Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Have You Ever Adopted An Animal from a Shelter?
Patrick The celebrity Pit Bull To Stay In Tinton Falls
Published: Friday, June 03, 2011, 7:30 AM
By Eunice Lee/The Star-Ledger
NEWARK — In March, he was an abused dog rescued from a Newark apartment garbage chute. Today, he's viewed as a money maker whose ability to rake in donations for sympathetic causes has three groups fighting over him.
The story of Patrick the Pit Bull has turned into a bizarre tale involving the humane society, the Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls and the city of Newark.
The custody battle landed in a courtroom yesterday, where attorneys representing Associated Humane Societies and Newark dug into each other in a heated debate.
Harry Levin, representing Associated Humane Societies, argued Patrick is the property of the humane society, which initially took in the dog. Patrick's fame has raised an estimated $100,000, he said.
"What happens to Patrick is an important issue. Patrick has become a celebrity," Levin said in his testimony before Superior Court Judge Joseph Cassini III in Newark.
William Strazza, representing the city, argued Patrick technically still belongs to his alleged abuser, Kisha Curtis, who faces animal cruelty charges.
"Patrick didn't wake up one day and decide to become a celebrity. He was turned into one" by the Associated Humane Societies, Strazza said.
Meanwhile, Patricia Smillie-Scavelli, hospital administrator at Garden State Veterinary Specialists, said she hopes to one day adopt Patrick.
Cassini denied the humane society’s request to move Patrick from the animial hospital to the society's zoo. He said Patrick is being "adequately cared for" by the veterinary specialists and will remain there through Curtis' trial.
"Patrick is both the victim and evidence in this case," Cassini said.
"It's really a stretch to say Patrick is like a pound of cocaine that needs to stay in an evidence locker," Levin retorted.
Patrick's publicity has launched national anti-cruelty movements, protests, prayer vigils, T-shirt sales and hundreds of Facebook fan groups worldwide.
Patrick's publicity has launched national anti-cruelty movements, protests, prayer vigils, T-shirt sales and hundreds of Facebook fan groups worldwide.
Last month, Patrick fans from as far away as Rhode Island and Massachusetts rallied in Newark as Curtis made her first court appearance. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has been flooded with 3,000 letters from Patrick supporters.
The animal hospital obtained a court order April 26 that Patrick be kept there during Curtis' trial.
Smillie-Scavelli says it's not about the money.
"I don't think it's a question of what we want — it's what we've been asked to do," she said.
Levin accused the city of Newark, which contracts with the humane society and has had a rocky history, of "teaming up" with the animal hospital to exploit Patrick’s fame. Mayor Cory Booker has raised more than $35,000 for a new animal shelter he wants to build in honor of Patrick.
"The city of Newark doesn’t have the money itself, so it’s going to capitalize on this animal," said Levin, who argued the city is in collusion with Smillie-Scavelli, who wants to adopt the dog.
"Nobody has vetted Ms. Scavelli," Levin said. "I’m not saying she’s a bad lady, I just don’t know her."
Smillie-Scavelli, who said she spends eight hours a day with Patrick, said she simply wants to give the dog a home away from the limelight.
"This is about Patrick and about him having a good life going forward," she said.
Emergency Preparedness For Your Pet – Do You Know What To Do In A Disaster?
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), says to arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND. Remember, if it isn't safe for you, it isn't safe for your pets. They may become trapped or escape and be exposed to numerous life-threatening hazards. Note that not all Red Cross disaster shelters accept pets, so it is imperative that you have determined where you will bring your pets ahead of time.
The Federal Management Agency (FEMA), says to take pet food, bottled water, medications, veterinary records, cat litter/pan, can opener, food dishes, first aid kit and other supplies with you in case they're not available later. Consider packing a "pet survival" kit (Please take a look at the slideshow on the left showing these items), which could be easily deployed if disaster hits. Also, separate dogs and cats. Even if your dogs and cats normally get along, the anxiety of an emergency situation can cause pets to act irrationally. Keep small pets away from cats and dogs.
Keeping Your Dog Safe In The Summer Heat
For the outside dog there is a Contech water dog - motion activated outdoor pet fountain. Another item to help your dog beat the heat is a Cooling bed This bed offers your pet soothing relief from warmer weather. Finally, there is the cooling fan. This battery operated fan attaches easily to most crates or cages.
