deer Creek Animal Hospital team in Phoenix, AZ, though she is originally from New Mexico! Dr, Gross graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing in a primary care veterinary setting for over 10 years. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Jordan and their three dogs - Kylee, Dante, and Chaos.

Due to the events of the F3 tornado that hit the Valley View & Sanger, TX area, the Animal Hospital on Milam Road's wonderful staff has gone out into the community & rescued many fur babies and brought them back into the clinic for shelter and care.

There are many pups that they have under their care as well as that have needed treatment. One of their lovely guests is named Willow & was found on the side of the road by a wonderful human & she has a broken leg & pelvis that needs an important extensive surgery! Funds will go towards Willow's surgery, vaccinations, medications, & other treated injuries! They also have some pups that have found their owners but will be staying at the clinic at no cost due to their homes being destroyed or them being hospitalized themselves that funds will go towards.

We would love your help in raising money! These sweet babies have been through so much trauma already & we appreciate absolutely everything that this community has already done to help them! If you feel led to donate to the cause, please use this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-tornadoaffected-dogs-in-sanger