I’m going to try to make a long story short as much as possible here. My dog was in our backyard one morning and I went outside because he was not coming inside when I called him. I went outside to find him sniffing around at a chipmunk that was lying still. The chipmunk was alive and obviously frightened, but very much aware of what was going on. My dog had been looking at and gently rolling the chipmunk around and once I got my dog inside of the house and was able to pick up the chipmunk in a towel, I was able to examine the little guy. Once I put him in a box and moved him around I could tell that there were no puncture wounds or anything from my dog, he was just checking the chipmunk out curiously. The chipmunk was very cohesive, yet scared, but was looking at me with wide eyes. After a little while, he started to try to hobble around but I noticed that his rear right foot was not moving with him, he was holding it up as if he was limping. I called a wildlife rehab group who said that most veterinarians will not take in wildlife, but that Wellesley animal clinic would. After I described to them in detail how the chipmunk was moving and that he was walking around but had an injured foot, they said that was a good sign and that he most likely just has a fractured foot, that the vet should be able to fix him and then they would take him to rehab and let him back into the wild. I brought the little chipmunk into work with me to make sure he was OK - kept him in his box since I had to leave the house and didn’t want to leave him alone. He was snuggling up in the box while I was at work moving around as much as he could with his hurt foot to make himself comfortable and was going in and out of sleep. He became very comfortable and seemed very peaceful with his box and blankets. I called Wellesley to ask about their procedures in these instances, and they told me to just drop him off as soon as possible. On lunch, I went to Wellesley animal clinic to drop off the little guy as instructed, wrote down my name, phone number, how I found the chipmunk etc. I left to head back to work. Thirty minutes later, I called the vet to ask a question about my dog mouthing the chipmunk to make sure my dog wouldn’t catch any diseases. While I was on the phone with them I asked how the chipmunk was doing. They told me “oh yeah he had a fractured foot so we put him down.” Now, I understand that there instances with animals where they are injured and putting them down is the most humane choice. But in this instance, everything that I read, and the three other veterinarians that I called all throughout the morning for advice told me that if he has a fractured foot the veterinarian should definitely be able to fix it and that the chipmunk would be able to be rehabbed back to the wild. As an animal clinic, I would think that no matter how big or small the life, they would try to save it. Looking back, I wish that I had pursued other options and consulted other people who have cared for injured wildlife on their own instead of trusting to the “licensed professional.” In my opinion, places who make such fast and harsh decision like this are so overwhelmed and busy that they just trying to make the most cost effective decision for their business. I understand that the business has to make money, but as an animal clinic, your main priority is supposed to be the animals that need you. It is public knowledge that euthanasia is a much cheaper and easier way out for veterinarians often times than fixing the animal back to health and safety, especially when the vet would have to pay for the procedure for this chipmunk since he did not have an “owner.” I wish that the staff would have at least given me a call to say they were going to put him down so that I could have given him another chance at life. We have two cats and a dog at home and are huge lovers of animals. It should not matter what the animal is, a veterinarian should always do what’s right and try to save a life. I would never trust Wellesley Animal Clinic with my own beloved furry friends. Read Less

I was referred to Wellesley Animal Hospital by Kelli, an experienced Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist I found on the Va Game and Inland Fisheries website. Several local people had rescued a snapping turtle that had been hit by a car in Chesterfield on a busy road. This team took in the turtle and administered First Aid with fluids and antibiotics, stabilizing her for the Rehab team to continue her care. This is inspiring and amazing work. This 5 star review for Wellesley Animal Hospital is in honor and recognition of their efforts for their dedication to injured creatures...our precious natural resources. Deepest thanks to the Wellesley Hospital Team! Read Less