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If You Have A Pet, You Will Need A Veterinarian – List Of Veterinarians In The Washington, DC Area
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Adams Morgan Animal Clinic
2112 Eighteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 638-7470
Animal Clinic of Anacostia
2210 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 889-8900
Animal Clinic of Capitol Hill
1240 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 543-2288
City Paws Animal Hospital
1823 14th Street NW
Washington, DC
(202) 232-PAWS (7297)
Collins Veterinary Hospital
1808 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 659-8830
Dupont Veterinary Clinic
2022 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 466-2211
Friendship Hospital for Animals
(open 24 hours for emergencies)
4105 Brandywine Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 363-7300
Georgetown Veterinary Hospital
2916 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 333-2140
Janes Veterinary Clinic
520 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 543-6699
Kindcare Animal Hospital
3622 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC
(202) 635-3622
MacArthur Animal Hospital
4832 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 337-0120
Sol Perl, D.V.M.
Housecalls for Pets (upper NW Washington)
(301) 774-5656
Petworth Animal Hospital (specializes in sterilization - handles feral (wild) cats)
4012 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 723-7142
Ross Veterinary Hospital
5138 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 363-1316
Southeast Animal Hospital
2309 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 584-2125
MARYLAND
Al-Lynn Animal Hospital
6904 Allentown Road
Camp Springs, MD
(301) 449-8822
Alpine Veterinary Hospital
7732 MacArthur Boulevard
Cabin John, MD
(301) 229-2400
Animal Allergy and Dermatology Clinic
9039 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 977-9169
Animal Clinic of North Bowie
6796 Laurel Bowie Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 464-3611
Animal Medical Hospital of Belair Road
7688 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD
(410) 661-9200
Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park
60 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD
(301) 249-3030
Animal Medical Hospital at Glenwood, Inc.
Inwood Village Center
2465 Route 97, Suite 7
Glenwood, MD
(410) 489-9677
Animal Skin Disease Clinic
(practice limited to skin disease and allergies)
582 Hubbard Drive
Rockville, MD
(301) 468-7028
Annapolis Cat Hospital
2248 Bay Ridge Avenue
Annapolis, MD
(410) 268-2287
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic
808 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD
(410) 224-0331
Avian House Calls
11854 Linden Chapel Road
Clarksville, MD
(410) 531-9213
Banfield Pet Hospital
20924 Frederick Avenue
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-6251
BCA Bowie Animal Hospital
6840 Race Track Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 262-8590
Belair Veterinary Hospital
15511 Hall Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 249-5200
Best Friend's Veterinary Hospital
5100 Muncaster Mill Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 977-1881
Bowie Towne Veterinary Hospital
13801 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 464-0402
Bradley Hills Animal Hospital
7210 Bradley Boulevard
Bethesda, MD
(301) 365-5448
Brentwood Animal Hospital
3900 Rhode Island Avenue
Brentwood, MD
(301) 864-3164
Briggs Chaney Animal Hospital
13850 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 989-2226
Brookeville Animal Hospital
22201 Georgia Avenue
Brookville, MD
(301) 774-9698
Buckeystown Veterinary Clinic
3820 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD
(301) 698-9930
Burtonsville Animal Hospital
15543 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD
(301) 421-9200
Cameron's Temple Hills Animal Hospital
4900 St. Barnabas Road
Temple Hills, MD
(301) 894-2576
Canal Clinic
9125 River Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 299-0880
13507 Clopper Road
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-7770
A Cat Practice
2816 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 587-0052
Chevy Chase Veterinary Clinic
8815 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
(301) 656-6655
Clovery Animal Clinic
15549 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 384-4162
College Park Animal Hospital
9717 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD
(301) 441-2547
Columbia Animal Hospital
10788 Hickory Ridge Road
Columbia, MD
(410) 730-2122
(443) 413-9031
Coolridge Animal Hospital
6801 Old Branch Avenue
Camp Springs, MD
(301) 449-1610
Crofton Vet Center
2151 Defense Highway
Crofton, MD
(410) 721-7387
Currey Animal Clinic
5439 Butler Road
Bethesda, MD
(301) 654-3000
Damascus Veterinary Hospital
24939 Ridge Road
Damascus, MD
(301) 253-2072
Del Ray Animal Hospital
9301 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD
(301) 564-1923
Diamond Veterinary Hospital
17000 Long Draft Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 869-3990
Emergency Animal Center
1896 Urbana Pike #23
(entrance in rear of shopping center)
Hyattstown, MD
(301) 831-1088
Fairland Animal Hospital
