Sitka Animal Hospital

08/29/2026

A veterinarian never truly retires. The work becomes part of who we are. Some veterinarians leave behind more than a lifetime of healed animals. They shape a community, inspire those who follow them, and quietly show us that veterinary medicine is not simply a profession, but a life of service. This is the legacy Dr. Burgess Bauder leaves behind. Our hearts go out to Dr. Vosberg and the entire Bauder family.

08/03/2026

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/tahoes-bears-can-get-too-comfortable-with-humans-these-dogs-help-bring-back-healthy-fear

The Nevada Department of Wildlife's Karelian Bear Dogs have become indispensable components of the department's operations, flushing bears from urban dens, locating injured bears and hazing human-habituated bears by chasing and nipping at them as they are released back into the wild. The goal is to....

08/01/2026

URGENT SERVICE UPDATE: Sitka Police Department 911 & Non-Emergency

**For Immediate Release**

The Sitka Police Department is currently experiencing a total outage of its 911 and non-emergency phone systems due to a fiber optic cable break earlier today.
• For ALL Emergencies and Non-Emergencies: Please call the temporary backup line at (907) 623-0911.
• Alternative Contact: You can also reach dispatch via email at [email protected].
Please share this information with neighbors and community members to ensure everyone knows how to reach emergency services during this outage. Updates will be provided as soon as regular phone services are restored.

Mike Hall
Chief of Police

07/30/2026

Safety first…but make it stylish. 😎🐾

Laser therapy is a comfortable, noninvasive treatment that can help pets by decreasing pain and inflammation, easing stiffness, and supporting tissue healing, better mobility and quality of life.

With a caring technician by their side, most pets settle right in and look incredibly cool while getting their treatment.

Learn more about veterinary laser therapy from the American Animal Hospital Association:
https://www.aaha.org/resources/laser-therapy/

📞 Contact Sitka Animal Hospital to ask whether laser therapy could benefit your pet. 907-747-7387

07/27/2026

07/02/2026

Do you need fireworks meds for your pet? This is your reminder! We are here till 7 pm. 907-747-7387

06/30/2026

Current status: 99% asleep, 1% pretending to cooperate. 🖤🐾 Ender was a sweetheart for her ultrasound with Dr. Wolf today, to ensure she was clear of bladder stones! Yay for Ender!

06/25/2026

A great reminder!🦌