Pet Emergency Clinic

08/05/2026

🔥 Fire Resource Update for Our Community ❤️
For those impacted by the wildfires, here are a few important resources currently available:

🏠 Emergency Shelters: The American Red Cross is providing shelter, meals, and emergency assistance for evacuees. You can find the nearest open shelter by going to redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Spokane Convention Center is also serving as an evacuation shelter, and pets are welcome.

🐾 Help for Evacuated Animals: The Spokane County Fairgrounds (404 N. Havana St.) is accepting displaced animals and RVs with animals. Enter through the Red Gate off Broadway.

💙 Support for Pets in Need: SpokAnimal is caring for displaced pets and is currently accepting donations of dog food, cat food, blankets, towels, and monetary donations to support animals affected by the fires.

Need a Medication Refill? If your regular veterinary clinic is temporarily closed due to the fires, the doctors at Pet Emergency Clinic are happy to help bridge the gap by filling maintenance medications whenever possible. To do so, we'll need approval from your regular veterinarian. We ask that your primary veterinary clinic email us confirming your pet has been examined by one of their veterinarians within the past six months and authorizing the refill request.

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Our hearts are with everyone affected by these fires, and we're committed to helping both our community and their pets however we can. Stay safe, Spokane. ❤️🐾

If you are in immediate need of shelter during a disaster, use our shelter map to locate your nearest options or contact your local Red Cross chapter.

08/03/2026

It has come to our attention that statements have been made on various pages alleging that our clinic turned away an animal in need on Saturday morning.

After thoroughly reviewing the situation, we determined that the handling of this matter by the individual involved did not meet our expectations. We have addressed the issue internally and have taken appropriate corrective actions, including reinforcing our procedures and communication processes, to help ensure a similar situation does not occur again.

This weekend has been unprecedented for our community, and the ongoing wildfires have created an extraordinarily challenging and rapidly changing environment. While there was no intent to refuse care, we recognize that the situation did not reflect the level of service and compassion our community expects from us or that we expect from ourselves.

We want to reassure our community that we are caring for animals affected by these fires and remain committed to doing everything we can to provide appropriate medical care, reunite lost pets with their families, and support our community during this difficult time.

We appreciate the grace, understanding, and support shown by so many as we continue to navigate these challenging circumstances together.

08/03/2026

Our hearts are with everyone in the Spokane community who has been affected by the recent fire. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and neighbors impacted by this tragedy.

We also want to remind our community that we are here for you and your pets during this difficult time.

**If you find a lost or stray pet**
We can scan every stray pet for a microchip and will do everything we can to help reunite them with their family. If the pet is found within Spokane County, we also encourage you to contact SCRAPS, as they are the local animal protection agency and have the best resources to assist with lost and found pets.

If a stray pet requires immediate emergency medical attention, we have established protocols with SCRAPS and work closely with our local shelter partners and rescues to ensure they receive the care they need while determining the best path forward for continued treatment.

As our hospital experiences periods of exceptionally high patient volume, every patient receives an initial medical assessment. If our veterinary team determines that a patient is stable and does not require immediate emergency treatment, we may recommend follow-up care with a primary care veterinarian. This approach allows us to prioritize our emergency resources for pets experiencing urgent or life-threatening conditions while ensuring every patient receives the most appropriate ongoing care.

We also ask for your patience and understanding during this time. Some of our own doctors and staff have been personally impacted by these fires, and as a result, we are currently operating with a very limited team. Despite these challenges, our staff continue to show incredible dedication to caring for every patient who comes through our doors.

Our doctors and staff remain committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets in need and supporting our community throughout this challenging time. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and support as we navigate this together.

07/31/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Jessica S., Veterinary Assistant, on being selected as our July Employee of the Month! 🐾🎉

Jessica consistently goes above and beyond for our patients, clients, and teammates. Her compassion, positive attitude, and willingness to jump in wherever she's needed make her an invaluable part of our team. Whether she's comforting a nervous patient, assisting our doctors, or lending a helping hand to a coworker, Jessica's dedication shines through in everything she does.

