Testimonials

Laser Therapy:
”Our dog is a 13 year old Bearded Collie and is a very loved member of our family. For the last several years, he has suffered from arthritis in his front legs. Dr. Rocky suggested we try laser therapy for him. We noticed a marked difference on the 2nd day. Joey absolutely loved the treatments. He would run to our car and couldn’t wait to get in. I highly recommend the therapy, and the staff at TCVMC was wonderful to work with for scheduling.

J. Paul and Ann Sides
Laser Surgery:
"Dr. Rocky is an awesome veterinarian, always staying up to date with the latest technology and medication in order to help the furry members of our families! It was no surprise to me when he started performing laser surgeries, but what was surprising was the recovery process. The dogs and cats that have recently been spayed/neutered with the laser had a faster recovery, less pain, and minimal scaring. Even the cats that were declawed bounced back quicker! As a shelter we have tried several different avenues of medical care in order to provide for our animals, but by far the laser surgery that is offered by Dr. Rocky at Turtle Creek Veterinary Medical Center has worked the best for us! Thank you for all the services you provide!!"
Tanyal Parnell and all the dogs and cats of H.O.P.E. Shelter
Laser Surgery:
"My two cats were destroying my furniture at my apartment and I was getting married in a couple of months. My fiancé said that he liked my cats, but loved his furniture and in order for them to move in, they had to be declawed. I had thoughts of when my parents had our cat declawed when I was growing up. Her little feet were bandaged and bleeding, and it looked like she was in pain when she walked. Her recovery seemed to take weeks. I approached Dr. Rocky and his staff bout the declawing my two cats and I was very nervous and apprehensive about the process. Dr. Rocky informed me that he had recently purchased a laser surgery device and asked if I would be interested in having the declaw done with the laser. He said it is significantly less painful for the kitty and that after an overnight stay for observation, they would go home with no bandages! I agreed and booked them for surgery. I dropped off my two cats, Sam and Ari for surgery. Dr. Rocky called me and let know that everything went great and that I could pick them up the next day. I purchased the special kitty litter they would need and took them home with directions for care. Same and Ari came home with no bandages on their feed and when I looked at their feet, I couldn’t tell they had surgery! The licked their feet a little the first night, but they were up walking as soon as I brought them home. Laser surgery was definitely the perfect choice for me to have my cats declawed. The process was so easy, and their recovery was amazingly fast! After a few days of rest and relaxation, my kitties were back to normal – minus the destruction of the couches! We’re now a happy family living together with declawed cats!"

Lauren Moore
Laser Surgery:
"I had my 3 'babies' declawed early this year using the laser surgery. It was great! My oldest cat was declawed the "old fashioned" way a few years ago. I am so glad this is available now. There was only the smallest amount of bleeding from one out of six paws. And that only lasted a few minutes. The pain was certainly less. After only a couple of hours home, they were all three acting as though nothing had happened. When my oldest cat was declawed, it was several days before she was able to play and enjoy life again. And the healing time being much shorter now meant not having to deal with the newspaper litter for as long as that is a big plus. I would certainly recommend laser to anyone thinking about having their cats or kittens declawed."

Tracy Lively, Mother of "Skeeter", "Sox", "Ninja" and "Snuggles"
Pet Insurance:
Without pet insurance, I would be pet-less! Vet bills add up quickly when unexpected situations happen. I happen to own one accident prone dachshund that has been in the vet’s office quite a bit. Before I had pet insurance, Hunter had parvovirus and it ended up costing me over $1000 because he had to be hospitalized. As soon as I heard about pet insurance, I signed up and sure enough a couple of weeks later; Hunter needed surgery because he had ingested a pacifier. Well the insurance saved me a TON of money; I paid less than $500 for his surgery and recovery bills. Plus the insurance has contributed to his basic wellness check ups, from his shots to his monthly flea/tick/heartworm medicine. Getting pet insurance has been one of the best decisions I could have made for my wallet and my pet’s health! The monthly costs are low and the pay off is high. It allows me to not worry when an accident happens because I know I will be able to help my animal, without it I do not think I could have been able to keep my dog.

Kristy DeHaas

Medical Services

We all know how overwhelmed our community and our shelter have become with stray and abandoned animals. In efforts to help as many as we can have a second chance, we have decided to help some of these animals, particulary cats, find new homes. Every so often, we will go to the shelter and find the sickest, smallest and least likely kitten to be adopted. From there we utilize whatever resources necessary to bring these kitties back to health. You can contribute to our ongoing effort by buying a treat for your dog or cat. 100% of the profits of these treats will go towards our "Save A Kitty" fund.

Following are a few stories that have earned a special place in our hearts.

McLoven

McLOVEN "Lovey" (formerly known as "McLoven") has found his true love with a special little girl in the Taylor family! He was originally rescued by a good Samaritan after he was found roaming the streets of Greenville. He was hungry, dirty and was in need of medical attention. He was obviously a very loving cat... requiring a little too much attention at times, hence named "McLoven". After a few months of R&R and veterinary care, he was placed in his forever home with the Taylor family. We love to get updates and photos to see what he's been up to! It's apparent that he found the purrrrrfect little one to give him all of the love he needs!! Read below for a brief update and a few photos of "Lovey". So sweet and makes all of our efforts in rescuing these little guys worth every minute!

