November 19, 2014
Deidre Seifried takes a blood sample during the intake procedure at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Shelter on Eisenhower Avenue while Meg Price helps with the procedure.
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Alexandria: Caring for Animals
A loud meow hangs in the air as the brown tabby struggles against the small needle inserted in his hind leg. Deidre Seifried, animal care technician, says, "This blood test is part of the intake procedure that also includes vaccines if necessary, inserting a microchip and a ‘snap detail’ physical exam. It starts with the mouth, nose and goes all the way to the end of the tail.
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