Rusty Ridge Animal Center

12/06/2025

🎉🐾 Shorewood — We’re Finally Here! 🐾🎉

After months of hard work, late nights, sweat, tears, and unwavering dedication, Rusty Ridge Animal Center is officially opening the doors to our brand-new Shorewood location - and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!

Join us for our Open House on December 13th from 10 AM to 1 PM, and help us celebrate a dream that has finally become reality!!

We’ve envisioned bringing something truly special to this community — and now, Shorewood has a family-owned veterinary practice unlike anything the area has seen before. From cutting-edge diagnostics to modern treatment options, our new facility was built with intention, purpose, and a whole lot of love.

This space isn’t just a building - it’s the result of countless hours, bold dreams, and a team determined to elevate pet care for every family who walks through our doors

🐶 Meet the passionate team behind the journey
🏗️ Explore our brand-new, thoughtfully designed facility
🩺 Learn about our expanded services and advanced diagnostics
🎁 Enjoy giveaways, treats, and fun surprises for all ages

📍 Rusty Ridge Animal Center – Shorewood
1850 W Jefferson St, Shorewood (enter off Wynstone)

📅 December 13th | 10 AM – 1 PM

Come celebrate, explore, and be part of the beginning of something truly amazing!

12/06/2025

Local Supporting Local 💪🏻

Thankful for InkFli Printing getting the signage ready for our Grand Opening 🎉

Another clean install for Rusty Ridge Animal Center!
Don’t let the cold stop you from updating your curb appeal! It sure doesn’t stop us!
Our team installs all the way down to 10 degrees, so your business can look sharp year round.

DM us or check out our website!

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12/06/2025

A Rusty Ridge Holiday Tune 🎶

Oh, Cooper the golden came out to play,
Frolicking through snow on this merry day.
Leaping and laughing, wherever he’d go,
Leaving pawprints dancing in fresh winter snow! ❄️

And then there’s sweet Freya, all wrapped in a bow,
A Christmas Frenchie, don’t you know?
Wiggly and jolly from her ears to her toes,
Spreading cheer everywhere she goes! 🎀

Here’s to snowy snouts, wagging tails, and the magic our daycare pups bring every single day! ❤️

12/05/2025

It might be -5 outside, but these sweet treats from an awesome client made the whole crew feel warm and cuddly inside 😋

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12/04/2025

If you noticed slightly extended wait times this afternoon, we sincerely apologize — it was all hands on deck for an emergency C-section after a breach. It was one of those moments where the most beautiful and one of the most frightening parts of vet med meet in the same surgery
Our entire team rallied to give this sweet momma and her babies the best fighting chance, and we’re incredibly thankful for the understanding and patience from our clients. Your support means everything.
Most of all, we’re grateful that we were able to help this girl in her moment of need ❤️
Sleep tight, little ones — you’ve got yourself a good momma 🐾💤

12/03/2025

One of our furry friends came in for a routine wellness visit, nothing out of the ordinary. But during the exam, we noticed a small nodule on the spleen confirmed with our ultrasound. With the family’s trust, we moved forward with surgery to remove the source of the problem

Here’s the part many don’t realize: not all splenic masses are malignant! But they can still rupture and cause a life-threatening emergency if not caught early

And the best news of all: Surgery went beautifully, the spleen was removed, pathology confirmed a benign hematoma, and this pup is officially back to full health!!

Catching something early before it ever becomes an emergency is exactly why we’re here

Preventative care truly is the best care!

12/01/2025

We want to sincerely apologize for the condition of the sidewalks and parking lot today. Doc was out there early Saturday morning and this morning plowing and shoveling before appointments began, doing everything possible to make the space safe and accessible. Unfortunately, there’s only so much we can do with the limited time between appointments and surgeries

We’ve been doing our best to maintain this building and keep things running smoothly, but we’re continually facing challenges that are outside of our control. While we’ve tried repeatedly to address these issues, the level of upkeep and support from the property management just hasn’t been what it should be. We’re reaching out to outside companies to help us get through these next few weeks until our move so we have you covered!

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. We know it’s frustrating — it is for us too — but please know we’re doing everything we can with the hand we’ve been dealt. Thank you for your understanding ❤️

11/29/2025

With the incoming snow headed our way, we wanted to reassure everyone that we’ll still be here, open and seeing appointments - just like always!

Most of our team grew up in the 80s and 90s, so trudging through waist-deep snowbanks with a metal lunchbox and questionable winter gear is basically a core childhood memory. So trust us… a little storm isn’t stopping us now!

Hopefully the plows will be out doing their thing, but if not, you might spot Doc out there with his own “creative” snow-clearing methods, making sure y’all can get around safely. 🚜

Stay warm, drive safe, and give your pets an extra snuggle for us! ❤️🐶🐱

11/27/2025

The day before Turkey Day reminded us once again what it means to be a family. From the moment we opened our doors, it was nonstop! But we took every case to heart, because that’s who we are

Today brought an emergency splenectomy, a couple of exploratory surgeries, several soft tissue procedures, and even a few CT scans. And through every moment, our team stood shoulder to shoulder, giving everything we had for the pets and people who depend on us.

To every single client, and every pet who needed us today, we gave you our all. Now it’s time for a much-needed breath and a warm meal with the people we love.

From our family to yours, we wish you all a safe, peaceful, and happy Thanksgiving 🧡🐾

11/26/2025

As a family-owned business, our roots run deep in the values of togetherness, gratitude, and surrounding ourselves with the ones we love. The holiday season is a precious time for us - a chance to pause, gather closely with the people we love, and appreciate the moments that truly matter

To honor that, we’ll be adjusting our hours so our team can spend meaningful time with their families. We’re so grateful for your understanding and for supporting a small business that’s built on heart, hard work, and community

Wishing you a safe, warm, and joy-filled holiday season!
Here’s to cherished memories, shared laughter, and letting the good times roll ❤️

11/25/2025

This holiday season, when you’re hanging the stockings and decking the halls, be sure to keep an extra close eye on your pets!

This sweet doggo came to us after an ER visit to remove a Command hook that had lodged itself in her stomach (Apparently she wanted to be part of the decor-eating committee 😅)

We’re happy to report that surgery was a success and she’s recovering like a champ!

We want to remind everyone that pets explore during the holidays, and décor can be surprisingly tempting (and dangerous). Try to keep small ornaments, hooks, cords, and tinsel out of reach, and call us if you ever suspect they’ve gotten into something they shouldn’t

Just another day at Rusty Ridge - here’s to a happy and SAFE holiday season ❤️

11/24/2025

❤️A note to owners!❤️

👉🏻 Daycare will run normally at the Minooka location until December 12th

👉🏻Monday, December 15th all services will be at our new Shorewood location

👉🏻Those scheduled for an appointment on Saturday December 13th will be seen at the Minooka location!

👉🏻Lodgers for that weekend- Pick up & Drop off will happen at the Minooka location like normal- any lodgers staying the weekend will be transferred to the new location on the 13th and picked up at the Shorewood location!

😍 Stay tuned for our Morris location opening in the SPRING!