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Anicira Anicira Veterinary Center is a nonprofit organization that offers compassionate, high-quality, affordable veterinary care to cats and dogs.

We work to help pets lead happier and healthier lives. Anicira is a nonprofit Veterinary Center that offers high-quality, compassionate, and affordable outpatient services, including spay/neuter and soft tissue surgeries, dentistry procedures, well and sick care, vaccinations, a Pet Food Pantry for pet families in need of support, and more. Our experienced veterinary care team understands that your pet is a family member. Our goal is to provide high-quality care to help improve the comfort and quality of our patients' lives. We utilize the highest standards of care to ensure the safety and comfort of each pet during his or her visit with us. We care for thousands of cats and dogs in the San Diego metro area each year, and we continue to advance the mission and improve the lives of animals in our community, especially those who need us most—animals in need of veterinary care who have nowhere else to go. Through our programs, we are helping to improve the lives of many animals and their families. Please Note:
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The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and its David Feline Medical Assistance Fund have provided a generous...
10/12/2026

The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and its David Feline Medical Assistance Fund have provided a generous grant to help Anicira make veterinary care more accessible for household cats in Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro.

Thanks to these funds, partial financial assistance is available to help with the cost of care, providing support to many household cats living in these regions 💙

If you know someone with sick or injured household cats living in Augusta County, Staunton, or Waynesboro, please call 540-437-1980 or email [email protected] for more information.

When Chessie visited Anicira, her family was concerned about a mass on her abdomen. She'd been lethargic, nauseous, and ...
10/07/2026

When Chessie visited Anicira, her family was concerned about a mass on her abdomen. She'd been lethargic, nauseous, and having accidents. Dr. Shelby Pedigo (pictured) quickly realized the mass was urgent: Chessie had hernias on both sides of her groin and several trapped organs.

On one side, her bladder and uterus had pushed through the abdominal wall. On the other, she had a strangulated intestine. Dr. Pedigo repaired both hernias and removed and reconnected the damaged intestine. To make this complex surgery possible, our team stepped in to cover other tasks so she could give Chessie her full attention.

"I'm incredibly grateful to Chessie's family for trusting us with her care and bringing her to Anicira when she needed help," Dr. Pedigo said. "I'm also grateful to our team for stepping in and taking care of other responsibilities so that I could focus completely on Chessie and her surgery." This case reminded her of one of Anicira's greatest strengths: behind every procedure is a skilled team ready to go above and beyond to provide excellent care.

Nigel may be 14 years old, but he still loves outdoor adventures and long walks. He has needed dentistry care his whole ...
10/05/2026

Nigel may be 14 years old, but he still loves outdoor adventures and long walks. He has needed dentistry care his whole life, and his loving family has always made sure he gets it. It’s no surprise, then, that his attentive mom brought him to Anicira when she noticed some mouth discomfort and a new lump on his body.

Dr. Anna Shifflett addressed both concerns during his visit, extracting three diseased teeth and removing the lump to test it for cancer. Thankfully, it turned out to be a harmless skin growth, and Nigel went home with one less lump and a clean, healthy mouth. He’s now back to a life of relaxing by the window, keeping watch over the neighborhood, and curling up next to his family.

Every pet’s health journey is different, but we hope sharing Nigel’s story will highlight the benefit of bringing your pet in for any concern, big or small. Because of their attentiveness and quick action, his family can relax knowing he’s cancer-free and comfortable again.

Rollo visited Anicira for neuter surgery with Dr. Whitney Eure, and thanks to support from Page Paws, he’s now set up fo...
10/02/2026

Rollo visited Anicira for neuter surgery with Dr. Whitney Eure, and thanks to support from Page Paws, he’s now set up for a healthier future! Neutering your male dog eliminates the risk of testicular cancer, reduces the chance of prostate disease and other hormone-driven conditions, and can decrease roaming and aggressive behaviors.

We’re so grateful to Page Paws for making Rollo’s care possible and for supporting hundreds of families with spay and neuter surgery. Together, we’re keeping pets healthier, with their families, and out of shelters 💙

According to Rollo’s mom, he’s back to loving life and working hard in his favorite location: the golf course! “He's a healthier boy and the bestest boy,” she said. “Thank you, Anicira and Page Paws!”

