06/15/2026
When we think of heroes, we often imagine capes and superpowers. But sometimes, heroes have four legs, wagging tails, and a heart full of love. Pets can be heroes too—especially when they donate blood to help another animal in crisis.
June 15 - 19 is National Blood Donor Week, and while the conversation centres around human blood, it is important to also draw attention to the need for dog and cat blood as well. When a pet faces trauma, surgery, or a life-threatening illness, a blood transfusion can be their lifeline.
Just like in human medicine, veterinary teams rely on a steady supply of blood donations to treat their most critical cases. The demand for animal blood is constant, and your healthy dog or cat could be the hero another pet desperately needs.
At Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) in Surrey, BC, we operate a dedicated Blood Bank Program to support animals in emergency care. We’re always looking for new heroes—four-legged ones with hearts big enough to share.
To learn more, and see if your pet qualifies, visit: https://bbvsh.com/about/blood-donation/
Featured Heroes:
🐾 Zero, who loves to adventure and find duck friends
🐾 Zelda, who loves to sit in the window and watch planes fly
🐾 Walter, who loves to receive lots of snuggles and loves his sister
🐾 Tux, who loves to hang out with buddies
🐾 Teagan, who loves to swim and watch Bluey