Vinny G

Review of Animal Emergency & Referral Ce...

Our beloved 12 yr old Lhasa Apso Bengi developed a...

Our beloved 12 yr old Lhasa Apso Bengi developed a very sudden severe spinal injury causing total paralysis in his rear legs. After an examination at Kellys animal hospital in PSL they referred us to the Animal Emergency & Referral center in Fort Pierce to see a specialist. They called ahead to inform them of the dogs condition and I had a brief conversation with Dr Lyman. We immediately drove there and Bengi was taken right in for examination. About 30 minutes later Dr Lyman was ready to give us the results. He started out by detailing his experience and background in his field eventually leading up to how serious Bengi's condition was and our options. If there was anything positive about this day it was the true professionalism, care and compassion shown by Dr. Lyman and his staff as we started to understand how this sad and traumatic day was going to end. Knowing that there was almost no hope of recovery from this devastating injury even with surgery they gave Bengi some pain medication and brought him in so we could spend our last moments with him and say goodbye before they put him to sleep. My wife and I were totally in shock and grief stricken as it began to sink in that we would not be bringing Bengi home with us. As we were walking out a Staff member I believe her name was Elaine was there to console us with hugs. I cannot emphasize how much the entire staff at this facility helped make one of the worst days of our lives as best as it could be under the circumstances.