Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Please call us, send an email, submit a contact form, or use the chat feature to make an appointment.
For our Harrisonburg location, please call 540-437-1980 or email harrisonburg@anicira.org
For our Manassas location, please call 571-208-0199 or email manassas@anicira.org
For our San Diego location, please call 760-290-4955 or email sandiego@anicira.org
Generally, we recommend performing spay/neuter surgeries between 4 and 6 months of age. For large breed male dogs (adults expected to weigh over 50 lbs), we recommend having them neutered when they are one year old. For female pets, it is best to have them spayed before they experience their first heat cycle which is typically around 5-6 months of age. Please contact us if you are unsure about the best time to have your pet spayed or neutered.
We do not keep pets overnight after surgery. We are not a 24-hour facility and we do not have staff on-site overnight or on weekends. Pets are able to begin the recovery process immediately from the comfort of their own home with their families.
Pre-op blood work is required for pets who are 5 years or older receiving dental, oral, or general surgery. For all other anesthetic procedures, blood work is strongly recommended but not required.
The Pet Food Pantry takes place on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 8 am to 11 am at 910 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
The remaining dates for 2023 are:
- November 11
- November 25
- December 9
- December 23
The dates for 2024 are:
- January 13
- January 27
- February 10
- February 24
- March 9
- March 23
- April 13
- April 27
- May 11
- May 25
- June 8
- June 22
- July 13
- July 27
- August 10
- August 24
- September 7
- September 28
- October 12
- October 26
- November 9
- November 23
- December 14
- December 28
To help alleviate wait times, please make sure to attend the correct pet food pantry: If your last name starts with (A-L), please attend the 2nd Saturday of each month. If your last name starts with (M-Z), please attend the 4th Saturday pet food pantry.
No. If you need to find a new home for your pet, we recommend contacting your local animal shelter. They will be able to help you with the re-homing process.
Anicira is not a walk-in or emergency hospital. However, we do offer same-day surgical and medical care for sick and injured pets during our business hours. We are not open on weekends or overnight. Please take your pet to the nearest emergency clinic if you are unable to reach Anicira over the phone. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency outside of Anicira’s business hours, please take them to the nearest emergency clinic.
