What is Heartworm Disease?!?&nbsp; Heartworm disease is caused by pesky mosquitoes. In Texas, mosquitoes breed almost year-round due to the hot and humid climate. A large portion of LACAC&#39;s dog population is at risk of developing heartworm disease, given the high prevalence of mosquitoes in our area. Over 35% of dogs entering the shelter are HW+ on intake.&nbsp; &nbsp;Being heartworm-positive means worms are living in the heart. Luckily, heartworm disease is CURABLE! If treated properly, a dog can be cured of heartworms in as little as six months. These lovable dogs deserve the same chance to find a forever home as those who are heartworm-free. &nbsp;What is the Have a HEART. Save a LIFE Treatment Fund?!? Longview PAWS&#39; Have a Heart. Save a Life. Treatment Fund was created to help treat the hundreds of amazing dogs that come into LACAC suffering from heartworms. By providing the treatment proactively, we are able to alleviate the financial burden from potential adopters and local rescues&mdash;a win-win! &nbsp;PAWS&#39; Treatment Fund was created in 2026 and has already impacted so many lives! In 2026 already, &nbsp;So far, 32 dogs had their heartworm treatment sponsored along with so many others receiving essential prevention. &nbsp;Give Heartworm-Positive Dogs a Second Chance. We need YOUR help to give LACAC&#39;s heartworm-positive dogs a second chance at life and increase their chances of adoption. By donating to our Have a Heart Treatment Fund, you are directly helping to fund treatment costs and preventive care, giving our dogs a stronger and healthier heart! Estimated Cost for 50 lb Dog undergoing HW treatment:&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Oral medications: Doxycycline, Prednisone, and Gabapentin $15Bloodwork: $85Diroban Injections: $250<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Total Treatment Cost: $350 per Dog Give today to help a dog survive heartworms and enjoy a healthy life they so deserve. ❤️

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thanks so much for your donation to our HAVE a HEART. SAVE a LIFE. Treatment Fund. YOU are giving LACAC heartworm-positive dogs a second chance at life and increase their chances of adoption. By donating to our HAVE a HEART. Treatment Fund, YOU are directly helping to fund treatment costs and preventive care, giving our dogs a stronger and healthier heart! We appreciate YOU!!&nbsp; Jackie ReynoldsExecutive DirectorLongview PAWSlongviewpaws@gmail.com

What is Heartworm Disease?!?  Heartworm disease is caused by pesky mosquitoes. In Texas, mosquitoes breed almost year-round due to the hot and humid climate. A large portion of LACAC's dog population is at risk of developing heartworm disease, given the high prevalence of mosquitoes in our area. Over 35% of dogs entering the shelter are HW+ on intake.   Being heartworm-positive means worms are living in the heart. Luckily, heartworm disease is CURABLE! If treated properly, a dog can be cured of heartworms in as little as six months. These lovable dogs deserve the same chance to find a forever home as those who are heartworm-free.  What is the Have a HEART. Save a LIFE Treatment Fund?!? Longview PAWS' Have a Heart. Save a Life. Treatment Fund was created to help treat the hundreds of amazing dogs that come into LACAC suffering from heartworms. By providing the treatment proactively, we are able to alleviate the financial burden from potential adopters and local rescues—a win-win!  PAWS' Treatment Fund was created in 2026 and has already impacted so many lives! In 2026 already,  So far, 32 dogs had their heartworm treatment sponsored along with so many others receiving essential prevention.  Give Heartworm-Positive Dogs a Second Chance. We need YOUR help to give LACAC's heartworm-positive dogs a second chance at life and increase their chances of adoption. By donating to our Have a Heart Treatment Fund, you are directly helping to fund treatment costs and preventive care, giving our dogs a stronger and healthier heart! Estimated Cost for 50 lb Dog undergoing HW treatment: <div> </div>Oral medications: Doxycycline, Prednisone, and Gabapentin $15Bloodwork: $85Diroban Injections: $250<div> </div>Total Treatment Cost: $350 per Dog Give today to help a dog survive heartworms and enjoy a healthy life they so deserve. ❤️

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