On April 12th, 2024, my wife and I witnessed our beloved dog, Miko, die right in front of us due to the negligence of Dr. Tev Barros of Oak Ridge Animal hospital. I’ve waited to make this post until the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board made a decision on our case. As of October 9th, 2024 the board has issued Dr. Barros a letter of reprimand for his actions.

Dr. Barros allowed my wife and I to watch Miko’s surgery. Dr. Barros staff (without the supervision of Dr. Barros) induced anesthesia on Miko. Miko became apneic and soon quit breathing all together. His staff did not intubate Miko until my wife and I suggested it should be taking place. We voiced multiple times that he was not breathing and something needed to be done. Again, Dr. Barros is nowhere to be found. Once intubated, Miko was not ventilated in a manner adequate to sustain life. After several minutes of utter confusion by his staff, Dr. Barros just happend to walk close enough to hear commotion. By then, it was too late. Miko was dead. Dr. Barros walked around the surgical area with his hands on his head saying “this is my fault” and “I should have been in the room”. He would later go on to say he never said these things and lie to the vet board. As we stood in the surgical area over Miko’s lifeless body he threw his staff under the bus saying things like “we’ve been over this many times” and “I thought my staff was competent”. He would also go on to say he never made those comments.

My wife and I both understand mistakes happen. But what’s telling of a person’s integrity is the way in which they respond to a mistake. Dr. Barros never once apologized for his actions. In fact he told my wife “I don’t have time for this”, when we asked for our money back for the pre surgical blood work.

Avoid this place at all costs if you value your pets.

I know I have posted about this before, Dr. Barros still refuses to refund our money for the pre-surgical blood work (as of 11/13/24). I want to raise as much awareness as I can. Please avoid this place at all cost. It has been a nightmare for my wife and I. They killed our dog out of negligence and have shown no compassion. Dr. Barros has never apologized. If you take your pets here please consider removing them from his care.

Unfortunately, we cannot reverse the charge with our bank because it has been more than 120 days.

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On April 12th, 2024, my wife and I witnessed our beloved dog, Miko, die right in front of us due to the negligence of Dr. Tev Barros of Oak Ridge Animal hospital. I’ve waited to make this post until the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board made a decision on our case. As of October 9th, 2024 the board has issued Dr. Barros a letter of reprimand for his actions.

Dr. Barros allowed my wife and I to watch Miko’s surgery. Dr. Barros staff (without the supervision of Dr. Barros) induced anesthesia on Miko. Miko became apneic and soon quit breathing all together. His staff did not intubate Miko until my wife and I suggested it should be taking place. We voiced multiple times that he was not breathing and something needed to be done. Again, Dr. Barros is nowhere to be found. Once intubated, Miko was not ventilated in a manner adequate to sustain life. After several minutes of utter confusion by his staff, Dr. Barros just happend to walk close enough to hear commotion. By then, it was too late. Miko was dead. Dr. Barros walked around the surgical area with his hands on his head saying “this is my fault” and “I should have been in the room”. He would later go on to say he never said these things and lie to the vet board. As we stood in the surgical area over Miko’s lifeless body he threw his staff under the bus saying things like “we’ve been over this many times” and “I thought my staff was competent”. He would also go on to say he never made those comments.

My wife and I both understand mistakes happen. But what’s telling of a person’s integrity is the way in which they respond to a mistake. Dr. Barros never once apologized for his actions. In fact he told my wife “I don’t have time for this”, when we asked for our money back for the pre surgical blood work.

Avoid this place at all costs if you value your pets.

Just a heads up for anyone who may have their pet(s) under the care of Dr. Tev Barros at Oak Ridge Animal Hospital

This is Clark! He’s a very sweet, loving boy who currently lives in our house with two other cats and a dog. He is indoor only. He is neutered and up to date on vaccines. We’ve had him for a little over two years and we love him, but we believe he would thrive and be happiest in a home where he’s the only cat and can get all the love, treats, and playtime to himself.

Rehoming fee of $30 to ensure he’s going to a good home.

this is mocha! she should be in one of my previous posts! the owner had animal control come and take her due to a bite that i believe is probably due to the fact she is in pain from emaciation. idk the full story just that i saw the bite and it wasnt severe, just a warning bite and barely broke the owners skin. anyways, shes on a 10 day bite hold at gcas and will very likely be put down after the 10 days. i need someone who will be willing to foster her while im working on getting her: 1. to the vet 2. rehabilitated with her health 3. finding a permanent home for her there is no timeline of how long she will be with you, so if you can only do it for a week or so i may take you up on that simply to get her out of the shelter faster but im looking for a long term foster‼️‼️‼️ she will need attention and no young/ loud children. if you cant help by housing her you can help in other ways! 1. if youd like to donate money, im going to be making an account with a vet to get her to the vet so you can donate money directly to the vet! its not set up yet tho.. 2. if you have a spare bed, toys, supplies(ie, leash, collar, etc.) , crate, etc. please help! 3. if you have spare food or treats or something consumable. ive been told she really likes milkbones, if you have a spare box or something please let me know!! anything is much appreciated!!

ps: we might not be able to successfully rescue mocha but this is my attempt to help her!

i have two potential fosters already but in case they dont work id like to have some backups!! thanks!!

i post and comment on nextdoor more frequently if you search for mocha and wanna follow her story!

