Animal Fix Clinic

30/08/2024

Did you know that Animal Fix Clinic was voted BEST VETERINARY CLINIC in Richmond, CA?!!! Thank you for your appreciation and support!

17/08/2024

Breaking news! We’ve finally broken ground to begin construction on our new home in Pinole! Our top-notch construction team is hard at work on-site as we speak! More info and how you can help:

For over two years, Animal Fix Clinic has been hard at work, not only providing spay, neuter, and surgical care to Bay Area families, but we’ve also been working hard on getting a space all our own .  It’s been a long road to Pinole, and we’re finally on our way. But we’re not packing u

09/08/2024

📢 CALLING BAY AREA BUSINESSES, ARTISTS/MAKERS, AND AFC SUPPORTERS 📢 Will you please consider donating an item for our upcoming silent auction fundraiser September 30-October 5?

Your tax-deductible contribution will help AFC continue our mission of providing life-saving veterinary care and spay/neuter surgeries. We will feature your generous support on social media and in our auction materials.

Examples include gift baskets, gift cards/vouchers, art/artisanal crafts, experiences (tickets, activities, stays), and cat- and dog-themed items, but anything that can help us raise much needed funds would be greatly appreciated!
If interested, please reach out to [email protected]

Thank you so much for your consideration!

06/08/2024

By popular demand, Rialto Cinemas Elmwood has added a second weekend of CatVideoFest! Last weekend SOLD OUT so grab your tickets now for showings this weekend at the Rialto!

Saturday August 10 at 11 a.m.
Saturday August 11 at 11 a.m.

All showings at the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood support us at Animal Fix Clinic!

30/07/2024

Join our team at ANIMAL FIX CLINIC! We're looking for RVTs and Vet Assistants. https://animalfixclinic.org/join-our-team

30/07/2024

These two precious pitbull-type pups were spayed and neutered in honor of ANGEL🪽 today and couldn't wait to tell you about it. Bark it loud: THIS.
SAVES. LIVES.

Thank you ANGEL, and thank you SStand Up For Pits Foundation, Inc🙏❤️ for bringing Spay & Neuter Angel Day to the Bay!!

23/07/2024

RUBY was spayed at today’s Bay Area Spay & Neuter Angel Day!!❤️🐾

Thank you to ANGEL🪽& for addressing this great need in our communities and helping responsible pet parents be part of the solution.

19/07/2024

Help our friends out at Contra Costa Animal Services. Adopt a forever friend. Adoption fees are waived. (licensing fee may apply)

🚨 SHARE: We currently have 178 dogs at our shelter, far over our capacity, and urgently need your help to provide them loving homes. Please adopt or foster, especially our larger dogs, so we can continue to help the influx of dogs in-need. Adoptions are FREE* ($25 licensing fee may apply). View available dogs here: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2424/Available-Animals

All pets are microchipped, spay/neutered, and vaccinated before going home.

Dog Foster Program: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7846/Dog-Foster-Program

Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm (7pm on Wednesdays). Location: 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA.

16/07/2024

These 2 very good girls, Ladybug and Elodie, were spayed today at Bay Area Spay & Neuter Angel Day!
THANK YOU ANGEL and THANK YOU

14/07/2024

We're so happy we could be a part of Maurice's glow up! Glad he's living his best life now as a pampered housecat. 😻

Here is Maurice in his new home. ( They did not change the name). When Lucinda found him, he was pretty banged up. Of course un-neutered, skinny with a very loose and dangerous collar, covered in fleas, with a front paw injured. Dr Goh at Animal Fix Clinic took care of him. Thank you! Look at him now! The king of his castle.

11/07/2024

Bambi, a beloved 14.5-year-old Chihuahua, was in urgent need of surgery to remove her blind and painful right eye. Medication was no longer helping, and her family couldn't afford the surgery at the local ophthalmologist or her regular vet. Desperate for help, they turned to Animal Fix Clinic.

Our staff recognized the urgency of the situation and were able to fit tiny Bambi, just over 3 lbs., into our schedule within a week. During surgery, we not only removed her painful eye but also spayed her to prevent future health issues and extracted a few painful teeth.

Bambi's recovery was smooth, and she was overjoyed to reunite with her family at the end of the day. Her family diligently kept us updated with her progress, and four weeks after surgery, they shared this heartwarming message: "I can’t thank you guys enough for the amazing quality of life you have given Bambi. She’s gained so much weight, wags her tail constantly, and is back to her big attitude. She’s recovered amazingly and acts 5-10 years younger. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

We are incredibly grateful to the Grey Muzzle Organization for helping us provide lifesaving and life-enhancing surgeries for dogs like Bambi. Your support keeps these cherished pets happy and healthy in their homes.

