Johns, presented the Health Center with a plaque signed by Gov. John Engler and state Sen. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton. We've never had enough blood. This is a great opportunity to help out. Pets have become such an intricate part of the family. Garcia's dog, Cindy, a Shih Tzu, didn't meet the minimum 50-pound weight requirement to donate blood.
Pets bring out the good in people.
Midwest Animal Blood Service, in Stockbridge, Mich., and one of the four animal blood banks, holds a pet blood drive every three months. It's just a matter of education. Midwest Animal Blood Service has only 1OO dogs that donate blood on a regular basis, which is four times a year. Cortright said there is a waiting list of dogs which need blood. Only universal blood types can be used by other dogs.