KEEP YOUR CAT INDOORS. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost, or be stolen, injured, exposed to infectious diseases (including rabies), or killed. (recent statistics show more cats contact rabies than dogs!) BANG ON THE HOOD of our car in cold weather. Outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars and can be injured or killed by the fan belt when the car is started. NEVER LET … [Read more...]
Area Organizations Providing Pet Assistance
Virginia Angels of Assisi: Roanoke (spay/neuter assistance, discounted pet medications) Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: Alexandria (spay/neuter assistance) Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Arlington (spay/neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care) Bedford Humane Society: Bedford (spay/neuter assistance) Capital Animal Care … [Read more...]
Low Cost Spay & Neuter and Wellness
NORTHERN VA Spay Inc. - www.spay.org Spay Now - www.spaynow.org HSUS low cost spay/neuter resource link for the state of VA -http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html#Virginia Petsmart Charities spay/neuter clinic locator map - http://pschar.org/snlocator///clinic_search.php?txtZip=22556 ALEXANDRIA Animal Welfare League of Alexandria - … [Read more...]
HSFC Pet Emergency Preparedness Plan
The key to survival during a disaster, crisis or emergency is to be as prepared as possible before the storm hits. Take the time to make a plan and assemble an emergency kit for you and your pet. By taking these steps now, you will greatly increase your pet’s chances of survival. The Humane Society of the Fairfax County recommends the following actions to make sure your pets are taken care of … [Read more...]
24 Hour and Emergency Vets in Northern Virginia
A pet emergency can happen at any time! Just like humans go to the Emergency Room, you can take your pet to an emergency vet when their regular veterinarian office is closed. Whether your pet is sick or injured, there are places in your community that can help. A pet emergency can be very scary, however if you know who to call and where to go in the event of an emergency, it will help put you at … [Read more...]