About Sunny Paws Veterinary Services
Sunny Paws Veterinary Services was started in 2019 to provide at-home end of life care to the beloved pets of the Hudson Valley. We are proud to be able to offer in-home euthanasia, hospice care, and Chinese medicine and acupuncture to provide compassionate mobile veterinary care to your pets.
At Sunny Paws, we know how difficult it can be to say goodbye to your pet. They are part of our family, and go through the good and bad with us. We will work with you to provide a peaceful alternative to end-of-life care for your pet with hopes of decreasing stress for both you and your pet.
About Dr. Danielle St. Pierre
Ever since I was six years old, I knew I was going to be a veterinarian. As I child growing up in South Florida, I tried to keep every stray cat in my neighborhood. My mother always told me, "One day when you are older, you can keep as many animals as you want." I spent my childhood dreaming of the day her words would be true and exploring my passion for animals.
After high school, I attended the University of Florida and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. I received my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida and graduated in May 2000. It is during this time I met my future husband, a Rhinebeck native. He brought me to visit the Hudson Valley several times and I fell in love with the area. I knew I wanted to return to this stunning place as soon as possible, so after graduation from vet school, we moved to Red Hook. People thought I was crazy, but I wanted to live in a beautiful rural area with the change of seasons that had stolen my heart. The Hudson Valley was where I belonged.
I began my career as a Veterinarian in a mixed animal practice and throughout my six years there, I further realized how valuable pets and animals are to their owners in different situations and all stages of life. Whether a farm animal or a family pet, they are all loved and have a special place in their owner’s lives. I also got married during this time and started a family. Realizing the importance of spending time with my children and my husband, I decided to go part-time at a small animal-only practice in Staatsburg, NY.f
Always looking to further my knowledge, I found a new respect for Chinese medicine and acupuncture and how it helps further improve the quality of life for pets. I achieved my certification in Veterinary Acupuncture through the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida in 2013.
Pets and animals are not just my profession but they encompass every aspect of my life. Currently, my family has three dogs, two cats, 10 canaries, and several chickens, goats, and pigs. I guess my mom was right! My three children are very active in 4H and FFA, which keeps our family very busy. I am hoping through my work and my actions I can show my children the importance of our animals and our environment.