06/11/2025
🐾 Pan’s Brave Journey 🐾
We wanted to share the story of one incredibly brave puppy — and his equally brave family. ❤️
Pan, a border collie puppy, was out on a walk when he was suddenly attacked by a much larger dog. Despite his family’s best efforts to protect him, Pan suffered multiple bites, including serious injuries to his chest.
In shock but determined, his family rushed him straight to the Animal Referral Hospital, where our team quickly began treatment. Pan was given pain relief, IV fluids, and supplemental oxygen as we fought to stabilise him.
The attack had caused severe lung injuries — bruising, air leaking around the lungs (pneumothorax), blood in the lungs, and seven fractured ribs, along with open chest wounds. Dr. Natashia, knowing how serious Pan’s condition was, called in Dr. Ann to assist. Together, they anaesthetised Pan, placed a chest tube, and performed surgery to close his wounds.
Our amazing nurses — Dani and Laura — assisted during anaesthesia, while Nurse Amanda cared for Pan after surgery. 💕 Initially, we were concerned that Pan might need a ventilator, but to everyone’s relief, his lungs began to heal, and he was able to breathe on his own after a few days.
Today, we’re thrilled to share that Pan is back home with his loving family — happy, playful, and full of puppy energy once again! 🐶💖
A special thank you to our animal attendant Kiara, who stayed by Pan’s side from the very beginning, giving him cuddles and comfort while providing oxygen. Because when trauma happens, compassion and care go paw in paw.
