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St. Louis Animal Blood Bank
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| Drawing blood from a happy Golden! |
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The Saint Louis Animal Blood Bank began operations in September of 1998. The blood bank was created as a cooperative effort between Associated Veterinary Specialists and the Animal Emergency Clinic to maintain a consistent supply of blood products for pets in the St. Louis area. |
| Our blood donors are volunteers. Your help and your dogs donation can save the lives of dogs. We are asking for assistance from the St. Louis community to maintain a safe and consistent blood supply for dogs. Without the support of the St. Louis dog community, we would not exist and some dogs would be declined needed life-saving treatments. |
Requirements for potential donors:
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Must be between the ages of one to six years
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Are of even temperament
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Be of normal body weight over fifty pounds
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General good health
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Current on vaccinations, heartworm free, and on preventative
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Have never been pregnant and spayed if female
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Not been a recipient of a blood transfusion
Membership requirements are as follows:
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Able to bring pet in every 3 months over a course of 2 years
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Make a total of 8 donations
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No sedatives or anesthesia are required, donations take about 15-30 minutes
Membership benefits
For your participation in the program:
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The satisfaction in knowing you are helping to save lives!
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Free annual blood work, heartworm, and ehrlichia, and lyme test
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Free blood products for the life of the donor
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Free blood products for house mates while donor is active in program
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Emergency fee waived at The Animal Emergency Clinics and an additional 10% off total bill
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If interested please contact:
The Animal Emergency Clinic
9937 Big Bend Blvd.
Kirkwood, Mo. 63122
Phone (314) 822-7600
Ask for Marianne or Cathy
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Associated Veterinary Specialists
12462 Natural Bridge Road
St. Louis, Mo. 63044
Phone (314) 739-1510
Fax (314) 739-4933
Ask for Deana
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