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On May 24, my 12-year-old dog, Kozzy--a gentle, docile soul--was attacked by a German Shepherd while we were out on a walk. The dog bit deeply into his face, causing severe injuries.
We initially took him to an urgent care veterinarian, where his wounds were stitched, but infection quickly set in. From there, we were referred to a specialist emergency hospital in Prosper, where Kozzy stayed for several nights. He stopped eating, became increasingly miserable, and underwent multiple procedures to remove dead and infected tissue.
Around June 1, after four or five days of treatment, we received devastating news. We were told that Kozzy's prognosis was poor, that skin grafts would likely be necessary, and that there was no guarantee they would succeed. By that point, he even had a feeding tube. We were heartbroken and had already spent more than $10,000 trying to save him.
That evening, in a state of desperation, I searched online for soft tissue surgeons for dogs and found Humane Animal Medical & Surgical Hospital. Although it was already 7:30 PM, I called expecting to leave a voicemail. To my surprise, Kim answered. She was compassionate, caring, and genuinely concerned. She encouraged me to bring Kozzy in the very next day and told me, "Dr. Carver is amazing. If anyone can help your dog, it's him."
The next morning, my husband and I picked up Kozzy and brought him to see Dr. Carver. Before even examining him, Dr. Carver sat down with Kozzy, offered him wet dog food and even part of his own hamburger patty, and simply spent time talking to him. Kozzy is usually fearful and timid around people, but he immediately responded to Dr. Carver. Watching that instant connection brought us tremendous comfort.
Throughout his stay, Kozzy was kept in a full patient room, not a kennel. Kim made sure staff members checked on him multiple times each day, and we were welcomed to visit him daily. We brought homemade food and his favorite bed to keep him comfortable, and the entire staff treated him with genuine love and care.
Dr. Carver then performed a complex surgery to repair Kozzy's wounds. It was a lengthy procedure that took several hours, but he successfully reconstructed the damaged areas. Afterward, I was able to spend time with Kozzy, comforting him as he recovered. Dr. Carver also placed him in an oxygen enclosure overnight to help support the healing process.
Kozzy remained at the hospital for seven days. Today, he has a few scars and a slightly crooked smile, but he is alive, healing, and happy--and for that, we are beyond grateful.
The difference between this clinic and our previous experience was extraordinary. Dr. Carver, Kim, and the entire staff demonstrated not only exceptional medical expertise but also genuine compassion, warmth, and constant communication. They gave Kozzy a second chance when we feared all hope was lost.
I only wish we had found them from the very beginning.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to Dr. Carver, Kim, the entire staff, and even Zoey, the lobby cockatoo. You will forever be our heroes.