Words can not express my gratitude for such an amazing facility that took in my dying(unknown reason)10month old puppy and a hysterical owner(myself). My puppy, Chapman, was his usual self and with in minutes went down, unconscious, no control over his bladder/BM, gasping for air, and no movement. All I knew was something was seriously wrong and being that we just recently moved to the area and had just rescued this dog from Arkansas, meant we had yet to establish a relationship with a new vet. In my state of panic I called around to the first few vets that Google listed and was turned away due to no appt. Upon calling the ledyard Vet they told me to come down immediately and even took the time to calm me down knowing that I was hysterical and probably not in the best condition to drive. On our way to clinic , What felt like 2hours to get there (really only 10minutes) my dog started to come around as we neared the clinic and by the time we arrived he was able to stand. While still disorrientated he seemed to be in a much better state and it was so great to pull into the vets and to see staff waiting for me to arrive. By the time they were coming to the car door my dog was energized and licking their faces. I started to feel like an idiot because I thought they may think I embellished the severity of what was wrong with him but to my relief instead of questioning my motives that took my dog immediately into the back and began asking questions, doing tests and trying to figure out why this happened. It should be noted that my 7 year old son whose dog it is and he was also with me from the start of this episode till we were at vet. Not only did they calm his as well but they explained stuff in way that he would understand and made him feel just as important knowing that with his dog sick they he too must have been very upset. In the end we established that my dog had a seizure and the reasons at this time are unknown, we are awaiting results but the reason for this post is to relay how fortunate we were to find such an amazing place with even more amazing people/staff. They didn't question anything at the beginning they just heard the panic in my voice and said to come in where as all the other places could have cared less. They seem to have a real understanding of how much owners love their animals and don't even think to question you but figure out a way to help. This is the kind of place I want to be apart of and I would like to think I got lucky by having the other place refuse to see us right away. Any place that treats my dog as if it's their own child(how I see my dog) and like their own pet is a place that I will want to be with and stay with. I am not one to write reviews unless it's absolutely necessary or if I have full confidence that my information will be backed up and supported and I have no doubt that the people working here give it their all. I noticed just a few negative reviews on here that complained of time delays and such but being in the medical field myself I have an understanding that every day is different and like in any good practice, there are no time restraints. There's no way to guarantee a 15min slotted appointment all they can do is guess, so should they run late try to think of yourself and pet being in the room the requires more attention and will delay the others afterwards. Ask yourself if you would want your time cut short or have the other option where the vet treats each case as is needed. Also if they give the time they need towards others that's typically an indication they will do the same for my pet and I. I am sure my frantic call caused a delay for others, in fact I am sure it did because I didn't leave till 5:10 and they close typically at 5, and yet they still had two appts. after mine but that never stopped them from providing care to a animal they had yet to meet or myself who had never used them before. I will forever be grateful for their promptness in an emergency situation, their service to not only my dog but to my son and I, and most importantly the over all care. We weren't thought of as a number or anything else other than owners with a dog that ilike family and they had the understanding to see and act on it. I will definitely continue my care with them, it's not even a question. I hope those who feel like their time is more precious than others stopa and thinks about what matters the most and what is more important.... Time? or having full confidence your pet is in the care of someone who will do everything and anything to make sure your pet comes back home! To the staff at ledyard vet, thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!! read more