Kindness Family Pet Clinic

Kindness Family Pet Clinic Caring For Your Family's Furry Friends. Dr. Darrin Kortyka
Dr. Leah Story
Dr. Kirsten Thursam Full service small animal veterinary care.

PSA- Dr. Kortyka hurt his paw! He'll be out of the office for the next 6 weeks on orders from his own doctor. We're wor...
09/14/2025

PSA- Dr. Kortyka hurt his paw! He'll be out of the office for the next 6 weeks on orders from his own doctor.

We're working hard to make sure the schedule for appointments is adjusted with as little disruption as possible, but this will be a busy time for everyone. We're going to ask for some extra grace and patience from all of our wonderful clients.

Join us in wishing him a smooth recovery- lots of quiet time and no chewing out his sutures! He's already promised not to bite his surgery team, no guarantee on growling though.

S.O.S!!! Ahhhhh, please help us!!! As you know, we don't have a very large staff, and as the summer is wrapping up, we'r...
08/25/2025

S.O.S!!! Ahhhhh, please help us!!!
As you know, we don't have a very large staff, and as the summer is wrapping up, we're trying hard to accommodate everyone with a little time off here and there, but fewer hands on deck doesn't mean there are fewer things to do each day.
So how can you help us feel like we're not drowning??
If you happen to call at a moment we aren't able to answer right away PLEASE leave us a message when you get the voicemail line. We WILL get back to you ASAP. Calling again right away likely means we're still handling whatever we were tied up in when you called a moment ago and the ringing line is just another layer of chaos.
We PROMISE- we check the voicemail all day and you'll get a quicker response if you tell us what you need in a message with less frustration for you and for us.

You may have noticed the WHOLE building is getting a little make over outside- this morning its our turn, right over the...
08/18/2025

You may have noticed the WHOLE building is getting a little make over outside- this morning its our turn, right over the entrance doors!
WE ARE STILL OPEN! But please, if your pet is nervous about the noise, park around the side and let us know you're here, we'll come es**rt you in as soon as we're able.
The painting team has promised they are working as fast as possible to get the entryway done and open again.
Thank you for your patience and we can't wait to see your pets today!

Don't let this be your house tonight! If you haven't already, it's probably a good time to get those anxiety meds on boa...
07/04/2025

Don't let this be your house tonight! If you haven't already, it's probably a good time to get those anxiety meds on board (they work best on an empty stomach) and set up a comfy spot for your pup to ride out the noise :)

Wishing everyone a happy and above all, SAFE holiday!While our office is closed today, you are always welcome to leave a...
07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and above all, SAFE holiday!
While our office is closed today, you are always welcome to leave a voicemail or send an email and our team will catch back up on Monday during our normal hours.

We filled MANY anxiety medications for our patients this last week- remember, the goal is to help carry the calm into the events tonight, so make sure those doses are given AT LEAST 2 hours before the noise! Once the panic sets in, the meds won't work quite as well.

If your pet is having a medical emergency, please call or visit your emergency clinic of choice.
If your pet panics and goes missing today, please check in with Bonnie Hays Small Animal Shelter- they've already been working hard to reunite pets for this round of fireworks early birds.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Remember, we're closed for the 4th tomorrow, so if you haven't picked up those refills for your pet...
07/03/2025

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Remember, we're closed for the 4th tomorrow, so if you haven't picked up those refills for your pet, the deadline is 6pm today.

Please be EXTRA patient today, things are already VERY busy and the phone lines are often full- if you're not getting through, leave a voicemail or send an email- we're checking both nonstop. We're not ignoring you, we're swamped and doing our best to make sure everyone has a safe holiday weekend!

Gentle reminders-
*It's going to continue to be HOT. Please don't walk your dogs in the hottest parts of the day, NEVER leave them in the car, and always provide access to fresh water.
*Double check that your fence is escape proof, your microchip/tag info is current and the collar fits well.
*If you're planning to have a party- NO corn cobs, bones or other goodies from the grill for your pup.
*Set up the safe spots in the house today, and remember to start those sedatives this evening before dinner if your pet is reactive to the noise- we all have a neighbor (or maybe you are that neighbor? 😼) who will set off a few loud fireworks today.

