Emergency Resources

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Pet Emergency Resources

(360) 378-2333
850 Mullis St
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday through Thursday

  • Not available for emergencies after regular business hours.
  • Not open on Fridays.

(360) 378-3959 or Emergency (360) 378-3993
849 Spring St #3
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday through Friday

  • Sometimes able to be reached for emergencies after hours (willing to take non-client emergencies)

(360) 622-1075 (voicemail or text only)
80 Web St Suite A
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday through Friday

  • Available for emergency services after hours for CLIENTS ONLY.
  • Travels to other islands.
  • Does not answer the phone, must leave a voicemail or text.

The following numbers are available if you suspect your pet has ingested a potentially poisonous substance. Consultation fees may apply and can be up to $100. Be sure to write down your pet’s case number in case you need to follow up or if the call is disconnected.

Both hotlines operate 24 hours a day

ASPCA Poison Control
(888) 426-4435

Pet Poison Helpline
(855) 764-7661

Sometimes the quickest way to get emergency care for a pet in crisis is to get on the next ferry off island and visit a Pet Emergency Center. The following are available 24 hours and/or 7 days a week. Call them directly for guidance. 

(360) 848-5911
14434 Avon Allen Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

  • 24 hour pet emergency hospital.
  • 20 minutes from Anacortes.
  • Closest 24 hour care to San Juan Islands.

(360) 758-2200
4176 Meridan St
Bellingham, WA 98226

  • 24 hour pet emergency hospital in Bellingham
  • 1 hour from Anacortes

(425) 414-8737
20115 44th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036

  • 24 hour pet emergency hospital in Lynnwood
  • 1 hr 20 min from Anacortes

(360) 293- 2186
3303 Commercial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221

  • Hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm, Mon-Sat

(360) 734-0720
720 Virginia St

Bellingham, WA 98225

  • Hours: 7:30 am – 7 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am – 2 pm Saturdays

(360) 671-7707
1214 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225

  • Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Mon – Sat

First Aid Kit Supplies

A fully equipped household first aid kit contains almost all of the supplies you may need for your
pets. A simple first aid kit for your pets should include these items in a waterproof
container:

  • Latex (or hypoallergenic material) gloves – 2 pair Lg
  • Gauze sponges ( a variety of sizes)
  • Gauze roll, 2-inch width
  • Elastic cling bandage (vet wrap)
  • Material to make a splint
  • Adhesive tape, hypoallergenic
  • Non-adherent sterile pads
  • Small scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Compact emergency “blanket”
  • Water-based sterile lubricant
  • Rubbing alcohol 4oz
  • Topical antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
  • Cotton-tipped swabs – 10 ct
  • Instant cold pack
  • Epsom salts – Sandwich ziplock
  • Baby-dose syringe or eye dropper
  • Sterile saline wash 4oz
  • Tongue depressors – 5 ct
  • Glucose paste or syrup 1-2oz
  • Styptic powder – 1oz?
  • List of emergency phone numbers
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Penlight with batteries (AA)
  • Thermometer
  • Ace Bandage
  • Hibicleanse (Chlorhex Scrub) 4oz
  • Notepad/Pen
  • Towel
  • Muzzle
  • Grooming clippers or safety razor
  • Nylon leash
  • Clean cloth
  • Syringes 3cc & 20cc

Should have, but need to be approved by your veterinarian:

  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl 25mg), if approved by your veterinarian
  • Hydrogen peroxide (3 percent), if approved by your veterinarian

Pet First Aid App

American Red Cross

Click here for printable pdf with QR codes

Pet-Friendly Transportation

  • Island Air (360) 378-2376
  • Kenmore Air (866) 435-9524
  • San Juan Airlines (800) 874-4434
  • Mert’s Taxi – Anacortes (360) 708-6358 
  • Bellingham Taxi (360) 220-4990

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