Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets Food Drive !!!!!!!

BROWARD MEALS ON WHEELS FOR PETS FOOD DRIVE

 AT VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL

 November 14th through December 19th

2014 donations

WHEN:

November 14th- December 19, 2015

7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday

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WHERE:

Hollywood Animal Hospital

(Drop off sites in both the main hospital and annex building)

2864 Hollywood Boulevard, one block east of I-95

Hollywood, Florida 33020

954.920.3556

HOW:

Just stop by with a donation of canned, dry or dehydrated food for cats or dogs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital has earned a solid reputation for offering the very best in veterinary medicine as well as the latest technological advances and therapies. We believe that giving back to the people that supports us is paramount. Founded in 1947, our commitment is to our community.

For more information, please visit www.vcahollywood.com or call 954.920.3556.

Broward Meals on Wheels for Companion Animals started when volunteers began to notice clients sharing their meals with their pets. Senior on a restricted budget can have a difficult time meeting their own needs and often the needs of their companion animals can be neglected. With only the support of volunteers and donation this organization provides delivery of food for these loyal pets once a month to clients of BMOW. For more information visit www.bmow.org or call VCAHAH.

This year, donations for food can be made at VCA Hollywood as well as 
 

WHERE: Two Locations

Weston Animal Hospital

163 Weston Road

954.389.5689

M-Fri 7a-7p

Saturday 8a-1p

WHERE: Pet Supplies Plus

Sheridan Plaza

4923 Sheridan St

Hollywood, FL 33021
954. 985.3400

M-Sat 9a-9p

Sunday 10a-7a

 

 

                             

WHERE: The Bed Post

3001 NE 6th Ave
Wilton Manors, FL 33334

M-Sat 10a-4p

Sunday 12p-5p

 Thank you to our local partners for providing additional collection site for our BMOW Pet Food Drive!!! 

Click here to see the results of last year's food drive!! 

BMOW Food Drive- A real community effort!!!!

2014 donations

Last year's food drive inspired a lot of people to not only give but to energize their community to give as well. That culture of giving was seen in Dr Deane at Weston Animal Hospital, the folks at Community Bank of Hollywood ,  Amatheon Pharmaceuticals, and the students of McFatter P.A.W.S. Club that all organized their own collection to add to our total giving.  This year, so many have asked to join our efforts again as well as some new faces. 

This year, donations for food can be made at VCA Hollywood as well as 
 

WHERE: Two Locations

Weston Animal Hospital

163 Weston Road

954.389.5689

M-Fri 7a-7p

Saturday 8a-1p

WHERE: Pet Supplies Plus

Sheridan Plaza

4923 Sheridan St

Hollywood, FL 33021
954. 985.3400

M-Sat 9a-9p

Sunday 10a-7a

 

 

                             

WHERE: The Bed Post

3001 NE 6th Ave
Wilton Manors, FL 33334

M-Sat 10a-4p

Sunday 12p-5p

 

Thank you to our local partners for providing additional collection site for our BMOW Pet Food Drive!!! 

National Physical Therapy Month!!! Meet George!

                                                    National PT Month:

“GEORGE”

Physical therapy has long been an accepted standard of care in human medicine to enhance recovery after orthopedic or neurologic surgery, expedite healing after an injury, decrease pain in arthritic joints, and maximize the return to full mobility and function.  Only recently have these same rehabilitation techniques that work so well on humans been applied to our four-legged family members.  With a little modification for the musculoskeletal differences, what works for us also works for our pets! 

VCA employs physical therapists and veterinarians with advanced certification in animal rehabilitation to work on your best friend.  After a thorough evaluation, your rehabilitation therapist may utilize a number of different treatment techniques and modalities including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, hydrotherapy, laser, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat and/or cold therapy, and acupuncture. In some cases, assistive devices such as boots, slings, harnesses, wheelchairs (carts), orthotics or prosthetics may be required.  

Here is a great example of a pet that benefitted from physical rehabilitation treatments:

“George” was a 6 month old Golden Retriever who was hit by a car.  This resulted in multiple rib fractures, bruising of his lungs, and severe nerve damage (brachial plexus avulsion) to his right front limb.  George had no sensation and no functional use of the right front limb.  He dragged his paw underneath him when he walked (see video #1). George’s owner was advised to amputate the damaged limb, but he opted to try rehabilitation instead.

Over the next 5 months, George was treated with manual therapy, laser therapy, acupuncture, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, electrical stimulation, underwater treadmill, gait training, and was fitted with a custom orthotic (brace) for his front limb.  Here’s George walking in the underwater treadmill:  video #2.  Despite his water-loving lineage, he panicked when the water level was raised, so we kept the water level low. 

Here’s George walking outside:  video #3

George is now a beautiful, full grown 2 year old dog who is walking on all 4 limbs!

Click to view video: