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5 Pet Vets Within 5 Minutes of Home at Acero Haagen Park

Acero Haagen Park is pleased to be a pet-friendly community in Vancouver, WA. We know that pets are valued members of our families and just like people need check-ups, our dogs and cats need regular vet visits too! Luckily, our community is located within five minutes of five veterinarian offices so you have an array of options to keep your pet healthy and happy. Animal Care Clinic Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Walk-ins are only available on Saturdays. Please call ahead for the best service. Animal Care Clinic provides thorough checkups and preventive care for your pet. Services include dental care, diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery, anesthesia, radiology, laboratory, laser services, chiropractic, microchip ID, pharmacy, dietary counseling, and behavioral counseling. VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. For new clients, your first visit is only $25. Services include advanced care, home delivery, pet counseling, preventative care, primary care, dental care, radiology, wellness exams, and new puppy & new kitten packages. Banfield Pet Hospital Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. An optimum wellness plan with Banfield makes regular visits affordable and includes additional resources on their app. Services at the clinic include comprehensive exams, diagnostics & imaging, surgery services like spay and neuter procedures, medical grooming, end-of-life services, and more. Hearthwood Veterinary Hospital Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. Book appointments online with their computerized system - discounts are available for seniors and military personnel with ID. Services include vaccinations, parasite prevention, emergency care, and acupuncture among others. WellHaven Pet Health Mill Plain Hours: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. Schedule your appointment with their simple request form available on their website. Pet wellness plans are available for your pet to receive maximum benefits and peace of mind from this clinic. Services include annual exams, preventative care, dentistry, internal medicine, nutritional counseling, emergency care, and continued care plans. Let us know if you enjoyed this blog or suggest a topic we should cover in the future by dropping us a line over on Facebook or Instagram . See you next time!

Pet Costume Ideas for Halloween 2021

It’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween costumes and that goes for your pet too! Our pet friendly community has plenty of furry residents and we love seeing them dressed up during the spooky season! If you’re stumped on ideas, keep reading for inspiration. Pet/Person Matching Costumes Matching your costume with another human is so last year. This year, we’re all about matching with your pet! You can travel to the land of Oz with Wizard of Oz themed costumes giving you creative options like Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and the house that squished the Wicked Witch of the West. Speaking of witches and wizards, catch the train to Hogwarts and bring magic to life with Harry Potter themed costumes consisting of scarves, glasses, and wands coordinated with the house colors of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Save the town as a gang of superheroes and their sidekicks like Superman, Batman, and Robin - to name just a few. For a more earthly approach, you can dress up as a beekeeper or gardener and your four-legged friends can match as a beautiful flower or buzzing bumblebee. Food Themed Costumes Food themed costumes are cute enough to eat, but don’t let the chef catch you slacking! A tiny chef hat and bandana apron will show off your pet’s cooking prowess, even if they usually munch more than they make. And what’s on the menu? A fine selection of hot dogs, tacos, and donuts, of course! We can’t forget to decorate with a little orange pumpkin costume. Other Animals Dressing your pet up as a different animal will never get old. A magnificent mane turns your regular pet into a fur-ocious lion while a simple pair of black wings does the trick for a bat. If you have a brown or tan colored pet, add some dots to their back with fur-safe paint or non-toxic chalk to look like a baby deer and everyone will be fawning over them. If you have a black pet, you can use the same pet-safe paint to make them into a skunk that won’t require a tomato bath. Fantasy Costumes Embrace fantasy and the fun of a medieval renaissance theme by dressing as a king or queen and making your fur baby into a princess in a dress or the royal court jester with a clown collar. Keep things enchanting with a whimsical set of fairy wings or a fearsome dragon suit. Spooky Costumes There are tons of options for classic Halloween costumes. You can turn a cat into a vampire like Dracula with a tiny cape or draw bones on a dog for an undead skeleton look. Upcycle an old sheet into a ghost costume by cutting out holes for the ears, eyes, and snout or keep things simple with a miniature witch’s hat. Reveal your pet’s true colors by dressing them up with an angelic halo or devil horns - whichever is more accurate. Many of these you can make at home if you get a little crafty but in case you don’t have the time or know-how to make it work, there are a few different PetSmart and PetCo locations in Vancouver where you can find a cute costume. If you plan ahead and take shipping time into account, we recommend seeing what sites like Etsy and Chewy have to offer! However you and the fur kids decide to dress up for Halloween, make sure you take a picture and share the results with us on Facebook or Instagram . We’d love to see what you come up with!

