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Originally Posted by dlb19595  I have decided to take the debate about heartworm medication off line and sent Ladyjane a private email. My point of denying a loving family an opportunity to adopt a homeless pet simply because they don't use heartworm medication in a low infested area. Is thousands of unwanted dog's are stuck in high kill shelters and are being euthanized everyday because rescue's are overcrowded. By making needless requirements of their adopter's, they are actually killing more dog's than they are saving. This is just my opinion..... |
How sad. It's too bad that you think it is ok for a rescue who saves pups who have been through hell and back to put them at risk in a home that will not do the bare minimum to save them from this:
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Here is the map that shows the prevalence of heartworms in various states. Note there are no white areas in the northeast.
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