The Companion Animal Fund is devoted to helping animals throughout our community live better lives. That means that in addition to our efforts to help rescue organizations do the active work of helping pets find homes, we are equally dedicated to educating and helping owners to provide the best care for their pets. The following online resources are intended to help you find the services and products you need to share a happy, healthy life with your furry family:
Local Emergency Veterinary Care
370 Greenbrier Drive, Suite A-2
Charlottesville, Virginia
Visit the Website
434-202-1616
Mon – Fri: 6pm – 8am
Sat, Sun, Major Holidays: Open 24 hours
2407 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Visit the Website
434-971-9800
Open 7 Days a week
Mon – Sun: 8am-8pm
465 Lee Highway
Verona, VA 24482
Visit the Website
540-248-1051
Fri – Mon: 24 hours
Tue- Thu: open 12am – 8am & 6pm – 12am
Holidays: 24 hours
1540 Airport Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Visit the Website
434-973-3519
Open 8:00am – 8:00pm, 7 Days a Week, & Holidays (Please call ahead)
Local Veterinarians
The CAF works with veterinarians in our area to provide care for rescue animals, foster pets, and other animals in need. We do not endorse any veterinarian, and the following list has been compiled of reputable veterinarians in our area, but each pet owner should do their own inquiries to find the right fit for your family.
Animal Medical Center of Charlottesville
Charlottesville Veterinary Hospital
Georgetown Veterinary Hospital
Forest Lakes Veterinary Clinic
Health Care Links
Blue Ridge Poison Center
med.virginia.edu/brpc/
24 hour emergency hotline for poison control: 1-800-222-1222
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
24 hour emergency hotline for animal poison control: 1-888-426-4435
American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org
A good site to start researching pet care information and all the latest trends in veterinary medicine.
American Animal Hospital Association
www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/
This site created by AAHA offers pet care articles, fun stuff, Ask A Vet, and even has a kids club.
Idexx Labs Pet Health Network
www.pethealthnetwork.com
Provides answers from veterinarians about your pet’s health, behavior, and care. Pet Health Network is dedicated to the health and well-being of your dogs and cats.
Heartworm Disease
www.heartwormsociety.org
The American Heartworm Society site is a great place to help you understand heartworm disease.
Cat Health Tips
www.catvets.com
The American Association of Feline Practitioners offers cat health care information.
Pet Dental Health
www.virginiaveterinarydentistry.com
Great site for dental information from our dental referral specialist, Dr. Ed Taylor.
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract – pictures included!
Hill’s Pet Food
www.hillspet.com
A good source for dog and cat care articles on wellness through nutrition, including prescription diet product information.
Boarding & Grooming
Cats
Dogs
Pet Paradise – 434-293-7387
Pet Hotel & Salon – 434-295-3679
The Dogg House – 434-975-3647
Dogtopia – 434-922-1500
Creatures Great & Small – 434-973-4437
All Things Pawssible – 434-972-7297
Wakefield Kennels – 434-973-5171