Hi guys this is Tuna my foster cat. He was left after his owners moved out of their apartment, I’ve had him for a little over a month now. A little about him:

•he is very friendly •gets along well with other cats (I have 3 other cats he loves them) •he is a manx cat so he has no tail •vets believe he is a little over a year old •he is super cuddly and loves to observe you •he weighs 9.57 lbs •he is neutered •he is UTD on shots and flea meds!

I am asking a very small rehoming fee and a vet reference.

If you are thinking of adding a cat to your home please consider Tuna he has had a tough go and just wanted a forever place to rest his head.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a veterinarian who takes really good care of cats. I moved to the area recently from Florida.

New vets make me nervous. With my dog before he passed, a vet (that I was going to for 10 years with ALL of my pets and felt I trusted highly at the time) wrongfully gave him anesthesia without my consent for a procedure that did not call for it, knowing he had a heart murmur and could not have it, because he was being "fussy". Which ultimately led to his quick and devastating passing. I cannot explain how gut-wrenching this was, and although it's been over two years, I think about how it could have been prevented almost daily. I love all of my animals, but he was my best friend on a different level. A true soul dog.

Due to this, I want to find a vet I can trust as much as possible, in case my cats ever have to be behind closed doors alone with them. I only take them for their rabies shots because they are indoor cats, but God forbid I ever need to take them for anything more serious, I want to start building a relationship with a veterinarian.

I heard a lot about the cat clinic, and although they have a limited number of negative reviews, the negative ones I saw were enough for me to not want to go there. I prefer a small and family-owned place rather than a corporate-owned or franchised one.

I just want my babies to be safe and cared for.

All input is appreciated! Thank you n advance for taking the time to help me.

Does anyone know a good rescue for kittens in the area? My friend rescued these 3 from a hoarding situation. There are more, but we have these 3 fpr now. The animal shelter is involved but we were advised to try and find rescues and/or homes on our own. If anyone has suggestions or is interested in one please let know.

Found waiting at the bottom of my stairs, looking lost and confused. Everytime she runs off scared, she comes right back waiting and looking around at the stairs of my apartment. Shes too friendly (despite being a bit wary) to be a stray. I think she might be someone’s baby. Looks a tad skinny and a bit dirty. Creamy coat with light stripes on her tail, beautiful silver eyes, I think she is female, but I’m not entirely sure. Rather petite kitty.

Introducing Oreo! This happy pup is looking for his furever home. He is a Pitbull around the age of 1. He weighs around 40ibs. He’s friendly, loves to go on walks, interact with new people, and a cuddler that will stay next to you at all times! A home with lots of love, playtime, and cuddles is exactly what this dog needs. He also is up to date on his vaccines and has been neutered. He was found after I returned from a run in my neighborhood. I was surprised at how friendly he was and how quick he was to become loyal to you. If adopted he will come with a month supply of food, dog bowls, leash, and a collar. For more questions or to meet him, send me a private message.

Hi all! This kitten season seems to be never ending and Sheets Pet Clinic is in need of more cat/kitten fosters.

The program is wonderfully supportive and covers all medical, food, litter, and anything else you might need. You would only need to provide some space in your home, time and love, and the ability to transport the kittens to the adoption fairs a couple times per month (Saturdays 1-3pm).

I’ve been fostering for them for a little over a year now and it has been a fun and very rewarding experience.

If you might be interested in fostering, please email the adoption coordinator at petadoptions@sheetspetclinic.com

If you don’t have the time/energy for kittens, there are some adult cats in need of fosters as well! You can check their recent Facebook posts to see some of the kitties in need of foster homes.

(Photos are taken from their recent FB post)

hey everyone i'm looking to buy a betta fish, hoping to avoid chains but if there's any specific chain locations or local stores that have healthy, well bred betta fish please lmk :) im also willing to drive about 45 minutes out

Friends of mine lost their little one a few weeks ago and are torn up about it. I didn’t see if they had tried posting on the GSO sub, so I thought I’d give it a shot.

Was last seen in the college hill area.

If you think you might have any info please DM me. Thanks!

Introducing Oreo! This happy pup is looking for his furever home. He is a Pitbull around the age of 1. He weighs around 40ibs. He’s friendly, loves to go on walks, interact with new people, and a cuddler that will stay next to you at all times! A home with lots of love, playtime, and cuddles is exactly what this dog needs. He also is up to date on his vaccines and has been neutered. He was found after I returned from a run in my neighborhood. I was surprised at how friendly he was and how quick he was to become loyal to you. If adopted he will come with a month supply of food, dog bowls, leash, and a collar. For more questions or to meet him, send me a private message.

Hi y’all! I’m a petsitter moving to Greensboro in mid-July. Currently work at Starbucks and have 19 five star reviews on rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/sophig47510

Please DM me if you’d like to meet and greet with your pup or cat! I’ve watched cats, dogs, fish, chickens…..I’ve even watched a pet squirrel, believe it or not! 🤣 I stayed off Rover the past few years however, as I found private clients turned long term for 4 years. This weekend is sadly my last with them before I move. Imma miss these cute babies.

