Three Heartworm Positive Homeless Doodles Need Your Help!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

DRC Heartworm Treatment Fundraiser

Doodle Rescue Collective has recently had a large intake of doodles in need of new homes. Three of them have tested positive for heartworm and need treatment to save their lives. Heartworm treatment is very expensive, ranging from about $800 to about $1500 per dog. It also requires the dog to remain in foster care for a period of 2 to 4 months. (Read about HW treatment with Immiticide here:HW treatment)

To  learn more about heartworm, please visit: http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/canine-heartwor... 

Paisley was pulled from death row. She was to be euthanized because she had heartworm. That is when our wonderful volunteers stepped in to save her. Paisley recently finished he last round of treatments, which will hopefully leave her heartworm free. In the mean time, we are still responsible for the costs of treatment. 

PAISLEY SAFE AND RELAXED IN FOSTER CARE:

Bailey was surrendered to DRC. Bailey spent the last 5 out of 7 years of his life chained outside. Bailey also tested positive for heartworm and will be starting his treatment this week. Bailey will need several rounds of treatment over an 8-10 week period. 

BAILEY IN HIS FOSTER HOME, LEARNING WHAT LIVING INDOORS AND LOVE ARE ALL ABOUT:

Dino was pulled from an over crowded, high kill shelter on December 16. After a lot of collaboration, we were able to locate a foster home for him to stay in while he completes his heartworm treatment. He will begin treatment in 30 days once his antibiotic is complete. He will then need several rounds of treatment over an 8-10 week period. 

DINO, SAFE IN FOSTER CARE:

DK member and DRC volunteer extraordinaire Kate Singleton has organized a Fundraiser for Paisley, Bailey, and Dino's Heartworm Treatments through You Caring. Here is the link, which includes a short but moving photo slideshow of these three gorgeous doodles. Please consider making a donation to help DRC treat them and continue to save other doodles in need. Thanks for reading, and Happy Holidays from Paisley, Bailey, and Dino!

http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/drc-s-heartworm-treatme...

[Robin and Libby Louise]

All donations help!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you Bonnie! 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Three beautiful doodles that now have a future thanks to the DRC and all the caring hearts that have reached out to them. Thanks so much! Tara and I are in!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Ricki! 

[Gail and Bailey]

Just donated.  Thank you to all of the rescue angels!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Gail!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Happy to help!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Laurie! 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Just donated.  Thanks to Kate, the Fosters, and DRC. The picture of Bailey breaks my heart and makes me smile all at the same time. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Cheryl! 

Bailey was kept on a chain in the yard for 5 years...in Michigan! He was diagnosed with HW quite some time ago, but the owner neglected to get treatment for him. He has been soaking up affection like a sponge in his foster home! 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

OMG! I'm glad he's finally getting the love he so deserves.  Look at that snuggle bug!  He's got a lot of time to make up for :)

How does the delay in treatment affect his prognosis? 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

The possibility of complications and mortality from the treatment is greater. The treatment will need to be more intense, and there can be permanent damage to the heart & even the lungs. :(