Veterinary Resources
Specialty & Referral Veterinarians
BluePearl Pet Neurology Farmington — Board-certified veterinary neurologists Dr. Andrew Isaacs and Dr. Jared Galle, available for neurological consultations and emergencies.
Ann Arbor, 734-369-9555
The Animal Ophthalmology Center — Dr. David Ramsey, a highly regarded veterinary ophthalmologist in Williamston.
517-655-2777
Cats Radioiodine Treatment Center — Radioactive iodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism, a permanent alternative to surgery or long-term medication. Clinton Township, 586-463-9550
MSU Veterinary Internal Medicine Department — Radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroid cats, performed in East Lansing.
517-353-5420
Boarding, Pet Sitters & Doggie Day Care
Kibby Park Animal Hospital — We board our established patients in a safe, well-supervised environment with daily exercise in our fenced yard, including medical boarding for diabetic pets and pets with special needs. Contact our team to arrange a stay.
Unleashed and Lovin It — Doggie daycare and boarding built around safe canine socialization, with app access to check on your pet. Page Avenue, 517-817-0177
Grooming
DogGone aMAESing — Missy Maes, Shirley Drive, Jackson.
517-513-3470
Muddy Mabel Mobile Grooming Salon — Mobile grooming that comes to you, with Nicole Brady. 517-435-5600
Classy Canine Styles — Kassidy Ames, Brooklyn Road, Jackson.
517-581-1815
Pampered Pets — Jodi and Tami on Moscow Road in Horton, welcoming all dog breeds. 517-563-2069
Pet Supplies
Pet Supplies Plus — Locally owned shop on North Wisner Street with a good variety of retail items, active in giving back to Jackson. 517-787-0090
Freedom No-Pull Harness — A harness that reduces pulling without pressure on your dog’s neck, for more comfortable walks.
Pipolino — A food pellet dispenser that turns mealtime into a hunt, satisfying a cat’s natural predatory instincts.
Local Shelters
Cascades Humane Society — Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens housed in warm, spacious quarters on Carmen Drive, supported by community donations and volunteers. 517-787-7387
Jackson County Animal Shelter — Surrendered and stray animals on Spring Arbor Road, many needing only a loving home and a little care to settle in. 517-788-4464
Barkley and LuLu Foundation
Barkley and LuLu Foundation — A Jackson nonprofit that funds medical treatment for local pets whose owners cannot afford care and runs The Jackson Cat Project. Founded and led by our own Dr. Melissa Owings.
Recommended Reading for Cat Lovers

Naughty No More, by Marilyn Krieger — A clicker-training expert shows how positive reinforcement can change behaviors like intercat aggression, counter surfing, and door darting.

Recommended Reading for Dog Enthusiasts

Culture Clash, by Jean Donaldson — A thought-provoking case for thinking like a dog rather than treating them as “humans with paws.”


Don’t Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor — Using positive reinforcement to end unwanted behavior without sacrificing trust.

Helpful Websites & Articles
Veterinary Partner — A reliable source of veterinarian-reviewed information on pet health and common conditions.
Café Press — Shirts, mugs, calendars, and other pet- and breed-themed gifts.

