Easter lilies are beautiful — and extremely dangerous for cats. Even a tiny bit of pollen can cause life‑threatening illness. Learn how to keep your pets safe this spring in our latest blog.

When Rachel found herself with unexpected extra time, she chose to spend it at Mission Animal Hospital with a clear goal in mind: to learn more about the veterinary field and explore whether it might be the right career path for her, while also giving back to an organization that already meant a great deal to her. Since starting in December, Rachel has volunteered 46 hours , jumping in wherever help is needed and bringing curiosity, enthusiasm, and reliability to every shift.

When two‑year‑old Lilo, a gentle Havanese/Shih Tzu Mix slipped out the door, his family had no idea how drastically their world was about to change. Moments after he snuck out, he was struck by a truck. His owners rushed him to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital, terrified and unsure if he would survive the night.