If there is any question to the validity of this, I can post screenshots of our conversation but to sum up. They even told us to just take him home and settle him in rather than taking him to the vet, this was included in a string of texts from Garrett trying to explain away what happened to my dog while in his care. The people at the kennel (Garrett and his wife) said they never noticed the swelling and tried to convince us that this was just normal when dogs are stressed out. Obviously that emergency vet will not be referring anyone to Garrett Stevens' Alpha and Omega Dog Training and Kennels either. I'm so thankful we came home when we did, otherwise who knows what would have happened to him. I was floored when the vet actually said this enormous injury must have been neglected, there is no way a dog owner, let alone a supposed dog specialist wouldn't have been able to see this. The vet also said with this kind of neglected injury and severity of his infection my dog would require aspiration, sedation, CT scans, as well as antibiotics and painkillers for the next 10 days. The vet advised me with the extreme swelling to his face and neck that this injury and massive infection (obvious due to the swelling) should have been noticed at least 3 days prior to us arriving back home to pick him up. We immediately took him to the closest emergency vet who informed us that a foreign object was lodged through his neck/throat area and left completely untreated for days. My dogs face and neck was swollen to 4 times its normal size and he had two tennis ball sized lumps in his neck, as soon as I saw him I knew something was seriously wrong. I expected this to be a great place due to all of the positive reviews but when I came back to pick up my dog, I saw a horrifying sight. I am beyond disappointed by the "care" or rather neglect my dog received while at this kennel. We are grateful to have the chance to give back to the service men and women that so deserve our support.My dog was injured and neglected which led to a massive infection while at this kennel. We want to thank Mark for affording us the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful program.
It is an honor and a very rewarding experience for Alpha & Omega to partner with the Paws Healing Heroes Program.
These programs strengthen each dog’s basic obedience while expanding and adapting the dog’s existing skill set to suit the specialized needs of the veteran’s they will serve. In addition to helping our Veterans, Mark also helps our four-legged friends since dogs are primarily obtained from rescue shelters throughout New Jersey.Īfter adoption each dog is enrolled into a customized training program with Alpha & Omega. Mark organizes community events to raise the funds needed for the Paws Healing Heroes Program. He aids these Veterans by helping them get service dogs that become steadfast companions that are also trained to help them cope with the stress they experience.
He established Paws Healing Heroes to fulfill his mission to aid Veterans that are struggling with the transition back to the civilian life after leaving the military service. Mark is a New Jersey native and US Army Veteran. Alpha & Omega Working Dogs is proud to announce our new partnership with Mark Eberle and his Paws Healing Heroes Program.
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