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Construction Progress is being made on the new LHS Regional Vet Clinic!

Posted on by Claire LeFew

The weather has been great for construction this past week, and it shows!  Crews have officially completed all underground plumbing, gas, and electrical infrastructure for the future Margaret Terrell Belcher Osteen Regional Veterinary Clinic. With this critical phase of construction now finished, workers are laying rock and preparing the site for the concrete slab pour — one of the most exciting milestones in the building process. Before long, the framework of this state-of-the-art veterinary clinic will begin taking shape.

The new regional veterinary clinic is expected to be completed by late November, with a grand opening anticipated in January 2027. Once open, the facility will significantly expand access to affordable veterinary care, preventive pet healthcare services, and high-quality animal medical treatment for families throughout the region. Designed to serve both pets and the people who love them, this modern animal healthcare center will provide compassionate veterinary services, wellness exams, surgical care, and community-focused pet resources.

This project represents a major investment in animal welfare, community services, and accessible veterinary care. The Margaret Terrell Belcher Osteen Regional Veterinary Clinic will help meet the growing demand for trusted veterinary care while supporting pet ownership across our region and beyond.

We are just shy of the $5 million mark toward our $7.5 million goal!  To help us reach our goal, please donate – there are naming opportunities available.  Every contribution, large or small, helps make this important community asset possible and brings us one step closer to opening the doors to expanded veterinary care in January 2027.

Click here to learn more and support the project!

We Were Adopted! May 11th – May 17th.

Posted on by Sydnee Tran

Remember siblings Bucky and Elara?? They were adopted by their foster thanks to #EmptytheShelters!

When Bucky was surrendered to us with his sister, Elara, last year, they were both quiet, nervous, and clearly unsure of the sudden changes in their life. After a few days in our care, it became apparent that Bucky was not putting any weight on his front right leg at all. He was clearly in pain, so our medical team was quickly alerted. Bucky was suffering from bone cancer in his wrist. However, being in an isolated part of his body, our medical staff were hopeful there was a chance for him after all. Our veterinary team made the decision to remove his leg to give him the best chance at a long, happy life.

Needing a foster home to heal, Bucky and his sister were both picked up by someone who was touched by their story. Being a bonded pair, we wanted to keep them together, but Elara, struggling herself being overweight, would also benefit from being away from the shelter! Their foster did not originally intend to adopt. She had been an active foster with us for a while, helping many kittens grow into their new homes. But as the months went by, she fell in love with Bucky, and Elara fell in love with her daughter. When our #EmptytheShelters special with Bissell Pet Foundation came up, she decided it was the perfect time to finalize their adoption for good.

These two get to spend the rest of their days in a good home together thanks to their foster (now their mom) who gave them a chance! Thank you Terry Subaru for being this month’s sponsors!

Pets adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Bucky, Butter, Charm, Cherry, Daffodil, Davina, Dewey, Dublin, Elara, Frederick, Gazelle, Jasmine, Lasagna, Milly, Monica, Olive, Paislee, Rocky, Samba, Sansa, Spectre, Tauriel, Toast, Tori, Tulip, Tuney, Wildebeest, Zacky.

Dogs adopted:

Cairo, Gill, Jinkins, Lady, Maisy Mouse, Marshmallow, Meade, Meeka, Pop Tart, Pound Cake, Pugsly, Que, Shelby, Zeus.

We Were Adopted! May 4th – May 10th.

Posted on by Sydnee Tran

The first kittens of the season have been adopted!

This week, our first big litter of kittens rescued from the streets graduated from foster care, strong and healthy. In our city, and cities across the nation, there is a huge homeless cat population problem. Hundreds of cats and kittens suffer every year in the summer months. Spaying and neutering your pets, keeping up with their vaccines, and participating in TNR are the answers to this problem. But while this problem persists, the kittens who are sick, or injured, or left without moms come to LHS. We take on the role of caregiver until they are healthy enough, strong enough, and old enough to safely be adopted into their new homes.

We appreciate our amazing fosters who help us with the process so much, and we are just as grateful to our adopters who are ready at the wings to give loving new homes to these guys once they are ready.

Thank you so much to everyone who has adopted a kitten so far. If you didn’t get the chance this week, do not fret, there are so many more kittens where that comes from!! The summer is just beginning, but if you are interested in getting a kitten now, it is currently #EmptytheShelters, so adoption fees are just $70 until the 17th if you can get your hands on a kitten after they’ve graduated. Want to make sure you have a kitten lined up for adoption? Email [email protected], and you can place one in foster care on hold.

