October 27, 2006

MGH and MSPCA-Angell team up for Human and Hound Blood Drive

Whether for emergency surgery or cancer treatments, people and pets need safe blood supplies. The MGH and MSPCA-Angell Memorial Animal Medical Center are joining together to help meet this critical demand at the first Human & Hound Blood Drive which will be held Nov. 4 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain.

This unique event will allow people to donate at the MGH Bloodmobile which will be parked on-site at the animal hospital. At the same time, healthy dogs that have an appointment and meet several health requirements can give blood through the Angell Blood Donor Program.

For more information about dog blood donor requirements or to schedule an appointment, call the Angell Animal Medical Center at (617) 989-1504 or e-mail angellblooddonor@mspca.org. To schedule a human blood donor appointment at the MGH Bloodmobile or Donor Center, call (617) 726-8177 or visit www.massgeneral.org/blooddonor/. Walk-ins also are welcome.