Rivermist Pet Lodge

08/15/2025

🍯 The Golden Recipe 🍯🐾
Yields: 1 perfect, loving Golden Retriever ✨

Ingredients:
-1 cup sunshine ☀️
-2 scoops loyalty ❤️
-1 waggin' tail 🐕
-A handful of zoomies 💨

Instructions: Blend all ingredients with daily belly rubs 👋 and endless love. Serve immediately as your new best friend! 🤗

Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed on hikes 🏞️, at the park 🌳, or snuggled on the couch! 🛋️ Keep treats on hand 🦴, tennis balls ready 🎾, and your heart wide open. 💕

Warning: Side effects include sudden bursts of joy 😄, unexplainable laughter 😂, and a home filled with fur and happiness! 🐶✨

08/09/2025

Looking for the ideal home away from home for your cat? 🏠😻 Look no further than Cattail Lodge at Rivermist! 🐾 We provide a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where our compassionate, qualified, and genuinely cat-obsessed team treats your furbaby just like our own. 💛

Give your cat the comfort they deserve! ✨
Discover more: 🌐 www.RivermistPetLodge.com
Or call to reserve their spot: 📞 301-774-3100

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08/06/2025

Meet Bowie! 🎉 This beloved member of the Rivermist pack holds a very special title: our official "office dog"! You'll often find him hanging out with the reception team at the end of the night. Beyond his important office duties, Bowie's passions include gourmet food, exhilarating runs with his friends, and catching some serious Zzz's in the K-9 Central play yard. We just adore this guy! ❤️

08/05/2025

The secret is out! If you want to go away for Labor Day but don’t want to worry that your pet is bored and lonely, then treat them to a Labor Day stay with us! We’ll give them all the love and fun they can handle. No guilt, no regret, just a good time for them and peace of mind for you. But spots go fast this time of year so book today!

07/31/2025

When "Vacation Mode: Activated" looks this good! 🤩 We're all about creating happy, relaxing stays for your furry family at Rivermist Pet Lodge. Time to rest, relax, and repeat! 🐾☀️

07/27/2025

Bestie alert! 🚨 Nothing beats playtime with your favorite pal. 🥰 At Rivermist Pet Lodge, every day is an opportunity for new friendships and endless fun. Who's your dog's "Pawtner in Crime"? 👇

07/24/2025

Who knew an Amazon box could be so much fun? 🥰 At Rivermist Pet Lodge, we design playtime that caters to every cat's unique purr-sonality through our special "Pamper & Play" service! From playful antics to blissful naps 🐾, your feline friend will love their stay.

07/21/2025

"Water Pup" alert! Rosemary had a fantastic time cooling off and playing at Rivermist Pet Lodging. 🐾

07/19/2025

Ready to fall in love? 🥰 Join us here at Rivermist Pet Lodge for the sweetest Adoption Event with our wonderful friends from A Home Of Their Own Animal Rescue! Get ready to meet your "fur-ever friend" this Saturday, August 2nd, from 1 PM to 3 PM. Wagging tails and slobbery smiles guaranteed at 19515 New Hampshire Avenue, Brinklow, Maryland! Let's make some dreams come true and give these precious animals the loving homes they deserve. Can't wait to see you there! ❤️🐾

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07/18/2025

Lookin' cute and feeling fantastic! ✨ Our incredible groomer, Bianca, worked her magic on this adorable pup. Ready for your pet's transformation? Book a session with Bianca at Rivermist Pet Lodge today!

07/15/2025

Looking for a joyful, playful, and confident companion? Look no further! This is Melman, an adorable 8-month-old Lab/Pointer mix who's ready to steal your heart. Weighing in at 45 pounds, he's got all the puppy energy you could wish for, loves to play with other dogs, and is always up for a tasty snack! Melman is brimming with enthusiasm and dreams of a forever family to share it all with.

Help us find Melman his perfect match! Find out more about adopting him by visiting A Home of Their Own's Website!

07/12/2025

Our regulars are the best, and Snapple is no exception!🍎This handsome "chatterbox" is a familiar face around here for daycare, and he's always down for a good time. Whether he's having a blast in the pool or telling us all about his day, this "good boy" brings so much joy to Rivermist Pet Lodge! We just love his playful spirit and his happy "talks." 🐾

05/20/2025

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!

10/21/2024

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?

10/03/2024

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.

09/11/2024

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.

08/15/2024

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.

07/12/2024

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.

07/04/2024

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!

07/02/2024

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.

06/19/2024

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.

06/03/2024

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

05/24/2024

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, several of our frontline workers across various regions and teams produced our first ever field-led training on Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace! This amazing team collaborated so well to produce a very informative, educational, and engaging workshop to continue our mission of building cultures of wellness, inclusion, and trust in our centers. Ayesha Sosa, Marissa Burcham, Kelli Call, and Zachary Paul and their fabulous advisor Christie Germans are shining examples of and our values! Thank you for reminding all of us that

05/16/2024

Last week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Destination Pet’s field leaders participated in QPR Gatekeeper training and certification with none other than the incredible Dr. Mia Cary. QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer” and is a data-driven and conversation-based way of supporting folks who are experiencing su***de ideation.

In our commitment to being the provider of choice for pets and those who care for them (feel free to tweak), we believe that workplace wellbeing starts with ensuring our leaders have the training and resources to create cultures and practices of wellbeing in their pet and vet care centers.