Who's ready for summer? While we're all looking forward to a little sun in the coming weeks, there are some precautions...
05/28/2025

Who's ready for summer? While we're all looking forward to a little sun in the coming weeks, there are some precautions we all need to remember for our furry friends.

As the temps are climbing, the pavement heats up VERY quickly and can cause burns in short order- when in doubt, test it out! If you can press your bare foot or hand to the pavement for 30 seconds comfortably, it's paw safe. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for them. Consider early morning walks, or choose areas with grass instead of pavement.
We always have folks ask "do you think it's ok if I run in for some groceries really quick after our appointment?" And the answer is always NO. Even 5 minutes in the shade with the windows cracked can have the temps inside your car at a dangerous level.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS- If your pup is older, or a brachycephalic breed (pugs, frenchies, bulldogs) they are already at risk of overheating on any given day- they aren't able to cool themselves as effectively as other dogs by panting, and the effort of increased panting can create further inflammation in those airways- making a little heat go from uncomfortable to deadly in a flash.

We're closed today in observance of Memorial Day and we hope you're all enjoying the long weekend! We'll be back in offi...
05/26/2025

We're closed today in observance of Memorial Day and we hope you're all enjoying the long weekend!
We'll be back in office as usual tomorrow morning- feel free to leave a voicemail or send an email and we'll catch up in short order.
If something more urgent arises, please call or visit your preferred emergency clinic.

This year is speeding right through- We're already coming into the long weekend for Memorial Day. Can you believe it? We...
05/22/2025

This year is speeding right through- We're already coming into the long weekend for Memorial Day. Can you believe it?
We will be closed on Monday, so please make sure you stop in before the end of day today or tomorrow if your pet needs any refills that can't wait!

Uh oh! Does the spring weather have your pup feeling itchy? From ears and paws, to eyes and skin, our pets can suffer se...
05/01/2025

Uh oh! Does the spring weather have your pup feeling itchy?

From ears and paws, to eyes and skin, our pets can suffer seasonal and environmental allergies just like us!

The skin plays a vital role in everything from immune responses to hydration status and when it gets itchy and irritated, the scratching might feel so satisfying even while it's causing damage and opening up the door to secondary infections.

We have SO MANY options to help control those allergy responses- shampoo and leave-in mousse from Douxo to help with keeping the coat clean and supporting the skin, oral chewable medications like Apoquel or injectable treatments like cytopoint which interrupt the itch pathways.

Even better- there are rewards programs with the manufacturers- Zoetis lets you earn points on apoquel (and so many other products for your pets health!), and if you go
home with 2 douxo products, they'll set you up with a 3rd one for free!

It's that time of year again, and Dr. Story, Dr. Kortyka and Certified Technician Ashley are out of the clinic today att...
03/07/2025

It's that time of year again, and Dr. Story, Dr. Kortyka and Certified Technician Ashley are out of the clinic today attending a weekend long conference down in Corvallis.
Hours and hours of continuing education for all three! This is not only a fantastic way to stay up to date with the latest developments in veterinary medicine and best practices, the hours are also a requirement for our licences which need to be renewed yearly.
We're looking forward to all the ways we can incorporate the new things we're learning and all the ways we can best support our clients and patients!
We're also super grateful that the amazing Dr. Lane is filling in at the clinic with the rest of the team back home. 😻😻😻😻

We want your opinion! Apoquel has been an amazing option for our itchy scratchy dogs and is now available as a chewable ...
03/04/2025

We want your opinion!
Apoquel has been an amazing option for our itchy scratchy dogs and is now available as a chewable tablet AND as a regular coated tablet.
The size and cost are almost identical.
What do you (and your dog ;) ) prefer for their apoquel?
Tell us in the comments and drop a reaction on the photo with your vote.
**Photo options do not represent any preference from Dr Story or Dr Thursam, they're just good sports with pictures 😸

Address

2835 19th Avenue, Suite 100
Forest Grove, OR
97116

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+15033599548

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