East Lane Veterinary Hospital

08/05/2026

Dr. Brian & Sadie Reister will be retiring in January, and we are honored to invite our community to join us in celebrating their remarkable journey.

The Reister’s have dedicated their lives to helping animals and their owners over the past 38 years. Their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional personalized veterinary care and support has left a permanent mark on our community.

We will be hosting a retirement party for them on October 3rd from 2 to 5 pm at the Leaburg Fire Station. Come and join us in celebrating their achievements and honoring their legacy.

We will have snacks and refreshments available, and this will be an open house where you can drop by and say hello. If you have any photos that you would like to share with us for our slideshow, please email them to [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/31/2026

Please help!!!!

Our sweet cat, Cricut, has been missing since Monday night. He is a neutered male who is normally an indoor/outdoor cat. He came home for dinner Monday evening but hasn’t been seen since. Our two closest neighbors also haven’t seen him.

Cricut is very friendly, but he can be easily startled by loud noises.

Last seen: Off Twin Firs Road, just past Walterville Elementary, heading up the McKenzie.

If you have seen Cricut or have any information, please contact:

Ashlee Brooks
541-285-8312

07/23/2026

We kindly request your patience and understanding during this period. We currently have only one doctor available on most days, and occasionally, we may have a relief doctor as well. While we genuinely want to see every pet, we also prioritize providing the best care to the pets we have already scheduled. Our client service representatives are doing their utmost to ensure that everyone receives the necessary attention. We are fully booked through next week, and we have managed to squeeze in as much as possible, but this means that we may have to temporarily divert time from other pets’ care.

We kindly request your understanding and acknowledge that you may be asked to seek care at another hospital during this time. Your unwavering loyalty to East Lane and your trust in us to care for your pets mean the world to us. As always, our top priority is to ensure the well-being of your furry companions. ❤️

07/21/2026

I am reaching out on behalf of my elderly mother, who is facing a major life transition. Due to significant vision loss and increasing safety concerns, she must sell her home and relocate across the country this September to be closer to family.

One of the most difficult parts of this move is finding a loving new home for her two cherished cats. We are hoping your organization may be able to help.

They are a bonded brother-and-sister pair, born in 2020, who have lived together their entire lives. They are:

-Spayed and neutered
-Indoor-only
-Approximately six years old
-In excellent health
-Litter box trained
-Gentle, well-mannered, and affectionate once they feel comfortable
-A little shy with new people and likely happiest in a quiet home as the only pets

They have been deeply loved and have received excellent veterinary care throughout their lives. They have been cared for by East Lane Veterinary Hospital.

My mother’s greatest wish is that they remain together, and we are committed to finding a placement that honors their bond.

My mother is scheduled to move in early September.
Please contact Beckie at 541-844-5119

07/17/2026

This pretty 5 year old in tact girl is a rescue who is in need of a loving forever home. Her name is Goldy and she is fabulous with kids and other dogs. Goldy is up to date on her vaccines and veterinary care. If you are interested or have questions regarding Goldy, please call Kim at 541-525-4729.

07/15/2026

Just another friendly reminder for those of you who like to take you best friend along for a ride. We know it’s hard to leave them when you are use to taking them and they insist on going with you but it could be life saving to leave them home on hot days.

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Our Sawyer living his best life!!

07/02/2026

Our team at East Lane wants to wish you a Happy 4th of July! While fireworks can be a very fun and celebrated time for people they can cause a lot of fear and anxiety for our pets.

Some signs your pet may be anxious or even highly distressed may include: pacing, panting, pupil dilation, sweating feet, increased heart rate, loss of appetite, whimpering, trembling, and not being able to relax or settle. Much or your pet’s misery can be reduced by planning and thinking ahead. Below are some recommendations to help you and your pet have a more fun and safe holiday.

Preparation - Approximately 30% MORE pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. It is important to have all pets properly fitted with a collar or harness with current I.D. tags. It is also recommended to have your pets microchipped.

Accommodation – Provide a cave or hiding place for your pet, they usually prefer a smaller, darker room. It is a good idea to provide a crate or some type of fort for your pet in a closet or bathroom. If your pet decides to go someplace else allow them to stay until they feel safe to come out. Windows should be shut and shades or curtains should be drawn as flashes of light can cause as much anxiety to some pets as the sound. It is a good idea to keep all pets indoors. If they need to go out, keep them on a leash and stay with them until they are ready to go back indoors.

Acclimation – Sound therapies, desensitization and counter conditioning is part of preparation and needs to be worked on prior to the expected fireworks. We want our pets to slowly be exposed to what makes them anxious under our control. It is not a good time to try and train them or have them face their fears during the actual fireworks. This takes time and will make things worse if you attempt training at this time.

Communication – You need to stay calm and act as if nothing unusual is going on. Your pet can read your behavior. Speak in slow calming tones, do not scream or shout above the noise. It is important not to over comfort your pet. If they come and sit beside you and your pet them, they may begin to relax. This is not over comforting. However if you go in the bathtub with them and tell them over and over it’s okay it shows them you are nervous as well and that their response is a proper one. You may be anxious because they are so worried, but if you relax and act normal this helps to show them there is nothing to be concerned about. If your pet knows tricks, try having them do some with some treats and really reward them when they show that they can ignore their fears and focus on something else. Be happy and have fun with them if they will engage in an activity with you.

Exercise – Exercise is very important. Exercise your pet the day of the event several times prior to sunset. Give them more exercise than they are normally given (staying within reason). The more activity they have had prior to the fireworks the easier it should be for them to relax. This is much more important than it may seem, and a very easy and fun thing to do.

Sedation – If pheromones, thunder shirts and flower essences are not enough, other medications can be used for the more extreme cases or until your pet has been through a desensitization and counter conditioning program for their anxiety triggers. These medications are by prescription only and should be discussed with your Veterinarian to decide what might work best for your pet’s situation. We want sedation to be our last resort.