New Beginnings
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Meet Peanut...she was a stray that was rescued by the staff at Heartland in 2003. We treated her for a life-threatening respiratory infection, but she had already lost most of her sight due to complications from the illness permanently scarring her eyes. She is our house cat and our resident kitty nurse. We call her this because she has the amazing ability to seek out patients in our hospital that are recovering from a major surgery or illness and she sits with them in their cage until they are “out of the woods.” She grooms them, purrs in their ears, and snuggles with them to give them warmth. We like to think that maybe, just maybe, Peanut was brought to all of us in order to comfort not just our pets, but our hearts as well.
We would like to dedicate our New Beginnings Program to Peanut and all the other pets like her, past, present and future, that we rescue and who rescue us in return.
Who We Are
New Beginnings…Beginning
“That skinny neighborhood cat is eating off the porch again.” “Hey, was that a puppy next to the road?” “Ma’m, could you please help me? He’s cold, hungry, and tired. He’s beaten, battered and scared--to say the least.” “Stop licking me in the face you silly dog. I’ll help you, I promise!”
A promise has a way of turning into an idea, then a hope and finally a prayer and a will. Could we really make a difference in this world? Heartland Veterinary Hospital’s staff and doctors said yes, we can!
In June 2003, we adopted our first pet to a superb home. We made it our mission to give food to that skinny cat, a warm bed to that scared puppy on the road and a safe haven for those who are abused or neglected. We called our program “New Beginnings”.
Since 2003, we have averaged over 75 adoptions a year. The amazing pets that go through our program are health checked, vaccinated, spayed/neutered and treated for any medical condition they have. But the most important thing we give them is LOVE.
We have more than enough love to give, yet we can only give it to so many at one time. That is our only regret. We, as with any program, are limited by space and availability. But we try not to get discouraged because we have made a difference and we continue to do so every day.
We encourage our clients to support our program in any way that they can. That in turn helps us…help pets. A promise does have a way of turning into a will. Where there is a will, there is always a way. Thank you again for supporting “New Beginnings”.
Adopting a friend
A new pet can provide you and your family with more unconditional love than you can imagine. Careful research and planning are essential to being a pet owner. It requires more than just providing adequate water and shelter. A pet is a lifetime commitment and should not be taken lightly. By becoming a pet parent, you take on the responsibility to care for their health and well being. This commitment includes providing your pet with proper healthcare, grooming, pet training, nutrition, and socialization, as well as spending quality time with your pet.
You're about to make an important decision!
In order to select the best fit for your lifestyle, Heartland technicians will inquire about such things as:
Your schedule
It is important to be realistic about how much time you have to give to a pet. How much time do you spend away from home?
Children
Are they old enough to interact with a dog or cat responsibly without hurting themselves or the animal?
Companion pets
Gather information on your pets likes and dislikes when it comes to compatibility with other pets. For instance, some cats don't mind dogs; others are terrified of them.
Exercise and elimination accommodations
Some dogs may require a fenced yard.
Landlord permissions
Rental units may have restrictions on pets.
Cost
The average life span of a dog can be 10-15 years, and that of an indoor cat can even be longer (up to 20 years). Your pet will need regular veterinary care, a nutritious pet food, toys, a crate, a pet carrier and other miscellaneous supplies. If you choose a special needs adoption, please think about the ongoing medical care for their entire life.
Adoption Fee
All fees and donations go directly to cover the cost of the care of the animals.
You will pay a non-refundable fee for either a dog or cat and sign an adoption contract. The adoption cost includes:
Spay/neuter
First set of vaccines
Dewormer
Heartworm test
One month of heartworm prevention
A gift certificate good for one six week course of dog obedience
1 8 lb. bag of IVD Development puppy or a 4 lb. bag of IVD Development kitten food
Feline Leukemia & AIDS Test
Come Visit Us!
Please visit this website for a map to our location.
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New Beginnings
108 Blue Heron Way
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: 270-737-1772
Email:
Etown@heartlandveterinary.com
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