St Francis Veterinary Care

04/24/2025

Every dollar is doubled from now till 8pm - up to $5,000! Your gift goes twice as far to help pets in need. Give online today: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/st-francis-vet-care

04/24/2025

Make a difference in a pet's life today! https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/st-francis-vet-care

04/24/2025

https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/st-francis-vet-care

04/23/2025

So excited for tomorrow, The Amazing Give kicks off at 8am⏰. BUT, you can get an early start helping a pet family in need! 🐕🐈 We have a dollar-for-dollar match challenge that's ALREADY STARTED🚦. Thanks to our friends and supporters we have another match that will kick-off at noon as well. Set your alarms, make a reminder, write a note or... you can GIVE NOW ❤️ https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/st-francis-vet-care

04/23/2025

We love visiting this community each month to provide affordable veterinary care, free nail trims and parasite prevention. Please support SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) this Thursday for The Amazing Give. They have so many fantastic community programs 💕🐾

04/22/2025

https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/st-francis-vet-care

04/20/2025

Thank you to all the amazing donors and community support to help Sport on his road to recovery. You all managed to raise $2,269 to go towards covering his surgery and recovery costs! His surgery is scheduled for Monday and we are so thrilled to be a part of his story. If you would like to continue to make a difference for pet's in the North Central Florida communities, please mark the date for The Amazing Give this Thursday, April 24th. Early giving is now open and every dollar donated will be matched up to $3,500 as our first head-start giving goal. More info coming soon: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/st-francis-vet-care

04/18/2025

THANK YOU, GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY!
Because of you, Sport is one step closer to getting the care he needs!

Thanks to your outpouring of support, Sport has had his pre-surgical appointment and is on track to receive the leg amputation he needs to live a pain-free, happy life. We’re still in the final stages of fundraising, but we are filled with hope—and it’s all because of you. You’ve currently helped raise $1,043 of the $1,700 needed for his surgery!

A very special thank you to Stuart and WCJB TV20 News for helping share Sport’s story with the community. You can read the article here:
https://www.wcjb.com/2025/04/17/three-legged-puppy-named-sport-needs-funding-amputation/?outputType=amp

We are deeply grateful to Banfield Pet Hospital and our amazing veterinary team—Dr. Frances Lane, Dr. Chris Mladinich, and Dr. Stacy Hudak—for their care and commitment to giving Sport a second chance. A heartfelt thanks also goes to Nancy Hendler for her incredible care for Sport during this journey.

And to our dedicated volunteers and staff—thank you for showing up, time and time again. You make this work possible.

Sport still needs us—but with this community behind him, he has the best chance to recover. You can help us reach this final goal by donating at our website: www.stfrancisvetcare.org/donate

The dog was found Sunday with a missing paw and covered in parasites and dirt. He was then named “Sport” by those who found him because he had the heart of a champion to overcome his struggles.

04/17/2025

We’re back in Union County this Saturday, April 19! Join us from 10 AM – 2 PM at Union County Animal Control for affordable pet wellness services—vaccines, microchips, parasite prevention, and more.

Everyone’s welcome, and we offer special discounts for seniors and military families.
Pre-registration is open now through Friday evening—after that, it’s first come, first served!

Help us keep tails wagging and pets healthy—see you there!

Pre-Register Here: https://clinichq.com/online/e201a361-a390-4240-866a-b54382129322

04/12/2025

Check out our April newsletter for a full update on happenings at the clinic along with some great info about the upcoming Amazing Give.

Check out this Email Newsletter designed by St Francis Vet Care.

04/11/2025

We had a fantastic week with all our furry friends! We visited GRACE Marketplace and SWAG Family Resource Center to offer free and low-cost vaccines, exams, and parasite prevention. At our new Tower Rd clinic, we met sweet Avelina, her brother, and many more pets needing meds and diagnostics.

We’re here (and there!) to meet pet owners where they are—financially and geographically.

😁🐾💕🚐

04/02/2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will host its popular Open House event this year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5,…

03/30/2025

The first week at our new location was full of joy, love, and a little bit of heartbreak, as is the nature of our business. We wanted to share some of the stories with our supporters to let you know how your donations make a difference every time a patient steps through our door with a pet in need. (See photo below)

“This past week at St. Francis Vet Care, we opened our doors to pets and families who had nowhere else to turn. Every day, we see firsthand how deeply people love their pets—no matter their financial situation, no matter the challenges they face. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we were able to say yes when these families needed us most.

We met a 72-year-old woman living on just $890 a month who was heartbroken at the thought of not being able to afford her pet’s care. We were able to provide annual vaccinations, heartworm testing, and flea and heartworm prevention—and set up a manageable payment plan that aligns with her Social Security check so she never has to choose between buying food and keeping her pet healthy.

An 11-week-old puppy bounded through our doors, a new member of a single-mother household caring for a disabled daughter with autism. With puppy vaccines and deworming, we helped ensure that this young pup will grow up strong and healthy—on his way to becoming a much-needed service companion for his family.

A disabled widow came to us with her 14-year-old senior dog battling heart and liver disease. She didn’t know how to say goodbye or what options were available. We walked with her through hospice care and, eventually, a peaceful euthanasia, easing both her pain and her pet’s suffering in their final moments together.

A woman recently left living in her car with her three dogs worried about their health but had no means to afford basic care. We provided nail trims, annual vaccinations, and palliative care for her senior pet with heart disease—because no one should have to face these challenges alone.

A homeless veteran came to us with his beloved dog, whose injured foot had gone untreated for weeks after being unable to afford veterinary care. We treated the injury, giving both him and his best friend the relief they desperately needed.

This is why we do what we do. These are not just patients—they are lifelines, companions, and family members to people who need them most. Each owner gave what they could towards their pet’s care, but every dollar donated, every act of kindness from supporters like you, allows us to keep saying yes to families who have nowhere else to turn.

We can’t do it alone. If these stories moved you, please consider making a gift today at www.stfrancisvetcare.org/donate. Your support gives hope, healing, and dignity—to pets and the people who love them.”

03/25/2025

First Day in thee books ✅ We are so excited to finally be open at our new location at 2025 SW 75th St Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32607!

We got to see so many wonderful patients, including sweet Finn, who stole our hearts. ❤️

But while our doors are open, our pharmacy shelves are bare! We need your help to stock up on life-saving medications—essentials that help pets like Finn grow into healthy, happy family members.

💙 Your donation makes a difference! Join us in ensuring every pet gets the care they deserve.

📢 Donate today & help us fill our shelves! 🐶🐱
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03/20/2025

We are so thrilled to announce our new clinic location! We are now located in the Tower Office Center off Tower Rd. 2025 SW 75th St, Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32607. We are open for appointments or walk-ins Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-4pm. You can book your apt online here: https://clinichq.com/online/e201a361-a390-4240-866a-b54382129322. We can’t wait to see you all there! 🥰🐾💕