Located in Washington, D.C., Friendship Hospital for Animals provides health care services for more than 50,000 dogs and cats each year. Established in 1936, the hospital offers annual examination, vaccination, parasite prevention, dental care and nutrition counseling services. Its urgent care services include digital radiography and emergency ultrasound, crystalloid and colloid fluid support, blood and plasma transfusion, and pain management and thermal support. Friendship Hospital for Animals performs various types of fracture repairs and other orthopedic procedures. Its oncology services include conventional chemotherapy and palliative care. The hospital also provides specialized boarding services for pets that require intensive supervision. It additionally operates pet portals and is certified by the American Animal Hospital Association.