09/07/2024

Another handsome pitbull-type dog was neutered at today's Stand Up For Pits Foundation, Inc Bay Area Spay & Neuter Angel Day!
This nationwide program provides free spay/neuter surgeries for pitbull-type dogs to communities in need of these lifesaving services, in honor of ANGEL🪽

Did you know that neutering dogs can have many benefits beyond preventing further overpopulation?
Neutering can:
-help your dog live a longer, healthier life
-reduce the risk of testicular cancer, hernias, and prostatic disease
-reduce behaviors like spraying, territorial aggression, and sexual aggression
-reduce the desire to roam (this means lower risk for accidents, contagious diseases, becoming stray, and fighting)

02/07/2024

Twice as nice! 🦛🩷🦛 Two more pitbull-type beauties, SNOWY and BLEU, were spayed in honor of Angel🪽at today’s Bay Area Spay & Neuter Angel Day!

We’re so grateful to for helping responsible dog parents in our community.
🙏Thank you, ANGEL🪽!!

30/06/2024

One of our absolute favorite surgeries is entropion repair! This condition, common in companion and community cats, causes the eyelid to roll inward, making the hair on the eyelid rub against the cornea. Ouch! These cats come to us squinting, with eye discharge, and sometimes corneal damage.

The procedure involves removing a thin strip of skin adjacent to the eyelid - correcting the inward roll to a normal position. Done under general anesthesia, this surgery brings immediate relief.

Meet Jacob, one of our recent patients with painful entropion. Jacob has a loving caretaker, but he prefers the outdoor life. After his entropion repair, along with neutering, vaccination, and parasite treatment as part of our community cat program, Jacob is back to living his best life, able to see like a normal cat. Thank you, Petco Love Access To Care Grant for making this possible for Jacob!

28/06/2024

In April 2024, Mrs. J reached out to us for help. Her family had been caring for several young cats in their neighborhood, including Raphael, who had an injury to his left hind limb. Although Raphael could stretch his limb, he couldn’t bear weight and had an open sore. The family shared videos and pictures of Raphael eating, showing he was generally healthy but clearly needed his limb amputated.
Born to a community cat, Raphael was friendly with only two family members. He wasn’t a typical patient for most vets, and the cost of amputation was beyond the family's means. They didn’t want to surrender him to the county shelter because they would miss him terribly. Following a neighbor’s suggestion, Mrs. J contacted us. We arranged to have Raphael brought in for surgery, where we could amputate his limb, neuter him, vaccinate him (Thank you, Petco Love), implant a microchip, and give him an ear tip.
Raphael’s surgery was successful. His limb injury was severe and becoming infected, making the amputation lifesaving. The family managed to cover the cost of his neuter, while we used Petco Love Access to Care funds to cover the amputation.
The day after surgery, the family picked up Raphael and were delighted to see him much brighter and happier. They are very grateful to Petco Love for their generosity in providing funding for lifesaving care.

24/06/2024

Sweeties HONEY and MIKILO were spayed/neutered today in honor of ANGEL🪽
Their mama has worked hard to ensure there were no puppies and now, thanks to , she no longer has to worry about them contributing to overpopulation and the shelter crisis ❤️🐾

14/06/2024

Mittz is a 2-year-old cat that found himself with a urinary blockage for the 2nd time! With help from San Francisco Aid for Animals and Petco Love Access To Care Grant, Mittz was able to come to Animal Fix Clinic for emergency surgery. He would need fluids for the next few days post-op. We showed his people how to administer the fluids so that they could do it at home. They did great! Mittz is back to his happy self and enjoying lounging at home with his family. We love you Mittz!

06/06/2024

Petco Love is dedicated to helping alleviate the shortage of veterinary care professionals within partner organizations. As such, they have established the Petco Love's Vet Tech Scholarship at Penn Foster for designees of qualified animal welfare nonprofit 501c3 organizations to earn their Veterinary Technician associate degree.

We are so excited to announce that Chiara Bonet, one of our veterinary assistants, was rewarded with this scholarship. The scholarship will cover all four semesters of the program, which is AVMA-CVTEA accredited.

This is an incredible opportunity to give a valued team member a step up in their career while expanding access to care.

CONGRATULATIONS Chiara!

20/05/2024

Our very own Robin Post, received a surprise award at Animal Care Expo 2024: The HSUS Access To Care Visionary Award.

The HSUS Access to Care Visionary Award recognizes the significant contribution of one veterinary professional who has been innovative in their thinking, committed in their actions and inspirational to the profession.

In the words of Windi Wodjak, Director of Rural Area Veterinary Services - RAVS, "Robin has dedicated her career to expanding access to veterinary care in a variety of settings. She is a long-time HSVMA member and has participated in more than 30 RAVS field clinics. She has been a driving force in the evolution and expansion of the Animal Fix Clinic (AFC) and the organization’s work to provide access to high quality surgical services to all who need it. She recognizes the barriers many caregivers face in seeking care for their pets and does all that she can to support families and to foster the bond between animals and their people.

