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Dallas
– April is Heartworm
Awareness Month, and Dallas Animal Services (DAS) will be treating eligible
heartworm positive dogs for free when they are adopted for the entire month.
These dogs will also have their adoption fees waived for the month of April.
Heartworm positive dogs will be available for adoption at 1818 N. Westmoreland
Rd.
“Heartworm disease is a problem all year
in Texas,” said DAS Director Ed Jamison. “Dogs treated for heartworm can go on
to live normal lives, but heartworm positive dogs in our adoption program are
often overlooked because of the cost of treatment. We are hoping to help these
deserving adoptable dogs get into loving homes by covering the cost of
treatment for their adopters.”
Heartworm disease is preventable with
inexpensive monthly medication, and is transmitted by mosquitoes. The treatment
is costly, time consuming, and difficult on the dog. DAS sees about 2,000
heartworm positive dogs annually. Pet owners are encouraged to talk to their
veterinarian about heartworm prevention.
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