Vernon Pets

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
With all the delicious holiday dishes around, our pets are VERY interested…
Remember to only share pet-safe foods and keep harmful ingredients out of paw’s reach!
Read more about the do's & don'ts here: https://nutri-vet.com/blogs/news/thanksgiving-food-for-dogs

11/21/2025

Let's keep our pets safe and well fed this Thanksgiving Season!

11/11/2025

10/31/2025

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃
Miranda’s dog, Lady, is all dressed up as a pretty princess for trick-or-treat! 👑🐾
If your pet is wearing a costume this year, share their photo in the comments — we’d love to see them!

10/27/2025

Happy National Black Cat Day!!! 🖤

Today we celebrate our sleek, mysterious, and oh-so-lovable black cats — like Rachel's own boy, Katsuki!

If you have photos you would like to share of your own black kitties, comment a photo of them below!!

10/13/2025

In loving memory of Gunk Gilbert

Our Gunk crossed the rainbow bridge October 5th 2025. He will be forever missed by his parents, Dow Gilbert and Kelly Brown and his Great Dane siblings, Luther Tibbs, Emberlynn and Nymeria, and his skunk brother Charlie Starr.

Gunk was born in April of 2022. He became part of our pack May 30th, 2022. Gunk was only 9 oz when he came to live with us and he could fit in the palm of our hand. His big personality was evident from the start. He enjoyed spending time with his siblings and he would get right in the middle of the three dogs with no fear at all. I'm not sure he realized he was a skunk, he was the littlest Dane. One of his favorite things to do was chase his mom, though mom didn't enjoy it as much. He loved to nuggle with his dad. They would take walks and chase each other around the house. His absolute favorite thing was getting up with his dad in the mornings when it was just the two of them. That time together was special to them both. He loved smelling dad's shoes and had to inspect them everyday. He would steal dad's socks every chance he got. He would collect things from all of us to take back to his sleeping area, dad's socks, mom's nightgown, dog toys, bath towels. Any personal item was fair game.

Gunk loved dinner time. His favorite foods were bacon, mac and cheese, marshmallows, and cheesecake.. He liked to groom himself after dinner. He would wash his little face and hands. He would sleep under Mom and Dad's bed and they loved to hear him purr and coo in his sleep.

Gunk was a funny little guy and he brought joy to his family. He was very smart and he would often surprise us with the things he did. His nightly patrols around the house will be missed. It was like had to check everything out before he could settle in for the night. Mom is really going to miss him stomping at her. His loss is felt everyday and the house is not the same without him. We were blessed to have him.

Gunker you will be forever in our hearts, always loved, and never ever forgotten and your loss will be forever felt. You brought so much joy and laughter to our lives. No doubt we will be telling Gunk stories years from now. You are such a special part of our lives and we love you so very much. Thank you Gunk for being part of our family.

Rest easy Gunk until we see you again.
Hugs and kisses,
Your pack
❤️🦨❤️🦨❤️

10/09/2025

October is a fun and festive month, but it can be a risky time for black cats. Their dark coats make them more vulnerable to mischief and accidents, especially around Halloween... :( Please keep your feline friends indoors, watch for strays in your neighborhood, and remind others to show extra kindness and care.

Let’s make sure every black cat stays safe, loved, and protected this spooky season.

10/02/2025

Let's keep our pets safe this fall season!

09/30/2025

09/23/2025

Everyone please welcome the newest member of the Vernon Pets team, Miranda!

Miranda was raised in Mechanicsburg. As a child/teen, she participated in the Champaign County Fair, raising and showing rabbits along with multiple project books. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School, Class of 2018, and Hocking College, where she earned her Associate Degree in Equine Health and Complementary Therapies in 2020. In her free time she loves to spend time with her husband and family, going to the barn to see her horse Buddy, walking/playing with their 3 dogs, and spending time outside.

Miranda has a strong commitment to serving others with compassion and professionalism. She values family, community, and meaningful connections. Miranda strives to provide comfort and ensure that each step of the process is handled with care and respect.

We're beyond happy to have her join our team!

09/11/2025

Today, we honor the many lives that were taken on September 11, 2001. We also honor the thousands of rescue workers from across America deployed to ground zero to help in the search and rescue efforts. Joining the endeavor were dogs specially trained in search and rescue, police work, therapy and comfort. It is estimated that more than 300 dogs took part in the search, rescue and recovery efforts at ground zero.

Photo: James Symington and his German shepherd, Trakr, searching through rubble at the World Trade Center tower collapse site in New York, on Sept. 13, 2001