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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s not unusual for the local community to bring in a parrot with a broken wing or a potbellied pig that needs a check-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haley\u2019s care for animals doesn\u2019t stop at the clinic door. His connection to the community is as natural as a dog\u2019s love for its favorite stick. He talks warmly about a recent homeless outreach event where his team provided free care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe took care of only a few dogs that day, but we hope to treat more with future events, and it was one of the most rewarding things I\u2019ve ever done. Those animals are family for people who are going through tough times, and if we can make their lives a little easier, I\u2019m all for it,\u201d Haley explained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His compassion stretches across species, and it\u2019s that deep love for animals, whether they meow, chirp, or snort, that has made him beloved in the area. What makes Haley\u2019s practice truly special is the way he approaches his patients, not as \u201cjust animals\u201d but as family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His staff is just as devoted, and the clinic runs like a graceful flock of birds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI have the best team,\u201d Haley said with pride. \u201cThey\u2019ve been trained to handle just about any creature that comes in, and they do it with patience and care. You can\u2019t teach someone to love animals \u2014 that has to come naturally, and my team has it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the practice grows, Haley continues to focus on not only caring for the pets in his clinic but on expanding his outreach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere\u2019s always more we can do,\u201d he said optimistically. \u201cWe\u2019ve been thinking of visiting homeless camps directly, bringing the care to the pets where they are. Not everyone can make it to us, so we\u2019ll go to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the end, Haley\u2019s practice is more than just a place for animals to receive care. It is a community staple. His love for creatures big and small is evident in every wagging tail, every chirp, and every nuzzle from a grateful pet. His clients, both human and animal, know they have a vet who not only treats their wounds but also understands the bond between a pet and its person. GN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WALKING ALONG West Main Street in Lebanon, where the sound of paws pattering on sidewalks is as common as the hum of passing cars, Dr. Matthew \u201cMatte\u201d Haley\u2019s veterinary practice stands as a welcome place for animals of all kinds. From scruffy dogs to exotic reptiles, Haley\u2019s clinic welcomes every creature in need. His easy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":22211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lebanon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/3-4-1024x683.png\")
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