- December 4, 2025
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Chase Oakes pets a chihuaha up for adoption with Polka Dogz Pet Rescue.
Chuckie, a chihuahua, was all smiles.
Friends and family came to support Oakes Animal Hospital and celebrate its grand opening. From left: Laura, Ryan and Cole Beck; Justin Oakes; Brett and Katie Claflin.
Reese and Dillard Claflin loved petting the dogs.
Madeleine Smalley and Ellen Winter loved on Chuckie, a chihuaha.
Polka Dogz Pet Rescue founder Heidi Hardman gives Maverick some love.
Dr. TJ and Lisa Oakes were all smiles with camera-shy Chase, left, and Connor.
Alicia Dooley and Marnie LeGros, of Fuzzy Therapy Miniature Horses, came to support the Oakes family.
Guests chatted and met both human and furry friends.
Alissa Holton, a vet tech at Oakes, greeted Polka Dogz Pet Rescue mascot Maverick.
This room hosts the X-ray machine.
Kennels and a special surgery area are located in one of the back rooms.
Each exam room has a lovely view of outdoor greenery.
Denise Tutas carried around Chuckie and Astro Boy.
Lisa and Dr. TJ Oakes are thrilled that their veterinary clinic is finally open.
Dozens gathered at Oakes Animal Hospital Saturday, July 28, for the new veterinary clinic’s grand-opening celebration. Located at 11101 Roberson Road in Winter Garden, the clinic is owned and operated by Dr. TJ Oakes and his wife, Lisa. Festivities included a barbecue lunch, appearances from Polka Dogz Pet Rescue’s adoptable dogs and tours of the animal hospital.