Thank you, Jessica, for your hard work, kindness, and commitment to providing exceptional care. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Pet Emergency Clinic family, and this recognition is well deserved!

Congratulations, Jessica! ❤️🐶🐱

07/31/2026

📸✨ Teamwork, creativity, and a little friendly competition! ✨📸

This month, our team took on an Employee Scavenger Hunt, and it was a huge success! Throughout the week, departments completed fun challenges, earned points, and showed off their creativity along the way. From hilarious poses to unforgettable moments, the photos submitted were simply too good not to share!

A huge congratulations to our Internal Medicine team for earning the most points and taking home the win! 🏆🎉

We're so grateful to work alongside an incredible group of people who know how to care for patients with compassion while also making time to laugh, support one another, and have a little fun. These moments help make our hospital such a special place to work.

Swipe through some of our favorite scavenger hunt photos and help us congratulate our champions! ❤️🐾

07/29/2026

🐾✨ Woofs & Whiskers Wednesday ✨🐾

This week's Perfect Patient Award goes to Luna! 🩷🏆

Luna earned the title of "Bravest Surgery Patient" for facing her procedure with incredible courage. From check-in to recovery, she was calm, cooperative, and won the hearts of our entire team. 💕

We're so proud of this brave girl and hope she's enjoying lots of love, treats, and a smooth recovery at home!

Congratulations, Luna! You are this week's Woofs & Whiskers Wednesday superstar! 🌟🐶

📸 Help us celebrate Luna by leaving her some love in the comments! ❤️🐾

07/22/2026

🐾 Woofs & Whiskers Wednesday 🐾

This week's Perfect Patient Award goes to Tank! 🏆💙

Tank earned the title of "Most Friendly Pyrenees" for winning over our team with a calm, gentle personality and plenty of sweet moments throughout the visit. From the moment Tank walked through our doors, it was clear why everyone fell in love!
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Congratulations, Tank! 🎉

07/17/2026

Meet Luke! 🐾💙

Luke recently visited Pet Emergency Clinic for a series of laser therapy treatments after being diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and support the healing process.

Luke was an absolute rockstar throughout every treatment. He remained calm, cooperative, and even seemed to enjoy wearing his protective doggy goggles! 😎🐶

We're honored to be a part of Luke's recovery journey and are so proud of how well he did during each visit. Join us in wishing Luke continued healing and many happy, tail-wagging days ahead! ❤️🐾

07/16/2026

🐾 Patient Spotlight🐾

This week's Perfect Patient Award goes to Riot! 🏆❤️

Riot earned the title of "Sweetest Pitty" for winning over everyone he met with his gentle nature, wagging tail, and lovable personality. From the moment he walked through our doors, he reminded us just how sweet pit bulls truly are.

Thank you, Riot, for being such an amazing patient and for making our team's day a little brighter. We can't wait to see you again (and soak up a few more tail wags and smiles)!

Help us congratulate Riot by leaving him some love in the comments! 🐾💙

07/09/2026

🐾 Woofs & Whiskers Wednesday! 🐾

It may be a day late, but we are never short! It's time to celebrate this week's Perfect Patient Award! 🏆💙

Congratulations to ✨ Addie "The Baddie" ✨ for taking home the title of "Best Wiggle Butt!" 🍑🐶

Addie lights up our day with her constant smile, happy b***y wags, and her never-ending mission to convince everyone that belly rubs are mandatory! ❤️ From the moment she walks through our doors, she spreads joy to our entire team.

Thank you, Addie, for reminding us that a wagging tail and a happy heart can brighten even the busiest day. We can't wait to see you again for more wiggles, smiles, and, of course... plenty of belly rubs! 🥰

Help us congratulate Addie in the comments below! 🎉🐾