Matanzas River Animal Hospital - St. Augustine

08/31/2026

🚨 **WARNING: Extreme Cheeto close-up.** 🚨

Meet **Cheeto**, a 16-week-old ginger boy who has already figured out the most important rule of veterinary visits:

**Locate the Churu. Consume the Churu. Repeat as necessary.** 😂🐱

Seriously, look at that little tongue! 👅 Cheeto was far too busy enjoying his snack to worry about silly things like personal space, cameras, or maintaining his dignity.

10/10 patient. Would absolutely bribe with Churu again. 🧡

08/28/2026

🩺 **The doctors are IN!** And frankly, we’re feeling a little underqualified next to these two. 😂🐾

Meet **Dr. Gizmo** and **Dr. Tim**, beloved pups of our very own nurses Marcelle and Christy!

At an impressive **18 years young**, Dr. Gizmo is still spry as can be and clearly has no plans to retire anytime soon. 💪 Meanwhile, Dr. Tim specializes in a very different branch of medicine: **advanced snuggling**, with a fellowship in being ridiculously adorable. 🥰

Their treatment recommendations? More treats, more naps, and significantly more cuddling. We see no reason to question their medical judgment. 👨‍⚕️🐶

08/25/2026

Ummm… **Jaina? We need to talk about your seating choices.** 😂🐾

This sweet girl is **Jaina**, a 5-year-old mixed breed who apparently decided that sitting *next to* her person at the vet simply wasn’t close enough. So…feet it is. 🤷‍♀️🤣

And with that face? She can sit wherever she wants. 💕🐶

Thanks for visiting us at Matanzas River Animal Hospital, Jaina! We hope your personal foot-chair was comfortable. 😂

Matanzas River Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary facility able to address the needs of Sick and Emergency cases as well as routine medical, surgical and dental care.

08/21/2026

✨ **13 years young and still soaking up the sunshine!** ☀️🐾

Meet **Nugget**, a 13-year-old Cairn Terrier who clearly understands that life is all about stopping to smell the roses…or perhaps whatever fascinating smell is currently floating through the air. 😂

We absolutely love our senior pets at Matanzas River Animal Hospital. They’ve earned every gray hair, extra treat, leisurely stroll, and moment spent basking in the Florida sunshine. 💛

Looking good, Nugget! Here’s to many more sunny days in St. Dogustine. 🐶☀️