Modern Mobile Vet

11/26/2025

Friendly reminder! Tomorrow (Wed 11/26) is the last day we are open before closing through the holiday weekend. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Photos of our silly kitties who remind us daily how thankful we are to have them as our pets! 🥰🐾🦃

11/19/2025

Love this! Excited for our first full winter in Leadville 🐾🏔️☃️❄️

In honor of winter finally making an appearance, here’s one of our favorite photos! Come by the shop and get your four legged friends bundled up for the season❄️🐾

11/15/2025

Did you know?
As the holidays get closer and we gather to celebrate over delicious meals, here’s a great reminder from Pet Poison Helpline that some common food ingredients can be very toxic to our pets. Check out their page for more info 🐾

Onions and garlic are toxic to dogs and cats in every form. Raw, cooked, powdered, or dehydrated - all are dangerous.

These ingredients are found in many common dishes, including stuffing, gravy, casseroles, soups, and sauces. Even small amounts can cause serious health issues by damaging your pet's red blood cells.

Keep all onion and garlic-containing human foods safely out of reach, and remind family members not to share table scraps with your pets.

If your pet gets into these foods, call or chat with us at 800-213-6680. We're here 24/7 to help.

11/13/2025

As the weather cools and the holidays approach, many families start planning for travel, gatherings, and cozy nights in. But for pets—especially seniors or those with arthritis—this time of year can bring new challenges. Colder temperatures, slippery floors, and disrupted routines can all aggravate joint pain and stiffness.



Just as we prepare our homes and bodies for winter, our pets benefit from the same thoughtful planning. Studies show that colder weather can increase joint stiffness and reduce mobility in arthritic people, and this likely happens in pets too. Healthy holidays start before the decorations go up :) A few small adjustments today—more traction, consistent movement, and proactive care—can make the winter months more joyful for you and your pet

Here are a few ways to start preparing now:
1) Keep them moving, gently: Regular, low-impact activity helps maintain joint mobility and muscle strength. Short, frequent walks and gentle play are better than one long outing. Think consistency over intensity.
2) Create a warm, slip-free zone: Hardwood or tile can be tough and downright dangerous on arthritic joints. Use rugs or yoga mats for traction and soft bedding away from drafts.
3) Stick to their pain management plan: Don’t skip medications during busy weeks. Continuity matters. If you notice any changes in comfort, please reach out. Arthritis pain “flares” are also common, so having a plan to manage the ups and downs of OA pain is important.
4) Watch the weight: Extra holiday treats add up fast (for all of us!). Even small weight gain can worsen arthritis symptoms by increasing joint load and general body inflammation.
5) Plan your vet visits ahead: Late fall / pre-holiday appointments fill quickly. Please see our previous post re: upcoming holiday closures and schedule any rechecks or prescription refills before holiday travel so your pet’s comfort stays on track all season.

To learn more about keeping your pet comfortable through the season, visit CARE at caninearthritis.org/ or the Cat CARE site at catarthritiscare.org/ for science-based resources and practical tips.

11/09/2025

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If you are in need of pet food, we have both cat and dog food available.
Please stop by the shelter today or tomorrow from 9-11:30 am or 1:30-4:30 pm

11/08/2025

Go see our friends at Grateful Paws Leadville and get some goodies for your furry friend! 🐾

Summer gear is wagging its way out, and we’re making room for winter goodies! That means select apparel and supplies are 20-40% off right now!

Come sniff out the deals, treat yourself, and help us wrap up the season in style. When it’s gone, it’s gone… so don’t wait to pounce!

11/06/2025

Let’s show the shelter some extra love! Read their post to find out more and ways you can help! Donate, foster, adopt, promote spay & neuter efforts in our community, volunteer, support a fundraiser, or simply stop by and tell them they are appreciated! 😸 🐾💕🐶

🐾 It’s Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! 🐾
Did you know the first week of November is Animal Shelter Appreciation Week? This week is a time to celebrate the dedication of animal shelter staff and the volunteers who work tirelessly to care for animals in need.

