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E C Straiton & Partners LLP
The Veterinary Hospital, Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5RY

Tel: 01785 712235
Email: penkridge@straitonvets.co.uk

Please call the practice to make an appointment.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday (By Appointment)
8.30am – 7.00pm

Saturday
12.00 noon – 2.00pm

Rugeley

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E C Straiton & Partners LLP
14a Albion St, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2BY

Tel: 01889 582459
Email: rugeley@straitonvets.co.uk

Please call the practice to make an appointment.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday (By Appointment)
10.00am – 7.00pm

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Whilst we have been given a pretty extraordinary light at the end of this dreary tunnel (🙏🤞🥳)… we must continue to remain safe in the present to enable us to reach the finish line.

With that in mind, nothing is changing here at E.C. Straiton & Partners. We are still having the outside waiting area with clients unable to enter the building - unless for payment – for the foreseeable future.

Thankfully, the evenings are drawing out and the weather is getting brighter.☀️ It has been almost a year since we started this process and what a year it has been!!😰 We would like to encourage people to continue being respectful and continue following the protocols and procedures highlighted in the post pinned to the top of the page.📌

Thank you for your continued support.🙏
For now, keep safe. We’re nearly there.💚

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Whilst we have been given a pretty extraordinary light at the end of this dreary tunnel (🙏🤞🥳)… we must continue to remain safe in the present to enable us to reach the finish line.

With that in mind, nothing is changing here at E.C. Straiton & Partners. We are still having the outside waiting area with clients unable to enter the building - unless for payment – for the foreseeable future.

Thankfully, the evenings are drawing out and the weather is getting brighter.☀️ It has been almost a year since we started this process and what a year it has been!!😰 We would like to encourage people to continue being respectful and continue following the protocols and procedures highlighted in the post pinned to the top of the page.📌

Thank you for your continued support.🙏
For now, keep safe. We’re nearly there.💚

Happy hump day.🐾

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Yes I agreefar to early to be complacent.

Please let us know if you have any cats that need a home.

⭐️🐶TODAY IS WORLD SPAY DAY🐱⭐️

World Spay Day was first launched in 1995 and aims to encourage people to save animal lives by spaying and neutering companion animals and feral cats.

This gorgeous girl is Frankie.😍 Frankie had to stay with us a couple of weeks ago after her owner noticing she was a little off colour. She was not herself, vomiting, drinking and urinating more frequently. After some diagnostic tests, Frankie was diagnosed with a ‘pyometra’.

🆘What is a pyometra?
▪️Pyometra is a very serious infection of the uterus, and therefore, only occurs in unneutered females.
▪️The womb fills up with pus and if untreated, can lead to kidney failure, toxaemia, dehydration and it can be fatal.

🆘Why do dogs get it?
▪️It’s caused by a bacterial infection usually a few weeks after a female has been in season. Hormonal changes make the chance of infection more likely.

🆘What are the symptoms?
▪️Lethargy, inappetence, increased thirst.
▪️Some dogs have vaginal discharge.

🆘How do we treat it?
▪️Pyometra requires urgent surgery to remove the infected uterus.
▪️The procedure is similar to a spay but there is a much higher risk level due to the patient no longer being healthy.

🆘The main point?
⚠️It is completely preventable!⚠️

1 in 4 older females suffer from pyometra if they are not neutered.

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⭐️🐶TODAY IS WORLD SPAY DAY🐱⭐️

World Spay Day was first launched in 1995 and aims to encourage people to save animal lives by spaying and neutering companion animals and feral cats.

This gorgeous girl is Frankie.😍 Frankie had to stay with us a couple of weeks ago after her owner noticing she was a little off colour. She was not herself, vomiting, drinking and urinating more frequently. After some diagnostic tests, Frankie was diagnosed with a ‘pyometra’.

🆘What is a pyometra?
▪️Pyometra is a very serious infection of the uterus, and therefore, only occurs in unneutered females.
▪️The womb fills up with pus and if untreated, can lead to kidney failure, toxaemia, dehydration and it can be fatal.

🆘Why do dogs get it?
▪️It’s caused by a bacterial infection usually a few weeks after a female has been in season. Hormonal changes make the chance of infection more likely.

