Animal Diagnostic & Wellness Center

04/07/2025

Animal Diagnostic & Wellness Center is proud to celebrate World Health Day today! Walking or even just playing with your pet at home can keep them in shape and develop good behavioral habits.

04/04/2025

Friday Funny!

03/23/2025

From belly rubs to zoomies, your pup’s journey is full of excitement—and unexpected surprises! Celebrate National Puppy Day by ensuring your four-legged friend can access the care they need for a lifetime of tail wags.

03/19/2025

This is TALENT!!

03/17/2025

Wishing you and your furry family a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day!

03/14/2025

Friday Funny! Gotta LOVE them!

03/12/2025

Household cleaners and gardening supplies can be extremely toxic to pets.

03/11/2025

ATTENTION TAMPA SEE BELOW any questions contact [email protected] cc [email protected]

FROM THE SHELTER

At Pet Resource Center, we’ve recently observed an increase in upper respiratory illnesses in dogs both in our shelter and coming in from the community. Following guidance from our veterinary team, additional testing has confirmed the presence of canine pneumovirus.

Beginning March 12th, we will be implementing a temporary “clean break” for all dogs entering the shelter. Pneumovirus typically resolves within 10-14 days, and once our shelter population has cleared, we will resume accepting new dog admissions.

What you need to know.

In order to help manage the virus, we will allow dogs to be exposed to each other in the shelter in order to spread the illness and start the shedding process. Dogs with symptoms will be treated accordingly. Those without symptoms will be monitored.
Effective Wednesday, March 12th, the shelter will not accept new dogs, unless they are sick or injured or are bite case dogs.
Deep cleaning of all kennels is currently underway.
To reduce the risk of transmission, shelter staff will be divided into two groups, with one group assigned exclusively to the Pet Resource Center and one group to the location where incoming dogs are being temporarily housed.
Dogs located at our offsite location will not be returned to Pet Resource Center until we are confident that no new cases have emerged.
All scheduled dog rescue surgeries will be postponed. Cat surgeries will remain in place.
Dog foster parents will be encouraged to keep their fosters throughout the closure.
This update only affects dog intake. Our cat intake remains unaffected.
Pet Resources will remain open for dog and cat adoptions, reclaims and animals will still be available to rescue groups and foster.
This is not the same illness that we need experienced last year.
Although dog adoptions will continue, PRC asks that adopters refrain from taking their new pet to dog parks, groomers, or interacting with their current dogs for a minimum of 7 days post-adoption. Dogs that are adopted while symptomatic will be sent home with medications as needed. Dogs that are not symptomatic but leaving with an adopter, rescue or foster will be given a written prescription for medication if they do break with illness. As with all respiratory illness, Pet Resources recommends any dog owner with concerns reach out to their veterinarian.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We appreciate your understanding and support during this time.

03/06/2025

Be mindful of where avocado is stored!

03/04/2025

Even when you take precautions to keep your pet safe, they sometimes still find ways to get into things they shouldn't. Be prepared for the unexpected during Pet Poison Prevention Month with these 101 Household Pet Dangers https://pbxx.it/5BN0A3

02/25/2025

02/25/24 FOUND Tampa FL - at Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Hassan 105141
Breed Terrier, Yorkshire, Yorkie / Mix
S*x Male (neutered)
Weight 3.2 lbs ; Age 12Y/10M
Microchip: YES (PRC "Mister"' 11/2022)
Found: N Clark ave 33614 (near MLK and Lois)
Intake Date: 02/23/24

02/13/2025

We have not used this company's chip, but if you adopted your pet- please check it's paperwork from when you adopted. If the microchip is from this company, your pet's chip is no longer able to be tracked through the company. You NEED TO RE-REGISTER the chip through another company, so you can be located in case pet gets lost. If you are not sure- you can have your pet's chip scanned at most any vet office for free. DON'T WAIT- check now!

02/11/25 - SAVE THIS LIFE, a microchip company, has abruptly gone out of business, affecting pet owners nationwide. Any owner related info has been delisted from the AAHA site. If your pet has a microchip from that company, you are urged to re-register your pet’s microchip with another company ASAP. Helpful article attached in comments. Note that some registries will charge a membership / annual renewal fee. There is also FreePetChipRegistry which, as the name implies, is free.

02/13/2025

Taking in a stray cat is not always something you plan on doing—it can be a spur-of-the-moment decision. https://pbxx.it/CgTm94

02/11/2025

February is National Dental Health Month! How often do you brush your dog’s teeth? If you answered rarely or never, it’s time to brush up on dog dental care. Regular tooth brushing, combined with at-home checks and annual dental cleanings at your veterinarian’s office, can help your dog have a bright, healthy smile and avoid issues like periodontal disease. https://pbxx.it/tZkYrv

02/07/2025

Friday Funny!! The Pirates leave the City tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled for any last minute invasions....

01/30/2025

Though most dog parents would agree that life is better when your dog is by your side, now and then, you may want or need to leave your dog at home when traveling. Of course, leaving your best pal behind can be a big deal, so you’ll want to find the perfect dog-sitting option. https://pbxx.it/PzMgDN