June 29, 2026
“Well, that didn’t go as I expected.” – Hugh, probably
We got a call from a concerned resident in a northern Alberta community about a dog that had showed up at their property after what appears to be an encounter with an upset porcupine. Poor Hugh was emaciated and likely looking for his next meal, then *bam* a face full of quills. Luckily, Hugh was incredibly friendly and gentle upon rescue and snoozed in the back seat like a good boy all the way to the vet. Hugh had a substantial amount of quills and was incredibly swollen, infected and painful. We are happy to say that this boy is doing well and being monitored by Westlock Vet.
