Anicira

12/24/2024

At Anicira, we are incredibly grateful for our wonderful pet parents. Your trust, love, and care for your pets mean so much to us, and it's a privilege to be part of their lives. We want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support.

We hope you have a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and precious moments with your furry friends!

12/23/2024

Anicira Harrisonburg will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as December 30th through January 1st. We will reopen on January 2nd at 7:00am.

Wishing all our friends a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and good health! Happy Holidays!

12/20/2024

This sweetheart of a cuddle bug is Jasper! This rambunctious kitten was neutered last week and received a FREE vaccine thanks to Petco Love!

Mom says, "Jasper is doing great post-surgery. He is still as spunky as ever. He loves a good nap but also loves to play with his 4 dog siblings. I think he thinks he is a dog cause a dog bone is his favorite toy and he will pick up his cat toys and carry them around the house to show them off. It’s hard to believe that a kitten from a barn cat litter could be so loving and become part of our family so easily."

We're thrilled Jasper recovered well and wish him and his family the happiest of Holidays!

12/19/2024

As a nonprofit veterinary center, Anicira believes in the power of partnership and collaboration to ensure that animals live happier and healthier lives.

The William H. Donner grant received by the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies is key to the success of our Transport Program, which provides vital spay and neuter surgeries to animals cared for under the Federation's programs.

We are grateful to work alongside such passionate and dedicated partners who share our vision of ending animal suffering and euthanasia in our communities.

Read more about the impact the William H. Donner grant is making in the article linked below:

A $35,000 grant from the William H. Donner Foundation is expanding critical animal welfare services in Virginia, helping organizations to increase access to spay/neuter programs and assist animals in need.

12/18/2024

It's the holiday season and Lilies are all around us! Though quite beautiful, ALL parts of the plant (stems, leaves, petals, pollen, etc) are highly toxic to pets, especially cats! While it isn't fully understood why, it is believed that when cats digest lilies their bodies create a toxic metabolite which can result in severe kidney injury. So, let's remind ourselves and our friends with pets to NOT have Lilies in our homes!

This brings us to Fish! This sweet fella was urgently rushed to Anicira last week because he was exposed to Lilies. Dr. Pedigo hospitalized Fish for observation for several days and collected blood samples to make sure his kidney values were stable. Thankfully, he showed no symptoms and is back home with his purr-ents!

12/16/2024

Happy Monday, friends! Meet Cody and Levi! These two playful 6-month-old kittens were an absolute joy to be around last week when they came in for their neuter procedures. Their energetic antics and sweet personalities made for such a fun and delightful time!

12/15/2024

🐾 Happy holidays from the Team at Anicira - Harrisonburg! We wish you - and all the pets you love - a healthy and happy 2025! 🐾

12/12/2024

Ever wonder who you're talking to when you call us for guidance and assistance? One of those cheerful voices is Maria, a Resource Center Rep! She's been with Anicira for about 1.5 years now and has come to thoroughly enjoy the bonds and relationships she's formed with pet parents. She's opened her heart to a stray kitty named Hotdog and shares her home with a miniature horse, Sugar Cookie and a Pitbull, Adessa Jade. She also cares for a cute Dachshund named Oscar!

12/09/2024

Happy Monday, friends! A friendly reminder that Pit Bull terriers and Pit Bull mixes residing in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William County are eligible for a $40 spay/neuter surgery through Anicira's Pit Fix program!

Daisy and Jax got their procedures for $40! Contact the Harrisonburg or Manassas locations to see if your pet qualifies - and send a photo of your pup!

12/04/2024

Say hello to Archie (pictured here looking up lovingly at Nurse Greg)! This adorable fella came in to be neutered and had some deciduous teeth (baby teeth) removed several weeks ago. Mom says, "Very friendly and helpful staff. My dog is great. What else could I ask for?" of her experience at Anicira!

We're so excited to hear little Archie is doing well!

12/03/2024

Did you know that in addition to providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care that Anicira is also a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization? Generous donations, grants, and community support enable us to extend our mission to reach as many pets and pet families in need as possible so that no pets and pet families go without the medical care they deserve.

