26 Jun 2012

Up With Families Dance

By Amy Plett

Fun for the Whole Family and a Great Cause!

DAVENPORT, IA....Up With Families will host a fundraiser/dance on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the Expo Building, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.  The tropical-themed dance features the popular country-rock-pop band, "Pulse-Ox."  Tickets, available at the door only, are $5 for adults and $2 for kids 3-12. Doors open at 5 PM with music from 6 to 10 PM.  In addition to music, the dance will feature food, tropical-themed children's games, a silent auction, raffle and more!  For more information, visit www.upwithfamiliesdavenport.com or call Deb Meyne at 319-481-0200.

About Up With Families

Up With Families is a local volunteer, non-profit organization that supports families with children with special needs through a weekend retreat.  It is designed to help them connect with peers and community resources.

15 May 2012

Animal Family Veterinary Care Center, Davenport, IA, will host an open house on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

By Amy Plett

May 11, 2012...Animal Family Veterinary Care Center (Animal Family), Davenport, IA, will host an open house on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 11 AM to 1 PM at 6011 North Brady Street, Davenport.

The open house will feature tours of the care center, refreshments and prizes, plus activities for the kids, including games, face-painting and more. There will also be pet care demonstrations and visits with zoo animals. It will be fun for the whole family!

Animal Family offers a full range of veterinary services, including the most up-to-date diagnostic, surgical, dental, and imaging tools and techniques.

Animal Family also provides the very best in pet grooming, dog training, pet boarding and Camp Canine. Camp Canine is a day care that offers a safe place to socialize your 4-legged family members.

For additional information, please call Animal Family Veterinary Care Center at 563-391-9522 or visit animalfamilyveterinarycare.com.

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Animal Family Veterinary Care Center ? 6011 North Brady Street ? Davenport, IA ? 52806-2146 ? 563-391-9522

10 Apr 2012

Animal Family Veterinary Care Center Receives AAHA Accreditation

By Amy Plett

APRIL 6, 2012...Animal Family Veterinary Care Center (Animal Family), Davenport, IA, has again received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The evaluation includes a quality assessment review of the facility, medical equipment, practice methods and pet health care management.

Only 15 percent of all small animal veterinary practices in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the AAHA. In order to maintain accreditation status, Animal Family must continue to be evaluated regularly by the association's consultants.

"Animal Family belongs to a select group of practices that are committed to meeting the standard of veterinary excellence," says Gregg Takashima, DVM, AAHA president. "AAHA hospitals pass a stringent evaluation of over 900 standards covering patient care, client services and medical protocols.

"By attaining accreditation, Animal Family is demonstrating its dedication to offering the best care to its patients and clients," continues Takashima.

Established in 1933, the AAHA is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices throughout the U.S. and Canada for dedication to high standards of veterinary care. Approximately 3,200 AAHA-accredited practices pass regular reviews of AAHA's standards.

"We are proud to offer our clients consistent, comprehensive and compassionate health care for their pets. The AAHA accreditation gives clients peace of mind in knowing we have been held up to meet the highest standard of care.  It is an accomplishment we take very seriously and clients should expect," says Dr. Scott Bernick, senior partner at Animal Family.

Animal Family Veterinary Care Center offers a full range of veterinary services, including the most up-to-date diagnostic, surgical, dental, and imaging tools and techniques. Animal Family also provides the very best in pet grooming, dog training, pet boarding and Camp Canine. Camp Canine is a day care that offers a safe place to socialize your 4-legged family members.

For additional information, please call Animal Family Veterinary Care Center at 563-391-9522 or visit animalfamilyveterinarycare.com.

 

 

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22 Jul 2011

Up With Families Fundraiser Dance is September 17

By Amy Plett

Up With Families Dance  

Fun for the Whole Family and a Great Cause!  

DAVENPORT, IA....Up With Families will host a fundraiser/dance on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Expo Building, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.  The tropical-themed dance features the popular country-rock-pop band, "Pulse-Ox."  Tickets, available at the door only, are $5 for adults and $2 for kids 3-12. Doors open at 5 PM with music from 6 to 10 PM.  In addition to music, the dance will feature food, tropical-themed children's games, a silent auction, raffle and more!  For more information, visit www.upwithfamiliesdavenport.com or call Deb Meyne at 319-481-0200.

About Up With Families

 Up With Families is a local volunteer, non-profit organization that supports families with children with special needs through a weekend retreat.  It is designed to help them connect with peers and community resources.

Amy Plett
Account Assistant
Karen Bernick Marketing Communications
563-320-2247

24 May 2011

Camp Canine gives dogs companionship and fun while you are away

By Amy Plett

MAY 19, 2011...Are you tired of worrying about your dog while you are away from home for even just a day? Do you wish your dog had companionship, activity and exercise while you are at work? Do you need help with house-training or teaching your dog good behavior?

The new Camp Canine at Animal Family Veterinary Care Center, Davenport, is just what the doctor ordered. Camp Canine is day care for dogs.

"Our goal is to care for the whole pet," says Scott Bernick, DVM, senior partner at Animal Family. "We want to look after our clients' pets' physical health and also their emotional well-being.

"Many of our clients lead busy lives that include long workdays," says Dr. Bernick. "They are looking for a safe place where they know their pet family member will be well-cared for, and enjoy spending time."

The new Camp Canine facility is designed with the pet in mind. The primary focus is on keeping pets socialized, happy and active during the day in a safe environment. The camp offers structured activities, outdoor playtime, dog-friendly toys, and time spent with other well-socialized peers.

Camp Canine is divided into sections that can safely accommodate the different ages, sizes and activity levels of the four-legged campers. There is a separate puppy care area to help younger pets learn to socialize with other dogs and allow for working on house-training and other social skills. Campers are supervised by knowledgeable, caring Camp Canine staff members.

All dogs are evaluated to ensure they are placed in an appropriate social setting. Dogs may be placed with one other dog, a group or just a camp staffer for one-on-one supervision. All pets at Camp Canine get quality playtime with a staff member multiple times throughout the day. In rainy or colder weather, playtimes may be shorter but more frequent.

Camp Canine hours are 7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday; and 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays. Visits can be hourly, 1/2 day or all-day. Owners can purchase punch cards in 10- or 20-day increments. One free day is given for every 10 days purchased, or three free days for every 20 days purchased.

All dogs must be current on vaccines, including DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella, and receive flea with heartworm prevention every 30 days.

For additional information, please call Animal Family Veterinary Care Center at 563-391-9522 or visit animalfamilyveterinarycare.com.

Animal Family Veterinary Care Center offers a full range of veterinary services, including the most up-to-date diagnostic, surgical, dental, and imaging tools and techniques. We also provide the very best in pet grooming, dog training, pet boarding and now Camp Canine.

 

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