Best Places To Look At Fall Leaves in Vancouver, WA

Autumn is inching closer which means a change of scenery from green trees to bright yellow and orange foliage is around the corner. One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest is experiencing all the different seasons. If you’re wondering where the best places to go take pictures without having to venture too far from home keep reading further! We’ll start with places closest to home at Acero Haagen Park. Fallen Leaf Lake Park Just a short 15 minute drive near Camas, Fallen Leaf Lake Park is a small yet beautiful place to check out autumn foliage. It features small trails going through forest trees, wetlands, and a lake. If you have some time left to explore we recommend hitting downtown Camas for some lunch! Salmon Creek Trail and Greenway Just a 19 minute drive north, Salmon Creek trail offers a 2.5 mile loop of tree-lined scenery. Here you’ll be able to hike along a small creek while taking in the colorful landscape. You’ll be happy to know that the park is dog friendly as long as your furry pal is on a leash. Vancouver Lake Regional Park At Vancouver Lake Regional Park not only will you experience the changing landscape but you’ll be able to take in against the backdrop of Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens. The park also features a paved road for you to explore beyond the shores of the lake. Additionally, It’s only a 30 minute drive west! Battle Ground Lake State Park Battle Ground State Park is a small park dense with trees surrounding the shores of a lake right in the middle. Here you can go fishing or simply boating while taking in the new season. You can also pack some lunch, a book , and spend half the day here, as days are getting a little shorter. Hoyt Arboretum Hoyt Arboretum is actually not in Washington but in Portland, Oregon. However, given that it is still within a 30 minute driving radius from Clark County, we thought it would be a great place to visit. Hoyt Arboretum hosts 2,300 species of trees and shrubs from 6 different continents. They are dispersed through 12 miles of hiking trails which meet with each other giving you the option to go look at other flora. In a way, it is similar to a zoo of trees and plants. You’ll want to take a bottle of water and snacks as the trails are long but not difficult. Make sure you don’t miss out on this time of the year since the colorful trees tend to move fast. Pack your water, a light jacket, and get ready to explore the Pacific Northwest. Send us any picture you take and we’ll try to feature them on our social pages!

Best Hiking Trails Near Vancouver WA | Acero Haagen Park

The Pacific Northwest is known for its lush green vegetation and abundant bodies of water making it one of the best places to find beautiful parks and hiking trails. This weekend, make some time to go out and explore the many nature filled parks near Acero Haagen Park. Here are some of our favorite local parks and trails for you to visit on your own or with your friends. Salmon Creek Trail Salmon Creek Trail is located just 20 minutes away from your home at Acero Haagen Park. The trail features scenic landscapes of forest-like vegetation with a beautiful backdrop of Mount Hood. In case you’re having trouble finding it, the trail begins at the Klineline pond and follows the serene Salmon Creek for approximately 5.9 miles. An important thing to keep in mind when visiting Salmon Creek Park is that because this trail is heavily trafficked, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. However, this trail can be enjoyed with your furry pal as it is a dog friendly trail. Vancouver Lake Take in the beautiful scenery of Vancouver Lake as you hike along its coast for a moderate 4.3 miles. This time of the year is perfect to visit this trail as the terrain is dry, wild flowers are blooming, trees are lush green, and the sky is clearing up. The trail is dog friendly as well but must be kept on a leash as the path is traveled by families and trail runners. It should be mentioned that the trail is partially paved making it accessible for bikes and strollers. Make sure to bring a camera to capture beautiful views to share with your friends later. Cougar Creek Trail Cougar Trails Loop is a year round open trail stretching a short 2.8 miles with dense forest vegetation making an easy and quick way to get out of the city and experiencing nature. Cougar Trails Loop offers pleasant views of Cougar Creek, a small tributary of Salmon Creek. The trail’s main attraction is a shark tooth shaped stone hanging from a gate reminiscent of a Japanese-styled gates, or Toriis, located under tall green pines. A strange sight but a fascinating one nonetheless. We hope you were able to find a trail that resonates with your taste. Whether you’re looking for a short 2 mile hike or a longer 6 mile trek, Acero Haagen Park is located in a prime location. Don’t forget to bring a blanket so you can rest up after your hike and enjoy the beaches of Vancouver Lake.