Pets adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Alan, Aquaman, Banana, Bean, Bertram, Betty, Boo, Buster, Carbonara, Cassian, Cherry Blossom, Coco, Coconut, Corolla, Duck, Ellie, Fluffy, Guava, Gus, Holden, Hyacinth, Jayme, KitKat, Kitty Hawk, Lunar Eclipse, Mama-Megatron, Manteo, Mozzarella, Paloma, Pawley, Pineapple, Pinky, Reese’s Cup, Ryah, Sailor Moon, Seashell, Steve, Sullivan, Sunflower, Swift, Tallulah, Tiger, Wade.

Dogs adopted:

Adele, Angelica, Beast, Benedict, Bentley, Budderball, Bulma, Chase, Colin, Daisy, Daphne, Diamond, Draculaura, Emerald, Giselle, H-Town, Jetson, Jinkx Monsoon, Joey, Kimmie, Kiwi, Knightengale, London, Lyla, Marabella, Ranger, Samson, Sandbug, Spike, Spot, Spur, Willie.

We Were Adopted! April 27th – May 3rd.

Posted on by Sydnee Tran

First weekend of Empty the Shelters has ended with 61 adoptions!

If you have not seen it until now, we are partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation increase adoption and #EmptyTheShelters!

After one weekend we are already celebrating so many wonderful adoptions! As many of you know, this week has been a difficult one for our team. The highlight through all of it, and the reason for why we do what we do, is that we continue to see more pets find loving homes. Even after a heartbreaking loss, our hearts remain full and beyond grateful for the community that continues to show up for us and our pets. We couldn’t do this amazing work without you, and we’d like to thank all of the adopters, as well as the BISSELL Pet Foundation for making these adoptions possible.

If weren’t able to adopt, Empty The Shelters is going until the 17th so you still have plenty of time. We are brining you $70 adoption fees for all pets, not including VIPs because BISSELL wants to help the underdogs! If you haven’t visited the Center for Pets yet please stop by today.

Pets adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Appa, Baby, Baked Bean, Bliss, Canyon, Comet, Disco, Fiona, Guillermo, Jacques, Jason Voorhees, Junior, Kili, Luke, Mango, Margo, Marty, Matt, Patches, Peaches, Pippa, Quad, Raven, Ravi, Rosemary, Sandy, Sergio, Snickers, Snoop, Stubby Girl, Sushi, Sweet Susie, Wales.

Dogs adopted:

Amos, Claire, Cocoa Puff, Dozer, Faleuk, Faline, Fern, Himalaya, Jersey, Knight, Lou, Marshmallow, Max, Miley, Nick, Palmer, Pax, Priscilla, Ranch, Russel Stover, Seoul, Sharpie, Sissy, Steve, Taki, Tyson, Woody.

We Were Adopted! April 20th – April 26th.

Posted on by Sydnee Tran

BIG MAMA IS HOME!!

You may remember Zena when she was in our care in 2023 with her 7 full grown puppies. While they were slowly adopted Zena waited and waited until she had been with us for 2 years. When she was finally adopted last summer we were ecstatic. Unfortunately it was only a year later that she was returned again. Having spent almost half her life in a shelter now, did not want her to spend any more unnecessary time in the shelter. We marketed her HARD making tiktok videos, posting on our stories and resharing old photos. And thankfully, it worked!

Two weeks ago a family came in after seeing her online. They spent a few days coming back for meet and greets to make sure she was the sweet and perfect dog they were looking for, and she was! Thank you so much to these adopters, and thank you to Terry Subaru our sponsors this month!

Pets Adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Aquafina, Banana Blitz, Benson, Bleu Cheese, Cheesecake, Cleo, Clyde, Cupid, Emma Lee, Gus Gus, Hershey Kiss, Kaybo, Kili, Little Lady, Lola, Lotus, Lunar, Eclipse, Lupin, Mashed Potatoes, Mesquite, Milo, Momo, Poindexter, River, Sailor Moon, Sassy, Sienna, Sour Patch, Spaghetti, Stabler, Star, Theodore, Tide

Tiny, Tonka, Twiggy, Ziti.

Dogs adopted:

Adrik, Baggins, Brisket, Emerald, Jess, Kimi, Levyne, Lyonsite, Monsieur, Nick, Rebel, Roman, Schmidt, Sharpie, Stella, Thornberry, Zena.