Petey O’Neal
“Petey” is a small mixed-breed dog that came to AAE two weeks after ingesting rat poison. When he presented, he was nearly comatose and his body temperature was barely life-sustaining. The rat poison had cause a severe anemia and critical hypothermia (low body temperature) that required aggressive treatment to offer any chance of survival. “Petey” received oxygen, IV fluids, thermal support, and a life saving whole blood transfusion from a blood donor dog belonging to an AAE technician. The same technician later adopted “Petey” and has enjoyed his enthusiastic energy and gentle nature ever since.
“Petey has been one the greatest joys of my life and I would have missed out on the opportunity of a wonderful, loyal companion if Dr. Runnels had not been willing and able to try and save him. He and all of my co-workers worked to save Petey without question or hesitation, just as if he were one of their own. I see the same compassion and discipline in Dr. Runnels and our technicians with every patient we treat. That’s what truly sets Augusta Animal Emergency apart from any other critical care facility.”