Hammond Animal Hospital and Pet Lodge

12/09/2025

Winter Hours Start Dec. 15th! ❄️

12/02/2025

Forget about purebred dogs. On this day, National Mutt Day, mixed breeds and mutts are what it’s all about! History of National Mutt Day Although the word “mutt” can sometimes have a negative connotation in the English language, it simply means that the dog’s parents were not registered and ...

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends. It also can bring some hazards for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday. Watch what your pet eats Overindulging in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, and even worse for pets...

11/19/2025

ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH When the weather turns chilly, Adopt a Senior Pet Month reminds us some four-legged friends need a family, too. In November, consider making a home for an older furry pet during Adopt a Senior Pet Month. While the wriggly puppies and kittens make us smi...

11/11/2025

11/09/2025

No family should have to choose between feeding themselves or their pets. During these harsh economic times, we want to help as much as we can to make sure that families are able to feed their pets. And though this is just a small effort, we hope that it eases the burden for the families who need it most. We will refill the panty every Wednesday! If any of the HAHPL family wishes to donate, we will accept donations M-F 8-4pm.

11/05/2025

ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK Animal Shelter Appreciation Week recognizes the shelters providing care that bridges the gap to adoption for millions of abandoned and stray animals. The event takes place each year during the first full week in November. The observance also acknowledges the hard-wor...

11/01/2025

Whipping up homemade nibbles that set tails wagging, conjuring up pet-friendly dishes that make furry friends jump for joy. We all love our pets, and Cook for Your Pets Day promises to take the indulgence of our pets to new levels. On this day, as a responsible owner who wishes to repay your pet’s...

10/31/2025

How can we make Halloween safer for pets? Costumes and masks, lights and decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door— Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets. You can protect your pets by taking these steps to reduce the risk of them being hurt, poisoned, or...

10/27/2025

"[It's] like family now, so I'll be keeping it around all year." Roswell is very social, especially for a cat, and absolutely loves making new friends. Recently he met someone who became his best friend almost instantly — and it definitely caught his family by surprise. Roswell’s mom was out sho...

10/21/2025

National Pets for Veterans Day reminds us how powerful the bond between people and animals can be. It celebrates the comfort, joy, and peace that pets bring to veterans. Life after military service can feel strange and lonely. A warm nudge from a dog or the calm presence of a cat can help ease that....

10/17/2025

Pamper your black cat, visit a humane society, and help end the stigma surrounding these sweet little kitties, who are no more unlucky than any other cat. A whole host of superstitions surrounding the feline with sable fur have been developed over time, and the one stating that your luck is going to...