12711 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 622-2115
Falls Road Veterinary Hospital
10229 Falls Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 983-8400
Fallston Veterinary Clinic
2615 Belair Road
Fallston, MD
(410) 877-1727
Feathers, Scales & Tails Veterinary Hospital
330 One Forty Village Road
Fairground Village
Westminster, MD
(410) 876-0244
Flower Valley Veterinary Clinic
4201 Norbeck Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 929-1600
Forestville Animal Hospital
7307 Marlboro Pike
Forestville, MD
(301) 736-5288
Ft. Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility
Rt. 175 & 20th Street
Ft. Meade, MD
(301)677-1300
Four County Animal Hospital
26528-A Ridge Road
Damascus, MD
(301) 253-6144
Fox Chapel Veterinary Hospital
19749 N. Frederick Road
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-8387
Fox Hall Veterinary Clinic
13200 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 933-6033
Gaithersburg Animal Hospital
280 N. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 948-2828
Gaithersburg Square Veterinary Clinic
582 N. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 840-9477
Germantown Veterinary Clinic
19911 Father Hurley Boulevard
Germantown, MD
(301) 972-9730
Glen Mill Veterinary Practice
12900 Glenn Mill Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 762-7387
Glenn Dale Veterinary Clinic
10843 Lanham Severn Road
Glendale, MD
(301) 390-2325
Glenvilah Veterinary Clinic
12948-E Travilah Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 963-4664
Goshen Animal Clinic
8357 Snouffers School Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 977-5586
Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital
1901 Generals Highway
Annapolis, MD
(410) 224-3800
Grove Center Veterinary Hospital
9033 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 963-0400
Hampden Lane Veterinary Office
4921 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD
(301) 951-0300
Healthy Pet Mobile Vet
(offers house calls)
301-305-3722
Highway Veterinary Hospital
2604 Crain Highway
Bowie, MD
(301) 249-2005
Hoffman Animal Hospital
15 Old Mill Bottom Road North
Annapolis, MD
(410) 757-3566
Holistic Pets and People
(Offers acupuncture, healing touch, flower essences, etc. Treats horses, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and reptiles, as well as cats and dogs.)
(301) 221-3412
House Paws In-Home Veterinary Care
(parts of Maryland; please check website for specific areas)
703-264-7879
Huffard Animal Hospital
8073 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD
(410) 768-3620
Hunt Valley Animal Hospital
11206 York Road
Hunt Valley, MD
(410) 527-0800
Hyattsville Animal Hospital
4567 Rhode Island Avenue
Hyattsville, MD
(301) 864-2325
Kentlands Veterinary Hospital
117 Booth Street
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 519-7944
Kenwood Animal Hospital
5439 Butler Road
Bethesda, MD
(301)-654-3000
Kindness Animal Hospital
2130 University Boulevard
Wheaton, MD
(301) 949-2511
Kingsbrook Animal Hospital
5322 New Design Road
Frederick, MD
(301) 631-6900
Lakeside Veterinary Center
14709 Baltimore Avenue
Laurel, MD
(301) 498-8387
Largo Veterinary Hospital
10658 Campus Way South
Largo, MD
(301) 350-4777
Little Seneca Animal Hospital
13009 Wisteria Drive
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-8670
Lutherville Animal Hospital
506 West Seminary Avenue
Lutherville, MD
(410) 296-7387
Lynn Animal Hospital
6215 Baltimore Avenue
Riverdale, Maryland
301-779-1184
Maple Springs Veterinary Hospital
14925 Dufief Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 424-0373
Marymont Animal Hospital
24 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 384-1223
Metropolitan Emergency Animal Hospital
12106 Nebel Street
Rockville, MD
(301) 770-5225
Middlebrook Veterinary Clinic
19530 Amaranth Drive
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-0590
Montgomery Animal Hospital
Montrose Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 881-6447
Montgomery Village Animal Hospital
19222 Montgomery Village Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 330-2200
Mt. Airy Animal Hospital
327 E. Ridgeville Boulevard
Mt. Airy, MD
(301) 829-4800
(410) 795-6926
Muddy Branch Veterinary Center
333 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 963-0275
Negola's Ark
9144 Rothbury Drive
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 216-0066
New Carrollton Veterinary Hospital
7601 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD
(301) 552-3800
New Hampshire Avenue Animal Hospital
6701 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
(301) 270-2050
Norbeck Animal Clinic
2645 Norbeck Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 924-3616
North Laurel Animal Hospital
Whisky Bottom Shopping Center
Laurel, MD
(301) 953-7387
Old Farm Veterinary Hospital
100 Tuscany Drive
Frederick, MD
301 846-9988
Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital
1300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 774-9500
Owings Mills Animal and Bird Hospital
9623A Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, Maryland
(410) 363-0393
Patuxent Valley Animal Hospital
Routes 29 and 216
North Laurel, MD
(301) 490-1030
Peach Tree Vet Clinic
18620 Darnestown Road
Beallsville, MD
(301) 972-7010
Sol Perl, D.V.M.
