Laney Saved After Eating Rat Poison
Laney accidentally ingested half of a block of rat poison, which would have killed her without the quick action of her mother and veterinary intervention from Operation Free Pet Healthcare.
Operation Free Pet Healthcare
Anicira’s Operation Free Pet Healthcare provides free wellness, medical, surgical, and dental care for underserved cats and dogs. The program was started in December 2019 to address the lack of access to veterinary care within the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities of Virginia. Veterinary care is the foundation of a pet’s health, and through this program, we are working towards our vision of ending animal suffering. The program is designed to protect and enhance the human and non-human animal bond by keeping pets and their families together.
2022 Statistics
623
Patients Served
$135,883.42
in Free Care Provided
381
Families Assisted
Stories of Patients Helped
Rescued Kittens Receive Wellness Care
Three kittens were abandoned on the side of the road. They received vaccinations, dewormer, and spay/neuter surgeries from Operation Free Pet Healthcare.
Emergency Surgery Saves Boozer’s Life
Our doctors discovered a mass on Boozer’s spleen that needed to be removed immediately. Through Operation Free Pet Healthcare, Boozer received a splenectomy and his life was saved.
Frequently asked questions
Services are provided for pets of residents who are currently enrolled in Medicaid or whose income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level, the qualifying income level for Medicaid in Virginia. Clients who meet the income requirement for Medicaid but who do not qualify for other reasons, such as citizenship status or people experiencing homelessness are eligible.
Pets will receive any care that is medically necessary through Anicira’s Operation Free Pet Healthcare, including (but not limited to):
- Wellness care – vaccinations, microchips, and flea/tick preventatives
- Medical care – sick visits and examination of any medical concern
- Dentistry procedures – cleaning, extractions, and after-care
- Spay/neuter surgeries – for cats and dogs
- General surgeries – including foreign body removal, amputations, and many other procedures.
Please visit the contact page and request an appointment or give us a call at 540-437-1980. Appointments are made Monday through Friday between 7 am and 5 pm.