🆘What are the symptoms?
▪️Lethargy, inappetence, increased thirst.
▪️Some dogs have vaginal discharge.

🆘How do we treat it?
▪️Pyometra requires urgent surgery to remove the infected uterus.
▪️The procedure is similar to a spay but there is a much higher risk level due to the patient no longer being healthy.

🆘The main point?
⚠️It is completely preventable!⚠️

1 in 4 older females suffer from pyometra if they are not neutered.

💜Whilst a big surgery, Frankie recovered well and she has now been signed off. We think she half enjoyed being with us as well. She made herself quite at home!🥰

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We are getting our puppy speyed after her season has finished and settled down, can't believe how many comments we have had saying we are being cruel!! We had her as a family pet nothing more!

Had to read that twice I thought it said spa day and assumed it was about a pamper day for animals 😂😂😂😂spay day much more practical and important 😂

We once had a Border terrier bitch who at 5 months old I noticed she had discharge, I thought she was coming into season early until I noticed the colour didn't look right, took her to the vets and she had a spay that same day and luckily her life was saved. The vet said that he had never seen pyometra in such a young dog. She went on to live happily to 16 years old. I will always have my dogs and bitches neutered.

You are not cruel I have mine spayed before 1 st season they are pets and they can get complication when older and living on estate you do not want unwanted pups it’s not fare on the dog

The only comment I would make is to let them have at least one season before you spay. Those hormones you are removing contribute to physical and mental development and are important.

As bad as it sounds that you would have to include this, but, could you include the average cost of a spay vs average cost of the emergency treatment for the condition in your post for education? Some people are so lazy they just 'never get round to it's when it comes to spaying x

My chocolate lab is coming up to 2, shes still not been spayed because I wait 3 months after her season to get her booked in then she either has another season or we go into lockdown 😕

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Good morning folks.🌈

Here's Major and his ears to help you start your week off.😍

⚠️We are open 8.30am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, still by appointment only. Our Rugeley branch is open 10am-6pm. Please read the post pinned to the top of the page for current protocols and measures.📌

As always, please bear with us on a Monday if at first you don’t succeed getting through on the telephone.

❄️Please remember to wrap up for waiting outside, although it's supposed to be getting a little warmer this week!

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Good morning folks.🌈

Heres Major and his ears to help you start your week off.😍

⚠️We are open 8.30am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, still by appointment only. Our Rugeley branch is open 10am-6pm. Please read the post pinned to the top of the page for current protocols and measures.📌

As always, please bear with us on a Monday if at first you don’t succeed getting through on the telephone.

❄️Please remember to wrap up for waiting outside, although its supposed to be getting a little warmer this week!

Have a lovely week.
Stay home and stay safe.🐾

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What a lovely dog, have a good week all 😄🐕🐾🌞

Can’t beat a gsd he’s a handsome chap

Awww... just look at those ears... 😊

He's got to grow into those ears 😆

Laura Romais them ears 😍❤

Lovely mali x

I think I'm in love...

He’s going to be massive look at those feet as well 🐾

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❓Sunday’s guess the breed!🐶
Can you guess the breed??
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This one is probably too easy, but we wanted to show off Coco who has been into our Rugeley branch recently. Isn't she gorgeous?😍

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❓Sunday’s guess the breed!🐶
Can you guess the breed??
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This one is probably too easy, but we wanted to show off Coco who has been into our Rugeley branch recently. Isnt she gorgeous?😍

Any ideas what breed she is?👇

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Ibizan Hound. And she’s beautiful.

Ibizan hound, she's absolutely beautiful 😍

Podenco? Xx

Ibizan hound?

Ibizan hound

Podenco

Ibizan hound , stunning dog

Definitely a Podenco. Got one of those monkeys myself! 🤣🤣

Zella Pod says hi! You are a beauty!

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Happy Friday folks!🌈

We're sure you've been waiting in anticipation... here's Mary!😍

You'll have to wait a couple of weeks now to see what marvellous Mary turns up in... but for now... Here she is in her woodland attire.🦊🦉🦔

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Happy Friday folks!🌈

Were sure youve been waiting in anticipation... heres Mary!😍

Youll have to wait a couple of weeks now to see what marvellous Mary turns up in... but for now... Here she is in her woodland attire.🦊🦉🦔

Please remember consultations are by appointment only on Saturdays.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.
Stay home, stay safe.🐾

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She’s got a better wardrobe than me, bless her.

