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“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

September 26, 2025

Today we are honoring Allison Gossett, who is a large animal veterinary assistant in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.

Luna with her partner, Officer Jim Knogge – a Surveillance K9 Handler for Tippecanoe County Community Corrections.

Luna’s Story

September 12, 2025

Luna, a K-9 officer with Tippecanoe County Community Corrections, suddenly faced a career-threatening injury earlier this year when a hidden bone condition caused her elbow to shatter. Thanks to the expert surgical and rehabilitation care she received at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, Luna has made a full recovery and is back on duty, helping keep her community safe.

Dr. Christopher Fulkerson

Purdue Alumnus and Boarded Oncology Specialist Named as New Interim Associate Dean for Hospital Operations

September 12, 2025

Dr. Christopher Fulkerson, clinical associate professor of veterinary medical oncology, has been named as the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s new interim associate dean for hospital operations. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced Monday, September 8 by the dean of the college, Dr. Bret D. Marsh.

New synthetic turf installed in an outdoor dog run for Purdue University Veterinary Hospital patients is enjoyed by a dog named Bonnie.

Student Landscape Project Benefits Animals at Purdue Veterinary Hospital

August 29, 2025

A student-led landscape redesign project has taken root at Purdue University, in the form of outdoor upgrades at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. Originally developed by Mary Schultz, a graduating senior in the College of Agriculture’s Horticulture and Landscape Architecture program, the project reimagined outdoor spaces used for animal recovery, training, and enrichment. This summer, the hospital implemented one of the recommendations, which involved replacing natural turf in an outdoor dog run with a new synthetic material.

Lani was a lost canine stranger taken in by a loving couple who facilitated her treatment at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital for a broken leg.

Rescue and Recovery: Purdue Veterinary Hospital Helps Young Herd Dog Find Her Place on the Farm

August 22, 2025

From rescue to recovery, Lani’s journey shows the power of expert, compassionate care. Thanks to the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, this once-injured pup is now thriving as the newest member of the Richardson family farm.

Small Animal Hospital Reception team: (left-right) Rebecca Hainje, Crystal Light, Kennedi Holmes, Janice Karner, Jordan Edwards, Paige Frost, Beth McClannen, and Laura Killian.

“Paws Up” – Brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

August 15, 2025

This week, we are celebrating the Purdue University Small Animal Hospital Reception team as a truly stellar group of helpers!

Matt Walker, Lucy (to the right) and his dog Bentley, who also is a Purdue University Veterinary Hospital patient, with (back row, left-right) Dr. Sarah Malek, Gretchen Walker, Beverly Mann and Dr. Mark Rochat.

Lucy’s Story

July 25, 2025

When an eight-year-old shepherd-mix dog named Lucy was injured after tragically getting struck by a car, co-parents Matt and Gretchen Walker were told that she would likely never walk again. That was over three years ago, in May of 2021. The Walkers, of Brookston, Indiana, had raised Lucy since she was a puppy, and knew that her life was nothing short of worth fighting for. “If she was willing to live, I was willing to do whatever it took,” Matt said as he recounted the story recently.

Dr. Deborah Knapp, director of the new Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center, welcomed everyone to the outdoor dedication ceremony.

Werling Center Dedication Ceremony Celebrates a Name with a Tale

July 25, 2025

Like the beginning of a beloved children’s story, the tale of the inception of a new Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine center devoted to comparative cancer research and treatment starts with a scene involving an adorable dog named Brandi. That scene was shared recently via a video played during a special ceremony attended by college supporters, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and relatives and friends of the family for whom the center is named. The event was the official dedication of the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center May 23, 2025, which was held outside Lynn Hall near the entrance that leads to the new center’s reception area.

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences residents and Purdue Veterinary Hospital interns were recognized at a ceremony June 26 at Lafayette’s historic Duncan Hall for completing their training programs. (Left) Outgoing residents gathered for a group picture. (Right) A group of outgoing small animal interns paused for a photo with Dr. Christopher Fulkerson (at left), chair of the Small Animal Intern Committee.

Recognition Ceremony Honors VCS Residents, Graduate Students, and Purdue Veterinary Hospital Interns

July 11, 2025

More than 100 faculty and staff of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) and the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital (PVH) gathered at Lafayette’s Thomas Duncan Hall on Thursday, June 26 for the 2025 Resident and Intern Recognition Ceremony. The historic venue was a wonderful place to host this annual event that honors and celebrates the accomplishments of the VCS and PVH residents, interns, and graduate students who are completing their programs this summer.

Canine companions Boo and Blanca Davis

Boo the Miracle Dog: A Story of Bravery, Breakthroughs, and a Bond That Inspires

June 27, 2025

Our series of articles about animals and their owners who’ve found help and healing at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital continues with the story of “miracle dog” Boo Davis.

At 13 years old, Boo Davis is living proof of the power of persistence, expert veterinary care, and the unshakable love between a pet and her person. Affectionately known as Lisa’s “miracle dog,” Boo’s journey is one that not only has extended her life, but also has helped shape the future of cancer treatment for other pets, too.