Anicira

08/10/2026

We know it’s hard to leave your pet in someone else’s hands. Behind every drop-off at Anicira is a team that genuinely cares. They hope this helps you feel a little more at ease 💙

08/07/2026

Curious how we keep your pets so happy at their appointments? 😏🦴

08/05/2026

EXCITING NEWS! Anicira is extending its coverage of adoption fees at Aristocat cafe + tea house in Harrisonburg through Sunday, September 6th! 🐱

Aristocat Cafe partners with the Humane Society of Shenandoah County to give cats a warm, comfortable space to relax and meet potential adopters. Swipe to see some of the cats looking for their forever homes 💞

Adoption fees aren’t the only thing taken care of: every cat will be microchipped, spayed/neutered, and vaccinated before going home. Ready to meet them? Make a reservation at aristocat.cafe and visit any time during regular hours at 111 N. Liberty St. in downtown Harrisonburg:
🐾 Thursdays & Fridays: 10 AM - 6 PM
🐾 Saturdays: 10 AM - 8 PM
🐾 Sundays: 10 AM - 4 PM

We’re thrilled to offer extra support for this wonderful initiative helping more cats find loving homes. Stop by the cafe through September 6th to meet your next feline best friend!

08/04/2026

Got old towels sitting in your closet? Give them a second life at Anicira! We use towels every day to keep pets cozy and need to replenish our stock. Drop off your clean, gently used, standard-size or large bath towels (no hand towels or washcloths, please!) at 1992 Medical Avenue in Harrisonburg any time during normal operating hours (Monday-Thursday, 7 AM-5 PM) 🐾

08/03/2026

What are you doing this Saturday? Why not enjoy a morning of fun, learning, and family wellness at HCHC Community Care Day? Visit HCHC Stone Port from 9 AM to 12 PM Saturday, August 8th, for community empowerment through essential health education. This event includes free backpacks with school supplies; dental kits for kids and adults; face painting, games, and interactive health activities; blood pressure and diabetes screenings for adults; and community partner giveaways. Make sure to swing by Anicira’s table to learn about our services and say hello!

07/31/2026

When Poppy arrived at Anicira for the first time, she had just been rescued from a hoarding situation involving more than 40 dogs. Suffering from neglect and a lack of veterinary care, she was malnourished, dehydrated, feverish, and had severe alopecia (hair loss). “Her long hairless tail and bare tiny feet made her look like a sad, skinny opossum,” said her foster mom. She and her husband jumped into action immediately, bringing Poppy to Anicira to begin her recovery journey.

At that first appointment, she was spayed, given fluids for hydration, and started on an antibiotic for her skin. Her foster parents fell in love and adopted her the following month, and over the next six months, they brought their little Poppy “Possum” back to Anicira for vaccinations, parasite testing, and a dental procedure that removed 11 diseased and fractured teeth. As our team worked to restore her physical health inside the clinic, her parents showered her with patience, kindness, and unconditional love outside of it.

Slowly but surely, she began to relax, grow her confidence, and rebuild her strength. “Today, Poppy has full fluff, perfect weight, and is as happy as can be,” her mom recently shared. “She loves to roam the yard, roll in the grass, dig in her hole, play chase, and bark mightily through the fence. It’s been absolutely amazing to witness Poppy become healthy and happy with a little time and lots of TLC!”

Swipe to see her remarkable transformation. We’re grateful to Poppy’s family for trusting us with her care, and even more grateful for their unwavering dedication to her health and happiness.

07/29/2026

Shelter overcrowding is a serious issue that disproportionately affects Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes. Unfortunately, they’re surrendered to shelters at higher rates and encounter more trouble finding adopters. Expanding access to spay and neuter surgery is an effective way to address this problem, reduce strain on shelter resources, and give these dogs a better chance at finding permanent homes.

Financial barriers shouldn’t be an obstacle to responsible pet parenting. Through our Pit Fix program, Anicira offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries specifically for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes. With support from a generous $25,000 ASPCA grant, we’re able to provide these procedures completely FREE for qualifying pet parents.

To be eligible, you must live in Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County, Harrisonburg, or Rockingham County. If you’re unsure whether your dog qualifies as a Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix, send a photo to your nearest Anicira hospital and our team will be happy to help:
🐾 Harrisonburg: [email protected]
🐾 Manassas: [email protected]

For full eligibility requirements, procedure details, and scheduling information, visit https://anicira.org/pit-fix/.

By expanding access to essential veterinary care, we can help prevent unwanted litters, reduce overpopulation and shelter strain, and keep more dogs happy, healthy, and in loving homes. Please help us spread the word!

07/27/2026

No cat should go without medical treatment because of the cost of veterinary services. Thanks to a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and its David Feline Medical Assistance Fund, Anicira is able to provide financial assistance for household cats needing care in Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro. If you have a sick or injured cat living in your home and are facing financial barriers to care, we’re here to help.

To schedule an appointment, call 540-437-1980 or email [email protected]. If you know a family with household cats living in Augusta County, Staunton, or Waynesboro who could benefit from this assistance, please share this post. It could make all the difference for a pet in need.

07/24/2026

A huge thank you to Mair Famet at WHSV - TV 3 for featuring our cat adoption campaign with Aristocat cafe + tea house and Humane Society of Shenandoah County (HSSC) ahead of tomorrow's final adoption fair!

📍 1-3 PM at Aristocat Cafe (111 N. Liberty St., Harrisonburg)
🥪 Sandwiches available for purchase from 11 AM-2 PM
🐱 Kittens brought by HSSC
🐾 All cats are microchipped, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
💙 Adoption fees and lounge entry waived by Anicira all day

Reserve your spot in the lounge at aristocat.cafe/reservations, and check out the full WHSV-TV3 story here: https://www.whsv.com/2026/07/22/anicira-partnership-helps-30-cats-find-homes-ahead-final-adoption-event/

The campaign ends July 31.