Healing Hearts Fund
Through our medical treatment funds, donations help provide lifesaving veterinary care for shelter dogs facing medical challenges. Many of these dogs would otherwise struggle to find homes due to the cost of treatment. Thanks to our supporters, these dogs receive the care they need and the opportunity for a healthy future.
What is Heartworm Disease?
Heartworms are parasites transmitted by mosquitoes.
They live in a dog's heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Without treatment, heartworm disease can cause severe damage and become life-threatening.
Treatment is effective but can be expensive and requires several months of care and activity restrictions.
For more information about heartworm, visit https://www.heartwormsociety.org/
Dogs in Treatment
Bitsy Gizmo
Age: 6 years 7 months (Estimated birthdate is 10/11/19)
Intake Date: 10/7/25
Status: Awaiting Treatment
About Me:
Bitsy Gizmo was found as a stray and we believe is a lab mix. She is spayed, weighs about 59lbs, and knows how to sit pretty! Bitsy works as a temperament tester dog at metro to help evaluate other shelter residence for their dog-friendly statuses.
She recently tested positive for heartworm disease. Thanks to donor support, she will start treatment soon.
Tip Tap
Age: 8 years old (Estimated birthday is 10/25/17)
Intake Date: 4/24/26
Status: Awaiting Treatment
About Me:
Tip Tap was an owner surrender due to the owner’s health. He is neutered, weighs about 51lbs, and we believe he is a pitbull terrier mix. Tip Tap works as a temperament tester dog at metro to help evaluate other shelter residence for dog-friendly statuses.
Tip Tap recently tested positive for heartworm disease. Thanks to donor support, he will start treatment soon.