Local veterinarians

■ Desert Veterinary Group (760) 355-0141

For emergencies:

■ VCA, Indio (760) 342-4711

■ Foothills Animal Hospital, Yuma (928) 342-0448

■ Grupo Veterinario de Mexicali (open 24 hours) 011-52-686-553-0019

Devon Apodaca is executive director of the Humane Society of Imperial County.