Rusty Ridge Animal Center

This pup was rushed in after being hit by a car. Thankfully, there were no significant internal injuries, but he wasn’t quite out of the woods yet. X-rays revealed a severe radius and ulna fracture requiring surgical repair

Our surgical team quickly got to work with pre-operative planning, implant selection, and fracture mapping before heading to surgery. After carefully removing damaged bone fragments and traumatic tissue, the fracture was reconstructed and stabilized with a bone plate, giving this young pup the best chance for a successful recovery

Cases like these are a reminder that accidents happen in an instant, but having a plan and acting quickly can make all the difference. Thanks to his owner’s fast response and your favorite veterinary team’s readiness to step in when needed, this pup is now resting comfortably and starting his journey back to four-legged adventures

Just another day at Rusty Ridge, there for you when your pets need you most!

Looks like when the weather heats up, so do the emergencies!

Thank you to all of our families and their pets for their patience and understanding with the extended wait times today. From upset stomachs to unexpected injuries, it was one of those Saturdays

We’re incredibly proud of our team for rolling with the punches, keeping tails wagging, and making sure every patient received the care they needed when they needed it. It takes a special group to handle a day like today with smiles still intact

Now that the dust has settled, it’s finally time for us to dig into these homemade cinnamon buns 😍

We see plenty of interesting cases every day, but sometimes a patient comes in carrying a little extra baggage…

In this case, a 15 cm x 18 cm mass weighing just over 3 pounds was causing this pup some discomfort and was weighing her down

With some strategic planning, surgical wizardry, and a whole lot of teamwork, we were able to remove this massive pain in the back and get her a literal weight off their shoulders

From routine care to the cases that make us think a little bigger, Just another day at Rusty Ridge - there for you when your pets need you most

One minute this pup was playing, the next he was being rushed in after a freak accident left him unable to use his leg

X-rays revealed a tibial avulsion fracture - an injury that required surgical repair. We made sure to get this young guy into surgery quickly and give him the best chance at a smooth recovery

A few pins, a tension band, and some ortho teamwork later, he’s already starting to use the leg again!

Cases like these are a reminder that advanced surgical procedures aren’t just something you have to drive hours for or wait weeks to schedule. Providing this level of care, when pets need it most, is simply part of what we do every day at Rusty Ridge ❤️