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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” for the Small Animal Hospital Reception Team – 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.

Ann Bruno’s beloved agility dog, a Papillon named Petula

Petula the Papillon: from Heartache to Healing and Beyond

June 20, 2025

Our series of articles about animals and their owners who’ve found help and healing at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital continues as we share the story of Petula, the Papillon.

Ann Bruno will never forget the moment her Papillon puppy, Petula, jumped out of the bath and landed wrong. In an instant, her young agility partner could not put weight on her leg. Ann’s heart sank. Petula was more than a beloved companion. She was already in training for agility competitions, and Ann was determined to do everything she could to get her back on track.

A cockatoo named Sweetie is sitting on the back of a black dog named Zeus

Remembering Zeus: A Legacy of Loyalty and Love

June 13, 2025

We continue our series of articles about animals and their owners who’ve found help and healing at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital by sharing the story of a beloved dog named Zeus.

For Amy Fitzsimmons-Blaising, Zeus wasn’t just a dog, he was her spirit animal and best friend. A proud Giant Schnauzer bred in Bedford, Indiana, Zeus had been the heart of Amy’s home for 11 unforgettable years. Then, in October 2024, Zeus’s health challenges began, when he started coughing and showing signs that looked like seizures. After rushing him to a local veterinary urgent care facility, Amy learned he was in congestive heart failure, and she turned to the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital for help.

An indirect ophthalmoscopy is performed to look at the dog’s retina in the back of his eye.

Purdue Veterinary Hospital Participates in One-Day National Effort to Preserve Sight of Service Dogs

June 6, 2025

The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s Ophthalmology Service came to the aid of canines dedicated to lives of service recently during a special day set aside for checking the eye health of service dogs. On May 12, the Ophthalmology Service participated in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam event by providing free eye exams for qualified service dogs.

A black dog named Sophie is sitting on a brown couch

Sophie’s Comeback: Purdue Veterinary Specialists Help a Lame Dog Walk Again

June 6, 2025

A series of articles about animals and their owners who’ve found help and healing at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital continues today as we share Sophie’s story. This story begins two years ago when an Easter morning emergency resulted in Sophie being brought to the hospital where veterinarians in the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service gave the paralyzed dog a second chance to walk.