Dr. Yvette Breden is a veterinarian who has practiced small animal medicine and surgery in the Albuquerque area since 1994.A member of the U.S. Army Reserve Veterinary Corps, she recently returned from supporting Operation Enduring Freedom with the 994 Veterinary Detachment.

Dr. Yvette has received a number of awards and honors throughout her veterinary career.She is the past recipient of the Association of Feline Practitioners, Academic Excellence in Feline Medicine.In addition, she is the past recipient of both the Texas A& M “Dean Brown Memorial Award” for academic excellence, as well as the Texas A&M “Gentle Doctor Award.”

A 1992 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Yvette’s special interests include canine and feline dentistry, canine aggressive behavior, soft tissue surgery and working dog veterinary care.She is a long-time animal lover – as well as mother of three children – Lauren, Larisa and Barak.

(as seen on TusconCitizen.com)

What a wonderful story: A cat that went missing 5 months ago is found and two local animal rescues work together to make it happen.

A happy reunion unfolded this week at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) after a cat named Honey turned up at the Tucson Wildlife Center (TWC) following a five month disappearance.

“We discovered Honey on our far-east property more than two months ago,” explained TWC’s Founder and President, Lisa Bates. “The cat was very elusive.” But that didn’t discourage Lou Rae, TWC rehabilitator, and Inge Koopman-Leyva, TWC volunteer and HSSA Community Outreach Manager, from befriending the cat with toys and treats.

Eager to capture the weak and frightened cat before predators made a meal of him, TWC set up Havaheart live traps and celebrated the day Honey was finally safe in their custody.

Once delivered to the Humane Society, shelter workers found a microchip and contacted Honey’s family. Owner Linda Keeney immediately rushed to the HSSA for a tearful reunion. “Not a day went by when I didn’t think about Honey,” Keeney said. “He is truly an exceptional cat.”

Now safe at home, Honey is on strict orders not to sneak outside. “He recognized everyone and everything the moment he returned,” explained Keenly. “It’s wonderful to have him home again.”

Animal lovers can bring their favorite pets of all kinds to ABQ PetCare on Saturday, January 28th  between 12 - 3pm to have their photos taken with Cupid. Photos will be taken by professional photographer, Stephanie Stewart (www.sstewartphotography.com) and are offered in a variety of packages

Available packages:
- Pretty bird: 8wallets and 2 5X7 = $50
- Floppy Ear: 8Wallets, 4 4X6, 2 5X7, 1 8X10= $70
- Tail wag:16wallets, 4 4X6, 4 5X7, 1 8X10 = $110
- Purr-fect: 24wallets, 4 4X6, 4 5X7, 1 8X10, 1 11X14 = $160

Available ala carte:
- 8 wallets ($25)
- 4X6 $10
- 5X7 $20
- 8X10 $25
- 11X14 $60

Photos will be available for pick up on February 11th at ABQ PetCare.

Don't miss your chance to have your pet get his or her picture taken with Cupid! Makes a great gift or special memento!  Questions? For more information, contact ABQ PetCare at 505.299.VETS

ABQ PetCare will be hosting a series of vaccine clinics in 2012. The clinics will give pet owners the chance to have their pets vaccinated against today’s biggest pet health concerns, including the parvo virus recently of concern here in Albuquerque, without having to pay the costs of a traditional office visit. The clinic will also give pet owners the chance to have their pets receive microchip implants – the latest innovation in lost pet protection and recovery.

Clinics will be held as follows:

2nd Saturday of every month: at New Mexican Kennels, located at 4401 Yale Boulevard NE, from 12 p.m – 3 p.m.  New Mexican Kennels is offering a free shuttle service for anyone that is handicapped, or is a senior citizen.

4th Saturday of every month: at Acoma Training Center, located at 333 Wyoming S.E. (on the corner of Trumbel and Wyoming), from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Dr. Tim FitzPatrick of ABQ PetCare will be onsite to administer the vaccines/microchips.

Low cost vaccines that will be available include Da2pp ($15), RV1 and RV3 ($10), FVR CP ($15) and FelV ($20). In addition, microchip implants will be done at the cost of $33.

For more information about either pet vaccination clinics, call 299.VETS.