Housecalls for Pets (southern Montgomery County)
(301) 774-5656
Pet Dominion
15820 Redland Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 258-0333
Pet Hospice Care
(offers house calls)
Dr. JoAnne Carey
PetVacx Veterinary Services
14636 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD
(301) 838-9506
Poolesville Veterinary Clinic
19621 Fisher Avenue
Poolesville, MD
(301) 972-7705
Prince Georges Animal Hospital
7440 Annapolis Road
Hyattsville, MD
(301) 577-9400
Quince Orchard Veterinary Hospital
11910 Darnestown Road
N. Potomac, MD
(301) 258-0850
Reichardt Animal Hospital
125 Mayo Road
Edgewater, MD
(410) 956-4500
Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital
7515 Brooklyn Bridge Road
Laurel, MD
(301) 776-7744
Roving Pet Vet, LLC
Small Animal Veterinary Housecall Practice
20 mile radius of Frederick, MD
(301) 305-1205
Seabrook Station Animal Hospital
9453 Lanhan Severn Road
Seabrook, MD
(301) 577-3666
Silver Spring Animal Hospital
1915 Seminary Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 587-6099
South Arundel Veterinary Hospital
85 West Central Avenue
Edgewater, MD
(410) 956-2932
(301) 261-4388
St. Charles Animal Hospital
3 Doolittle Drive
Waldorf, MD
(310) 645-2550
Takoma Park Animal Clinic
7330 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
(301) 270-4700
Temple Hills Animal Hospital
4900 St. Barnabas Road
Temple Hills, MD
(301) 894-2576
Three Notch Veterinary Hospital
44215 Airport View Drive
Hollywood, MD
(301) 373-8633
Town and Country Animal Clinic
2715 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Olney, MD
(301) 774-7111
Towson Veterinary Hospital
716 North York Road
Towson, MD
(410) 825-8880
Turkey Foot Veterinary Clinic
14426 Turkey Foot Road
North Potomac, MD
(301)921-8382
Valley Animal Hospital
9157 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD
(410) 363-2040
VCA Bowie Animal Hospital
6840 Race Track Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 262-8590
VCA North Rockville Animal Hospital
1390 E. Gude Drive
Rockville, MD
(301) 340-9292
VCA Squire Animal Hospital
15222 Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD
(301) 627-4664
VCA Veterinary Referral Associates, Inc.
