Big Walnut Animal Care Center

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

Weather Update: Level 2 Emergency
Due to the current level 2 weather emergency, our offices are currently closed to ensure the safety of our team and the community.

To our pet parents:
We want to reassure you that all animals currently under our care are being well attended to. Our dedicated team members who were able to make it in safely are on-site right now, ensuring every pet is fed, walked, and comfortable.

If you have a pet emergency or need to reach either location during the closure, please call 614-882-4728

10/14/2024

Happy Veterinary Technician Week to our amazing team! 🎉 These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to provide compassionate care to our furry patients. Their skills, knowledge, and unwavering commitment make a huge difference in the lives of animals and their owners. We're so grateful for all they do!

07/27/2024

10/23/2023

🚨𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀🚨
𝙒𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙. 𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙙𝙖𝙮/𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚.

🦞 Calling all lobster lovers! 🦞 The Cousins Maine Lobster Truck is rolling into town, and it's bringing the ocean's finest flavors to Galena's backyard.

🌊 Dive into a Seafood Extravaganza 🌊

Join us for a shell-cracking, butter-dripping, and utterly delicious experience! We're serving up lobster rolls that will make your taste buds do a happy dance.

For your convenience, you can grab their app to order ahead to avoid that lunch-hour wait, or you can pay at the truck! Link to app 👉 https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/mobile-app/

🤤 What's on the Menu? 🤤

🦐 Fresh & Succulent Lobster Rolls (grilled cheese and quesadillas) – Each bite is a savory symphony of flavors, featuring sweet, tender lobster meat, perfectly seasoned, and nestled in a warm, buttery bun.

🍟 Tator Tots – A classic favorite, these tots are the perfect match for your lobster roll.

🥤 Refreshing Drinks – We've got drinks to quench your thirst.

🎉 Don't Miss Out on the Fun 🎉

Gather your coworkers, friends, and family to share in the seafood delight. It's not just a meal; it's an experience you won't want to miss.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 26th
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 6962 Big Walnut Rd Galena, Ohio 43021

Come for the lobster rolls; stay for the community spirit!

Let's create memories and savor the taste of the sea together. We can't wait to see you there! 🦀

Don't be shellfish – spread the word and bring your appetite! 🦐

10/16/2023

Celebrating Vet Tech Week!🐾👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

This week, we're celebrating the incredible dedication and hard work of our amazing veterinary technicians.

They're the heart and soul of our clinic, and we couldn't provide the best care for your furry friends without them.

These unsung heroes work tirelessly to ensure the health and happiness of your beloved pets.

Thank you, Vet Techs, for being the backbone of our clinic and for making a positive impact on countless furry lives. 🐾❤️

10/13/2023

🎉🐾 Big Walnut Animal Care Center is Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Your Furry Friends 🐾🎉

To commemorate this special occasion, we invite you to stop by Big Walnut Animal Care Center this weekend for a little extra treat.

Cheryl's Cookies, the most delectable cookies in town, will be waiting for you as a token of our appreciation. 🍪🥰

It has been an incredible journey filled with wagging tails, purring kitties, and countless heartwarming moments. Your trust and support have made this milestone possible, and for that, we are truly grateful ❤️️

06/29/2023

Wishing You and Yours a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

06/26/2023

PSA ALL DOG OWNERS:

Reposted........Take Heed
Please read and share!
On Sunday night our dog Remi was bit or stung by something.. we sadly still don’t know what.. she was vomiting and had hives. We did like most pet owners and gave her Benadryl, sadly she quickly turned for the worst. 2:45 in the morning we rushed her to the emergency clinic in Mishawaka. When she arrived, her pupils were nonresponsive, and she was experiencing tremors. They quickly rushed her away and got her hooked up to IV and on meds. Her glucose level when we arrived was only 36 and her liver and kidneys were compromised.
By 6 AM she had stabilized but was not out of the woods. At 7:30 we had to transport her to another vet clinic. She spent the day there and was able to come home that evening❤️❤️
She is now recovering well at home and we are so thankful we did not lose her..
For three days I’ve been trying to figure out what went wrong and why she reacted to the Benadryl the way she did.. with the help of Dr. Brown from Fedore Vet Clinic we realized the liquid gelcaps Benadryl that I gave her had ingredients that are toxic to dogs. You’ve all heard that people say artificial sweeteners are bad and are fatal for them, well the Benadryl allergy liquid gelcaps have this in them....
Please share so other owners are aware that the Benadryl allergy liquid gelcaps cannot be given to dogs!!!
Please share.
Xylitol
A Common Artificial Sweetener Is Poisoning Dogs. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in everything from toothpaste to peanut butter to sugar-free gum. And, it turns out, it's poison for dogs. The FDA just dropped a new warning that, while it's just fine for people, the sweetener has proven fatal for dogs
Found in gum, peanut butter, jams, pop AND Benadryl Gel Caps!!
It's killing dogs but there is no warnings on labels.
It's up to the dog community to spread the word