Anicira Veterinary Center of Manassas

04/24/2025

Meet Hennessey! A few weeks ago, her incredibly attentive and loving mom noticed something wasn’t quite right; Hennessey was crying and had some unusual vaginal discharge. Even though she was otherwise acting like her happy self (eating, drinking, and using the bathroom normally), her mom didn’t hesitate to have her evaluated.

Thanks to those quick actions and deep care, Hennessey was diagnosed with pyometra, a serious and life-threatening uterine infection. She underwent emergency surgery, and we’re thrilled to report that she’s recovered beautifully! Her mom says, “She’s doing amazing!!” Yay, Hennessey!

We’re sending a huge shoutout to Hennessey’s mom for trusting her instincts and acting so quickly. Her love and dedication truly saved Hennessey’s life.

Please remember that spaying and neutering your pets isn’t just about preventing litters. These procedures can literally save lives. And if you have any questions or concerns about spaying or neutering, especially when it comes to major surgeries like this, that's completely normal and understandable. We encourage you to reach out to your veterinarian and have those conversations. Your questions matter, and your pet’s health does too!

Pictured: Hennessey hospitalized, and Hennesey at home.

04/22/2025

Our April spotlight shines brightly on Ivonne, whose passion for veterinary medicine is nothing short of inspiring. With seven years in the field and nearly a year at Anicira, she brings deep knowledge, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to animal care.

Ivonne holds an Applied Science degree with a major in Veterinary Technology, is Fear Free and Laser Therapy certified, and is currently preparing to take her VTNE board exam this August! She loves the professionalism and teamwork at Anicira and feels constantly motivated by the positive impact she helps create for animals in need.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ivonne also plays a vital role in connecting with our diverse community and breaking down language barriers in veterinary medical care.

When she’s not at the hospital, she’s enjoying time with family, her two rescue pups, hiking, roller skating, or catching a movie. Say hi when you see her—Ivonne is a true gem in our Anicira team!

04/18/2025

The gist: FREE spay/neuter surgeries for Pit Bull/Pit Bull mixes. Read the details below!

We’re pleased to announce that Anicira has been awarded a $10,000 grant from SpayVA, a program of the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies (VFHS), to provide free spay/neuter surgeries for Pit Bull and Pit Bull mix dogs. To expand the program’s impact, Anicira will match the grant, bringing the total available funding to $20,000!

- When & Where:
This is happening NOW through October 1, 2025 (or until all funds have been used) at our Harrisonburg and Manassas, VA veterinary hospitals.

- Eligibility Requirements:
You must live in one of the following areas and provide proof of residency: Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County, Harrisonburg, or Rockingham County.

- Unsure of Your Dog’s Breed?
No worries! Please email a few photos to [email protected] or [email protected]. Our team will assist in determining eligibility.

- Services Included:
Pre-surgical examination
Spay or neuter surgery, performed by a licensed veterinarian
Post-operative pain medication
Detailed post-surgical care instructions.

- Rabies Vaccination Requirement:
All pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccination. If your pet is not current or overdue, we can administer the vaccine during their visit for $31.

- Optional Add-On Services:
Additional services, such as nail trims and ear cleanings, are available upon request for an added fee.

For more information and to learn about Anicira’s nonprofit mission, we invite you to read the full article featured in Prince William Living:
https://princewilliamliving.com/anicira-providing-free-spay-neuter-services-for-pit-bull-pit-bull-mixes

04/17/2025

We’re overjoyed to share some amazing news! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve not only met but surpassed our initial fundraising goal, raising an outstanding $14,399 during the Great Community Give!

This incredible milestone was made possible by each and every one of you. Your kindness, compassion, and unwavering support have made a real and lasting impact on the lives of countless pets and the families who love them.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and being part of this journey. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.

04/16/2025

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've officially surpassed our $10,000 goal! We are so deeply grateful for each and every one of you who donated, shared, and supported our mission. Your kindness doesn’t just help Anicira, it touches the lives of every pet who receives the care they need because of you.

ends tonight at 8pm but you can continue to contribute so we can provide even more care to pets in need! A $10 donation will provide a life-saving vaccine! bit.ly/AniciraGCG

04/16/2025

Just under two weeks ago, Anicira Manassas hosted a FREE vaccine clinic to support our community. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters - and our amazing partnership with Petco Love - we were able to provide 399 vaccines to pets in need!

This powerful impact was only possible because of you. As the comes to a close at 8pm tonight, we’re celebrating more than just surpassing our $10,000 goal - we’ve gone above and beyond, together! But why stop now? With your continued support, we can reach even more pets and provide the care they deserve. Just $10 is enough to give a pet a life-saving vaccine.

Let’s keep the momentum going, because together, we can do even more! bit.ly/AniciraGCG

04/16/2025

Every pet deserves a chance at a life free from pain, but at just five months old, Traveler's life had already been filled with unimaginable suffering. This tiny orange kitten was found on the side of a highway on a rainy, desolate day by a kind-hearted stranger. The injuries he sustained told a heartbreaking story: either he had sought refuge in the engine of a car, or he had been cruelly thrown from it at high speed. His rescuer rushed him to get the medical help he so desperately needed. Traveler was diagnosed with a broken tail and leg, both of which had to be amputated, and he was suffering from a severe respiratory infection that had led to pneumonia.