15021 Dufief Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 340-3224
Veterinary Health Care Center
632 University Boulevard
E. Silver Spring, MD
(301) 445-0170
Veterinary Holistic Care
4280 Moorland Lane
Bethesda, MD
(301) 656-2882
Waugh Chapel Animal Hospital
2638 Brandermill Boulevard
Gambrills, MD
(410)451-3700
Wheaton Animal Hospital
2929 University Boulevard
Kensington, MD
(301) 949-1520
Woodfield Veterinary Clinic
25017 Woodfield Road
Damascus, MD
(301) 253-6808
VIRGINIA
Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital
10205 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, VA
(703) 757-7570
Alexandria Animal Hospital
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
2660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 751-2022
All Pets Veterinary Hospital and Avian Medical Center in Chantilly Virginia
43112 John Mosby Higheay, Suite 102
Chantilly, VA
(703) 327-6666
Animal Clinic of Clifton
(offers house calls)
Clifton, VA
(703) 802-0490
Animal Clinic of Tall Oaks
12004 North Shore Drive
Reston, VA
(703) 437-5600
Animal Dental Clinic
410 W. Maple Avenue
Vienna, VA
(703) 281-5900
Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
2 Cardinal Park Drive
Leesburg, VA
(703) 777-5755
Animal Medical Center of Cascades
20789 Algonkian Parkway
Sterling, VA
(571) 434-0250
Annandale Animal Hospital
7405 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA
(703) 941-3100
Arlington Animal Hospital
2624 Columbia Pike
Arlington VA
(703) 920-5300
Ashburn Farms Animal Hospital
43330 Juncion Plaza Boulevard #172
Ashburn, VA
(703) 726-8784
Ashburn Village Animal Hospital
44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #172
Ashburn, VA
(703) 729-0700
Austin Veterinary Clinic
7323 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA
(703) 941-5300
Ballston Animal Hospital
5232 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
(703) 528-2776
Banfield
3351 Jefferson Davis Highway
Alexandria, VA
703-518-8492
Banfield
46220 Potomac Run Plaza
Sterling, VA
703-406-9591
Banfield
6535 Frontier Drive
Springfield, VA
(703) 313-8429
Barcroft Cat Clinic
6357 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA
(703) 941-2852
Beacon Hill Cat Hospital
6610 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA
(703) 765-2287
Belle Haven Animal Medical Center
1221 Belle Haven Road
Alexandria, VA
(703) 721-0080
Blue Cross Animal Hospital
8429 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
(703) 560-1881
Broad Run Veterinary Service
149 Spring Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 435-1911
Burke Forest Veterinary Clinic
6214 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 569-8181
Burke Veterinary Clinic
6411 Shiplett Boulevard
Burke, VA
(703) 455-6222
Capital Cat Clinic
923 N. Kenmore Street
Arlington, VA
(703) 522 1995
Cat Hospital of Fairfax, Inc.
3915 Old Lee Highway, Suite 21B
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-5454
Centreville Animal Hospital
13663 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA
(703) 830-1182
Centreville Square Animal Hospital
12415-L Centreville Square
Centreville, VA
(703) 222-9682
Chantilly Animal Hospital
13705 Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway
Chantilly, VA
(703) 802-8387
Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic
4038 Lee Highway
Arlington VA
(703) 528-9001
Clocktower Animal Hospital
2451 Centreville Road, #I-12
Herndon, VA
(703) 713-1200
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital
(Chiropractic services no longer available: Jana Froeling, DVM has moved; see Veterinary Holistic and Rehabilitation Center and Full Circle Equine Service in Amissville, VA (below)
4205 Evergreen Lane
Annandale, VA
(703) 256-8414
Commonwealth Animal Hospital
10860 Main Street
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-8183
Colvin Run Veterinary Clinic
1203 Downey Drive
Vienna, VA
(703) 759-4500
Companion Animal Clinic
10998 Clara Barton Drive
Fairfax Station, VA
(703) 250-4100
Companion Animal Hospital
7297 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA
(703) 866-4100
Companion Paws Mobile Veterinary Service
(offers house calls)
serving Northern Virginia
(703) 450-6360
Crosspointe Animal Hospital
8975 Village Shops Drive
Fairfax Station, VA
(703) 690-6600
Crossroads Animal Care Center
12950 Troupe Street
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 497-PETS
Del Ray Animal Hospital
524 E. Mt. Ida Avenue
Alexandria, VA
(703) 739-0000
Dominion Animal Hospital
795 Station Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 437-6900
Dunn Loring Animal Hospital
2304 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA
(703) 573-7464
Eastern Exotic Veterinary Center (part of Pender clinic)
4001 Legato Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 654-3100
Elpaw
33 S. Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 751-3707
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Northern Virginia
see: The Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine in VA
Exotic Pet Clinic
7297 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA
(703) 451-2414
Fairfax Animal Hospital
5914 Seminary Road
Bailey's Crossroads, VA
(703) 820-2557
Fairfax Equine Service
(mobile clinic for horses)
(703) 849-8981
Falls Church Animal Hospital
1249 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
(703) 532-6121
Feline Veterinary Clinic (cats only)
7189 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA
(703) 241-8480
Ft. Hunt Animal Hospital
1900 Elkins Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 360-6100
Full Circle Equine Service (Dr. Jana Froeling offers chiropractic, acupuncture, and standard medical care)
Amissville, VA
(540) 937-1754
Georgetown Pike Veterinary Clinic
9891 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA
(703) 759-4410
Great Falls Animal Hospital
10125 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, VA
(703) 759-2330
Greenbriar Animal Hospital
13035-C Lee Jackson Highway
Fairfax, VA
(703) 378-8813
Hayfield Animal Hospital
7724 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA
(703) 971-2127
Herndon Animal Medical Center
720 Jackson Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 435-8777
Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital
500 Elden Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 437-5655
Hollin Hall Animal Hospital
7930 Ft Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA
(703) 660-0044
Holistic Veterinary Health, Inc.