Love whippets

That looks cosy, need it today Mary x 💕🐾🐕❄

Beautiful 🥰 love a pointy face xxx

lovely 💞

Lovely Mary ❤️

Megan P Greyhound has the same design on her office day bed. Here she is demonstrating a bed fail! Good taste Mary. X

💕 lovely Mary 💕

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How handsome is Argo?

The epitome of photogenic!😍📸

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Better behaved than our beagle 😆

😍We know you love a golden oldie as much as we do...

Here's Billy!🐶 He's almost 10 years old and certainly not camera shy. He's been into see vet Steve to have his chops checked.

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😍We know you love a golden oldie as much as we do...

Heres Billy!🐶 Hes almost 10 years old and certainly not camera shy. Hes been into see vet Steve to have his chops checked.

Happy hump day.🐾

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Beautiful boy xxx

Lovely old lad.

An oldie… but a goodie!🦷
Been a while, but success stories are our favourite.🎉

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At the end of last year, Sky decided to run into a tree!🌲 As a result, the poor little lady had a traumatic dental injury and fractured her lower right canine!😰

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$An oldie… but a goodie!🦷 Been a while, but success stories are our favourite.🎉 ‼️⚠️WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES⚠️‼️ At the end of last year, Sky decided to run into a tree!🌲 As a result, the poor little lady had a traumatic dental injury and fractured her lower right canine!😰 Vet John and nurse Emily were on hand to make sure she felt better as quickly as possible. She had two teeth removed and stayed with us overnight to ensure she had some damn good pain relief. She recovered super well and has had no further incidents since! Thank goodness!🙏$

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Oh my goodness! It’s so wonderful all the things you do 🥰

Poor little mite. Delighted to hear she bounced back

Awww poor girl , so glad shes all better now 🙂

Love to see these oldies x

Ooh she must have been in agony! I'm really pleased she's OK now.

That looked painful!

Glad he's okay now. Good work xxxx

Poor Sky! So glad she’s on the mend now. That’s the danger of being a greyhound I guess; all that speed and too many trees! ☹️

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Reggie isn't too sure about Monday either!❄️

⚠️We are open 8.30am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, still by appointment only. Our Rugeley branch is open 10am-6pm. Please read the post pinned to the top of the page for current protocols and measures.📌

As always, please bear with us on a Monday if at first you don’t succeed getting through on the telephone.

❄️Please remember to wrap up for waiting outside. It's supposed to be hitting 10 degrees this week so it'll feel like summer!🙊

Have a lovely week.
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Reggie isnt too sure about Monday either!❄️

⚠️We are open 8.30am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, still by appointment only. Our Rugeley branch is open 10am-6pm. Please read the post pinned to the top of the page for current protocols and measures.📌

As always, please bear with us on a Monday if at first you don’t succeed getting through on the telephone.

❄️Please remember to wrap up for waiting outside. Its supposed to be hitting 10 degrees this week so itll feel like summer!🙊

Have a lovely week.
Stay home and stay safe.🐾

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My zeus had his toes cut this morning fast sleep.in.bed now bless him...thankyou so much to the best vets ever ❤

❓Sunday’s guess the breed!🐶
Can you guess the breed??
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Now this might be too easy, but he's pretty adorable and it's Valentine's Day!❤

Teddy, the fluffball, has been into see us recently.

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❓Sunday’s guess the breed!🐶
Can you guess the breed??
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Now this might be too easy, but hes pretty adorable and its Valentines Day!❤

Teddy, the fluffball, has been into see us recently.

Can you guess what breed he is?👇

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Karakachan Wild guess

Debbie Munnerley 🥰

Looks a bit like Dennis my Tibetan Terrier after a groom but not sure of those whiskers 🤔

Bernese mountain dog ? X

Or Newfoundland ? X

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⚠️LOST⚠️

It is believed that Ann, a 6 year old horse field tortoise, managed to get herself out into the world on Tuesday and is yet to be found.

She has gone missing around Windsor Close, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley. Her owners have searched far and wide putting leaflets through doors but still no luck.

