The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is asking for help to treat two dogs with heartworm disease.
Django, a 2-year old dog currently at the Stratford Centre, recently came to the humane society and tested positive for heartworm disease during his intake exam.
Additionally, Oscar, a 4-year old dog at the Kitchener Centre, also tested positive for the same disease.
The humane society shares that having not just one, but two dogs with the same disease is extremely rare and costly to treat. The combined cost for the treatment for the two dogs is $10,000.
"Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition spread by mosquitos. A single bite from an infected mosquito can introduce microscopic larvae into a dog’s bloodstream, where they grow into adult worms living in the heart and major blood vessels. Without prompt treatment, heartworm can cause irreversible organ damage," the humane society shared.
Donations for Oscar and Django's care, as well as any other in-kind donation to the humane society, can be made here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139394
"This holiday season, we’re asking our community to help give Django and Oscar the gift of health," said Victoria Baby, CEO of HSKWSP. "Your donation will support their treatment and help ensure they each have the chance to enjoy many more holidays in loving homes."
