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    North Elm Animal Hospital

    North Elm Animal Hospital

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    I brought my puppy in for a routine spay and initially thought everything was fine, but the…read moreexperience quickly went downhill. After drop-off, I received unexpected calls asking for additional procedures that were never discussed beforehand, which felt confusing and inappropriate, especially while my pup was already in their care. Communication was poor, inconsistent, and at times unprofessional. When I tried to get clarity, I was met with dismissive and unfriendly responses from staff and the veterinarian, Dr. Lemyre. I lost confidence in their care due to the lack of transparency and the way concerns were handled. At pickup, the environment felt uncomfortable, and my request for an apology was brushed off by Dr. Lemyre. To make matters worse, I was falsely accused of behavior that never happened. It's upsetting being falsely accused--based on apparent prejudice--of using profanity toward staff, which was definitely not true. I was in my own clinic with students from HPU present and the call was on speaker phone. Therefore, several staff members witnessed the conversation, including my the Clinical Manager and Executive Director. Despite this, Dr. Lemyre never offered an apology and instead suggested I could just come in and anyone can evaluate my puppy's surgical site in two weeks. Hindsight, she has been treating my puppy, and I can also have my records in to take my puppy elsewhere. Dr. Lemyre basically used tokenism today to mask her biased opinion, but it is very apparent. Overall, I left feeling disrespected, misled, and extremely disappointed. After paying a significant amount, I expected much better communication, compassion, and professionalism. She showed such lack of empathy for my pup as well and it made me question why is she a veterinarian she can't treat human beings with respect. I would not recommend this practice.

    Part 2: My Experience with North Elm Animal Hospital and the Loss of My Dog, Lucas…read more On Sunday afternoon -- five days after my dog, Lucas, passed away -- I received a phone call from North Elm Animal Hospital and Dr. Claudia Sims. The first thing she mentioned was that a friend had informed her of my earlier post. I'll admit, I was surprised -- I expected the first call to be about Lucas, not my social media. When I asked her directly, "If not for the online posts, would you have reached out to me?" she replied, "I don't know." That response was extremely hard to hear. Following that conversation, I sent a detailed email to the clinic, which included my perspective on what happened on the call and my request for appropriate resolution. At this point, I am considering my next steps. This entire experience has not only left me emotionally devastated but has also created a significant financial burden -- and most painfully, I no longer have my dog. I'm sharing this so others know what happened and can make informed decisions when seeking care for their pets. Dear Dr. Sims, Thank you for taking the time to speak with me by phone on August 3, 2025, regarding the treatment and passing of my dog, Lucas, following his TPLO surgery performed at your clinic on July 16, 2025. This was the first direct communication I've received from you or your office since Lucas passed away on July 29, 2025. I want to take a moment to document the key points discussed, clarify my understanding of our conversation, and formally follow up on a concern I had during the call. Summary of the Call As I understood from our conversation: * You acknowledged that Lucas had cranial cruciate ligament injuries in both hind legs at the time of surgery. * Only one leg was treated surgically, and no stabilizing brace or interim care for the untreated leg was offered or discussed. * You indicated that the second leg "may have given out," leading to his sudden collapse and death. * You expressed that post-surgical follow-up calls were not made by your office, and I was not contacted by you or your staff after Lucas's death. While I appreciated hearing from you directly, I remain deeply concerned about the lack of communication and the absence of critical options that were not presented to me prior to or after surgery. Given Lucas's 93 lb weight, I believe I should have been made fully aware of the risks associated with unilateral surgery in a bilaterally injured dog of his size -- including the option to brace the untreated leg, schedule bilateral procedures, or otherwise plan for post-operative support. Concern Regarding Potential Call Recording During our call, I had reason to believe that the conversation may have been recorded without my knowledge or consent. If the call was recorded by you, your staff, or your clinic, I respectfully request that you confirm whether a recording exists and, if so, that I be provided a copy for my records. As a participant in the conversation, I would have appreciated disclosure if the call was being documented in that manner. Next Steps As mentioned previously, I have submitted a request for Lucas's complete veterinary medical records, including surgical notes, diagnostics, discharge information, and any internal communication regarding his treatment. Please consider this letter as part of that continuing request. I will also be submitting a formal complaint to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board as I seek greater clarity and accountability in this matter. This experience has been devastating, and I am doing my best to move forward thoughtfully and constructively. I remain open to any clarification or additional information you may wish to share. All future communications should be by email only.

    Camp-Ruff - Pups loving the outdoors

    Camp-Ruff

    (9 reviews)

    I heard about this boarding facility through a friend and decided to check it out as I am always…read morelooking for a place where my dog could be comfortable and feel right at home when I was travelling or needed a short stay for my pup. I looked at the owner's website www.camp-ruff.com which describes their facility as a "lux camp" for dogs and puppies. I was intrigued and called for an appt to view the property and see the operations. I was met by the Camp Director/Owner, a delightful, sincere woman named Lucinda. She greeted me and my dog and proceeded to show me the camp home, which is divided into sections based on the needs and behaviors of the various dogs she was boarding. She listened to my description of my dogs needs, habits and observed her to judge how she would behave w other dogs. One by one she let a dog out from the house, where they have their "sleep over", cautiously to see what my dog would do. As the animals were about my dog's size everyone seemed to accept each other. Great news! Lucinda decided to take the next step by taking my dog w the small pack for some exercise on the trail in the woods behind the house. The dogs were running around having a great time which relieved my anxiety that my dog might not like to be off leash but she was running and getting some great exercise and learning to enjoy the pack mentality. No fighting or misbehaving, perfect! Lucinda works tirelessly to pamper the pooches morning and night. Morning feedings, evening feedings, medications and always careful observations of the pets. They all sleep like happy babies when the day ends in a real home environment. Prices are in line and reasonable I think for an overnight stay of $44 including feeding, walking, playtime and careful observation by someone who is highly qualified and very knowledgeable of pet behavior. All animals come in contact w other pets only when owner has documentation for boarding such as rabies vaccination, bordetello. This place is a well thought out and safe place to leave your precious pet while you are away. So relax, they got your back!

    Lucinda does a great job taking care of our baby. We've been with her for over a year now and never…read morehad a problem.

    Barkside - dogwalkers - Updated May 2026

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