Direct Donor Website

www.BRVBBLifeSavers.com

 

 Why is it important to donate?

Healthy donors are needed to give blood for the many pets who need it.

A single donation can be used to save up to 4 lives, because the blood can be separated into two components, red blood cells and plasma.  The components are given to patients suffering from anemia, injury or disease.

Accidents and Illness just happen....   preventative care helps...  but what if your dog needed blood products and none was available?   Please allow your special pet to be screened for volunteer donation !  

How do other facilities operate?  First of all there only about three national veterinary blood banks in the country and we are one of the largest -  comprised of ALL canine Volunteer donors!!!   Many have caged animals, living in colonies and cages...  no true family or quality of Life with a loving family in a home like yours and mine.    That is why ALL of our CANINE Donors are Volunteers...  IF they dont feel right donating ---  we dont use them.   If they enjoy the gentle pets and loving holding sessions,  if they love the treats and goodies... then they join our team of Loyal Life savers!!! 

How long will it take?

The blood collection process, an almost completely painless procedure, will take about 10-20 minutes. Your pet will not be sedated and only a small percentage of his or her blood will be donated.

How often can my pet donate?

Animals could donate blood without any problems as often as every 3 weeks.

You will only be asked to come in about every  5 - 6  weeks.

Immediately after donations, the body starts to replace the blood that was given.   Doggie Cookies and snacks start immediatley after each and every donation!!!  

We have TWO DONOR PROGRAMS... 

HOME DONORS  or AWAY DONORS

 BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE BRVBB TO ALL DONORS IN GOOD STANDING:

  • Brief Physical examination before each donation
  • Blood Typing
  • Screening Blood Chemistry Profile and Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Heartworm test
  • Tick Screening tests
  • Brucella testing (once for neutered dogs and yearly testing for intact dogs)

Dogs Actively participating in BRVBB Blood Donation are eligible to receive a substantial  "product Only"  discounts on blood or plasma should illness or injury ever warrant its use fro the DONOR DOG.  *Blood Administration fees are subject to those Hospitals administering Blood Products.     Your Veterinarian MUST contact us directly for Products. 

  • Special Bandana identifying the donor as a life saver
  • Various free pet health and nutrition giveaways
  • And plenty of dog treats before and after each donation!


 

HOME DONORS at BRVA  Receive additional benefits of discounted Hearworm & Flea Products, discounted Vaccines, and more....

Following pre-qualification visit... You will be given your  HOME DONOR Benefits folder. 


REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A BLOOD DONOR:

  • A healthy canine weighing 35 pounds or more and between the ages of 9 months and 7ish ? years. (A dog may remain in the program until they reach the age of 9 ? years. Therefore, a dog must be no older than 7ish ? years to make the required one year commitment.)
  • Blood donors must have no history of serious diseases, and cannot be on medication.
  • A commitment to donate 8 times over the course of one year. (Dogs can safely donate as often as every three weeks... most only donate every 5-7 weeks.)
  • Donors must be brought to our facility or to a blood drive location. If you are not in our area, please contact us; we may be able to direct you to a nearby donation site.
  • Dogs must be maintained on heartworm preventive and must be current with their regular veterinarian's preventive health and vaccination schedule.
  • Please note that some medications may exclude your dog from the blood donor program.    Please contact us for details prior to scheduling an appointment

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