According to a report by Chris MacIntyre for CBC News, in the remote town of Watson Lake, Yukon, a dog named Kallie is recovering after a traumatic accident—and an unexpected trip to the local hospital for treatment.

Kallie, a nine-year-old mixed-breed, was injured during a routine walk when she ran into the bushes and emerged bleeding. Her owner, Debbie Chadwick, discovered a five-centimetre stick lodged in her chest. With the help of a friend, Cedric Jobe, the stick was carefully removed, and the duo rushed Kallie to Watson Lake Community Hospital.

With no veterinary services in the town of about 1,500 people—and the nearest vet clinic five hours away in Whitehorse—residents often turn to the local hospital in emergencies. Fortunately, the medical team at the hospital didn’t hesitate to assist.

Dr. Haroon Mian, the physician on call, treated Kallie’s puncture wound with care and stitched her up.

Chadwick told CBC News that she was deeply grateful for the hospital staff’s willingness to help, while Jobe praised the small-town values that made it possible.

Dr. Mian emphasized that while veterinary clinics are ideal for animal care, in isolated communities, hospitals often fill the gap when no other option exists

Kallie is now healing well, a testament not only to her resilience but also to the remarkable compassion and adaptability of small-town healthcare workers.

All information in this article is sourced from CBC News.