Ann is the smaller tortoise of the two pictured and is quicker than you’d think. There’s a chance she got out before the snow and has made herself comfortable before this big freeze.🙏🏻

Can we ask if you live in or around this area to please have a little look for Ann?! She is missed.

If you do think you’ve spotted Ann, or have a genuine enquiry, please contact Mr. Turner on 07484768111.

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⚠️LOST⚠️

It is believed that Ann, a 6 year old horse field tortoise, managed to get herself out into the world on Tuesday and is yet to be found.

She has gone missing around Windsor Close, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley. Her owners have searched far and wide putting leaflets through doors but still no luck.

Ann is the smaller tortoise of the two pictured and is quicker than you’d think. There’s a chance she got out before the snow and has made herself comfortable before this big freeze.🙏🏻

Can we ask if you live in or around this area to please have a little look for Ann?! She is missed.

If you do think you’ve spotted Ann, or have a genuine enquiry, please contact Mr. Turner on 07484768111.

Please share! Let’s find Ann!🤞🏻🤞🏻🐢

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Kim Jones how cute 🥺

Ohman my neighbour lost one a few years ago managed to retrieve it for her hopefully this has the same outcome 🙏🏼

Might have dug itself in if there are any soft spots left in the soil or under dead vegetation. so worth looking for any disturbed areas. We lost ours many years ago and a neighbour found him whilst digging his garden in the spring. Hope this one is found too.

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Happy Friday folks!🌈

Another week in lockdown done and dusted.👏

Another week, another fashion inspo from Mary!😍
Here she is donning her tweed.
She really has got a new lease of life since starting her medication. We couldn't be happier.💜

Tune in next week for another marvellous Mary fashion edit.🤩

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Happy Friday folks!🌈

Another week in lockdown done and dusted.👏

Another week, another fashion inspo from Mary!😍
Here she is donning her tweed.
She really has got a new lease of life since starting her medication. We couldnt be happier.💜

Tune in next week for another marvellous Mary fashion edit.🤩

Please remember consultations are by appointment only on Saturdays.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.
Stay home, stay safe.🐾

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Love Mary! I think she’s just great!x

Look at that frosty face 😍😍😍

Loving the tweed.

Love to see these old uns so important to us

I live greyhounds when they go grey! So cute. Our black boy is starting to sprout a few around his muzzle. Nice coat Mary! ❤️

Love the tweed Mary, suits you x😀🐾🐕💕❄

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🤯Problems with your pet’s behaviour??

Our nurses… Emily, Lucy and Nicky specialise in animal behaviour.

Whilst they have obtained certificates and have experience in the area, it is important to note that they are not behaviourists. They are here to assist and give preventative advice, but often your pet may require referral.

If you have a concern with your animal, you can contact the practice and have a consultation with our team. You will receive an initial consultation across the telephone – which can take up to an hour – followed by further appointments if required. Now, in the current circumstances, there may be a wait of around 3-4 weeks.

If your pet has not been seen in the last 4 months, a vet check will be required initially to rule out any clinical concerns before referring you to a nurse.

⚠️IMPORTANT: If children are involved, or there is aggression in the home, please ring a behaviourist immediately. Our team can refer you if required, but please don’t wait.⚠️

Please follow the link if you would like some written advice regarding behavioural changes in pets, including what might affect it, what to look out for and how you can help.

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🤯Problems with your pet’s behaviour??

Our nurses… Emily, Lucy and Nicky specialise in animal behaviour.

Whilst they have obtained certificates and have experience in the area, it is important to note that they are not behaviourists. They are here to assist and give preventative advice, but often your pet may require referral.

If you have a concern with your animal, you can contact the practice and have a consultation with our team. You will receive an initial consultation across the telephone – which can take up to an hour – followed by further appointments if required. Now, in the current circumstances, there may be a wait of around 3-4 weeks.

If your pet has not been seen in the last 4 months, a vet check will be required initially to rule out any clinical concerns before referring you to a nurse.