(offers acupuncture and other holistic treatments)
12700 Chapel Road
Clifton, VA
(703) 449-9144
The Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
140 Park Street SE (moved to this location)
Vienna, VA
(703) 281-5121
House Paws In-Home Veterinary Care
703-264-7879
Hunter Mill Animal Hospital
2935 Chain Bridge Road
Oakton, VA
(703) 281-1644
Hybla Valley Veterinary Hospital
7627 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA
(703) 965-9292
Jermantown Animal Hospital
4035 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-5055
Kingstowne Cat Clinic
5830 Kingstowne Center Dr. Suite 120
Alexandria, VA
(703) 922-8228
Kingsview Animal Hospital
7434 Beulah Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 971-9292
Little River Veterinary Clinic
4000 Burke Station Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-5110
Maple Shade Animal Hospital
5597 Mapledale Plaza
Dale City, VA
(703) 670-7668
McLean Animal Hospital
1330 Old Chainbridge Road
McLean, VA
(703) 356-5000
Morganna Animal Clinic and Boarding Kennel
9050 Liberia Avenue
Manassas, VA
(703) 361-4196
Mt. Vernon Animal Hospital
8623 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA
(703) 360-6600
Northern Virginia Home Veterinary Services
Ronald J. Frank, DVM
(703) 938-1771
Northside Veterinary Clinic
4003 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA
(703) 525-7115
Oakton-Vienna Veterinary Hospital
(sees exotics and pocket pets, too)
320 Maple Avenue, East
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2800
Old Dominion Animal Health Center
6719 Lowell Avenue
McLean, VA
(703) 356-5582
Old Town Veterinary Clinic
425 North Henry Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 549-3647
Parkway Veterinary Clinic
5749 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA
(703) 323-9020
Paws to Heal Veterinary Clinic formerly called Veterinary holistic and Rehabilitation Center
(offers acupuncture, chiropractic and other holistic treatments)
360 Maple Avenue, West
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2563
Pender Veterinary Clinic
4001 Legato Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 591-3304
Pet Home Care
Dharm Singh, DVM
(703) 435-VETS
Reston Animal Hospital
2403 Reston Parkway
Reston, VA
(707) 620-2566
Ridge Lake Animal Hospital
1400 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 690-4949
Sacramento Veterinary Hospital
8794-D Sacramento Drive
Alexandria, VA
(703) 780-2808
Saratoga Animal Hospital
8054 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 455-1188
Seneca Hill Animal Hospital
11415 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA
(703)450-6760
Seven Corners Animal Hospital and Five Paws Pet Resort
6300 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA
(703) 534-1156
SouthPaws Veterinary Referral Center
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
(offers ultrasound, radiology, neurosurgery, holistic medicine, intensive care, oncology, orthopedics)
8500 Arlington Boulevard (recently moved from Springfield)
Fairfax, VA
(703) 752-9100
Springfield Animal Hospital
6580 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 451-1995
Springfield Emergency Veterinary Hospital
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
(specializes in dermatology, cardiology, intensive care, oncology, radiation oncology, CAT scan, radioiodine)
6651-F Backlick Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 451-8900
Sterling Park Animal Hospital
800 West Church Road
Sterling, VA
(703) 430-3000
Suburban Animal Hospital
6879 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA
(703) 532-4043
Town and Country Animal Hospital
9780 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-2110
University Animal Hospital
10681 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 385-1054
VCA-Barcroft Cat Hospital
6357 Columbia Pike
Bailey's Crossroads, VA
(703) 941-2852
VCA-Old Town Animal Hospital
425 N. Henry Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 549-3647
Veterinary Holistic and Rehabilitation Center now called Paws to Heal Veterinary Clinic
(offers acupuncture, chiropractic and other holistic treatments)
360 Maple Avenue, West
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2563
Veterinary House Call Service
2026 Golf Course Drive
Reston, VA
(703) 620-3919
Vienna Animal Hospital
531 Maple Avenue West
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2121
Village Veterinary Clinic
9534 Burke Road
Burke, VA
(703) 978-8655
Westfields Animal Hospital
5095 Westfields Boulevard
Centreville, VA
(703) 378-3028
Woodbridge Animal Hospital
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
13312 Jefferson Davis Highway
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 494-5191
Iams Pet Imaging Center
328 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA
703-281-9440
(MRI's for pets)
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Monday, June 13, 2011
So You Want To Buy/Adopt A Cat/Dog? Have You Really Thought About It?