Every day, our amazing team provides comfort, compassion, and quality care to each animal who comes through our doors — helping them heal, feel loved, and reunite with their owners or find their new homes! 💚

What many people don’t see is that this work can be heart-wrenching and difficult. Shelter staff face emotionally challenging situations with animals and their humans; many shelter/rescue staff experience compassion fatigue and burnout. In fact, research shows that shelter workers experience rates of su!cide comparable to first responders. Despite these challenges, they show up every day, with open hearts and endless dedication, to make the lives better for the animals in our care and our community. 🐾

This week - and all year long - you can join us in showing appreciation and support for your local shelter workers:

💙 Donate: Your contributions - whether funds, food, blankets, or cleaning supplies, help us give every animal the best possible care.�👉 https://leadvilleco.ourcommunityconnect.com/login?returnUrl=%2Fmiscellaneous%2Fpayment

🐾 Volunteer: Lend a hand by walking dogs, cuddling kittens, cleaning kennels, or assisting with daily care.�👉 https://petstablished.com/petlover/general_form/60551

🏠 Adopt or Foster: Open your heart and home to a pet in need — temporarily or "furever".�👉 https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/58141/generic
👉 https://petstablished.com/foster_form/58144/generic

📣 Spread the Word: Share our posts, success stories, and adoptable pets to help us reach more loving homes.

💌 Say Thank You: A heartfelt note, comment, or simple “thank you” means the world to our hardworking staff and volunteers. 👂 We love seeing your notes of kindness in the comments 😊

🐕 Promote Responsible Pet Care:Encourage others to spay/neuter, microchip, and provide identification of their pets to keep more animals safe and out of shelters. Understand that some people are forced to surrender their pets and come to us in tears; provide them with compassion and sympathy.

Together, we can celebrate the compassion, care, and dedication that make our shelter community shine. Thank you for helping us make a difference for animals every day! 💙

11/03/2025

The holiday season is upon us! 🦃🎅🏻✨🥂🎆
Please take note of the upcoming dates when we will be out of the office from now through the end of 2025. During these dates and associated weekends, we will be traveling/ spending time with family and will not be available for routine appointments or urgent care. We hope the advance notice will also be helpful for anyone needing to book appointments to get their pet’s vaccines updated before boarding/travel in this busy time of year. Happy Holidays Everyone!
CLOSED: Nov 27 & 28 and through the weekend for Thanksgiving. (Reopening Mon 12/1)
CLOSED: Dec 4 & 5 and through the weekend (Reopening Mon 12/8)
CLOSED: Dec 24- Jan 2 and through the weekend (Reopening Mon 1/5)

10/28/2025

*We will be closed from 8am-12pm on Tuesday 10/28 in order to attend LCHS Career Day. Urgent care visits may be available on a case-by case basis from 1-3pm, please contact us via email, voicemail, or send a message through your pet portal for availability*

10/23/2025

*Please note* We will be closing at noon on Thursday 10/23 and will be out of town for a family trip through the weekend. We will check and return messages on Monday 10/27. Please see the home page of our website for ER/ Urgent Care options if your pet needs medical attention over the weekend or before the next available appointment time presented in our pet portal. Have a great wekend everyone!

10/13/2025

October 13-17th is Veterinary Technician Appreciate week! We are very lucky to have Melissa Hillery as our certified vet tech and we’ll be celebrating her all week!
Help us kick things off by showing her some love in the comments + post a picture of your pets! 🐾❤️🥳

10/11/2025

Join us tonight at 7pm to see Dr.Jen and an amazingly talented cast of Leadville locals performing at The Historic Tabor Opera House!

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN LEADVILLE- TOMORROW NIGHT!
🎟 Tickets available now at taboroperahouse.org/events
One night. Four plays. Countless surprises.
In just one day, four writers, four directors, a dozen local performers, and a live house band will create and perform four brand-new short plays from scratch.
Here’s how it works:
📝 Writers get their prompts Friday night and have 12 hours to create a script.
🎬 Saturday morning, directors + performers have 12 hours to rehearse.
🎶 That evening, YOU get to see the finished plays come alive on the historic Tabor stage, with Uke Box providing live interludes.
-Writers: Gina Parrish, Bekah Grim & Blue Mooers, Dave Spinelli, Kit Twichell
-Directors: Ashley Elizabeth Lee, Dylan Rodwick, J Edward Nelson, Andrew Cummins
-Performers: Spencer Lee, Jen Sikoski, Bryan Wisdom, Mark Montgomery, Charles Smith, Jared Schneekloth, Helen Adami, Mike Olson, Wyatt Martin, Sonya Burke

It’s fast, fresh, and full of Leadville’s creative spirit...you won’t want to miss it!

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