One afternoon in September I received a phone call from
the Monroe County Humane Society. I quickly jumped in my car & drove to the shelter.
There was the sweetest, most loving LabraBoy. He had a family that had wanted to adopt
him, but the pre-adoption screening for Heartworm came back positive. His previous owner
hadn't given him any vaccinations, heartworm preventative, or training. The family adopted
another dog & went home. I contacted a local Lab Rescue & they were unable to
assist in this boy's case. Being the sweet boy that Bear is, I couldn't let him be
euthanized, but couldn't afford to treat him myself. I spoke to several of my 'dog
contacts' & the local All Breed Rescue, who helped me find a wonderful foster home;
which included a very giving lady who works at a vet clinic, who had adopted a heartworm
positive dog herself. I applied to Labrador Life Line to help fund his treatments, and
thanks to them Bear will be starting his treatments today!
Thank you so much for your assistance and patience, Deenie & the rest of Labrador Life Line! Bear wouldn't be here today if it weren't for your help & quick action!
Thank goodness there are organizations like yours out there!
(Editor's note: This case was co-funded with LABMED.)
Thanks again,
~Lisa Brown & Bear