Save Lives with Our Blood Donor Program
At Coastal Animal Referral Emergency, our Blood Donor Program plays a crucial role in saving the lives of pets in need, and your pet can make a difference. By participating, your pet can become a hero, providing vital blood donations that improve the chances of survival for other pets facing life-threatening conditions.
Why Blood Donation Matters
Blood donations are critical for pets undergoing surgery, suffering from trauma, or battling severe illnesses. The blood donated by pets like yours can significantly improve the chances of recovery and survival for these patients. Every donation is a lifeline, connecting your pet’s generosity to the life-saving care another pet desperately needs.
Who Can Qualify?
Dogs:
- Ages 1-6 years old
- Minimum of 55 pounds
- Spayed or neutered
- Current on vaccines
- No chronic conditions
- No previous transfusions
- Current on heartworm prevention & testing
Cats:
- Ages 1-6 years old
- Minimum of 10 pounds
- Spayed or neutered
- Current on vaccines
- No chronic conditions
- No previous transfusions
- Current on heartworm prevention & testing
Benefits of Being a Blood Donor
By joining our Blood Donor Program, your pet receives several valuable benefits, including:
- Annual complete blood analysis and chemistry profile
- Annual physical exam by a CARE veterinarian
- Annual tick and flea-borne disease screening
- Complimentary initial exams at CARE
- Blood transfusions for the donor, up to the number donated
- Yearly celebration for blood donors and retirees
- Discounted heartworm control available for purchase
If your pet meets the qualifications and you’re ready to make a life-saving difference, please fill out our Blood Donor Screening Form.
Meet Our Blood Donors
Meet the amazing pets who have already joined our Blood Donor Program. Each of these heroes has played a vital role in saving lives:
Meet Tucker
We chose blood donation for Tucker after we learned of the need in our community and the importance of donors in emergency vet medicine.
Last year was a tough year for our family, losing two golden retrievers to cancer ten months apart, our compassion for critical care animals is strong. CARE saved our golden boy Axle when he suddenly collapsed at home. Once checked into our appointment we began the conversation of a possible blood transfusion during surgery, we checked yes to opt in and that's how our journey began. Axle survived his surgery and left CARE tail wagging and happy, we were incredibly thankful. We had our boy back and a beautiful three weeks we will never forget, however, in the end, his cancer was just too aggressive and we sadly said our goodbyes.
In our grief, we decided to look for another golden to bond with our two other senior dogs we had at home. Queue in the most lovable, squishy, baby shark, puppy Tucker. Did I also mention very curious and naughty? Not even a year old pup and we found ourselves off to CARE. While completing the intake paperwork to have an endoscopy with the possibility of surgery to remove a sock from our sweet Tucker’s belly, we came across the election for a blood transfusion. Of course we opted in. The following day, Tucker was discharged, sock free and we were feeling fortunate he didn't need surgery or the blood transfusion, but knew without blood donation our options could have been limited.
When Tucker turned one, we completed the simple online questionnaire on CARE's website, went in for blood work and became a donor. Tucker completed his first donation today and we are so proud that he is saving lives.
Become a part of our life-saving team today and help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to pets in need. Together, we can make a difference, one donation at a time. Fill out our Blood Donor Screening Form today.