Animal ER Care, LLC

10/18/2025

There are moments that remind us why we do what we do, and this is one of them. After surviving a traumatic injury in the line of duty, K9 Roam is finally going home. His strength, spirit, and sheer will to heal have touched every heart in our hospital.

We’re incredibly proud of our emergency veterinary team, whose dedication and care helped guide Roam through the toughest days. And we’re deeply thankful to our friends at Mountain View Veterinary Surgery for their life-saving surgical expertise.

Roam’s journey is a testament to perseverance, teamwork, and the power of community. Thank you to the Colorado Springs Police Department for your trust and partnership, we’re honored to stand beside you in support of this heroic pup.

We’ll continue to share updates on Roam’s recovery. For now, we celebrate this beautiful milestone with joy, gratitude, and a whole lot of tail wags.

10/17/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our courageous patient, K9 Roam, is making incredible progress after his emergency surgery. He’s now wagging his tail, ragained his appetite, and working on taking his first steps following his leg amputation.

This moment is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together. We’re deeply grateful to our emergency veterinary team for their swift and compassionate care and we extend heartfelt thanks to our friends at Mountain View Veterinary Surgery, whose surgical expertise was vital in saving Roam’s life.

We’ll continue to share updates on Roam’s recovery right here. Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to the Colorado Springs Police Department during this time.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has released an update on K9 Roam, the police dog that was stabbed during

10/16/2025

We are heartbroken yet deeply honored to have been part of the emergency response that saved K9 Roam’s life. Roam was gravely injured in the line of duty, but thanks to the swift coordination between law enforcement and our amazing veterinary team, he pulled through a critical surgery and showed his fighting spirit with a wag of his tail.

This moment reminds us of the extraordinary bond between service animals and their handlers and the power of teamwork in the face of tragedy. Roam, you are our warrior and our prayers are with you and the entire Colorado Springs K9 Unit. 🐾💙

We will continue to share updates on Roam’s recovery. Thank you to everyone who has supported his journey.

Earlier today, CSPD K9 Roam and his handler were dispatched to assist in an incident involving a barricaded suspect. During the encounter, K9 Roam and his officer made contact with the suspect, and in the line of duty, K9 Roam was stabbed multiple times.

He was immediately transported to a local emergency veterinary hospital, where he remains in critical condition and is currently undergoing surgery.

Our hearts are heavy as we stand alongside K9 Roam’s handler and their family during this incredibly difficult time. We ask our community to join us in sending every bit of love, strength, and healing energy to K9 Roam as he bravely fights to recover.

K9 Roam recently joined the Colorado Springs Police Department K9 Unit and has already made an incredible impact, proudly serving as CSPD’s first Certified Gun Detection Dog. His courage, loyalty, and dedication to protecting our community embody the very best of what it means to serve.

For anyone who would like to donate to help support K9 Roam in his recovery and medical expenses, please go to: http://policefoundationofcoloradosprings.org

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! Please remember to keep your furry friends safe this holiday!

05/07/2025

We're thrilled to share that our clinic recently hosted a fantastic training day with the Colorado Springs Police K-9 Unit! It was an incredible opportunity for our team to learn and grow together, enhancing our skills and knowledge to better serve our community. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this training day a success.

04/21/2025

Thank you IDEXX REFERENCE LABORATORY for your kind donation to our non-profit, myBalto fund. Your donation will help many animals in our community and we appreciate your support.

To learn more about our efforts and our myBalto fund check out this link: https://bit.ly/3Tqmc7m

04/20/2025

Hoppy Easter from all of us at Animal ER Care! Remember to keep chocolate bunnies away from curious paws!

04/17/2025

The adorable Tyke was discharged recently after being with us for nearly a week. The reason? Parvovirus.

Parvovirus is a deadly disease that we see all too often. You can reduce the chances of your puppy getting Parvovirus by getting your puppy vaccinated as soon as possible.

03/29/2025

Thank you Danielle for your wonderful review and for choosing us when it came to Bailey's emergency!

"The staff worked fast to help our girl! They were upfront about everything they were doing so nothing came as a surprise. They stayed in communication with me throughout the process and provided the best care she needed. I can't just choose just one person! Every single person there that looked after, cared for, or even met Bailey was absolutely amazing!!! The entire staff stole both our hearts! Quick decisions about her needs and constant communication"

03/25/2025

NEVER keep Lilies in your home if you have cats!

03/19/2025

Thank you Stes for your wonderful review and for choosing us when it came to Kevin's emergency!

"I'm home with my 12 year old dog today and I'm so grateful to be typing this review. My pup is resting after our 3:30AM visit this morning and I want to say how thankful I am that I brought him in to see Dr. Hesse this morning.

I had to wake my toddler up at 2:30 to bring us all in to the vet and I was dreading the experience of managing both the kiddo and the 75 pound dog. We were put into a room very quickly with NETFLIX so my toddler was happy to watch cartoons. This is not a place where I'll ever hesitate to have to bring kids along. They offer snacks and coffee, too, which was great.

Dr. Hesse is so wonderful. She immediately connected with my dog and I felt very confident in her exams and recommendations for diagnosis and treatment. Everything was explained well and I never felt overwhelmed by the information. She made sure we had everything we need to comfortably manage care of our senior dog while he is recovering.

This will absolutely be our go-to for emergency pet care. Thank you all for your kindness and professionalism. Kevin says WOOF, which i think means thank you, even if he didn't like the re**al exam."

03/17/2025

Irish you a whole pot of gold!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!