Rascal Unit

02/14/2025

Appointments open for spay/neuter in our Dublin facility next week. Scheduler available at http://rascal-unit.square.site/

For services and pricing, visit www.rascalunit.com

02/13/2025

If your pet had a Save This Life Microchip, read this before you pay to re-register!

We have been informed that Save This Life Microchip has ceased operations and unlinked their entire database from the national registry. Consequently, if your pets’ microchip was registered with them, scanning will no longer retrieve your owner’s information. Rascal Unit used Save this life microchips until mid 2023.

According to our current microchip company, 24PetWatch, clients can register their pets for free in the 24PetWatch registry. They can visit mypethealth.com and click on the button “Create account from microchip.” If they already have an account, they can enter their email on the left, click continue, and then click “Forgot Password” to reset their password. Alternatively, they can call +1 (866) 600-4815 if they do not have an email address.

There is also Free Registry Service at http://www.freepetchipregistry.com. This is a FREE database that is connected to the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool.

Pet owners who do not have their Chip number handy can visit any veterinary clinic to have their Pet scanned by a Universal Reader. If you are a Rascal Unit client and do not have your pet's microchip information, email us at [email protected]

02/06/2025

Rescue, shelter and TNR friends:

Free webinar on the risk of bird flu to cats thanks to Maddie’s fund.

How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu?

You probably have seen recent news about cats infected by H5N1 avian influenza virus. Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for the webcast, “How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu?” hosted by Drs. Cynda Crawford and Julie Levy.

Can this virus spread from cat-to-cat? Can cats spread infection to people? What is the risk for infected cats entering shelters, TNR clinics and community clinics? Drs. Crawford and Levy will talk about risk factors for H5N1 avian influenza infection of cats in outdoor and indoor settings; risk mitigation measures for shelters, TNR clinics, and community clinics; and what to do if you suspect a cat might be infected in a one-hour webcast. Please bring your questions.

Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 12n Pacific / 2pm Central / 3pm Eastern (one hour)

Register: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/special-webcast-on-february-11-2025-how-much-do-you-know-about-bird-flu

On-demand: This session will be recorded, register now to receive the link to the on-demand recording after the live event

UPDATE: Watch the on-demand recording of this webcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/srGO-9SPtoU

How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu?

You probably have seen recent news about cats infected by H5N1 avian influenza virus. Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for the webcast, “How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu?” hosted by Drs. Cynda Crawford and Julie Levy.

Can this virus spread from cat-to-cat? Can cats spread infection to people? What is the risk for infected cats entering shelters, TNR clinics and community clinics? Drs. Crawford and Levy will talk about risk factors for H5N1 avian influenza infection of cats in outdoor and indoor settings; risk mitigation measures for shelters, TNR clinics, and community clinics; and what to do if you suspect a cat might be infected in a one-hour webcast. Please bring your questions.

Dr. Crawford is a Clinical Associate Professor in Shelter Medicine. Her areas of expertise include diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of infectious diseases in dogs and cats in sheltering facilities. Dr. Levy is the Fran Marino Endowed Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the University of Florida, where she focuses on the health and welfare of animals in shelters, feline infectious diseases, and humane alternatives for cat population control.

This webcast will be recorded. It has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 12n Pacific / 2pm Central / 3pm Eastern (one hour)
Register: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/special-webcast-on-february-11-2025-how-much-do-you-know-about-bird-flu
On-demand: This session will be recorded, register now to receive the link to the on-demand recording after the live event

02/05/2025

Another successful day in curbing the overpopulation of cats and dogs in Hardin County. Thank you Dr G and all the Rascal Unit crew!! You all are amazing 💜

02/04/2025

Our own Dr. Valerius as well as Dr. Gonzalez from Rascal Unit drove 3 hours together in blizzard conditions to assist HSUS with their initial assessment of over 400 animals on a fur and urine farm. Wildlife rehabilitators and sanctuaries from around Ohio and states as far as Texas have come together to house as many of these animals as possible. We are always in awe of their dedication and commitment to the welfare of animals. At All Critters, we continue to provide medical care for some of the animals that found temporary or permanent placement around the Columbus area, including a very friendly skunk getting an ultrasound in the images below. While it is very sad that such efforts are necessary in the first place, we hope that awareness from this case will bring about change and better laws to protect animals.

