We have been taking our two schnauzers to Dr. Joe Filigno at the Blackwood Animal Hospital for about 7 years. Dr. Joe also took care of our Sadie, a sweet very old spaniel mix who we adopted from a s... Read More
We have been taking our two schnauzers to Dr. Joe Filigno at the Blackwood Animal Hospital for about 7 years. Dr. Joe also took care of our Sadie, a sweet very old spaniel mix who we adopted from a shelter. He saved her life. When she came into the shelter, she was so skinny that you could see her ribs, she had a massive tumor on her left ear, was covered in sores from flea bites and had to have all of her teeth removed. She was so old and in such bad shape that I'm sure many doctors wouldn't have made the effort to save her. I'm so glad that Dr. Joe didn't give up on her, because we got to love her for two years. Dr. Joe took care of her through all of this and took care of her through a really bad case of kennel cough which she got at the shelter. After the initial visit, Dr. Joe came out to our car to give her shots, because I couldn't get her to take her meds. He did this for the better part of the week, so that we didn't have to make her get out of the car during January's bitter weather. During the short two years we had Sadie, Dr. Joe got us through several crises and he was there to help us let Sadie go. When I call the office with a concern, Dr. Joe will often call me back to speak with me. He calls me with the results of tests and procedures. He always takes his time answering my questions and I always feel so much better after speaking to him. Dr. Joe loves animals, which is evident in his "bedside" manner. I don't think we could find a more compassionate highly qualified veterinarian. I know that I wouldn't be able to find a doctor who I trust more. Dr. Joe also takes care of our son's dog, as well as the dogs of several friends. We all love him! Whenever I recommend Dr. Joe to someone, I always get a big thank you after the appointment. The staff has always been friendly and do their best to get us in right away. This morning I called because I'm worried about a lump I found on our Mojo's ear. I am so relieved to have a 1:45 appointment to see Dr. Joe today. I know that I will be greeted by the office staff with their usual smiles, and how are you? And I know that Dr. Joe will take care of our Mojo. I will never take our Molly and Mojo anywhere else! Read Less