1. What type of pet would fit your lifestyle? Are you away from home for long hours?
DOGS:
a. If you are getting a puppy, did you know that they will need to relieve themselves every 2-3 hours. It is very important that you do not leave a puppy alone for longer than 2-3 hours. They have no muscle control. If you must leave them make sure that you have left them fresh water and an area covered with potty pads or newspapers. Make sure that they are confined to a small area where they can not get out and possibly hurt themselves.
b. If your are getting an older dog, it needs to socialize, and leaving him home alone for 8-10 hours each day can result in separation anxiety issues, not to mention excessive barking and sometimes destructive behavior to the house.
c. Are you going to spend time with your dog, letting it out every morning and evening to take care of it’s business. If you take it out for walks, are you prepared to carry a dogie bag and clean up behind it…like every pet parent should do!
d. Now, comes the Vet. Your dog needs to see the Vet at least once a year for all of it’s shots, and maybe sometimes if it gets sick. Are you prepared finanically to pay for this? I had two shih-tzu’s, they have both crossed over the Rainbow Bridge now. Their Vet bills ran me approximately $150 a year. Not to mention they where both sick before they passed. One had heart disease and the other one had cancer. Both required medications and at some point hospitalization which can be very costly.
You should have your pet spayed or neutered when it is at the correct age. Talk to your Vet. This will cut down on the population of so many homeless animals.
I am telling you this because while they are cute…they can be costly! The point is that if you are not prepared to properly take care of an animal don’t get it. Some of these animals only end up adding to the homeless population of animals.
e. Some long-haired dogs require grooming every 4 –6 weeks depending on the dog. My shih-tzu’s where groomed approximately every 6 weeks at $50 each. In between grooming they had to be constantly brushed to keep their hair from matting.
f. If you decide to purchase a dog, please do your research and stay away from the puppy mills! If you purchase it from a breeder or a pet store. Please spend the money within the next 2 days after purchase to have it checked over by a Vet of your choice.
g. You must dog proof your home if you have a new puppy. Puppies love to chew when they are teething…and will chew on anything. Keep things out of the way!
h. One last thing…do you travel? If you don’t have a family member or a neighbor to check on your dog…you will have to board it. Think about how often you travel, will it be fair for the dog to be boarded several times a month?
CATS
While a cat does not require as much attention as a dog, it does require attention!
a. Before choosing a new adult cat or kitten, it is important to take time to research.. A cat's personality, age, and appearance, as well as the kinds of pets you already have at home, are all things you should keep in mind when choosing a cat. It is very important to know in advance exactly what taking care of your new kitten/cat will involve.
b. I you get a kitten, it will need it’s first set of shots by eight weeks, and the second set three or four weeks later. Please spend the money within the next 2 days after purchase to have it checked over by a Vet of your choice. If you adopt, it will probably have already been checked by a Vet.
c. Traditionally, cats are spayed or neutered at six months of age or older. However, some veterinarians recommend performing the procedure at an earlier age, to further ensure against unwanted pregnancies.
d. Never feed a kitten cow's milk or human baby formula as this causes stomach upset and severe diarrhea. If a kitten is already dehydrated, this could prove fatal. This includes condensed/evaporated canned cow's milk!
e. Your new kitten will instinctively clean itself. You can help keep your little kitten by cleaning them with a damp washrag. Often they need to have their little rear-ends cleaned…by you!
f. Your kitten will start to scratch at things at an early age. This is the time to start training it! If you provide a small scratching post or pad and keep it wherever they usually play, they will learn to use it. Take time to encourage them to use it by enticing them with a toy or some catnip. Gives them praise when they uses it
g. Most kittens naturally feel the urge to dig in litter as early as 4 weeks. If you interfere with your kitten while he's in the litter box, it may develop an aversion to using it. Be patient. Instinct will guide your kitten or cat to developing good litter box habits.
h. Long-haired cats need regular brushing to keep hair from matting. But even short-haired cats should be brushed regularly to keep their coat in good condition. It’ll also keep them from swallowing an excess of hair when they groom themselves, which can cause fur balls.
i. You must cat proof your home. Kittens especially love to run around and scratch and chew on things. It may be necessary to take your roll of toilet paper off of the dispenser. Cats love to play in toilet paper!
j. One last thing…do you travel? If you do, you don’t have the same worries as with a dog. Depending on how long you will be gone you can leave a food and water dispenser out for your cat. You may also want a family member or neighbor come over and check on it.
