Altas Palmas Animal Clinic

25/09/2026

On Remember Me Thursday (September 24th) , we remember all the pets that never knew a forever home. These babies have lived their lives in fosters or rescues, waiting for their chance to make a family happy with their presence. Today, we shine a light on the pets that have passed and those who are still waiting for their chance at a forever home. A reminder that you can always find a potential new family addition at your local shelter. Most shelters have dogs and cats that are considered long term (meaning they have been there for months), adopting these pets not only help the shelter capacity but also the mental health of the pet. Here are just a few of some long term pets from Rio Grande Valley Humane Society. If you are interested, please reach out to the shelter.

21/09/2026

September 21st is Cat and Dog Gut Health Day. Just like you care for your body, your pet's gut health is important too! A balanced gut impacts their whole body such as normal energy levels, healthy skin/coats, maintaining stable weight, and a good nutrient absorption.

21/09/2026

Altas Palmas Animal Clinic will be opening at 9am today, September 21st, due to a staff meeting.

18/09/2026

Altas Palmas Animal Clinic will be opening at 9am on Monday, September 21st due to a staff meeting. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

Don't forget to join us for our Pet Loss Support Gathering this Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm.

13/09/2026

National Pet Memorial Day is September 13th. Today we honor our beloved companions who have passed. We honor those who gave us precious memories that we hold close to our hearts. Please remember to love and cherish your pets. They may not be around your whole life, but you just might be there their whole life.

12/09/2026

September 12th is Hug Your Hound Day! Grab your fur baby and bring them in for a big hug!

11/09/2026

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attack. Over 300 dogs were dispatched, working long hours to search for surviors and any remains. There were countless other working dogs who had suffered long-term health complications from toxin exposure.

While the following facts are sad, it is important to remember them to keep the memory alive:

There was significant toll on the working dogs. With few survivors, the handlers created "staged finds" so the dogs could experience a successful rescue to maintain morale.

A known casualty was Sirius, an official police K-9, who was lost when the towers collapsed.

A known remarkable story of Precious, the cat, was an apartment who survived 18 days without food, near Ground Zero, until she was rescued.

Please take a moment to click on the link below and read this article.

On 9/11, almost 100 dogs were deployed to search the wreckage of the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Ten years later, 15 of these dogs were still alive.