We recognize that you have many wonderful options for your charitable giving in our community. Thank you for considering Anicira this Giving Tuesday, or whenever you feel the tug to help pets live happier and healthier lives. Your gifts strengthen our mission!

Please consider giving a tax-deductible donation today through our secure online site at https://anicira.org/donation-selection/ Thank you!

11/25/2024

Happy Monday! Though we adore all of our patients, cats and dogs alike, June was something (extra) special. She was noticeably nervous the morning of her procedure but settled in quickly after some cuddles from every passing nurse. Even after her surgery, June continued to be an absolute angel.

Her Mama says, "June is doing great! Her incision has healed up wonderfully and she is totally back to her normal self." We understand she also recently got her first big girl haircut, too! Looking adorable with those bowties, June!

We're so happy to see June grow up! Thank you for choosing Anicira :)

11/22/2024

Yearly wellness exams for your furry best friends are the perfect time to ask your vet if they need a dental cleaning! By doing a quick but thorough examination of their mouth, your vet will be able to tell you how much plaque they have as well as point out any potentially diseased or broken teeth that should be removed.

Little Clover here is a dental surgery pro! She's had two other procedures before that addressed diseased teeth. And this third time, she had several more teeth removed. Mom says, "She's doing very well," and thanked the team for taking such great care of her.

11/20/2024

Happy Wednesday, friends! While we know there are many medical benefits to spaying and neutering your pets, did you know there are also public benefits as well? Spaying females and neutering males, dog or cat, helps prevent unwanted pet pregnancies, reduces the likelihood of roaming, and greatly reduces the number of homeless animals on the streets.

Say hello to Tabby and Beau, who recently got spayed and neutered! These two adorable creatures will never need to worry about getting a pyometra (infected uterus) or having testicular cancer!

11/18/2024

Introducing our new Team Member Spotlight series, where we showcase the dedicated talents driving our mission forward, starting with one of our amazing client service representatives, Katelyn! If you've come to see us in the last 5 months, you've likely noticed her warm smile and heard her infectious laugh.

In the near future, Katelyn plans to further her career by enrolling in a veterinary technology program to get licensed. Katelyn says her favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine is building strong relationships with pet parents.

Katelyn shares her life with a pig (Wilbur), two Saint Bernards (Zues and Clyde), and another pup named Stella. Say hi when you see her!

11/14/2024

Xena is all smiles because she's on the road to recovery! A few weeks ago, Xena was struck by a car and treated for injuries at an emergency hospital. She was referred to Anicira for surgery on her left paw and for advanced wound care. Dr. Pedigo and the Anicira team worked together to treat Xena's injuries and provided follow-up care on her wounds, helping Xena get back to her happy, playful self.

These photos were taken during a recent visit to Anicira for a bandage change and wound check. As you can see, Xena is feeling much better! Her mom reports that Xena is eager to play with the other dogs at home and is back to her usual, friendly and playful self.

Thank you to Xena's family and to the referring emergency hospital for allowing Anicira to help. It's our privilege to be a partner in the good health and happiness of the pets in our community!

11/12/2024

Thank you WHSV - TV 3 for helping spread the word about the Gratefuldukes of James Madison University and their incredible class project that has already raised over $5,100 for Anicira's nonprofit mission.

Learn more about their hard work and determination and what it will mean for the pets and pet families of our community by clicking the link below!

11/12/2024

Meet Cinna, a very sweet (and yes, according to her Mom, sometimes feisty) cat who receives medical care with the financial assistance of our Operation Free Pet Healthcare program in Harrisonburg.

Anicira’s Operation Free Pet Healthcare provides subsidized wellness, medical, surgical, and dental care for underserved cats and dogs in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Access to quality veterinary care is the foundation of a pet’s health, and through this program, Anicira is able to live its nonprofit mission in a very meaningful way for families who qualify for the program.

Cinna visited us recently for a regular wellness checkup, and her mom expressed gratitude to Anicira, our facility, and our team for providing a great experience for them both. It's our privilege to partner in the good health of pets in our community, and we look forward to sweet Cinna's next checkup with us.

To learn more about Anicira and how we are helping pets live happier and healthier lives, head to www.anicira.org.