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Helping Hearts Fundraiser

Help Us Save Heartworm Positive Animals!

More than a million pets in the United States have heartworms.  Let that sink in, because it is one of the most horrible statistics regarding our furry friends.  Heartworm can affect an animal’s health and quality of life long after the heartworms are gone.  These creatures are heartless in what they do. Although easily prevented, millions of pet owners fail to protect their pet from the infestation.

Help CCAS save lives with a gift your donation today. 

Every dollar you donate to the Helping Hearts Fundraiser will go directly to help treat dogs suffering from this deadly disease. 

Please help us reach our $10,000 goal, so we can continue to save the lives of our pups. 

The Impact of Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease in dogs is a very serious problem and a huge challenge for shelters.  Since our opening, CCAS has saved the lives of over 225 dogs that were Heartworm Positive.  Some were diagnosed when they arrived, others we knowingly pulled from municipal shelters or other rescues who do not have the resources to treat it. Most of those dogs would have been euthanized or suffered a slow, painful death if the disease went untreated. 

Saving heartworm positive dogs is quite a financial burden to shelters.  CCAS treats this deadly disease according to the American Heartworm Society Guidelines, which is extremely safe and effective but very expensive.  To date, we have spent over $100,000 for the drugs and veterinary care to treat the 225+ dogs whose lives we saved.

Heartworm Disease Infographic

A Heartwarming Story of a Heartworm Positive Dog

Mya, formerly known as Nicole, came to us from the City of Tallahassee Animal Control along with her six adorable puppies. She arrived at the shelter very underweight because this devoted mom made sure her babies were well-fed, putting their needs before her own. During her intake, we also discovered she was heartworm positive, so we provided her with the necessary treatment at no cost to her adopter.
 
Once she regained her strength, it didn’t take long for Mya to find her forever home! Her new dad, a veteran living with PTSD, immediately bonded with her. It turns out, they were exactly what each other needed. With Mya’s love and companionship, he has a new sense of peace, and Mya has learned that the world is full of kindness.
 
The pair moved to New York, where Mya is living her best life and having a blast exploring her new surroundings!
 
Her dad shares the following:
“Here is Mya! She is my BFF and my body guard out here on the mean streets of Brooklyn! Lol! The best decision I made was to walk into your shelter and find her there! She has changed my life and has brought great people into it as well! I will be leaving something in my will for this shelter! You guys will always be family!”
Mya

Make a Donation

Save lives by donating to the Helping Hearts Fundraiser today! Every dollar you donate to the Helping Hearts Fundraiser will go directly to help treat dogs suffering from this deadly disease. Thank you for your support!