Vetter Richard DVM

Tonight, our dog Champ got into some antifreeze and drank it. In my moments of terror, I called our vet to be informed that yes they can treat that but they were too booked and couldn't see him, and to therefore take him to an ER vet....which the closest is about 45 minutes away. Knowing what I know about ethylene glycol (or antifreeze), I didn't think that I could make it there. So I frantically began calling every vet to let them know what had happened only to be told that they would not see him because he is not a patient with them or that they were too booked. In one last ditch effort before I attemtpted to make it with him unharmed to the ER vet, I called Foothills Veterinary Hospital in Buckley WA. I briefly told them what happened and they told me to come there immediately ( which is about 8 minutes away from me). As soon as I pulled up, they grabbed champ and immediately treated him. Needless to say, they saved his life. They stayed WAY past closing hours and everyone pitched in to help. They genuinely cared about Champ and just did what it took to save him. And you know how much the bill was? Less than 100 bucks...which is less than what it costs to take Champ to my normal vet for a simple check up. Whe I asked why they did what they did, they simply replied.."We just want to do the right thing." This is they kind of place that cares more about actually caring for an animal than how much money they are going to make. I am in "human" healthcare myself, and the example they set tonight was something that I only hope I can carry on everyday as I see" 2-legged " patients. There is something to be said about that.Thank you so much guys for saving Champ...bringing him home safely to my two young children meant so much more than you could ever know.

Jana

This is a first rate clinic. No gimicks, no sales pitch. This office has a down home feel with knowledgable doctors and staff. My wife and I like the fact that if they dont know they answer to the problem, they find the answer. Really glad we found this place.



Dr. Thompson