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New volunteer canine donors are needed to meet the increased demand for blood products. A growing local pet population and active summer months have created a greater need for animal blood transfusions.

More than 20 local animals and the veterinary professionals who saved them are featured on Nat Geo WILD’s fast-paced, behind-the-scenes show, “Animal ER Live,” and viewers can now binge the entire six-episode series on demand.

Pet owners impacted by the government shutdown can receive financial assistance for emergency animal medical care until the shutdown ends.

While human weight loss issues continuously top the headlines, National Pet Obesity Awareness Day (Wednesday, October 10) serves as a reminder that obesity is also a serious epidemic among the nation’s pet population.

Keep pets safe by including them in evacuation prep and building a pet first aid kit PORTLAND, Ore.

PORTLAND, Ore. – On Saturday, Sept. 29, hundreds of dogs and their humans will gather for the 24th annual Dogtoberfest, Portland’s biggest dog wash, in support of the DoveLewis Blood Bank.

Hundreds of Westies (West Highland Terriers), along with other canine friends and their humans, will participate in a 1.5-mile walk through Northwest Portland to benefit the DoveLewis Velvet Assistance Fund for low-income families.