You can read more about the case here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/28/animals-rescued-ohio-fur-farm

02/01/2025

Next HOPE CLINIC is scheduled for 2/16 from noon to 3pm. We're at a new location, Mount Carmel Franklinton! Attendees must park in the P1 garage. The Rascal Unit will be in the circle out front.

Sign in will be inside, but dogs are NOT permitted inside, so you'll need to leave them in your car when you sign in. COPS will have volunteers on sight to help direct any questions.

Map is attached.

01/31/2025

Did you know you can use GoodRx to save on your pet’s local pharmacy prescriptions? If you have to fill a prescription at the same pharmacy you would use to fill your own, check their app and see if you can save on their meds.

01/29/2025

Rascal Unit wellness, vaccine and microchip clinic this Friday, January 31st, at Pet Suites in Grove City from 2-6pm. This is a walk-in clinic, first come, first serve. Waiting times can be long and we appreciate everyone's patience as our staff works hard to care for all our patients.

For services and pricing, visit https://www.rascalunit.com/services.pml
(NOTE: NO SURGERY OR DENTALS AT THIS CLINIC)

01/28/2025

Appointments for surgery and dentals are available for this Wednesday (1/29) and Thursday (1/30) at our Dublin office. To schedule, visit http://rascal-unit.square.site/

For services and pricing visit www.rascalunit.com

01/19/2025

Today! Noon to 3pm at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.

01/16/2025

UPDATE: We had some issues with the schedule site, but it has been fixed. Appointments are open again. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Spay/Neuter (dog, cat and rabbit) and dental appointments available for next week at our Dublin facility. To schedule, visit http://rascal-unit.square.site/

For services and pricing, and for clinics outside of Dublin, visit www.rascalunit.com

01/13/2025

We have opened spay/neuter appointments for this Wednesday January 15th at our Dublin location. To schedule, visit http://rascal-unit.square.site/

For services and pricing, visit www.rascalunit.com

01/07/2025

Wellness clinic this Friday January 10th at Mutts&Co Hilliard location from 2-6pm

For more information, including services and pricing, check out our eNewsletter at https://conta.cc/4j8dTsA

Future clinic dates are available on our website at www.rascalunit.com

01/07/2025

Spay/neuter appointments open for Dublin for Wednesday January 8th at http://rascal-unit.square.site/

Services and pricing available at www.rascalunit.com

01/06/2025

With growing concerns about avian flu's impact on cats, we're sharing some helpful resources from our shelter medicine colleagues at UW Shelter Medicine Program and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)! 🐱🦠 These resources offer advice on monitoring and responding to disease transmission in shelters, clinics, and for pet cats. 📚👇

🔗 UW Shelter Medicine Program: https://bit.ly/4gZaxX1
🔗 AVMA: https://bit.ly/4a4fQ5a

01/06/2025

We have surgery appointments for Tuesday January 7th. To schedule, visit http://rascal-unit.square.site/

For services and pricing, visit www.rascalunit.com

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

We are welcoming the New Year with some spay/neuter and dental appointments at our Dublin location. To schedule, visit our Square site at http://rascal-unit.square.site

For services, pricing, and for travel clinic schedule, visit our website at www.rascalunit.com

12/27/2024

Last wellness clinic of 2024 Friday December 27th at the Howard Hannah Real Estate Services in Dublin from 2-6pm. For more information, check out our eNewsletter at https://conta.cc/3Bj9Fxd

Email from Rascal Charities Last wellness clinics for 2024 in Grove City, Westerville and Dublin WELLNESS CLINIC DECEMBER 6th Pet Suites in Grove City December 6th: Pet Suites Grove City from 2pm - 6p