Advanced Connections Equine & Canine Therapy

08/09/2024

Patient of the day.

07/15/2024

The sweetest girl.

07/12/2024

I cannot say enough about what an amazing vet Dr.Salloum is
On a side note Marlia is an internet star and a perfect patient!

05/29/2024

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Advanced Connections Therapy. I feel extremely blessed to have a career that I absolutely love.

I want to thank everyone for all of your support over the years. For trusting me with the care of your animals and believing in my dream of complimentary wellness. I am so very greatful that you have allowed me into your lives to dedicate my career and life to their wellbeing.

Each day I feel privileged to have such a rewarding career and to work with so many amazing animals and people who have shared this journey with me.

Thank you from my heart for making that dream my reality.
I look forward to many more years of this journey & our future together.

I truly thank you all!!
-Kristen (Marlia & Cake)

05/01/2024

I meant to post this absolutely beautiful creature enjoying the flowers in my garden.
Mama Roo continues to amaze me. I have learnt so much from this incredibly strong yet gentle soul and feel so very privileged to know her and her family.

03/15/2024

I wanted to give everyone the heads up that I will be unavailable from Friday March 22nd - Thursday April 11.

12/29/2023

After over 4 weeks of Rehab before surgery Marlia finally had her TPLO done today. She as always such a trooper and so very brave. Her ligament was fully torn so my decision thankfully was the correct one. To Dr.Tom and Dr.Guirguis thank you for taking the reins in that decision when my professional brain was slightly grey. I am so very greatful for the best care and the most amazing team of professionals at Oaklands Vet Hospital. I cannot thank them enough!!
Also to my friends, clients and even acquaintances. I so appreciate all of the calls, texts and messages to check in on Marlia. We really felt the love. So thank you!! It really helped calm my nerves knowing that.

12/16/2023

One of my clients is selling this absolutely amazing sculpture.
If you are interested please message me.

Artist Video In Collectors’ Homes Scottsdale 7177 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-949-7003 Laguna Beach 220 Forest Ave. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-376-4244 Santa Fe 102 E. Water St.…

11/22/2023

Marlia is officially my Rehab patient. She covered her poo last night cried and is now 3-legged lame. A hyperextension of her cruciate ligament. Let the Rehab begin. Proof that no matter how careful you are injury can still happen.

11/02/2023

Lu graduated Rehab from her TPLO surgery mid October. She was a pleasure to work with and eager to please. She is currently up for adoption at Victoria Animal Control.
She absolutely loves humans but need to be the queen of her home.
For more information contact Victoria Animal Control http://www.vacs.ca/

09/25/2023

I wanted to let everyone know that I’m going to be unavailable until Wednesday October 4th. Have a good week. 

09/02/2023

I will be unavailable for the until September 11th.
Have a great week :)

05/29/2023

Today marks the 19th anniversary of Advanced Connections Therapy. I feel extremely blessed to have a career that I absolutely love.

I want to thank everyone for all of your support over the years. For trusting me with the care of your animals and believing in my dream of complimentary wellness. I am so very greatful that you have allowed me into your lives to dedicate my career and life to their wellbeing. Thank you from my heart for making that dream my reality.

Each day I feel privileged to have such a rewarding career and to work with so many amazing animals and people who have shared this journey with me.

I truly thank you all!!
Please be well and I look forward to our future together.

05/10/2023

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘁

Riding trot-walk-trot transitions are great for improving engagement of the hindquarters and the quality of the trot. They are also beneficial for calming and slowing an over-enthusiastic horse.

Try riding the transitions in the corners of your arena and gradually decrease the number of walk steps in each corner – as shown in the picture below. 👇

For lots more help and advice head to our website www.horsesinsideout.com

04/18/2023

03/11/2023

Truth!

03/10/2023

Happy Friday. At least 6 years later I see where Mama Roo started and I still get tears. I am incredibly privileged to care for Mama Roo and know her absolutely amazing humans.

"They're totally in love." Adam finds out how a cat who loves hugging befriended a dog who lost both front legs.

03/02/2023

One of my favs, Moose. Exhausted after his integrated treatment today. I feel as though I do not have to work a day in my life when I get to work these amzing creatures!

01/21/2023

Best clinic. A team of amazing humans.

Oaklands Veterinary Hospital is currently looking to fill a vacancy in our Veterinary Medical Reception Team! If you are (or know of) someone with previous veterinary experience, who enjoys working as part of a supportive and inclusive team, we would like to meet you! This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. We work 4 - 10-hour days. Some evening and weekend shifts are required. If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume to our Office Manager, Courtney at [email protected]

01/21/2023

Marlia saved a life donating blood when she was a younger girl.
That day that she became an honorary Canadian.
If your dog is eligible to donate please help.

01/01/2023

“And let us believe in a new year, full of things new, untouched and that have never been.”
-Rainer Maria Rilke

Wishing all the people and animals that I love & hold close to my heart all the best for a happy & healthy 2023. XO

12/25/2022

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

12/23/2022

I am open today if you decide to come. I have kept my driveway clear and shovelled. Please don’t drive if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe doing so. This morning as I have been shovelling I have seen many unsafe drivers who should clearly not be out on the road. We even dug one person out of the snow bank. So a good reminder it is not even if you are a good driver in the snow it is the other people. Please just be safe :)

12/22/2022

Quick explanation of why and how we do "Step-Ups" as part of a groundwork fitness plan.To receive a Custom Fitness Plan for your horse: https://www.jecballou...

12/21/2022

Good information.

Not all "dead" hummingbirds are dead! Hummingbirds can enter a state of torpor which resembles death. Breathing, heartrate, and bodily functions all slow down, much like a mini hibernation. During torpor, a bird may hang upside-down from a feeder or fall to the ground. If you find a hummingbird like this, put it in a box with a cloth covering (dish towel or similar) and put it in a warm place. You can put a feeder in with it, but don't stick the bird's bill into the feeder. Take it outside before lifting the towel because if the bird is alert, it will head for the first opening. Check every half hour or so. It can take several hours before a bird comes out of torpor. I have received notes from people who put them in a cloth bag or even a sock, only to find it moving several hours later. (If the bird is frozen solid, it will not recover.)

12/20/2022

If you decide to come to your appointment today. I am shoveled and ready. Please don’t drive if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe doing it.
Enjoy the silence of the snow. I have met many great people wth my early morning shoveling.

12/19/2022

11/14/2022

My Rehab Centre will be closed:
Friday November 18th - Saturday November 26th.
IF you would like to reach out to me during that time please call my office at 250-370-9951 as I will be unavailable during those date.

11/14/2022

10/05/2022

My rehab centre will be closed from Saturday October 8 -
Sunday October 16.
If you would like to reach out to me during that time please call my office at 250-370-9951 as I will be unavailable during those dates.
Enjoy your week &
happy Thanksgiving.