Occasionally, animals may require life saving blood transfusions from either a fresh blood product or frozen plasma. The AEC, as a central facility to many referring area clinics, houses a small blood bank for just this purpose. Currently, staff pets have provided a small pool of donators but the AEC is still in need of more.

If you are interested in having your pet become a lifesaving donor, please contact the AEC for to see if your pet would be a good candidate. A few requirements do apply.

Canine

• 50 pounds or greater
• between the ages of 1 and 7
• a good personality (allowing restraint for good jugular venous access)
• no history of heart murmurs, seizures or heartworm disease

Feline

• no program established at this time

Compensation: For participation in the program, the AEC would like to reward the donor animals and their owners. They will receive a 10% discount on future services at the AEC, a free health exam prior to each donation and recognition on the AEC website as a blood donor.

Current Blood Donors at the AEC:
"Willie" and "Loretta" Borland, pets of Jeff Borland
"Sally" and "Chester" Zellmer, pets of Kris Zellmer
"Sophie" and "Phil" Barnes, pets of Betty Barnes
"Neil", pet of Preemption Vet
"Nikka" Washabaugh, pet of Susan Washabaugh
"Storm" Kelsey, pet of JoLynn Kelsey
"Bear Rug" and "Remmi" Jewell, pets of Norma Jewell
"Abby" Jewell, pet of Kelly Jewell
"Gracious", "Peanuts" and "Prince" Stoefen, pets of Janet Stoefen
"Bandit" Newman, pet of Larry Newman
"Gracie" Klauer, pet of Julie Klauer
"Scioto" and "Aries" Jarrett, pet of Linda Jarrett
"Ace" and "Fritz" Harrington, pets of Kristin Harrington
"Tyson" Harryman

Our deepest appreciation to these owners and their hero dogs who help save lives through their precious blood donations.