St. Francis Pet Care Center

08/22/2025

Join us October 11th from 2-4pm for our 16th annual Fall Festival event! 🎃
Pet Costume Contest 👻
Blessing of the pets 🙏
Fall-Themed Photo Booth 🍁
Raffles & Giveaways 🎁
Treats for Pets & People 🦴🍪
Meet Our Veterinarians & Team ❤️

All funds raised will be donated to Suncoast Primate Sanctuary.
Use link below to see their donation list- (Every item donated = 1 raffle entry for a Nespresso).
https://www.suncoast-primate.org/support/wishlist

Bring your furry friends and family to celebrate the season with us! 🐶🐈
We can’t wait to see you there! 🙂🐾

08/20/2025

Invisible Crowns

It was a typical Florida morning in July, heavy with heat and silence. He moved slowly, nearly blending into the hum of daily life—just another figure on the sidewalk. His beard, gray and disheveled, his silver-braided dreads, his tired gait—all marked him as someone the world had stopped noticing. Perhaps he felt invisible. Or perhaps, invisibility had become his refuge.

But not to the little dog trotting proudly by his side.

With short legs and matted black-and-white fur, the pup carried himself like royalty—regal and radiant in his stride. He wasn’t just walking; he was announcing. “This man is mine”. Each prance was a declaration, as if he were escorting a king. The contrast was striking: the dignity of devotion set against the weathered weariness of a man long forgotten by society.

And then, it became clear. This little creature wasn’t just loyal—he was a mirror. Reflecting to the world the worth it failed to see. The bond between them wasn’t decorative. It was divine.

“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” — Hebrews 13:2

Scripture gently reminds us that value is not always visible. That royalty may walk in rags. That the greatest crowns are not made of gold, but of grace, love, and shared suffering. It’s in the unnoticed corners of our cities—beneath braided dreads and fraying collars—that dignity quietly lives. And sometimes, it takes a dog to lift the veil.

-Dr. Adriana

08/13/2025

🐾 Nothing but smiles here! This pup came in with an ear infection, but with some TLC (and the right meds), We're already on the road to feeling better. 💕🐶

08/06/2025

Tater’s showing off his fresh new bandana after his spa day for Wet Dog Wednesday! 🐾✨ He can’t wait to go home and show his parents his stylish new look.

If your pup could use a little pampering, give us a call to schedule their appointment for Wet Dog Wednesday and let them strut their stuff just like Tater!

07/30/2025

07/21/2025

On Wednesday morning, 7/16, our day was unfolding as usual with surgery drop-offs and scheduled appointments. That calm was broken when a distraught client rushed in carrying Ginny, a 10-week-old Dachshund puppy we had recently seen for her vaccine series. Ginny had been attacked by her much larger housemate and arrived with traumatic lacerations, presenting in shock and nearly comatose.

In a matter of seconds, Liz (our CSR/assistant) ushered the owner and Ginny into the treatment area, where Dr. Meredith, Dr. Simpson, and our surgical team—Becca and Miranda—rose to the challenge. Ginny was immediately placed on oxygen and intubated. Crystal, a skilled tech from TBVS, happened to be in the clinic that morning dropping off her pups, Potato and Roux, for dental procedures. Without hesitation, she jumped in and assisted our team with expert support.

Together, the team stabilized Ginny and repaired her ear lacerations. Chest radiographs revealed pulmonary contusions, and she was quickly transferred to TBVS for continued care under the guidance of Dr. Weaner and their incredible team.

This seamless coordination across Saint Francis and TBVS saved Ginny’s life. The ultimate reward? Seeing a vibrant puppy wagging her tail—and witnessing the tears of joy in her mom’s eyes as she brought her beloved pup back home.

I’m deeply grateful to be part of such an exceptional network of compassionate, skilled professionals who show every day what it means to work with heart and purpose.

"Miracles happen every day in the hands of those who love what they do" - Dr. Adriana Odachowski 🐾🩺🩷

06/04/2025

We had a great time at our team outing to see the Stitch movie this weekend!
We think Caryl and Dr. Simpson had the BEST time 🙂

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial day from our resort guests.

04/29/2025

Today we celebrate our receptionist Amy's 4th anniversary with SFPCC! One of her favorite pets Mochi joins us in saying thank you for all you do for all the pets and our team.

04/23/2025

Look at these sweet girls Gladys and Abigail, showing proper etiquette in the exam room. If they were humans, they would be considered debutants. Please comment below with pictures of your proper pups!

02/14/2025

Show your LOVE by checking your pet's microchip today. With the recent shutdown of Save This Life, pets registered with them no longer have their owner’s contact information linked—but don’t worry, we’re here to help!

Here’s what you can do:

✅ Check your pet’s registration: If you have their microchip number, use this link to check where it’s registered: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/service/microchipping

✅ Need your pet’s microchip number? Stop by our hospital for a free scan! Just give us a call before you come in.

✅ Re-register your pet’s microchip: If it was linked to Save This Life, register it with a new provider like FreePetChipRegistry.com, a free registry connected to the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool.

✅ No microchip? We can implant and register one for you—just reach out to schedule an appointment.

A full list of microchip registries is available on the AAHA website: https://www.aaha.org/participating-companies/

Let’s keep our pets safe and connected! All they need is LOVE.