Despite all this, thanks to the generosity of donors like you and the support of compassionate partners like Humane Society of Shenandoah County, Traveler was able to receive the care he so badly needed and, in time, he found his forever home. His journey was a testament to the incredible difference a community can make when we come together to help those who can't help themselves.

At Anicira, we are committed to ending the suffering of animals like Traveler, offering them the compassion and care they deserve. Today marks the beginning of the , with a goal of raising $10,000 so that no pet has to endure the pain that Traveler did. We're almost at our goal having raised over $7,000 in donations during early giving!

Your donation today can help bring relief to more pets in need, helping them heal, find hope, and ultimately, find their happiness.
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04/15/2025

Last February, sweet Chloe walked in for what was supposed to be a routine senior wellness exam. It was a day that would change everything. Just hours later, Chloe vomited a large amount of partially digested food, and within hours, her condition began to rapidly decline. She grew weaker and became lethargic. When she was rushed to radiology, the doctor’s grim discovery revealed a ruptured splenic mass that was causing severe internal bleeding.
In a desperate race against time, Chloe was rushed into surgery. Her mom, completely stunned, watched as everything she thought she knew about that day was turned upside down.

Chloe survived. Today, she’s here, enjoying the sunshine, the wind in her fur, and the love of those who fought for her life. But this miracle wouldn’t have been possible without the care and support we were able to provide. Your help can make the difference between life and loss for other pets like Chloe.

Our goal is to reach $10,000 in donations and we’re nearly there! Please, consider donating today. bit.ly/AniciraGCG

04/12/2025

This is Chevy, a barn cat who was lost for weeks in November. When he was finally found, it was devastating to see that his leg was broken. His family was faced with a heartbreaking decision—euthanasia or surgery. But the surgery, which would give Chevy a chance at life, was out of their financial reach after receiving the estimate from the ER. Thankfully, they were given Anicira’s information, and though the decision was agonizing, they chose to give Chevy a fighting chance. His leg had to be amputated to save him.

At Anicira, one of our core goals is to keep pets with their families and to ease the financial burden that so often forces families into making the impossible choice between their pet’s life and their ability to afford life-saving care. For Chevy, and many others like him, we’re here to ensure that cost doesn't stand in the way of a second chance, a second chance to stay with the families they love.
His mom shared, “We were having a very difficult time when we called you guys and I can’t say enough of how understanding and caring the whole team was. You guys and your ability to work on price saved his life, as financially, we weren’t going to be able to afford it anywhere else.”

As part of the Great Community Give, we ask for your support. Your generous donation can provide life-saving care for animals in need, just like this brave boy. No contribution is too small—together, we can make a real difference. Please share this post and consider donating today to help us continue our mission to keep pets with their families and ensure no one has to face the heart-wrenching decision to euthanize due to financial struggles: bit.ly/AniciraGCG

04/10/2025

Meet the fabulous Dior — a sweet and sassy little lady with a name as stylish as her personality! Several months ago, Dior's mom noticed something wasn’t quite right; she was having a lot of vaginal discharge and seemed to be lethargic. Trusting her instincts, she whisked Dior off to her primary care vet. After a quick exam, the vet diagnosed Dior with a serious condition called pyometra; a dangerous infection of the uterus.

The only way to save Dior’s life? An emergency spay surgery. Thanks to quick action and excellent veterinary care, the surgery went smoothly, and Dior is now back to living her best life — napping in sunbeams, chasing invisible things, and probably judging us all with love.

Spaying your female pets doesn’t just prevent surprise litters; it can literally save their lives. Pyometra is no joke. If you’re unsure about when or why to spay, reach out to your vet for the full scoop.

A HUGE shoutout to Dior’s amazing family for being total rockstars and nursing her back to health. She’s one lucky lady!

04/09/2025

This past weekend, we hosted a Free Vaccine Clinic for our community, and it was a huge success! We were thrilled to welcome 220 patients, administering 193 DAPP/HCP vaccines and 206 Rabies vaccines. Thank you to everyone who came out to participate!

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Petco Love for their generous support of this event. Their dedication to pet health and community welfare has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless animals and their families. Through their vital resources and assistance, Petco Love has helped ensure that pets receive the necessary vaccinations, creating a healthier and happier community. Thank you, Petco Love, for being such a strong advocate for animal welfare!

Check out some photos from the event! If you see yourself or your adorable pet, feel free to tag or share the post. Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event possible. We can’t wait to host another one soon!

04/08/2025

A normal day for Pooh and his Mom quickly turned into a nightmare when he collapsed. She rushed him to a vet who discovered a splenic mass and recommended emergency surgery. Without it, there was a high likelihood of the mass rupturing, causing massive internal bleeding.