Robin is an outstanding leader and an inspiring mentor who works to empower and fully engage every member of the team. Over the past decade, hundreds of veterinary professionals and students have benefited from her supportive mentorship and been influenced by her model of exceptional care.

Her knowledge and commitment to professional development and accessible veterinary care are rooted in a deep compassion and proactive support of the human animal bond that make Robin a truly special and uniquely impactful veterinary professional. From small kindnesses with a patient or client, to the daily support and inspiration she offers her team, to the big picture mission of accessible care she strives for and teaches, Robin makes our profession and the world a better place."

19/05/2024

Congratulations to our Veterinary Assistant Lety who received the HSUS Expo DEI Trailblazer Grant and the DEI Trailblazer award for her outstanding contribution to Access to Care. We are incredibly proud of Lety and her dedication to making a positive impact in our community and her commitment to providing outstanding care to our animal patients. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! https://humanepro.org/expo https://humanepro.org/expo/trailblazers

12/05/2024

Celebrate Mother's Day by honoring the special women in our lives. In the spirit of gratitude and celebration, please consider making a donation in honor of these amazing women who have nurtured, inspired, and empowered us along the way. We'll send a personalized e-card or postal card to acknowledge your thoughtful gesture. https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/animalfixclinic

10/05/2024

Congratulations to Vanessa for being selected for the Field Clinic Travel Scholarship provided by Banfield Foundation and the Humane Society of the United States' Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS). Attending her first field medicine teaching clinic will be a fantastic learning opportunity and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals in need. We are so proud of Vanessa and her dedication to improving animal welfare. Congratulations once again! http://www.humanesociety.org/ravs
http://www.banfieldfoundation.org

02/05/2024

This is Mystic. She escaped her mom's RV one year ago. Her mom returned to the parking lot where Mystic was lost and called out her name for months. Recently, Mystic was brought in by a community member to be spayed. We scanned her for a microchip, and she had one! Mystic's mom registered her contact information with the microchip so that she could be reached if anyone found Mystic. Mystic's mom was so excited that they were finally reunited after a whole year apart.

23/04/2024

Stubby came to us with matted fur and a leg injury that required amputation. His caretakers were very worried that Stubby would not be able to run and jump with only three legs. Stubby proved otherwise during his big-moment release. His caretakers sent us a video of his release, exclaiming, “He ran like a cheetah!”. They also report that Stubby has been seen around the neighborhood, making his usual rounds, and is doing great.

Thank you to his caretakers and Woody Feral Cat Support Group for helping Stubby recover.

22/04/2024

Support Animal Fix Clinic: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/animalfixclinic

11/04/2024

Our clinic is starting to get calls, inquiring on how to best care for found kittens.
Here's a helpful interactive guide: https://www.aspca.org/helping-people-pets/i-found-kittens-what-do-i-do
Check out Kitten Lady's site for step-by-step how-to and tips: https://www.kittenlady.org/kitten-care

05/04/2024

On April 2nd, 2017, Dr Goh and Robin reopened the Fix Our Ferals clinic. From 8 cats that first day to an average of 30+ cats and dogs a day now, Animal Fix Clinic continues to grow so that we can help cats like Julio, who was featured in our last post.

“Julio, a community cat that showed up on my doorstep during peak kitten season. He was a feisty cat who was always getting into fights with the other feral cats. He was skinny, had patches of hair missing, and battle wounds to boot. It took me 3 attempts to trap him! I brought him to AFC to get neutered. After a few months of being neutered, Julio showed no interest in fighting anymore and he even allowed us to get some cuddles in. Julio has now retired…or semi-retired because if he doesn’t get his breakfast from us, he’s off to hunt. He loves lounging around in empty boxes and getting pets from us. He looks like a completely different cat. TNR has saved Julio from being in unnecessary fights and because of his ear tip, the neighbors know he's already been fixed.” -Julio’s caretaker


Send us your Julio stories and pictures. [email protected]

02/04/2024

It's officially spring, and the dreaded “kitten season” is upon us! This month, we want to focus on our Community Cat TNR program.

Fix Our Ferals began as a community cat (Trap Neuter Return) TNR operation, and as Animal Fix Clinic, we are absolutely committed to preserving the TNR program as an affordable community service.

Our TNR program has helped thousands of neighborhood cats live healthier lives and has prevented countless litters of kittens.

This month, we would love to share posts about the many community cats we have helped, along with our favorite pictures and stories. If you have any pictures or stories to share, we invite you to do so!

22/03/2024

In honor of National Puppy Day March 23rd, head over to your local shelter where not just puppies but GREAT ADULT DOGS are waiting to meet you! Take a stroll through these shelters and you just might find your perfect companion.

https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7885/Available-Dogs

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/dogs/

https://www.friendsofbacs.org/adopt-dogs