Lovely in Stroller "Good morning, Turtle Creek! Attached is a new photo of Lovey McLoven in his new mode of transportation. My daughter gives him a stroll daily in the baby carriage, and he loves it! He is slowly but surely learning to no Longer jump on the countertops and tables, and to not eat out the trash can. He has been even slower learning not to put his paw in the fish tank. But, despite all of his alley cat ways, we love him!
Thank you,
Mariah Taylor"

Caddy

Caddy Caddy was a stray little girl that came to our back door one cold February evening. She was very hungry and malnourished. We fell in love with her sweet personality and the many ways that she would purr. We discovered very quickly that she had a terrible hernia in her abdomen. She was taken to surgery the next day for repair and recovered wonderfully. She was adopted into a loving home before she was even available for adoption. We were so happy to have her family anxiously and patiently waiting for her to recover.

Seven

Seven Before Before Seven After After

This orange tabby is the first of a special effort by our staff. We went to our local shelter and found the least likely kitty to be adopted. We found a beautiful orange tabby girl! We chose her because of a severe injury to her lip. It had been lacerated and required surgical repair. In efforts to give her the second chance she needed at finding the right home, we ensured her health with lab work and began her vaccine schedule. Once we knew she was healthy enough for surgery, we were able to perform the delicate surgery. This little kitty had seven stitches to pull her lip back together. We quickly found a home where she was able to make a full recovery. We are happy to report that she gladly accepted her spot as queen of the household.

Gargamel

Gargamel - kitten for adoption This little guy is in need of a loving home. Gargamel and his brother (adopted to forever home) were rescued from the local shelter and were in terrible condition. They were both very thin, had terrible intestinal indiscretion and were nearly bald due to a very bad case of ringworm. We knew they would not be adopted because of their condition, so we took them in, nursed them back to health and cured them of ringworm. Gargamel is a VERY VERY sweet kitty that loves to cuddle, play, and of course, eat. We don't know who was more excited about Gargamel's adoption; his new owner, or him. He has molded into his new family just like he was always meant to be there. We look forward to watching this little guy grow up with his new family!

The Two Calico Cuties!!

These two fuzball girls were in desperate need of attention and lots of TLC, as their mother passed shortly after they were born. They came to Turtle Creek with their eyes still closed and have been hand-raised by members of our team, caring for them day and night, every two hours! They are now about 4 weeks old, nearly litter box trained, are cute and cuddly and will be ready to be adopted to their forever homes in the coming weeks! They enjoy doing all of the fun things kittens do, and especially enjoy being loved, particularly around feeding time! We would like to see them go as a pair (kitties love having a friend), but are willing to adopt them out separately to the right homes.

Pumpkin:

Pumnpkin - Active Adoption Pumpkin came to us scared and hungry. He was captured here in Greenville and brought to us because of concerns of an injury to his eye. Although shy at first, this little guy is melting the hearts of the staff. He politely meows for food when it is feeding time and will fall asleep as he indulges on the moment of being held and loved. Pumpkin, is now in a new forever home with one of our staff members. We were so happy to see such a special kitty go to such a special home with Jenna.

Daphne:

Daphne - Active Adoption This tiny little girl came to us with a severe fracture to her hind leg. It is unknown what happened to her, but luckily, she wandered into the yard of one our clients. Daphne, as she came known to the staff, has been an angel from the time she arrived. Even though her leg is in a splint, it has not slowed her down. She is just as playful as any other kitten her age and would surprise you with her agility. Her new forever home will be with another one of our clients, who have named her Luna.

Sophie:

Sophie was an adorable terrier mix puppy. She was covered in ticks and carrying a large amount of intestinal parasites. After a bath, dip and some proper medications, she recovered quickly and become a fun, energetic puppy. Sophie was quickly adopted out to a wonderful family who was ready to take on the task of a new puppy.

Annie:

Annie was ill with Canine Parvovirus Enteritis. After a long week of IV Fluids, IV medications and plasma transfusions, she pulled through. We are happy to report that she has been successfully adopted to a wonderful family! Her prospective family traveled quite the distance to meet her and fell in love instantly. Her fun, playful personality was irresistible (as we knew it would). We know that she will bring much joy and happiness to her new family.

Sunny!

Meet Sunny!

Sunny was another kitty that had unfortunately been abandoned by his previous owner. He is a very handsome cat that loves to play and TALK to you. His meows can be heard throughout the clinic and the only thing that makes him feel better is love and attention. He is a very playful and friendly kitty and has been adopted into a loving new forever home. He has quickly assumed his role as head of the household and keeps all the dogs and other cats in check. His hobbies now include chasing dogs, cats, birds and fish, door greeter and dismantling his owner's crochet projects!