Audrey is obsessed with her toy carrot, adores tummy rubs, and finds her mom's head an ideal spot for naps. In April, th...
09/30/2026

Audrey is obsessed with her toy carrot, adores tummy rubs, and finds her mom's head an ideal spot for naps. In April, though, her sweet and silly personality was overshadowed by pain.

She was using the litter box every few minutes and passing blood. Her mom learned that she needed a cystotomy, a surgery to remove bladder stones, but her usual vet was expensive and didn't seem like a good fit. "From the minute I called Anicira, I felt so much better," she said. "Everyone was incredibly kind and helpful, and I really appreciated the transparency around the procedure and pricing."

During the surgery, Dr. Shelby Pedigo discovered that Audrey's bladder wall had become significantly thickened with inflammation, and she ended up removing 10 bladder stones. She called Audrey's mom with an update afterward, and even gave her one of the stones to take home! A follow-up visit a few months later gave our team a chance to check on Audrey's healing progress. "That gave me so much peace of mind and made me feel like her care didn't just end once the surgery was over," says her mom.

Today, she reports that Audrey is doing well, with more energy and less anxiety. "It's been such a relief to see her feeling good and acting like herself again. Since her surgery, we've gotten to see so much more of the happy, playful Audrey!"

Our Pet Food Pantry is running low on cat food, and we need your help!Anicira's Pet Food Pantry has kept hundreds of pet...
09/28/2026

Our Pet Food Pantry is running low on cat food, and we need your help!

Anicira's Pet Food Pantry has kept hundreds of pets fed by providing free cat and dog food to families facing financial hardship. We're giving more meals to pets than ever before because of increased need in our community, and we're running out of cat food.

You can help by dropping off dry or wet cat food at our Pet Food Pantry (206 South Avenue in Harrisonburg) during operating hours:
🐱 Tuesdays: 3-6 PM
🐱 Thursdays: 9 AM-noon and 3-6 PM

Every donation helps cats stay healthy, happy, and in loving homes. Thank you for supporting animals in our community🙏

King’s daily routine includes morning runs, long afternoon naps, and convincing his family that, despite weighing 115 po...
09/25/2026

King’s daily routine includes morning runs, long afternoon naps, and convincing his family that, despite weighing 115 pounds, he fits perfectly in their laps.

One thing that wasn’t part of the plan: glaucoma in his right eye. Pressure had built up and damaged the optic nerve. “We quickly learned that his vision couldn’t be restored and that removing the eye was the best option,” his mom said.

She scheduled enucleation surgery at Anicira. “From the very beginning, the team at Anicira put our minds at ease. They were able to get us in quickly, the procedure went smoothly, and we knew he was in wonderful hands the entire time.”

Three weeks after Dr. Sarah Pound performed the surgery, King was back to his normal routine. “Having one eye doesn’t slow him down one bit,” his mom said. “We are so thankful to everyone at Anicira for taking such incredible care of our sweet boy. Your kindness, compassion, and excellent care made a difficult situation so much easier for our family.” 🐾

A generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and its David Feline Medical Assistance Fund is...
09/23/2026

A generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and its David Feline Medical Assistance Fund is helping Anicira make veterinary care more accessible for household cats in Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro.

These funds provide partial financial assistance toward the cost of care, helping us support many cats living in these regions throughout the year 💙

If you know someone with a sick or injured cat living in a home in Augusta County, Staunton, or Waynesboro, call 540-437-1980 or email [email protected] to learn more.

Earlier this year, Bull was diagnosed with a perineal hernia, a frightening discovery for any pet parent. His pelvic flo...
09/21/2026

Earlier this year, Bull was diagnosed with a perineal hernia, a frightening discovery for any pet parent. His pelvic floor muscles had weakened, allowing his abdominal organs to bulge into the area. After calling several veterinary hospitals that either didn’t perform the required surgery or didn’t have availability, Bull’s mom was running out of options.

Luckily, she found Anicira. “I was incredibly shocked at the ease of the process and the kindness of the staff,” she said. “All of my questions were answered, and while I was nervous about surgery, I knew Bull was in good hands.” Dr. Shelby Pedigo performed the procedure, and we’re happy to report that Bull has recovered wonderfully!

“He’s back to barking at the mailman, laying under blankets, playing with our other dog, and cuddling up with his cat friends,” says Bull’s mom. “Today, I am eternally grateful that Anicira gave me more time with my best buddy.”

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1992 Medical Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA
22801

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm

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