Expert Pet Care
Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, just minutes from the Mid-Hudson bridge, we are a full service, state-of-the-art animal hospital that emphasizes personal attention. We offer a complete array of medical, surgical and diagnostic services which, combined with our special knowledge of exotic pets, sets our practice above the others.
Creature Comforts Animal Hospital respects the bond that you and your family share with your pet. Our commitment to provide comprehensive care for creatures of every shape and size is the cornerstone of our practice. To us, all animals are of equal importance. All members of our practice pledge to educate our clients, helping each client understand all aspects of pet health and preventative care, to achieve the highest possible quality of life for your pet.
Our Services
We offer a complete array of medical, surgical and diagnostic services which, combined with our special knowledge of exotic pets, sets our practice above the others. For a complete list of our services, click here.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Alissa R. Fairlie, DVM
Dr. Fairlie, owner of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital, P.C., has practiced veterinary medicine and surgery in the Hudson Valley since 2006, working with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, and a variety of other exotic pets.
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Dr. Kathrene Barker, DVM
Dr. Barker lives the Creature Comforts mission of “All Pets, All Better”. She takes tremendous pride in being part of the veterinary field and loves the constant growth and knowledge that it has to offer.
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Dr. Melissa Duggan, DVM
Dr. Duggan has always been drawn to animals. She is the person in the corner at a party petting the host’s dog, and has been cuddling up to her four-legged friends since she could walk.
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Dr. Amanda Fuhrmann, DVM
Dr. Fuhrmann is a native New Yorker and no stranger to our beautiful Hudson Valley. She has loved animals of “all shapes and sizes” from a very young age.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
“I was so impressed after my first visit here today with my 5 year old bunny, Clara. The staff was welcoming, kind and helpful. It is obvious that they understand that pets parents are on edge/nervous/worried and they make great efforts to calm us!”
“Recently I was in need of a veterinarian who would treat ferrets. Unbelievably, there are far and few such place that treat such animals referred to as ‘exotic pets’. Thankfully, I came across Creature Comforts – and this place is really something to take ‘paws’ at! They not only take on your basic care of your pup and kitty, but seemingly treat every type of animal that Noah brought onto his ark. “
“I have been taking my animals to Dr. Fairlie for years and frankly would never go anywhere else. I travel an hour and a half to see her and think nothing of it for the quality of care that she provides. Her facility is immaculate and everyone is incredibly friendly.”
