All Creatures Pet Hospital

The staff was so kind and compassionate and gave exceptional care during my visit every pet owner hopes they never have to make.

Dr. D and her vet tech came across as unprofessional and unknowable while attempting to care for my cat. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. On a positive note, both ladies at the front desk were very pleasant.

Love Dr Blackburn! Always takes time to answer my questions and get to know my cat. Very thorough. As a trucker, I am so happy to have someone that can either squeeze us in, or is willing to allow me to drop her off. Even allows free weigh ins! Kat is so comfy here.

Absolutely amazing! I had called around town trying to find someone with affordable prices and could get me in quick! They were the only ones that did not judge or be rude to me, and were able to fit me in very quick! I will be making them my cats primary care! Just amazing. I very much appreciate them

Michelle at the front desk remembered our dog from when she would come in with her prior owners, which I thought was amazing as it had been a few years since they had moved up to Kansas City. I was really impressed with that! We had moved up our appointment because Mabel bit a young child, completely unprovoked by the child. It was a shocking attack, and luckily, the child was not as badly hurt as he could've been as mentally unstable dogs can be incredibly dangerous. I have a family friend what was forever mutilated when their nippy family dog bit off her cheek as a child. Another friend from middle school ignored their dog's random aggression and reactivity or justified it, until one day the dog attacked their son so badly that doctor's could not save his mangled leg. Hunter became an amputee at only 5 years old. So I was grateful Mabel's bite to this little boy was a slightly punctured lip. But I will never forget the slow-motion horror of watching her attack this little boy while I talked to his Mom. And I felt so stupid for justifying and excusing away her prior nips and lunges, all of which were completely unprovoked. So, I think deep down inside I knew there would be nothing Dr. Blackburn could prescribe that could make Mabel calmer, less anxious, less reactive. She had worked with professional trainers with her prior family, and we had hired a professional trainer as well after she went after our three year old when our daughter was only trying to hand her some kibble. But I was still hopeful. I really appreciate Dr. Blackburn giving me a more clear picture of Mabel's past aggression and bites, as her prior owners were too blinded by their love for her (they enlisted in the Army, and had to re-home Mabel before they were deployed). I cried a lot. Called my brother who is a veterinarian in Nevada. Cried some more as he agreed with Dr. Blackburn. My husband told me he had lost trust in the dog when she came for our 3 year old. I called and cried for hours over the phone with my friend, Mabel's former owners who had rescued Mabel from an abusive situation. When I called All Creatures to let them know we decided to move forward with euthanasia, Rhonda cried with me. I asked if Dr. Blackburn could come to our home, as his exam rooms and back rooms always made Mabel anxious and I wanted her to be as calm and as loved as possible in her final moments. They referred me to Dr. Sellers with Peaceful Crossings. Dr. Sellers agreed with Dr. Blackburn and my brother. The next day I called our trainer, and they agreed that it was for the best as Mabel was a mentally ill animal and no amount of training could guarantee the next time she was triggered she wouldn't severely hurt another living thing. They also referred me to two Facebook support groups, one for Behavioral Euthanasia (BE) and the other, Losing Lulu, a grief support page for people who lost an animal to BE. It was one of the most difficult periods of time, and I appreciated the sympathy card All Creatures sent with the picture of Mabel from her file. Thank you, Dr. Blackburn, and staff. For grieving with me and my family. For breaking the news clearly and logically and empathetically giving me a big chunk of time in your exam room to process the news. For the referral to Dr. Sellers. For treating Mabel in the past, though her aggression was ramping up. I don't know when our family will heal from this, and be able to open our hearts and home to another creature. But when we do, we'll be back!