Please think about these things before you decided to purchase a pet,. Especially one from a shelter. They have already been through a lot and look at adoption as a new life!
****Never, ever give a pet as a gift! So many of these pets end up in the shelter!****
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Why Is Your Pet Special To You?
Friday, June 10, 2011
Pet Loss – The Companion Pet Left Behind (True Story)
As she got a little older we purchased her a loveseat…yeah, a loveseat! We also purchased the little steps so that she could have access to get up on the loveseat. She soon learned to jump from the loveseat and sit up in the big picture window and look out.
One evening a neighbor stopped us and told us that she sits in that window all day looking for us. The thought of her being lonely prompted me to get her a companion. I looked in the want ads and found that someone was selling Shih-Tzu puppies and had only 2 left. They were asking $200 which included shots and a can of dog food.
It didn’t take long for little Domino to zero in on her. He started trying to chase her and he could barely walk. It was really funny because she was trying to avoid him. I decided then that he would be the one.
We had already came equipped with a carrier, and placed Domino in it on the backseat with Sugar. While riding along Sugar began to bark, I looked back and Domino was out of the carrier crawling up on her. We pulled over to put him back in. My husband swears that he latched the gate! We laughed and joked about calling him Houdini!
Sugar and Domino bonded immediately. Her motherly instincts kicked in and he started following her around everywhere. As time passed, I realized that was the best thing to do. When we would arrive home they would both be in the window and start having fits when they recognized the car! We would have to slowly open the door so that we would not hit one of them!
In August of 2008, Sugar was diagnosed with heart problems. She was put on medications and eventually had to be returned to the animal hospital to be put on oxygen. Sugar crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on October 2, 2008.
The first couple of days after losing Sugar, Domino was walking the house, sniffing in every corner. I know he was looking for her. He would not eat and began to scratch himself. He scratched out a patch area on his leg. I took him to the Vet who ruled out any type of allergy. He was put on medication and a few days later he began to take on her personality! He started barking loud, running to the door when someone came. His appetite picked up. Because I had lost her only a few days earlier I had not removed her bed. He started sleeping in her bed. He even started barking when I got on the phone! I called the Vet and asked what was going on with him. He told me that sometime a companion pet will take on the deceased pet’s personality. He said that Domino did not know where she was, and that now he was the alpha dog…no more following her around, he was in charge now!
After a few days he stopped the sniffing and looking around the house. He no longer scratched himself…but wanted all the attention. If my husband and I were sitting down together, he would jump up in between us. Of course, hubby knew he had to move over!
He started this new thing of standing at the top of the stairs around 9:00 p.m. barking. The first time that he did it, I went up to see what was wrong. He beat me to the bedroom and jumped in the middle of the bed! Neither of them had ever slept in my bed at least now when hubby was home! They had beds downstairs and upstairs! I came downstairs and told my husband that he was calling us to go to bed. My husband replied with what, “now he is deciding when we need to go to bed!” This went on for a few days until I decided to put a stop to it. I blocked the staircase off and finally he realized that he was not in charge of us!
You guessed it, a few days later I awakened in the morning to find him asleep at the bottom of our bed. My husband said, “maybe you should call the Vet.” I told him that he was just lonely and was missing Sugar. I would wait until my husband fell asleep and put him up in the bed with us. For some reason he would crawl over and sleep on my husband’s feet. I would pull him away hoping not to awaken hubby…and he would crawl right back. Finally, hubby gave in, and Domino was sleeping with us every night!
Domino crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 25, 2011. I will be writing a story about him soon. It’s only been about 4 months since I lost him and I am still grieving my baby. I took it really hard when I lost Domino. When I lost Sugar I still had him. Now that he is gone, my house is really quiet…empty.
When my heart is ready I will be giving a forever home to a homeless animal…I will never pay for a pet again!
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