⚠️IMPORTANT: If children are involved, or there is aggression in the home, please ring a behaviourist immediately. Our team can refer you if required, but please don’t wait.⚠️

Please follow the link if you would like some written advice regarding behavioural changes in pets, including what might affect it, what to look out for and how you can help.

https://www.bva.co.uk/media/3419/advice-for-all-clients-regarding-behavioural-changes-in-their-pets-for-bva-use.pdf

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⚠️POLITE NOTICE⚠️

Saturdays are quite busy at the practice with reduced staff. It is putting a strain on our team trying to dispense medication.

Especially at the moment, can we please ask all clients to collect prescription medication between our opening hours Monday-Friday.

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⚠️POLITE NOTICE⚠️

Saturdays are quite busy at the practice with reduced staff. It is putting a strain on our team trying to dispense medication.

Especially at the moment, can we please ask all clients to collect prescription medication between our opening hours Monday-Friday.

Thank you.🙏

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Makes sense. I've only been once on a Saturday ( to see a vet)and it was incredibly busy then as there is just a skeleton staff on. Same excellent service though . I wish folk adhered to the one person per pet rule though sometimes it's quite crowded during the week. 😏

I sat and waited for my ( last minute ) appointment for an hour on Saturday and although we were very cold I wouldn't complain ( please don't think that's why I'm writing this) The staff were doing a fantastic job rushing in and out talking to owners and treating animals with nurses handing out medication every 5 mins. So I can see exactly what your saying - you've enough going on. Keep up the good work team 🙂

⭐PET OF THE MONTH⭐

February's pet of the month theme is... ‘Golden Oldies’. This month, we want to see all your lovely older pets! We'll count this as the standard '7 years and over'.😊 Please post your pictures below. We can't wait to see them all!📸📸

We will pick our favourite(s) when all entries are in. They will be our cover photo for that month.💚 Search within your camera and post the best one you've got! Please only give us one picture of each pet and don't forget to tell us their name.

Entries open today and will close on February 25th.

All animals of any type are welcome, zero discrimination for species or breed.🥰

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⭐PET OF THE MONTH⭐

Februarys pet of the month theme is... ‘Golden Oldies’. This month, we want to see all your lovely older pets! Well count this as the standard 7 years and over.😊 Please post your pictures below. We cant wait to see them all!📸📸

We will pick our favourite(s) when all entries are in. They will be our cover photo for that month.💚 Search within your camera and post the best one youve got! Please only give us one picture of each pet and dont forget to tell us their name.

Entries open today and will close on February 25th.

All animals of any type are welcome, zero discrimination for species or breed.🥰

Winner will be announced on Tuesday 2nd March!
Good luck!🐾

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This is Brian, he’s my rescue pug cross. He’s nearly 10! ❤️❤️

My girl Penny living her best life... coming on for 9 and still loves a puddle

This is Angel and she is 13 years old. This time last year she was in for surgery with you to have her eye removed, Ollie did an amazing job with her! ❤

Charlie age 9 🥰 loves getting out for his walks

Zak is 11, thinks he's a puppy but his grey chin gives him away ❤

Sasha is 8 x

Heres our Harry hes 33 in May

Heres My girl Moon she is 28 in March, I've had her for 26years

This is Zebedee hes 14

10yr old Tia doing her favourite thing 😴💖

DJ, still going strong at 16, still likes to play and have a good fuss..here he is a perfect loaf 😍

Dodger and Dizzi - age 11 & 9. Taken 9 years to get them to share a bed!

This is my old man Archie 🧡 he turned 13 in November !

I'm sure you know Bobby. He's 9 next month.

My little man Sam who will be 14 on 18/02 💕

Jezzy 💕 age 20

Betty on left aged 13 yrs Lily on right aged almost 21 yrs

This is our eldest Matilda aka Tilly- she was 10 in November '20. Definitely growing old 'disgracefully'😂🐾❤️

This is Barney he is 14yrs old ,likes his comfort these days

Victor aged 17 (almost 18) who is fabulously looked after by John and Ed ☺️

This is Quest after a roll in the snow. He is 30 years old, I have had him 25 years. He is very spoilt🥰

This is my handsome 12 year old boy sam 💙

Izzy who’s still going strong at 12 1/2 thanks to Craig & the staff at Straitons! ❤️

Moose is nearly 21, still showing his best moves. Has been a bit too familiar with Ed and the staff but is still doing well

Mollie Haynes she is 15 years old this year

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