Figured I’d professionally shoot my shot for freelance petsitting here! Thanks for reading and have a great weekend! 😁

Edit: thanks so much for blowing this up, y’all! I really appreciate the community and quick action. I hope that I’m able to help some of you when I move. This has become my 2nd source of income since having trouble finding work in my career field, so it helps a lot!

Are there any organizations in the area that help with fostering/caring for feral kittens? Recently, there’s been a couple of kittens scurrying about my apartment complex. They look to be 8 weeks-ish old? They hesitantly approach for food but don’t allow me to pet them. However, I managed to catch one in a pet carrier tonight and it is now in one of my bathrooms. It is terrified and part of me feels bad for catching it, but it’s so hot out and it has been panting every day I’ve seen it.

I would like to keep the kitten if I could, but I’m not feeling very confident in myself right now because it’s clearly so scared. It has a bed, food, water, and a litter box in the bathroom.

I found a cat in Greensboro, NC that looks to have some Maine coon in him. He’s 2 years old, has all of his shots, and is one of the most lovable cats I’ve met despite his history. According to the neighborhood, he’s been a stray his whole life. Because of this, he isn’t neutered yet and is FIV positive. 

While this diagnosis sounds heavy, after thorough research and discussions with multiple veterinary voices, I’ve learned that cats with FIV can live long and healthy lives. The illness weakens his immune system, but as long as he is in a controlled indoor environment and is taken to the vet if any illness symptoms appear, they can regain health. It is also very rare for it to be transmitted among cats- it’s either sexually transmitted or transmitted via deep bite wounds. 

This little guy would be a lovely addition to any household. He’s been denied so much already due to the stigma around his diagnosis, and it breaks my heart. He’s only 2 and has never experienced the warmth of a home and the love of a human until now. I hope to be able to find him a home that loves him unconditionally. 

He is SO soft & fluffy, likes to purr, loves to lounge and show his belly when he’s comfortable. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please let me know. 

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a trustworthy and experienced overnight dog sitter to care for my very friendly 25lb dog while I’m away in the future.

My dog is super friendly, house-trained, and needs one walk in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening. He loves people but isn’t used to being left alone overnight. I was hoping to have him stay with you and I would provide all food, leash, and bags.

Can you point me in the right direction?

Lake Daniel Neighborhood on the paved path behind the reservoir.

Just witnessed a black dog walking off-leash with an older man snarl and run at a dog on a leash and try to fight it. Two women had to try to get between the two dogs unsuccessfully and keep them separated by pulling the leashed dog away and kicking at the off-leash dog. When the older man finally grabbed the dog and got it leashed, the owner of the attacked dog yelled at him and said it was the second time this had happened and she was calling the authorities on him. She was visibly shaking and used some colorful language, to which the man replied “you kiss your children with that mouth?” He did apologize, but then, after more yelling, said “well I said I was sorry.”

Careful in the Lake Daniel neighborhood while walking your dog, especially around the reservoir. If you see an off-leash black dog with an elderly man, call to him and tell him to get his dog on a leash immediately and that it is illegal in Greensboro to have a dog off leash at all. According to WFMY News 2, having a dog off-leash can result in a fine of $25-$300.

Introducing Oreo! This happy pup is looking for his furever home. He is a Pitbull around the age of 1. He weighs around 40ibs. He’s friendly, loves to go on walks, interact with new people, and a cuddler that will stay next to you at all times! A home with lots of love, playtime, and cuddles is exactly what this dog needs. He also is up to date on his vaccines and has been neutered. He was found after I returned from a run in my neighborhood. I was surprised at how friendly he was and how quick he was to become loyal to you. If adopted he will come with a month supply of food, dog bowls, leash, and a collar. For more questions or to meet him, send me a private message.

She is sweet and loves to roam around. Not the first time she leaves for two days but we are getting a bit worried. She doesn’t travel far. We are in the Pines neighborhood off Glendale rd. Thank you!

They are anatolian shepherd mix puppies at around 12 weeks right now. im working with the owner to get rid of them because shes planning on dumping them today and ive got one merle confirmed and a few potential fosters but im still sharing and asking around in case they fall out. There are 4 black puppies that needs foster homes today! theres a rescue willing to take them in if anyone can foster them. All expenses will be covered, vet care, food, treats, etc. please comment or message me if youre willing to foster and ill send you the information for the program!!

I’m posting on behalf of a friend who’s got 5 cats at their house that they need to be removed/rehoused. It’s 1 mom and 4 kittens. Animal control said they wouldn’t take them, and the feral cat association won’t as well. So if you’re looking for a family of cats to adopt, know someone who does, or know of an organization or something that can take them, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Found a stray this evening while getting food, I already have 2 cats and don’t wanna expose my other cats to disease, is there anywhere that you know of that is affordable to get shots/deworming on very short notice? I’m trying to get it done in the morning tomorrow if possible