Union County Pet Hospital

10/08/2026

09/28/2026

09/11/2026

As veterinary professionals, we dedicate our lives to the health and well-being of animals. Today, we pause to honor the incredible bravery and ultimate dedication of the search-and-rescue dogs who deployed to Ground Zero.
These extraordinary K9s—including German Shepherds, Labradors, and Golden Retrievers—worked tirelessly alongside first responders. They navigated smoking rubble, sharp steel, and hazardous conditions to search for survivors and bring closure to countless families.

Please join our clinic family today in remembering these heroic dogs and the dedicated handlers and veterinary teams who supported them on the ground. 🕊️❤️

More than 300 dogs went into the aftermath of 9/11 to do something humans could not do alone: search through an enormous field of unstable rubble using their noses.

After the World Trade Center towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, specially trained dogs arrived at Ground Zero with handlers from across the United States. Some searched for the scent of survivors, while others were trained to locate human remains. Police and therapy dogs also served at the site.

The conditions were dangerous. Search dogs climbed twisted steel, broken concrete and shifting debris while fires continued to smolder beneath the pile. Some teams worked shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and veterinarians regularly cleaned the dogs’ paws, eyes and noses.

One of those dogs was Bretagne, a two-year-old Golden Retriever deployed with handler Denise Corliss and Texas Task Force 1. Ground Zero was their first disaster deployment together, and they spent days searching the wreckage.

But the dogs ended up serving another purpose that wasn't written into every search assignment.

Exhausted firefighters and recovery workers would stop to pet them, talk to their handlers or simply spend a quiet moment beside them. Dedicated therapy dogs were also brought in to provide comfort.

The dogs could not change what happened that day, but alongside their handlers, they kept searching through conditions few had ever trained to face.

Their part in the story of September 11 deserves to be remembered too.

09/02/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7th to celebrate Labor day. If you need immediate medical assistance, please call the Mountain emergency Animal Center at 706.632.7879.

We will be celebrating our hardworking team behind the scenes—our incredible veterinarians, vet techs, assistants, and receptionists who give a "labor of love" to our patients every single day.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Meet Finn! He is the brave one who loves to explore, play with toys, and greet everyone with lots of purrs.
…and
Meet Nash! He is a bit more laid-back and loves rolling on his back for belly rubs.
Both are up for adoption.

These two sweet boys are a bonded pair.
And indoor only cats.

Adopting a bonded pair is incredibly rewarding! They keep each other entertained, reduce each other's separation anxiety, and give you twice the love and companionship.

If you’re interested in adopting these precious little boys, please visit https://www.safepetproject.org/ and fill out an adoption application.

Please Share this post to help these brothers find the happily-ever-after they deserve!

08/31/2026

Have you seen me? Unfortunately, yes.
Bob’s not missing. He’s on a side quest. 😹

08/24/2026

Pet Parents, we have an important update regarding our boarding facility. Our boarding facility will permanently close on September 1st. Please note that our Veterinary Hospital will remain fully open to provide complete medical care for your pets. We will continue providing the same high level of care, wellness exams, and treatments.
Thank you for letting us care for your pets while you were away. We look forward to continuing to care for their health needs at the hospital.

08/11/2026

Thank you SENC Rescue, Inc., Jana and Stormy for your note of appreciation!

08/04/2026

We want to thank you for trusting us with your pets and we hope our team has made a difference in their lives.
Our team pours our hearts into keeping your pets healthy. We would love it if you would take a minute to leave us a note of appreciation.
Your kind words keep us going.
Go to givethanks.trupanion.com