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  • Curbside Service during Covid-19

    June 22, 2020 • Donation Stories
    Author: Sharon Sweeney, CVT

    During this pandemic, everyone is doing curbside service-restaurants, stores, even your veterinarian. Curbside service is a practice that most veterinary clinics have started during this time. As essential services, we have worked hard to stay open to serve your pet’s needs during this difficult time…

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  • Covid 19 update 3.2021

    May 29, 2020 • Announcements, Uncategorized
    Author: Sharon Sweeney, CVT

    It has been a long winter but spring is around the corner! We want to thank everyone for being patient and working with us during this difficult time.  Currently, the office is open 8am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 9am to 3pm…

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  • Hot Chocolate Run 2019

    November 15, 2019 • Donation Stories
    Author: Sharon Sweeney, CVT

                        Team Riverbend proudly walked and ran in this year’s Hot Chocolate Run to support Safe Passage in Northampton on Sunday December 8. It was a pretty cold morning, but our team all participated! Our team…

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  • Thinking of getting another cat?

    November 15, 2019 • Uncategorized
    Author: Christina K White, DVM

    I love kitties.  And I love being a cat doctor. I’ve worked in two veterinary practices that took care of cats only. I led our Riverbend team through the AAFP training to become a Certified Cat Friendly practice. I’ve got two cats of my own….

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  • Blue-green Algae – What’s the Fuss?

    September 12, 2019 • Announcements
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    This summer, blue-green algae has been in the news a lot. Dogs who are exposed get very sick without warning, and exposure can be fatal. Where is it coming from, and what can you do? Blue-green algae grows in ponds and is not algae but…

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  • Anxiety-reduced Visits

    February 8, 2019 • Announcements
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    by David S. Thomson, DVM Lots of dogs and cats hate to go to the veterinary hospital. Hauled out of their home, loaded into the car, driven who knows how far, dragged into a noisy, slippery-floored, odd-smelling building by their anxious owner, they then encounter…

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  • Hot Chocolate Run 2018

    October 19, 2018 • Announcements
    Author: Sharon Sweeney, CVT

    Once again, Riverbend Animal Hospital is proud to have a team participating in the Hot Chocolate Run to benefit Safe Passages. Taking place on Sunday December 2, the Hot Chocolate Run is a 5k Run and 3k Walk through downtown Northampton to promote freedom from…

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  • So, You Found a Stray Cat…

    June 22, 2018 • Announcements
    Author: Kristin Neal, CVT

    Many of us have seen that cat, begging for food on our porch, bothering the birds around our feeders, teasing our indoor cats as they sit in the window. We don’t see fliers around the neighborhood, the cat isn’t wearing a collar, and we never…

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  • Hot Chocolate Run 2017

    November 3, 2017 • Announcements
    Author: Sharon Sweeney, CVT

    Once again, Riverbend Animal Hospital is proud to have a team participating in the 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Run to benefit Safe Passages. Taking place on Sunday December 3, the Hot Chocolate Run is a 5k Run and 3k Walk through downtown Northampton to promote…

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  • Volunteering with Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity

    May 18, 2017 • Donation Stories
    Author: Sharon Sweeney

    It was a damp and dreary Sunday. The sky threatened to rain, but an intrepid band of volunteers still met to donate their time to help two families build their new house. This is the story of Riverbend at Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week…

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    • “You were understanding of my fear and high level of anxiety throughout the process. I never felt rushed or dismissed at any question I had. Please know the wonderful impact you have in the world.”

    Lisa, Wilbraham

    “I’ve been to four different vets in the area looking for the one place that cares about my pup as much as I do. I found that place at Riverbend! I have been blown away by their level of professionalism, kindness, empathy and support. I will be forever thankful!”

    Michael, Northampton

    “You knew my loves, my blessed kitty loves. You handled them with care and skill and love. I am forever grateful to all of you.”

    Marcie, Holyoke

    “We love Riverbend. The staff is the best, everyone is highly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They also keep great records, which is helpful if you are not great at record-keeping, yourself.”

    Sharon and David, Sunderland

    “You are blessed with a wonderful gift, Dr. Thomson, not only in your expertise as a surgeon but in the way you interact with people.”

    Beth, Hatfield