Rusty Ridge Animal Center

06/03/2026

Coming Soon 🤗

The Wait Is Almost Over!

If you've been wondering what’s taking so long at Morris Hometown Vets, trust us—we're trying!

What started as a few unexpected twists and turns quickly became something much bigger. Instead of applying a few band-aids, we made the decision to start from the ground up. A blank slate. A fresh start. A chance to build the veterinary hospital we've always envisioned for our community

That means new mechanicals, new plumbing, new concrete, new steel, and countless hours of planning, problem-solving, and determination. Every decision has been made with one goal in mind: creating a facility that reflects what veterinary medicine should be for the families and pets of Morris

As the only locally owned veterinary hospital in Morris, nobody ever promised this journey would be easy. But nothing in life worth having is easy

What makes us especially proud is that this clinic is literally rising from the ashes through the hard work of local trades, local businesses, and local people. That's what Morris is all about—community pride, neighbors helping neighbors, and local supporting local

Have there been delays? Absolutely. Have there been moments where we wished construction moved at the speed of a greyhound chasing a squirrel? You bet

We're doing everything we can to keep things moving as quickly as possible. Of course, if anyone happens to have a winning lottery ticket, a spare pile of cash, or a few bags that accidentally fell off the back of a Brinks truck... give us a call. (Kidding. Kinda. (No but really, hit us up 😉))

The wait has been longer than any of us hoped, but we can promise you this:

From our family to yours, it will be worth it.

Thank you for your patience, your encouragement, and your support throughout this journey. We can't wait to welcome you and your pets into the next chapter of Morris Hometown Vets

The best is yet to come! 💙

06/02/2026

This happy pup came to see us today for an surgical consultation after a rather unfortunate accident. If you met her in the exam room, you’d never guess she had a fracture - she was busy bouncing off the walls and showing off her best zoomies!

After reviewing her radiographs, we found an isolated ulnar fracture. While hearing the word “fracture” often makes people think surgery is automatically needed, that’s not always the case. Because dogs bear most of their weight through the radius, many isolated ulnar fractures can heal very well with proper alignment and external support

With a little sedation, a fracture reduction, and a stylish new splint, she was back to strutting her stuff in no time!

One of the most important parts of surgery isn’t knowing how to perform it, it’s knowing when surgery isn’t necessary. While we certainly enjoy helping patients through complex orthopedic procedures, we enjoy it even more when the best treatment plan is the least invasive one 💙

05/30/2026

One minute this pup was playing, the next he was being rushed in after a freak accident left him unable to use his leg

X-rays revealed a tibial avulsion fracture - an injury that required surgical repair. We made sure to get this young guy into surgery quickly and give him the best chance at a smooth recovery

A few pins, a tension band, and some ortho teamwork later, he’s already starting to use the leg again!

Cases like these are a reminder that advanced surgical procedures aren’t just something you have to drive hours for or wait weeks to schedule. Providing this level of care, when pets need it most, is simply part of what we do every day at Rusty Ridge ❤️

05/26/2026

Live look at the whole crew today 🫠

Nonstop from open to close - helping pets left and right, sprinkling in a rhinoscopy, a CT scan, and even a bloat surgery for good measure. Just your average Tuesday

As we continue growing and working toward adding more hours for our clients and patients, we’re always looking for great people to join the Rusty Ridge family. If you know an awesome Doctor or CVT looking to be part of something special, send them our way!

Just another day at Rusty Ridge - here for your pets when they need us most (powered almost entirely by caffeine)

05/23/2026

What a crazy day that was, but around here, we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just the start of summer or a long weekend. It’s a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving our country and protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day

From our family to yours, we hope you have a safe, meaningful, and memorable Memorial Day weekend❤️🤍💙

And because everyday is better with puppies… here you go!

05/21/2026

We’re keeping the surgery cases rolling this week with another fascinating case

So to avoid facebook jail: ⚠️ SURGICAL PHOTOS: Viewer discretion advised ⚠️

This pup was referred to us for exploratory surgery after possibly eating a few things she definitely shouldn’t have. While we never recommend snacking on foreign objects… this may have been the one time it worked in her favor

After successfully removing the lodged items, we discovered a peculiar mass adhered to the intestines and mesentery...something that definitely shouldn’t be there

The owner approved the plan and our surgical team went to work carefully performing a resection and removal of the mass, preserving as much healthy tissue as possible along the way

And today, we received the news we were hoping for: Clean surgical margins, Non-neoplastic (meaning the mass was NOT cancerous!)

We rarely applaud our furry patients for eating things they shouldn’t… but in this case, that exploratory surgery may have happened for a very important reason. Thankfully, this pup is now on the road to a full recovery 💙

05/21/2026

⚠️ SURGICAL PHOTOS: Viewer discretion advised ⚠️

Talk about a sensitive situation

This special case came to us as an emergency transfer for possible surgery. With an unknown cause, this sweet hound boy was experiencing significant discomfort and swelling in his private area. Due to concerns for trauma or severe infection, exploratory surgery was recommended. During the procedure, severe hemorrhage was discovered, and the affected testicle had to be removed

Thankfully, this pup is now recovering comfortably at home and feeling much better. We’re hoping his future adventures are a little less… nuts

05/19/2026

*Record Scratch*

Yep, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I got here. Well…Mom’s new dress was so fancy, I wanted to try it on…my teeth…and one thing lead to another aaaaand now my friends at Rusty Ridge are telling me to get it back up or we need to go to surgery! Thankfully it came back up, because last time I had this ‘surgery’ thing they speak of I woke up a couple ounces lighter and had to wear a lamp shade for a week - Ted (probably, most likely)

05/16/2026

Well… that was one Friday we won’t forget

To our clients — thank you for your patience with our team on the phones, in the lobby, and in exam rooms today. Nobody could have predicted what would come through those doors from start to finish

What matters most is that every doggo that came through our hospital today got to go home with their families tonight❤️

We’re incredibly proud of the hardest working staff in this industry. The long hours, the teamwork, the compassion, the ability to keep going when the schedule stopped making sense hours ago — that’s what makes family-owned veterinary medicine special

We don’t have the biggest team, and we know we can’t always get every patient in on a single day, but we’ll be back at it again in the morning… because at Rusty Ridge, that’s just what we do

No photos tonight, just pure appreciation 💙

05/14/2026

When there’s a scary mass in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? (Hint:Rusty Ridge)

This referral came to us because of this sizeable mass - both impressive in size and tricky location. After planned staging and careful removal, there wasn’t enough extra skin available for a traditional closure, so we opted for a skin graft to help the area heal properly

Skin grafts aren’t something we use every day in veterinary medicine - the indications are pretty selective - but in cases like this, they can make a huge difference. Wound care after a graft is no joke, and thanks to their incredible owner’s commitment at home, healing has been going beautifully!

Swipe to see this doggos amazing recovery