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good news is…YOU CAN HELP!
Heartworm is treatable,
but it’s expensive. Thanks to our friends at VCA
Animal Hospitals, our shelter has an affordable
means to treat our heartworm positive dogs. On
average, we spend $250 to treat each dog. We have
had a 100% success rate so far in our treatments.
The 4 Steps to Recovery
- Find a Foster Home. An animal needs to
recover from heartworm treatment in a quiet,
comfortable environment. The shelter is not
conducive to this. So, before we begin
treatment, we must identify a foster family for
each dog. Depending on how advanced the disease
is, we may begin treatment at the shelter. Our
preference is to identify a foster who is
interested in possibly adopting the dog at the
end of treatment, but it is not required.
- Find a Financial Sponsor. We rely on
donations to our Moore/Life Fund (Survivor
Program) to cover the cost of heartworm
treatment. Anyone can sponsor a heartworm
positive dog. The shelter’s average cost for
treatment is $250. Donations can be sent to:
Moore Life Fund/Survivor Program 1721 Pleasant
Street, Suite B Noblesville, IN 46060
- Coordinate Treatment. Once we have the funds
and the foster family, our staff will coordinate
the treatments with the attending veterinarian.
The process takes anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks
depending on the situation.
- Permanent Placement. Once the dog has a
clean bill of health, it’s time to find them
their forever home. Many times, the foster
family has fallen in love with dog and decides
to adopt them. Other times, families really
enjoy the flexibility of fostering, so the dog
will come back to the shelter for placement.
If you are interested in fostering or
sponsoring a heartworm positive dog, please send an
email to
hshc@hamiltonhumane.com or call (317) 773-4974
and ask for Natalie Jansen.
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Sponsors
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fosters are
needed for the
following dogs
COMING SOON!
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