Vaughn Veterinary Services

09/13/2025

A fantastic client of mine has two pups from their lab/pointer litter that need forever homes. Mom and dad are great hunting pups! These two are so dang sweet.

09/11/2025

Honor and remember 🇺🇸

08/26/2025

Happy 💕🐾

08/17/2025

Who’s cutting onions 😭

Are we going home after this injection like before, right Mom?

I’m sitting on the cold table, my paws slipping a little, because they’re shaking. The room smells sharp—like metal and soap—and it makes my nose twitch. I don’t like it here. Mom’s eyes are red again. She’s been crying a lot lately, and every time I try to lick her face, she just holds me tighter.

I hear the soft beep of the machine and the crinkle of paper under my paws. The lady in the blue shirt smiles at me, but it’s that sad kind of smile people wear when something bad is happening. I’ve seen it before—when Grandpa stopped coming home.

“Are we going home after this, like before?” I want to ask.
Last time they poked me, we did go home. Mom gave me chicken for dinner and we curled up on the couch. I liked that.

But Mom doesn’t answer me this time. She just presses her forehead to mine. Her tears drip into my fur, warm and salty. I want to tell her it’s okay. I’m okay. My legs hurt sometimes, and it’s been harder to breathe, but I still wag my tail when she comes into the room. I still love the sound of her voice more than anything.

The man in the white coat says something gentle I can’t quite understand. His hands are warm. He scratches behind my ears in just the right spot, like he knows.

Mom whispers, “It’s time, baby.”

Time for what? A walk? A nap in the sun? Oh, I love naps.

The needle is small. I barely feel it. The lady in blue rubs my paw and says I’m a “good boy” over and over. Mom’s hands are on my cheeks, her eyes locked on mine like she’s trying to memorize every bit of me.

I feel warm all over now. Like the sun is spilling inside me. My legs stop aching. My chest feels light, like I could run again—really run—like I did when I was a pup chasing that yellow ball across the yard.

“Close your eyes, sweet boy,” Mom whispers.

I don’t want to close them. I want to keep looking at her forever. But my eyelids are heavy, and the warmth is so nice. I hear her voice breaking as she says, “I love you.”

I want to tell her:
I love you more. I loved you the first time I saw you. I loved you when you were happy, and when you were sad. I loved every single day, even the bad ones. And I’ll still love you, even when I’m not here.

The room fades, but suddenly I’m standing again. My legs are strong. I can breathe without effort. The colors are brighter, the air sweeter. I turn and see… me. Lying on the table. Mom is sobbing into my fur.

I want to go to her, but something tells me I can’t. Not yet. There’s a light behind me, golden and warm, and I hear barking—happy barking—coming from somewhere far away.

I look at Mom one last time. She can’t see me now, but I can see her. She’s holding my body like it’s still me. I step closer, nuzzle her cheek. She shivers a little, like she felt it.

Then I turn toward the light. My tail wags. I’m not scared.

Because I know—one day—she’ll come find me again. And I’ll be right here, waiting with my ball.

08/13/2025

PSA: please make sure your pets are up to date on their vaccines

An injured bat found on the ground on the southeast side of Glenmere pond on August 7, 2025, has tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the second rabid bat found in the area in 2025. Rabies is a viral disease that is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms begin. It is spread to people and pets through bites and scratches of an infected animal. If you or your pet had contact with this bat, please call 970-400-2290. If you have pets and live in this area, it is important to keep your pets up to date on rabies vaccinations.

07/23/2025

Is anyone in need of an outdoor cat? She’s great mouser, very sweet, she will let you hold & cuddle her, is fixed, and comes with a house & heat pad & extra food.
She is scared of dogs though, so preferably going to a home with no dogs. Send me a text or PM if interested.

07/10/2025

Onyx is a smart girl! 🐾

As promised, here's Onyx! She's busy keeping her eyes on the road, but she asked me to pass along some other heat-related tips regarding vehicles.

🐾Don't make it ruff- NEVER leave your pets or kids alone in a parked car! Even when the windows are cracked, the temperature will skyrocket in minutes. A parked car with the windows cracked can reach 120° within ten minutes, and up to nearly 150° in an hour.
🐾Pawsitively check the back seat before locking up. Put something that you need back there, like your phone, purse, house/work keys, as a reminder that will require you to actually go to the back seat to retrieve (don't just look in the back seat.)
🐾Keep it on a short leash at home- lock your car doors so curious feet don't wander their way in, and teach your children that cars are not safe play areas.
🐾See a child or pet that has been left alone in a vehicle? Here's your chance to be a hero (cape not included). Call 911 IMMEDIATELY. Every second counts.
🐾If instructed to break a window, find a window away from the child/pet, to minimize injury from broken glass.

Heat stroke is no joke. Up to 40 children and hundreds of pets die nationwide each year due to being left in vehicles. This is 100% preventable.

According to CDOT, from 1998-2003:
52% of deaths were from being unknowingly left in the vehicle
25% of deaths were from gaining unsupervised access to the vehicle
21% of deaths were from being KNOWINGLY LEFT IN THE VEHICLE
2% of deaths were from other/unknowing circumstances.

07/04/2025

We hope everyone has a safe and amazing 4th of July!

Just a few reminders:
-Please keep your anxious pets inside
-make sure microchip information is updated
-fences are secure
-anxiety meds are given before stressful events
-only veggies and fruits for your pets as treats (noone likes diarrhea or worse 😬)
-and last but certainly not least, enjoy your day and treasure the freedoms our beautiful country has.

06/19/2025

Sweet Charlie would like to introduce his new friend to the world, meet Victor. 🥸👃🤣

06/13/2025

I’m truly greatful to have such amazing clients and patients.

Thank ya’ll for all the votes and community recognition. I’m thankful for all of you ☺️

06/11/2025

Friendly reminder. I have a big order of trazodone and Sileo on the way 🎇🎆🧨

05/27/2025

Sorry I missed my memorial day post, im still slowly recovering, so still be patient with me this week as I manage calls, texts, emails and appointments.

They gave up their tomorrows so we can have ours.
To the brave men and women who fought for our freedom and paid with their lives.
Thank you