Phoenix Road Animal Hospital

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

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06/12/2026

To our clients:

Clients, Pet Owners, Colleagues in Medical Decisions, My Friends. My time at Phoenix Road has come to an end. It has been an honor and a privilege to be the practice manager for this hospital over the last year. It is because of our wonderful client base, and my incredible staff, that I have learned and grown as much as I have. Thank you to each and every one of you I've had the pleasure of interacting with, and especially those that I was able to make a difference for. Being able to be part of your lives and aid in the care of your pets has truly been unforgettable. Not to mention all the fun and laughter we shared! I wanted to take a moment to offer a few reminders before I go, and introduce the interim practice manager in my absence.

Please welcome Ms. Danielle P, our new practice manager! She comes with a storied history in practice management and has been a vital colleague and mentor in my career. I know my team and our clients will be in excellent hands. Next time you stop in, take a moment to say hey to Danielle and introduce yourself!

A few reminders:

1. My girls are the BEST in the biz! Please be kind to them. Just this week I had my front desk gals get cursed at, just for doing a thorough job. Know that of anyone around, the Phoenix Road team is here to advocate for you and do everything in their power to get you what you need.

2. We also do everything in our power to keep prices as low as possible while keeping the lights on and paying our staff what they're worth. The staff does not have control over our prices, but they can absolutely explain to you the value and reasoning behind those costs. Always feel free to ask questions or for clarification, we're here to help you!

Remember our pet costume contest last Halloween (or should I say HOWLoween)? Genuinely what fun we've had. I can't wait to see where Danielle takes you.

I'll still be around, don't be strangers!

All the best, always,

Natalie, LVT, Practice Manager

06/12/2026

Did you know, our very own Koren is the co owner of High Rise Creative Design Solutions? We have partnered with them several times over the last year and could not be happier with their professionalism, the quality of their products, and their customer service.

Their newest product is a BEAUTIFUL feline tealight holder, available now! Give them a like and a follow, and help support a growing local business. Phoenix Road Animal Hospital gives them an A+!

06/11/2026

It's time to talk about the WORST part of going to the doctor: the weight discussion.

In 2022, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats evaluated by veterinary professionals in the United States were classified as overweight or having obesity. This is one of the most common diseases seen in veterinary medicine, yet 50-60% of owners report what they believe to be a healthy weight for their pet. This month, we want to bridge that divide! Join us for the remainder of June to learn how to evaluate what a “healthy” weight looks like, tips for weight loss, and how to select the right diet for your pet!

06/05/2026

Folks, we prepared for this with our May kitten season education! If you have any room in your home, and want to open your hearts to a foster kitten, please reach out to the Alvan Humane Society!

06/02/2026

We were visited by royalty today!

Phoenix Road was so excited to learn that our very own "Haven" was elected South Haven's Pet Mayor!

Haven tagged along as administrative and emotional support for her brother, River, during a post op check up.

Thank you, Al-Van Humane Society for hosting this election, we are so proud to be the mayors go-to veterinarian!

All the best for your best friend!

05/28/2026

We learned a ton about kitten season this month! To wrap it all up, we wanted to highlight ways you can get involved to help make sure these cats get happy, healthy homes and lives.

1. spay and neuter your personal pets! We get it, accidents happen, and our pets get out sometimes. Spaying and neutering, in addition to preventing reproductive cancers, will also prevent unwanted litters, and injuries due to roaming (think: hit by car while hunting for another animal to mate with)

2. Donate! Volunteer! If you're able, donate your time or money to help the cats that are already in the shelter. This could include transportation for TNR, socializing scared kitties, or daily maintenance

3. Foster! Fostering is a great option to help these animals, without committing to full adoption. If your home wants an additional furry companion, but without full financial burden or lifetime of care, fostering is a wonderful way for you to help animals and gain companionship!

4. TNR! There are many resources in our local area for rescues/shelters that participate in trap, neuter, release programs. If fostering is too much, have a day or two of recovery after surgery, and release them!

There is NO wrong way to participate in the safety of our local pet population; call your shelter today to see how you can help in a way that best suits your family's lifestyle!

05/26/2026

What is TNR?

Some of you may be familiar, but some may not! According to a study done by Best Friends Animal Society, about 67% of Americans are unaware of what TNR is, does, and how to participate in it.

TNR stands for trap, neuter, release (or return), and it's largest purpose is to help prevent stray and feral cat populations from breeding out of control, so overrun shelters don't have to make those difficult decisions.

A few facts for you:

1. "neuter" in this case refers to sexual sterilization of ANY male or female cats; TNR is not limited to males only!

2. many cats that go through a TNR program will have an "ear tip" as pictured below. This is a visual sign that this free roaming cat has been sexually sterilized, can't reproduce, and should NOT attempt to be captured again

3. many TNR programs throughout the country will also do basic veterinary care including a rabies vaccine and deworming, to give the free roaming cats the best chance of a healthy life as possible

4. The outcomes? Astounding! Fight related wounds decrease, overpopulation starts to slow, and feral animals are protected against rabies (which also protects us humans!)

In 2025 alone, an estimated 31,400 cats were TNR'd in the United States. If we follow our kitten maths of about 400,000 cats per unsterilized female, that has the potential to limit unhoused cats by over 1 million animals!

Long story short, TNR is an INCREDIBLE resource to limit overpopulation, unhoused animals, and unhealthy animals. Ask your local shelters and rescues today how YOU can help keep kitties safe!

05/22/2026

Kitten season trivia!!

How many did YOU get right?