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Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital

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We are proud to have been voted one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Animal Hospitals 2025! Discover exceptional veterinary care at our AAHA-accredited hospital.

Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital is a reputable veterinary facility dedicated to comprehensive pet care. Serving with integrity, our skilled team offers a wide range of services, from routine check-ups, advanced treatments as well as Urgent Care. Our focus on building relationships and utilizing modern technology ensures tailored care for each pet's needs.We are here to service the cities of Dubuque, IA, East Dubuque, IL, Asbury, IA, Bellevue, IA, Galena, IL, Peosta, IA, Hazel Green, WI, Maquoketa, IA, Cuba City, WI, Platteville, WI and more!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Colonial Terrace! 🎃

Whether your pet is a pumpkin, a hot dog, or simply refusing to wear the costume this year, we hope your day is full of treats (the pet-safe kind!). We would LOVE to see your pets' costumes! Share a photo of your pets in the comments! 🐾

10/30/2026

Meet Raspberry! 🍓

Raspberry turned heads at the clinic recently, and her vibrant color is actually a piece of living art! Did you know that in the wild, central bearded dragons are naturally a sandy tan or dusty brown to blend into the Australian outback?

Here is what makes a red beardie like Raspberry so uniquely fascinating:
• Generations of Love: There is actually no single "red gene"! Her fiery look is the result of years of careful, selective line-breeding by herpetologists who paired the most colorful individuals across generations to amplify their natural red pigment cells (erythrophores).

• The Ultimate Glow-Up: Red bearded dragons are famous for dramatic color transformations. They usually start out looking quite dull or brown as hatchlings, but with every single skin shed, their new scales emerge brighter, richer, and more saturated!

• A Living Mood Ring: Raspberry’s red isn’t completely fixed. When she is warm, relaxed, and happily basking under her heat lamp, her body signals her cells to expand, making her colors "fire up" into an incredibly vivid crimson. If she gets cold or stressed, she can "fire down" into a muted, darker shade.

Thanks for coming in to see us, Raspberry! You were the perfect little dinosaur recently. 🦖❤️

10/29/2026

Brodie is officially ready for spooky season! 🎃

One of our amazing assistants gifted him one of her kids' old Halloween shirts, and we think he rocks the orange tie-dye perfectly! He’s looking super stylish and ready to celebrate halloween!

10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day! 🐱 Our feline friends give us years of comfort and companionship, and keeping them healthy is one of the best ways to return the favor. From kittenhood through their senior years, we're honored to care for them. Show your kitty a little extra love today, and share a photo of them in the comments! ❤️

10/28/2026

🐾 Honoring Our Beloved Pets This Día de los Mu***os 🌼🕯️

At our clinic, we know that pets aren’t just animals—they are cherished family members who leave lasting paw prints on our hearts.

To honor and remember our furry friends who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, we have set up a special Día de los Mu***os pet altar (ofrenda) right here in our clinic lobby. Traditionally, October 27th is recognized as the night our departed pets return to visit us, and we wanted to create a beautiful space to welcome their spirits and celebrate the joy they brought to our lives. ❤️

✨ A Huge Shoutout to Allison! ✨
One of our amazing vet techs, Allison, put her heart into designing and building this beautiful stand for our community. Thank you, Allison, for bringing this meaningful tradition to our lobby again this year!

10/26/2026

🥫🐾 DUBUQUE, WE NEED YOU! LET’S MAKE THIS FOOD DRIVE OUR BIGGEST ONE YET! 🐾🥫

We’re collecting food for a GREAT cause… and plotting a little friendly revenge with PIE! 🥧😂

❤️ Our annual Food Drive & Pie-a-Doctor Challenge is here, and we need YOUR help to make this year bigger and better than ever!

Last year, our amazing community donated 370.4 POUNDS of food! This year, we’re setting our sights even higher with a goal of 600 POUNDS! 💪🔥

That’s more food for local families, more support for animals in need, and TWO doctors who might want to start ducking! 👀🥧

🥫🐶 WHAT CAN YOU DONATE?

❤️ HUMAN FOOD: Bring non-perishable food items to support our local food pantry and help families in our community.

🐾 PET FOOD & TREATS: Donate dog or cat food and treats to help the animals at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society!

Every can, every bag, every box, and every pound makes a DIFFERENCE. Whether you bring one item or fill your entire trunk, we’re grateful for every donation! ❤️

🥧 NOW… LET’S TALK PIE!

Here’s where YOU get to have a little fun! 😂

⚖️ Every donation gets weighed.
👩‍⚕️ You choose which doctor gets the weight added to their total.
🥧 If we hit our goal of 600 POUNDS, the TWO doctors with the highest totals will get a PIE IN THE FACE!

Last year, Dr. Crotty took home the title for the most weight… but will she hold onto her crown, or will someone else get a little humbling this year? 👑🥧

THE MISSION:
🎯 Beat last year’s 370.4 pounds!
💪 Reach 600 pounds!
❤️ Help feed our neighbors.
🐶 Help care for animals in need.
🥧 Decide which doctors get a face full of pie!

📅 October 1 – November 16
📍 Drop off donations at our clinic!

📣 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Help us spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, and fellow animal lovers. The more people who join in, the bigger the impact we can make together!

Let’s fill those donation bins, tip those scales, support our community, and make our doctors regret volunteering for this challenge! 😂

600 POUNDS. TWO PIES. SO MANY LIVES HELPED. ❤️🐾🥫

Who are YOU voting for? 👇 Tag a friend, pick your doctor, and let’s get donating! 🥧

10/25/2026

🐾❤️ HELP VETS. HELP PETS. SAVE LIVES. ❤️🐾

No family should have to say goodbye to a beloved pet because of the cost of veterinary care.
The Paisley Paws Angel Fund helps make lifesaving, life-enhancing veterinary care possible for pets and the families who love them. Your support can give families hope, keep pets with their loved ones, and help prevent heartbreaking goodbyes.

💙 Every donation makes a difference.
🐾 Help local pets get the care they need.
💛 Help families keep their beloved companions.

Learn more or donate: https://paisleypaws.org/

Thank you for helping us care for the pets who mean so much to the people who love them!

10/24/2026

Meet Stanley! 🐾

Just look at that proud, happy smile! This handsome boy recently came into the clinic for a visit and absolutely melted our hearts by posing for the camera with his leash firmly in his mouth. 😍

Golden Retrievers love having a job to do, and Stanley took his job as 'Chief Leash Carrier' very seriously! Routine wellness checkups keep sweet, helpful pups like Stanley healthy and smiling. We loved seeing this adorable guy!

Come back to see us anytime (only for healthy happy visits though)! 🐶✨

10/24/2026

Meet Sadie! 🐾 This brave girl recently came into the clinic for a visit and proudly claimed her well-deserved post-appointment treat! 🦴❤️

Sadie absolutely rocked her time with us and showed everyone exactly how to leave the clinic in style—with a prize firmly in her mouth! Regular wellness care keeps pups like Sadie healthy, happy, and ready for their next big adventure.
We loved having this sweet, treat-loving girl in the clinic recently! 🐶✨

10/23/2026

Double the celebration today because we have a very special birthday boy in the house! 🐾🥳

Everyone, meet Wrigley! ❤️🎂

This handsome guy came in for his appointment today, and we found out it is his BIRTHDAY! Today on his special day he got a toy and a chewy! We are so happy we got to celebrate with him and give him some extra birthday love. Join us in wishing Wrigley the happiest birthday ever! 🎉🍦

Address

2777 University Avenue
Dubuque County, IA
52001

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Website

https://colonialterraceanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic

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