Unfortunately, the estimate provided was not within reach so, "I drove from NYC," Pooh’s Mom wrote, after researching lower-cost clinics and finding Anicira. That's 268 miles. 268 miles to have a splenectomy. 268 miles to save her beloved pet. 268 miles driven with hope and fear intertwined, just to give her cherished friend a chance at life; another decade of wagging tails, joyful barks, and companionship. It was a grueling 5-hour journey, a desperate act of love as Pooh's Mom endured the long road, knowing that her pet needed surgery to live.

“They turned one of the scariest experiences of my life into a calm sigh of relief,” she said. Thanks to his life-saving surgery, Pooh gets to cuddle with his Mom, take long walks, enjoy baby showers for human family members, and even get to be featured in calendars.

Please, share this post and consider donating. A $350 contribution could give pets like Pooh the chance to receive life-saving care when they need it the most. Donate today: bit.ly/AniciraGCG

04/03/2025

"Just ONE bite," says the mosquito, as it sets your pet up for heartworm trouble! Yup, that’s all it takes for your pet to get heartworms. April is Heartworm Awareness Month! Heartworm disease is a serious, potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. These worms are transmitted through mosquito bites, and just one bite is enough for your pet to become infected. Dogs are the main host where the worms can grow and reproduce, while cats are considered “dead-end” hosts—meaning the worms don’t fully mature or reproduce, but they can still cause health problems.

This is Pemaquid, a sweet pup who tested positive for heartworms recently. But she'll begin her treatment today! That treatment involves antibiotics, a series of injections to kill the adult worms, followed by rest and monitoring to help her recover safely. We’ll be with Pemaquid every step of the way until she’s healthy again!

Early detection and treatment are key to helping pets with heartworm disease get back to their happy, healthy selves. To ensure they never have to have this treatment, PLEASE keep your pets, dogs and cats alike (even the "indoor only" ones - because YOU can track in fleas and mosquitos can fly indoors!) on flea/tick and heart prevention.

04/02/2025

Suki is a sweet neighborhood stray who found herself in a terrifying and painful situation while trying to give birth. Scared and struggling at the ER vet, she lashed out—too overwhelmed to be touched. The vet delivered heartbreaking news: without immediate emergency surgery, Suki wouldn’t survive.

Her caregivers, still students with limited funds, were devastated. But thanks to Anicira and incredible donors like you, they found hope. "We are so, so grateful for Anicira's help during the most stressful, time-sensitive situation we faced with Suki," they later shared.

Suki received the lifesaving surgery she desperately needed, and today, she’s thriving.

Today marks the start of the Great Community Give, and we need your help to reach our $10,000 goal so that no family has to say goodbye to their pet prematurely because they can’t afford care. Last year, Anicira provided $778,823 of FREE veterinary care to 6,535 pets.

Your donation is a lifeline. It saves lives, eases suffering, and keeps pets with the families who love them. Please give today and help pets like Suki get the care they deserve: bit.ly/AniciraGCG

03/28/2025

Don't forget Anicira Manassas is hosting a FREE vaccine clinic on April 5th from 10am-12pm! No preregistration is required but your pets MUST be spayed/neutered! Dogs and cats are welcome.

Anicira will provide free vaccinations for Manassas area pets on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The no-cost vaccines are made possible through Petco Love's national vaccination initiative Vaccinated and Loved, which provides free pet vaccines for family pets in need to existing an...

03/27/2025

Say hello to Grey! This sweet boy was the center of attention when he came to us two weeks ago with a serious issue. Grey had started having trouble urinating, and being a male cat, this became a medical emergency. Male cats who can’t urinate are at risk for life-threatening complications, and Grey was no exception. After multiple visits to the emergency room, his dedicated human knew that the best option for his continued health and happiness was a Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) surgery. It’s a procedure that widens the urethra to improve urine flow and helps prevent blockages, which are common in male cats prone to urinary issues.

We’re happy to report that Grey has recovered well and is on the mend. He’ll be having his sutures removed soon, and we can’t wait to see his adorable squishy face again!

03/25/2025

Most cat parents understand how incredibly curious kittens can be; everything is new and exciting to explore! But sometimes, that natural curiosity can lead to a little trouble. Take sweet Tiki, for example. About a month ago, her adventurous spirit led her to get stuck in a treadmill, resulting in a fractured leg. Unfortunately, an initial attempt to splint the injury wasn’t successful, and she needed surgery to properly repair the fracture.

But here’s where Tiki’s amazing parents truly shine. Throughout this whole ordeal, they’ve shown nothing but love, dedication, and care for their precious girl. Thanks to their constant attention and support, Tiki has been recovering wonderfully. She even had her sutures removed a few weeks ago and is well on her way to healing.

Though she still has a bit of recovery ahead before she can fully enjoy her playful kitten life, we are so confident that with the unwavering care and love of her fantastic family, Tiki will make a full recovery and be back to her joyful, curious self in no time. Tiki is incredibly lucky to have such a thoughtful and attentive family by her side!