Partners-4-Paws is dedicated to providing funds for the management of heartworm disease in rescued dogs thereby affording them an increased chance of being adopted.
Our Cause
Our mission:
Provide solutions for treatable diseases in rescue animals through education, testing, prevention, and treatment by virtue of the generosity of donors. Provide humane care to lost, ill, or neglected animals by providing loving foster care, vaccinations, and veterinary care as required, then offering them for adoption to qualified applicants.
What does it cost?
Heartworm test kit range $2.50 - $4.50 each
Ivermectin (preventative):
(based on dog weight) Up to 25 lbs $2.50 each
26 to 50 lbs $2.66 each
51 to 100lbs $3.16 each
Heartworm Treatment Package* (based on weight)
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Up to 20 lbs $225.00
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21 to 40 lbs $325.00
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41 to 60 lbs $425.00
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61 to 100+ lbs $495.00
* Heartworm treatment package includes exam, confirmation test, doxycycline tablets, blood work, sedation medications prior to each injection, pain medications after each injection, anti-inflammatory medications after each injection, 3 melarsomine injections
How you can help
Testing, purchasing preventative medications and providing treatment costs money. We need your support and donations to reach our goals of :
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Testing EVERY dog that comes into our care.
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Providing preventative medications to the dogs who test negative.
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Starting puppies on preventative when they reach 8 weeks of age.
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Starting kittens on preventative at 8 weeks of age.
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Providing treatment to every dog who tests positive for heartworm disease.