College of Veterinary Medicine Non-profit Organization Office of Advancement U.S. Postage 625 Harrison Street PAID West Lafayette, IN 47907-2026 Purdue University Address Service Requested PVM Report Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Help us Save valuable resources by signing up to receive your next issue of the PVM Report electronically. [email protected] 2011 Annual Report Edition Vol. XXXIV, Number 2 A Message from the Dean “What’s in a name?” It is a fair question, as immortalized in the lines of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” The answer in the case of Purdue Veterinary Geckler Veterinary Hospital, LLC Indianapolis, IN Pet Vac Animal Hospital Spartanburg, SC Medicine, is, “plenty!” And that is why, after careful thought and extensive discus- Gibbons Veterinary Hospital - Wading River Wading River, NY Peterborough Veterinary Clinic Peterborough, NH sion with faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends, we requested that our name Hall Koehler, P.C. 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Note that, as this publication was going to press, our name changed from “School” to “College” (see “Dean’s Column” on facing page). While most refer- ences to our name in this publication reflect that change, in some instances, Family the use of the word “School” was retained for appropriate historical context. Dean 4 Veterinary Medicine - Family Style Willie M. Reed Read the stories of Purdue veterinary alumni who’ve made private practice a family affair. Associate Deans S. Kathleen Salisbury 10 News and Notes Harm HogenEsch Sandra Amass Catch-up on news about alumni, faculty and staff. Director of Advancement 18 Animal Response Team Carol Willoughby Read how a shared desire to help animals in emergencies brought together a firefighter and a Purdueeterinary V Medicine alumna. Director of Development Becky Hershey 20 PVAA Membership Roster Editor A thank you to the alumni who support the Purdue Veterinary Kevin Doerr Alumni Association through membership dues. Designer 24 Discovery Team Elaine Scott Design “Against the Odds” is a story about a dog named “Joe” who helped his “family” in its fight against cancer. Contributing Writers Kevin Doerr 26 Delivery Team Becky Hershey Shelter Medicine is the focus of an exciting new mobile unit Kay Hagen Kelli Anne White that will help veterinary students serve and learn “on the road.” Carol Willoughby 28 A Hero's Shadow Photography K9 Shadow brings new meaning to the word “healing” for the Seth Bossingham Purdue Veterinary Medicine team called on to treat the injuries Kevin Doerr he sustained in a tragic shooting. Ed Lausch Sam Royer 32 Engagement Team Purdue Marketing & Media See photos that capture memories from the 2011 Purdue Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education Conference and Homecoming. This issue of the PVM Report was published through donations from 40 Teaching Team generous alumni and friends. Awards recognize outstanding faculty and staff. Please visit us at the College’s