Rescue? I don't think I'll qualify!!

[orlnurse]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I don't think this is a very good idea at all, I hope you do a little more research on this, heartworm medicine is so easy to give, and can prevent such a horrible painful illness. I don't see how using herbal sprays in the yard would prevent this, herbal spays aren't going to get rid of every mosquito. I think some rescues would turn you down for this reason alone. I don't think heartworm medicine makes your dog lethargic either. The rescue worker has to think of the dogs needs first, they get too many dogs that have heartworm and the owner can't afford treatment, it's very expensive to treat. Why would they give a dog to someone who refuses to use a preventative?

I agree. In the case of heartworm prevention, the benefits outweigh the risks. I haven't heard of illness due to heartworm prevention. On the rescue application, they specifically ask what brand you currently use if you have pets, if the answer is none...then that could very well be the main reason you are not being approved. I have 2 rescues, and I know that rescues make exceptions if they feel that you are a good match for the dog in question. For instance, I don't have a fenced in back yard and I've been approved for 2 rescues now.